Written by A scene from the production of the Milkmaid, which was selected as Nigeria’s choice for the 93rd Oscars “The Milkmaid” is Nigeria’s official submission for the 93rd Academy Awards in the International Feature Film (IFF) category of the Oscars. The Nigerian Official Selection Committee (NOSC) announced the selection on Tuesday. The NOSC said it … Continue reading “‘The Milkmaid’ Selected As Nigeria’s Entry For 93rd Oscars”
Katsina usually referred to as Katsina State to distinguish it from the city of Katsina, is a state in the northwest zone of Nigeria. The Emir of Katsina, Abdulmumini Kabir Usman has urged traditional title holders to use their positions wisely towards curtailing the lingering security and other social challenges bedeviling the country. The … Continue reading “Emir Of Katsina Urges Traditional Title Holders To Help Combat Insecurity”
In this file photo taken on June 26, 2015, an Emirates Airbus A380 aircraft sits on the tarmac at the Bandaranaike International Airport in Katunayake. Ishara S. KODIKARA / AFP Dubai-based Emirates airline on Thursday posted its first loss in more than three decades, saying it had been badly hit by the coronavirus lockdown … Continue reading “Emirates Airlines Records First Loss In Three Decades”
Governor El-Rufai believes the traditional institution will be a driver of growth in the State. Photo: Twitter@GovernorKaduna The Kaduna State Government on Monday installed the new Emir of Zazzau, Ahmad Bamalli. During the occasion attended by the Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai and a host of other dignitaries, the new Emir had also taken … Continue reading “Photos: Kaduna Govt Installs New Emir Of Zazzau”
Rivers State Governor speaks in Port Harcourt during the commission of Rumesi flyover on November 7, 2020. Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has warned tricycle operators in the state against defacing some communities in the state. Speaking during the commissioning of Rebisi flyover in Port Harcourt, the state capital, Wike said if any operator … Continue reading “We Will Sell Confiscated Tricycles, Generate Revenue For Rivers Govt – Wike “
Real Madrid duo of Eden Hazard and Casemiro have tested positive for COVID-19 after being among the group of players and staff tested at Valdebebas on Friday morning. The club released a statement in this regard which read “Real Madrid C.F. informs that our players, Casemiro and Eden Hazard, have tested positive in … Continue reading “Real Madrid’s Hazard, Casemiro Test Positive For COVID-19”
Photo Credit; PressTV Qatar’s ruler said Tuesday that a long-delayed vote for the country’s policy reviewing chamber will be held in October 2021, marking the Gulf emirate’s first national election. The currently un-elected Shura Council advises the absolute ruler, Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, on draft laws but does not create its … Continue reading “Qatar Emir Sets First National Election For Next October”
A file photo of the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, at a meeting in Abuja. The need to review the extant definition of Federal Character in the Nigerian constitution has become more pertinent, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, has said. Gbajabiamila made the remark on Saturday while … Continue reading “Gbajabiamila Proposes Amendment To Federal Character Laws”
Rivers state governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, has charged the 23 council chairmen, and youths in the state to fish members of the proscribed Indigenous Peoples Organisation of Biafra (IPOB) in the State. Governor has also warned that any council chairman that allows IPOB to hold processions and hoist its flag within their jurisdiction in … Continue reading “Wike Urges Council Chairmen, Youths To Fish Out IPOB Members”
A file photo of Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai. The Kaduna State Government has accepted the recommendation of the security agencies for a significant relaxation of the curfew in 21 local government areas. However, the 24-hour curfew will continue in Chikun and Kaduna South LGAs until further notice. From Tuesday, 27th October 2020, residents … Continue reading “El-Rufai Relaxes Curfew In 21 LGAs, Retains Restrictions In Chikun And Kaduna South”