Christopher Okigbo
1 Sep
Sylvester Okonkwo, the Chief of Staff to Senate President Godswill Akpabio, has praised the virtues of literary icon Christopher Okigbo, lauding him as a poet and cultural beacon whose voice resonated with the struggles, aspirations, and spiritual yearnings of his people. Okonkwo was the guest of honour at the Uyo Book Club’s August reading session,…
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A total sum of N 1.424 trillion, being Dec. 2024 Federation Account Revenue has been shared to the Federal Government, states, and the Local Government Councils (LGCs). This is according to a statement by Bawa Mokwa, Director, Press and Public Relations, Office of the Accountant General of the Federation (OAGF). Mokwa said that the revenue…
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Georgia winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia on Friday completed a move to Paris Saint-Germain from Italian league leaders Napoli, the French champions announced. "Paris Saint-Germain is pleased to announce the signing of Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. The 23-year-old winger, who will wear number seven, becomes the first Georgian player in the club's history," said a PSG statement. No transfer…
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Vice President Kashim Shettima on Friday arrived Maiduguri to offer his condolences to the government and people of Borno, following the killings of some farmers in the state. He was met at the airport by Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno, his deputy, Dr Usman Kadafur, members of the House of Assembly, and other senior government…
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At least 39 people have been killed in violence involving leftwing guerillas near Colombia's restive border with Venezuela, authorities said Friday, prompting the government to suspend high-stakes peace talks with the group. President Gustavo Petro paused already-spluttering peace negotiations with the National Liberation Army (ELN), accusing them of "war crimes" during a fresh wave of…
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Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo, has expressed hearty felicitations to Chief Emeka Anyaoku for the attainment of a new age of 92 years. Anyaoku, a distinguished African diplomat, elder statesman, and foremost Anambra State personage, was a Commonwealth Secretary-General. He clocked 92 years today, 18 January, 2025. In his congratulatory message, Soludo said that Anyaoku's…
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A former Liberian rebel commander known as "Dragon Master" has pleaded guilty to US immigration fraud for lying about his role in the civil war in his home country. Laye Sekou Camara, 46, also known as "General K-1," was accused of fraudulently obtaining a "green card" that allowed residency in the United States. He had…
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The Police command in Gombe State has apprehended four suspects for allegedly vandalising transformers in Gombe metropolis. The Spokesman of the command, ASP Buhari Abdullahi said this while parading the suspects on Friday in Gombe. He said the suspects allegedly vandalised and removed armoured cables from power transformers in the area. “On Wednesday about 3…
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Members of the Forum For Northeast Development (FNED) have condemned recent comments by Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Muhammed and the former Chief Security Officer to the Late Head of State, General Sani Abacha, Major Hamza Al-Mustapha (rtd) against the economic policies of President Bola Tinubu. The group said that the comments of the governor…
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On a quest for amazing continental cuisines, I came across an Italian chicken piccata recipe. There’s something about this dish that makes your belly smile. Perfect for the flavour lover, Italian chicken piccata is the perfect blend of zesty lemon, savoury capers, and buttery goodness. This classic dish is light, flavourful, and will have everyone…
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The Kogi Government has awarded contracts worth N6.4 billion for the construction of 106.5Km rural roads, under the Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Project (RAAMP). The state government also awarded contracts worth N713.5 million for cross drainage structures along the roads as intervention to G Artist Engineering Ltd, Salisbury Nig. Ltd. and Seamarks Construction and…