Nduka Obaigbena
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Six of the injunctive orders made by Justice Dipeolu J on December 30 last year against General Hydrocarbons Limited (GHL), publisher of Thisday, Mr Nduka Obaigbena and other directors of the company were not discharged yesterday by the judge, contrary to claims by GHL.
29 Jan
Senator Asuquo Ekpeyong, representing Cross River South, has been recognised as one of Nigeria's most promising young leaders at THISDAY's 30th commemoration awards ceremony. The prestigious event, held at the Convention Centre, Eko Hotels in Victoria Island, Lagos, celebrated individuals and institutions that have demonstrated exceptional resilience and innovation across various sectors. Under the theme…
27 Sep
Founder of THISDAY Newspaper and Arise Television, Nduka Obaigbena, has charged the military to effectively collaborate with the media for national security. In a keynote address at the Nigerian Army Civil-Military Cooperation Media Chat for the Third Quarter of 2024
24 Sep
Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) has said that its annual conference this year will be held from November 7 to 9, 2024, in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State.
31 Jul 2024
Chairman of ThisDay/Arise Media Group, Nduka Obaigbena, has stressed the need for the media to connect with the youths in shaping media narratives, if they hope to remain in business.
29 Jul 2024
The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) has said that the second edition of Lateef Jakande yearly memorial lecture will hold tomorrow, July 30, 2024. As the Nigerian media contends with harsh economic environment, Chairman of THISDAY and Arise Media Group, Nduka Obaigbena, will share with editors, media executives and other stakeholders the survival strategies for…
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The Afenifere Youth Wing has urged President Bola Tinubu to order an independent investigation into the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) over its continued fuel importation despite claims of refinery repairs. Speaking at a press conference in Lagos on Monday, Afenifere Youth Convener Isijola Shola accused the NNPCL of misleading Nigerians about its refining…
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A member of the Benue State House of Assembly, Mr Peter Uche (APC/Guma1), on Monday said that the state has the potential to generate N1 trillion from agriculture annually. Uche stated this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Makurdi while speaking on the state’s 49th anniversary. Benue State was created…
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The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved a total of $1.07 billion in financing for healthcare sector reforms under the Human Capital Opportunities for Prosperity and Equity (HOPE) programme, as well as a N4.8 billion allocation for HIV treatment, signaling a major investment in Nigeria’s health sector. The announcement was made by the Minister of…
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President Bola Tinubu has appointed retired Maj.-Gen. Abdulmalik Jibrin as the new Secretary to the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire, and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB). This announcement was made in a statement by the board’s spokesperson, Juliet Okeh, on Monday in Abuja. Okeh noted that Jibrin succeeded Ahmed Ja’afaru, the former Controller General of the Nigeria…
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Some applicants have expressed frustration over difficulties in accessing the Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC) recruitment portal since its announcement on January 7. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the commission had announced job vacancies through its website and some national dailies for job seekers to apply for different posts in the Federal…
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The Rotary Club of Abuja Jabi Lakeside is set to host the second edition of its Business Expo, aiming to provide a platform for individuals and businesses to expand their markets and network. The event, scheduled for Saturday, February 8, 2025, at Kado-Life Camp roundabout in Abuja, will be completely free for all attendees. Rtn…
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The Deputy Comptroller General of Customs (DCG) in Charge of ICT and Training, Kikelomo Adeola, has said that less than 24-hour cargo clearance was achievable with the integration of terminal operators into B’Odogwu. Adeola made the disclosure during a sensitisation programme with seaport terminal operators and Bonded Terminal operators held in Lagos on Monday. She…
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The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has criticised President Bola Tinubu for not personally congratulating Amanda Azubuike, the first Nigerian-born female military officer to achieve the rank of Brigadier General in the U.S. Army. HURIWA's comments follow an opinion poll indicating public sentiment that if Azubuike were Yoruba or a male, the…
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Some members of staff of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU) have petitioned the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over alleged contract racketeering and abuse of office by the Acting Vice Chancellor, Prof. Kate Omenugha. The staff, in a petition signed on their behalf by Mr Joseph Onu, Managing Consultant at Shield and Sword Consult,…
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Mr Anthony Aziegbemin, the Chairman, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo, said on Monday their petition against the All Progressives Congress (APC) at the governorship election tribunal sitting in Abuja was documentary-based. Aziegbemin stated this while briefing the newsmen in Abuja shortly after the PDP and its candidate in the Sept. 21 governorship poll, Mr…