Chris Anyanwu
28 Nov
All is now set for the public presentation of Senator Chris Anyanwu’s autobiography, titled: ‘Bold Leap.’ The event, billed to be held at the National Universities Commission (NUC) main auditorium in Abuja on Monday, December 2, 2024, will be chaired by former President Olusegun Obasanjo.
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Nigerian Breweries Plc (NB Plc) has announced the appointment of Juliet Anammah as its new Chairman, effective 1 January 2025. Anammah takes over from Sijbe “Siep” Hiemstra, who has been serving as interim Chairman since the beginning of the year. The announcement was made by the company's secretary/legal director, Uaboi Agbebaku, following the Board…
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Controversial Nigerian rapper, Darlington Okoye, popularly known as Speed Darlington or “Akpi” has regained his freedom after nearly a month in police detention. Speed Darlington, 39, was picked up on November 27 during a performance in Owerri, Imo State. The arrest was linked to allegations of verbal abuse targeted at Afrofusion superstar Damini Ogulu, famously…
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Mr Ekpenyong Ojoi, Director General, Cross River Tourism Bureau, made the call on Monday in Calabar at an award presentation of N1 million each to 20 hotels and N500 thousand each to 14 restaurants and bars. The Cross River government has charged hotels in the state to upgrade their services ahead of the 2024 Calabar…
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Nigeria's First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu has gifted 1,000 bags of 25kg rice for Christmas to the vulnerable groups within the Christian Community in Bauchi state. While distributing the rice to various local government coordinators on Monday, the Bauchi State Chairman of the Northern Nigeria Christian Political Forum, Mr. Ayuba Umar Yelwa said that the…
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The Federal High Court in Abuja has directed the Nigerian police to either arraign Olamide Thomas within 48 hours or release her unconditionally, declaring her prolonged detention a violation of her fundamental rights. Justice Abdullahi Liman issued the ruling on Monday following a lawsuit filed by Thomas against the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode…
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The Police Command in Cross River has apprehended one Victor Eyop, 35, for alleged trafficking of girls from Nigeria to Libya. CP Gyogon Grimah, Cross River Commissioner of Police, confirmed this on Monday at a news conference in Calabar. Grimah explained that on Nov. 9, one Mr Chidi Samuel, in Calabar, reported a case of…
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The founder of the Tony Elumelu Foundation, Mr. Tony Elumelu, has advised Nigerian leaders and other well-meaning Nigerians to root for the betterment and brighter future of people in the society. Elumelu gave the advice while distributing over 1,800 premium quality CSS Parboiled 25kg Rice to his people in Onicha- Uku Kingdom, Aniocha North local…