Written by …Says, ‘I will never disrespect the legendary actor’ By Benjamin Njoku Popular actor Bob-Manuel Udokwu has clarified a viral statement attributed to him regarding Pete Edochie’s status as the oldest actor in Nollywood. Udokwu claims he was misrepresented in a podcast interview. The actor was quoted as insinuating that Pete Edochie was ‘parading himself and … Continue reading “Oldest actor in Nollywood saga: Bob- Manuel Udokwu denies viral statement about Pete Edochie”
By Benjamin Njoku Josiah Jachimike Okonkwo, popularly known as JJ “Dejocular” Okonkwo, is a seasoned broadcaster and producer with nearly two decades of experience. He has worked with leading Nigerian platforms, including Cool FM and News Central TV. Beyond broadcasting, JJ is also a DJ and actor who has featured in both Nollywood and Hollywood … Continue reading “JJ ‘Dejocular’ Okonkwo amplifies Afrobeats in Canada”
…as stakeholders differ on path forward By Dickson Omobola Last week, former Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr Hadi Sirika, revived conversations around the failed national carrier project, Nigeria Air. Since the drama of May 26, 2023, when a Boeing 737-800, reportedly owned by Ethiopian Airlines, ET, and covered with Nigeria Air sticker, landed … Continue reading “Sirika’s claims spark fresh rumpus over failed Nigeria Air”
as over 3,000 youths converge in Lagos for Ambassadors Summit 7.0 Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, foremost industrialist and philanthropist, Chief Kesington Adebutu, and the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of First Bank of Nigeria Limited, Olusegun Alebiosu, are among dignitaries who graced the seventh edition of the Ambassadors Summit, outlining strategies for driving youth development … Continue reading “Sanwo-Olu, Adebutu, Alebiosu, others chart path for youth devt”
•Holds one of the most expensive balloting in the globe •More funds for elections gulp, less credible the results become By Clifford Ndujihe, Politics Editor With seven elections in 24 years, the longest spell of civil rule since independence in 1960, Nigeria is gradually emerging as a democracy hub in Africa. However, the high cost … Continue reading “High cost of elections: How Nigeria spent N981.5bn on 7 polls in 24 years”
Dangote’s Polypropylene Lauded as a Game Changer at PROPAK West Africa 2025 …manufacturers, partners, endorse Dangote Polypropylene as a market breakthrough Polypropylene products from Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals took centre stage at the 12th edition of PROPAK West Africa 2025, the region’s leading exhibition and conference for the packaging, plastics, printing, and processing industries, … Continue reading “Dangote Refinery Polypropylene Takes Spotlight at PROPAK West Africa 2025”
Abuja, Sept. 12, 2025: The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has commended the Unveiling and Rebranding Nigeria Initiative (UNRI) team for their efforts to safeguard and project Nigeria’s positive image globally. Receiving the delegation on behalf of Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO, Dr. Sule Yakubu Bassi, the Secretary NiDCOM, lauded the Initiative for their commitment in … Continue reading “NiDCOM COMMENDS NGO TEAM’S EFFORTS TO PROMOTE NIGERIA’S GLOBAL IMAGE”
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has dismissed recent allegations made by the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG), insisting that claims of anti-labour practices, monopolistic behaviour, and planned fuel price hikes are “entirely unfounded”. The union’s statement, released on 5 September, and subsequent media appearances, alleged that Dangote Group was undermining union activities and … Continue reading “Dangote Refinery Responds to NUPENG Allegations, Reaffirms Commitment to Labour Rights, Economic Development”
•State reviews mid-term results with donor agencies, partners Lagos State may be moving from the stage of malaria control to the phase of total elimination of the parasite causing the illness, a report released on Thursday suggested. The State’s Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, said about 40,000 malaria Rapid Diagnostic Tests (mRDTs) conducted in … Continue reading “MALARIA: LAGOS TARGETS LESS THAN 1% PREVALENCE RATE — SANWO-OLU”
Conference of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP) and a coalition of more than 75 civil society organisations, under the umbrella of the Coalition of National Civil Society Organisations (CNCSOs), have thrown their weight behind the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over the arrest and interrogation of the former Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian … Continue reading “CNPP, 75 CSOs Back EFCC on Kyari’s Arrest, Demand Thorough Probe of Refineries Fraud”