PRESIDENT BUHARI MOURNS EKITI SPEAKER, CALLS HIM SOLDIER OF DEMOCRACY

President Muhammadu Buhari joins the Government and people of Ekiti State in mourning the passing of the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Funminiyi Afuye, who died on Wednesday in Ado-Ekiti, aged 66 years. President Buhari said the late Speaker had distinguished himself as a key soldier for democracy and was widely… Continue reading PRESIDENT BUHARI MOURNS EKITI SPEAKER, CALLS HIM SOLDIER OF DEMOCRACY

PRESIDENT BUHARI GREETS GM/CEO OF NATIONAL THEATRE, PROF. SUNDAY ENESSI ODODO AT 60

President Muhammadu Buhari shares in the joy of celebrating the 60th birthday of the General Manager/CEO of National Theatre, Prof. Sunday Enessi Ododo, on 21st October, 2022, congratulating the screenwriter, playwright, poet and renowned thespian on the milestone. The President rejoices with the Professor of Performance Aesthetics and Theatre Technology, his family, friends and professional… Continue reading PRESIDENT BUHARI GREETS GM/CEO OF NATIONAL THEATRE, PROF. SUNDAY ENESSI ODODO AT 60

Buhari sacks Akwa, approves new NDDC Governing Board

    President Muhammadu Buhari has sacked Effiong Akwa as the sole administrator of the Njger Delta Development Commission  (NDDC).   A statement issued on Thursday by the spokesperson of the Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs, Patricia Deworitshe, said Mr Akwa’s sack, which has been approved by Mr Buhari, takes effect from 20 October. The ministry… Continue reading Buhari sacks Akwa, approves new NDDC Governing Board

Delta PDP Chieftain, Anthony Akpeki, set to marry Endurance Ojokolo

    Anthony Akpeki, a People’s Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain in Delta State, is set to marry Nigerian athlete, Endurance Ojokolo. The marriage is billed to take place on Saturday, December 17, 2022, in Sapele. Akpeki is a notable politician in Delta State and advocate for good governance and politics of development. The traditional marriage will be held at 17 Ikpereva Street,… Continue reading Delta PDP Chieftain, Anthony Akpeki, set to marry Endurance Ojokolo

Alleged $156,711 Fraud: EFCC Presents First Witness, Tenders Documents Against Macmillan Publishers’ Co-defendant in Lagos

  The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Tuesday, October 18, 2022, presented its first prosecution witness, PW1, Ahmed Suleiman, an investigative officer with the EFCC, against one Fasasi Bola, who is being prosecuted alongside Macmillan Nigeria Publishers Limited for an alleged $156,711.87 fraud before Justice Mojisola Dada of the Special Offences Court sitting… Continue reading Alleged $156,711 Fraud: EFCC Presents First Witness, Tenders Documents Against Macmillan Publishers’ Co-defendant in Lagos

GOV AKEREDOLU HONOURED AT YORUBA CULTURAL EXCHANGE FESTIVAL IN CHICAGO

Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, CON, has been honoured with an Award of Excellence at the Yoruba Cultural Exchange Festival and Awards held in September, 2022 in Chicago, United States of America. The Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Mr. Adewale Akinlosotu, received the award on behalf of the Governor. The Commissioner presented the… Continue reading GOV AKEREDOLU HONOURED AT YORUBA CULTURAL EXCHANGE FESTIVAL IN CHICAGO

BRECAN@25: GOV AKEREDOLU SALUTES COURAGE, DETERMINATION OF FOUNDER

    EMAIL EDITOR: henryebi@yahoo.com CALL EDITOR: 08036977194 Says BRECAN Now Sure-Footed, Spreading Tentacles Across The Country Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, CON, has saluted his wife, Chief Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, who is the founder of the Breast Cancer Association of Nigeria (BRECAN) for her resilience and determination in establishing the association and sustaining… Continue reading BRECAN@25: GOV AKEREDOLU SALUTES COURAGE, DETERMINATION OF FOUNDER

DANCERS, ACTORS, THEATRE DIRECTORS, MOVIE PRODUCERS, OTHERS ARRIVE NATIONAL THEATRE AS ASA FESTIVAL BEGINS IN LAGOS

      Writers and scholars of international repute will be addressing theatre art practitioners in Nigeria on Thursday, November 9 as Black Edge Production commences the 2022 ASA Festival. A statement issued in Lagos on Monday by Black Edge Artistic Director, Babatunde Abideen, said the four- day programme would take place from Wednesday, November… Continue reading DANCERS, ACTORS, THEATRE DIRECTORS, MOVIE PRODUCERS, OTHERS ARRIVE NATIONAL THEATRE AS ASA FESTIVAL BEGINS IN LAGOS

Publish names of perpetrators of oil theft or face legal action, SERAP tells Buhari

  Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to “promptly set up a presidential panel of enquiry to thoroughly, impartially, and transparently investigate the operations of illegal oil pipelines from 2001 to date, and to widely publish the names of anyone suspected to be involved.”   SERAP urged him to “ensure… Continue reading Publish names of perpetrators of oil theft or face legal action, SERAP tells Buhari

TEMS, BURNA BOY, AYRA STARR NOMINATED FOR BEST AFRICAN ACT AT THE 2022 MTV EMAs  

  HARRY STYLES LEADS ‘MTV EMAs’ 2022 NOMINATIONS     MTV EMAs to Broadcast Live from Düsseldorf, Germany airing on MTV Base, Sunday 14 November at 20:00 WAT (PRE-SHOW) and 21:00 WAT (MAIN SHOW)     MTV has announced nominations for the ‘2022 MTV EMAs’ with Africa’s blazing stars from Nigeria, Ghana, Tanzania and South Africa once again securing nominations. Nigerian… Continue reading TEMS, BURNA BOY, AYRA STARR NOMINATED FOR BEST AFRICAN ACT AT THE 2022 MTV EMAs