Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu
12 Apr
The Uburu Community, in Ohaozara Local Council, Ebonyi State, was, yesterday, thrown into mourning over the death of the immediate past Minister of Science and Technology, Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu. He was 72.
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The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has said the display of a banner with the inscription 'Jesus Christ is not God' by the Lekki Central Mosque in Lagos is frivolous. The banner went viral over the past few days after a photo of it was shared on social media by citizens who felt it was…
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Lagos came alive on December 23, 2024, as Olamide, the "Baddest" in the Nigerian music industry, headlined the Flytime Music Festival. The YBNL boss thrilled fans with an unforgettable night, delivering hit after hit from his catalogue of chart-topping anthems. The night was packed with memorable moments, starting with Olamide bringing CKay on stage for…
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The Moringa Production, Marketers and Farmers Welfare and Empowerment Association says its partnership with the Federal Government can generate N1 trillion by engaging 50 million unemployed citizens in moringa farming. Dr Michael Ashimashiga, Chairman of the association, made this submission at a news conference on Tuesday in Abuja. Ashimashiga said the said amount was achievable…
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Change is never easy, but it is often necessary. In 2024, Nigeria witnessed a series of reforms that underscored the power of determined and purposeful leadership. Dr. Zacch Adedeji, Executive Chairman, Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), has redefined the tax sector in Nigeria. His efforts were not merely about adjusting policies; they were about reconstructing…
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Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) has enjoined residents to be safety conscious to prevent any form of emergency or disaster. It, however, implored residents to call the state toll-free emergency numbers in case of any accident or emergency, saying that the operational officers are on the alert to intervene in any emergency and curtail…
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Armed men have attacked a commercial bus and kidnapped 18 passengers in Emure Ile, Ekiti State, demanding N30m as a ransom for each of the passengers. It was learnt that the vehicle was conveying the passengers who were on their way from Onitsha in Anambra State back to Ado Ekiti, the state capital. They were…
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The Chief Magistrate Court sitting in Iyaganku, Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, on Tuesday ordered the remand of the Principal of Islamic High School, Bashorun Ibadan, Mr Abdullahi Fasasi; the proprietor of Agidigbo FM, Alhaji Oriyomi Hamzat; and Naomi Silekunola, an estranged wife of the Ooni of Ile Ife, Oba Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi, at Agodi…
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It appears there is no hope for an improved power supply to Nigerian households in 2025, as the federal government has made a provision of N1,989,579,379 to fuel State House generators during the course of the year. This is higher than the amount budgeted for the same item in 2024 (N37,959,406), 2023 (N30,678,552), 2022 (N30,678,552),…
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2024 was a year packed with unforgettable moments in Nigeria’s entertainment scene. From dazzling weddings to global accolades, here’s a look at the events that kept us talking! The weddings Afrobeat sensation Davido married his longtime partner, Chioma Rowland, in a breathtaking Lagos ceremony. The “Chivido” wedding was a mix of luxury and love, attended…
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The 20th anniversary of the Coca-Cola and Rhythm Unplugged festival yesterday was a night to remember, and Olamide's headline performance on December 23rd at the Eko Convention Center in Lagos, Nigeria, undoubtedly stole the show. The anticipation was palpable from the moment fans started arriving, filling the venue with an electric atmosphere. The stage,…