The German Ambassador to Nigeria, Bernhard Schlagheck, says his country will support a more united and prosperous Nigeria devoid of wrangling. Mr. Schlagheck spoke during an interactive session with the leadership of the Enugu State Chapter of Ohaneze Ndigbo, the apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, in Enugu on Monday. The ambassador also said the Federal Republic […]
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We only hear, but don’t see : FG announces $1m venture capital to boost music, film, others
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, on Monday announced the establishment of a one million dollar Venture Capital to boost the Creative Industry. The minister made the announcement at the opening of a two-day Creative Industry Financing Conference holding in Lagos. According to him, 20 people, each investing 50,000 dollars are expected […]
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Vivian Timothy, Theodora Ibekwe-Oyebade, Fauntee Bon, Princess Florence Toya, Others, Stun At 2 Days BEFFTA Awards, London (Photos)
Baffte Award was held on the 27th and 28th October, in London. It was as usual a grand event and a night to remember… BEFFTA Founder, Dr. Pauline Long, made a remarkable speech. Pictures below.
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Nigeria lawmakers propose immunity from prosecution for Saraki, others
Senators and speakers of some state Houses of Assembly on Saturday proposed immunity for presiding officers of the legislature. The decision was taken at a two-day retreat on constitution review, organised by the Senate Ad Hoc Committee on Constitution Review, with the theme, “Towards Ensuring Governance Accountability in Nigerian federalism.’’ If the proposal succeeds and […]
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Church bans wearing of topless dresses to wedding, reception, others
The Anglican Arch-Diocese of Enugu has officially banned wearing of topless dresses to Church weddings, reception and services. The Archbishop of the Arch-Diocese, Most Rev. Emmanuel Chukwuma, disclosed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Enugu on Monday. Mr. Chukwuma said the ban was to return moral chastity on persons, especially women, who […]
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FG allocates N6.9bn for Villa zoo, presidential fleet, others
The Presidency is proposing to spend a total sum of N6.94bn on wildlife conservation, fuel and lubricants, purchase of C-Caution triangles for vehicles, fire extinguishers, construction of recreational facilities at the State House and maintain the presidential fleet. Details of the spending are contained in the 2016 budget, which President Muhammadu Buhari presented to a […]
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Buhari, Osinbajo to spend N2.2bn on travels, food, others
President Muhammadu Buhari and Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo are to spend N2.2bn on travels and transport, foodstuffs and catering materials, refreshment and meals as well as honorarium and sitting allowances in the 2016 fiscal year. Details of this spending are contained in the 2016 budget of N6.08tn, which the President submitted to a joint session of […]
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Boko Haram plotting abductions for ransom, Nigerian warns schools, hotels, others
The Federal Government warned on Friday that Boko Haram terrorists, who have been beaten and put on the run by the military, were planning another sensational abduction of pupils/students or foreigners in a desperate effort to raise funds, through ransom, for food, medical and arms supply. In a statement issued in Abuja, the minister of […]
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Abacha loot spent on roads, electricity, others, Okonjo-Iweala tells World Bank
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has “received several documents from the World Bank totalling over 700 pages on information on the spending of recovered assets stolen by the late General Abacha, with some of the documents suggesting that Abacha loot was spent on roads, electricity, education, health and water.” This information was disclosed […]
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EFCC arrests Adamawa University VC, others…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Monday arrested top officials of the Adamawa State University for selling a N13 million government-owned Toyota Land Cruiser as scrap. The commission’s spokesperson, Wilson Uwujaren, confirmed the arrest in a telephone interview with Premium Times. Mr. Uwujaren said the vice chancellor of the university, Shall David Joshua, and the […]
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Buhari blasts Akpabio, others, says corrupt APC, PDP members must face trial
President Muhammadu Buhari has reacted to claims by the 49-member Senate Caucus of the Peoples Democratic Party which on Thursday kicked against the current administration’s war against corruption, claiming it was selective and lacked transparency and fairness. In a statement Sunday night, Mr. Buhari described the claims by the Godwill Akpabio-led caucus as “false, baseless […]
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Workers oppose N3.24bn severance pay for Jonathan, others
Following the report over the N3.24bn severance benefits approved by the Presidency for political office holders, the Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria has urged President Goodluck Jonathan to set example by rejecting the offer so that other beneficiaries could do same. “If the President and all those that have been awarded the jumbo […]
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Military warns Amaechi, others
The Military on Friday in Abuja called on politicians in the country to refrain from using political campaigns to undermine its operations. It will be recalled that Rivers state governor and Director-General, All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Organisation, Chibuike Amaechi, recently, encouraged soldiers to protest against the Federal Government. A statement issued by the Director […]
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Nollywood Critic, Charles Novia Fires Hot Shots at Genevieve, Don Jazzy, Iyanya, Psquare, others
Outspoken Nollywood critic, Charles Novia is not a happy man because most Nigerian celebrities are suffering from second class mentality.He hinged his argument on the decision of entertainment stars in the country such as Mavin boss Don Jazzy, Nollywood Diva, Genevieve Nnaji, Project Fame revelation, Iyanya, sensation half of singing duo, Psquare, Peter Okoye among others […]
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