Many have asked if the social media is a blessing or a negative platform fiends and mischief makers can use against enemies, perceived or otherwise. Sadly, as much as social media and the media in general has favoured both the common and the elite, they have also become tools in the hands of anyone who…
The U.S. Department of State, U.S. Agency for International Development, and the Tony Elumelu Foundation are partnering to host an official kickoff event to increase trade and investment between African nations and the United States. This dynamic evening event will open President Biden’s U.S.- Africa Leaders Summit on December 12, 2022, bringing together investors, entrepreneurs,…
Dr. Niyi Sunmonu …says union not part of strike The Congress of University Academics has expressed its disappointment with the Federal Government, especially the Ministry of Labour and Employment, over the non-payment of its members’ withheld salaries “even when the government knew that the union did not call for strike action and its members were…
After ELEVEN months (11 Editions) of interactive, exciting, and illuminating experience by the organisers, the guests and partners, the 12th Edition of EPISODES was held to celebrate the achievement, success and mutually rewarding relationship with all stakeholders. The One Year Anniversary Edition of EPISODES came up Thursday 24th November,2022 at the prestigious hospitality venue, The…
With the 2023 General Elections around the corner, Nigerians have been urged to vote for the Presidential Candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Addressing journalists at a press conference via zoom on Sunday December 4, 2022, some past Lagos State “One Day Governors” stated that “there is no better candidate…
For prolific covid scammer, first came the cash. Then came the chase. Ex-Nigerian official defrauded American taxpayers by stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars in coronavirus relief benefits On a perfect spring day at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport, Abidemi Rufai arrived at the international terminal ready for the long journey back home to…
The presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has finally released his campaign manifesto. The 72-page manifesto titled, ‘It’s POssible: Our Pact with Nigerians’, was released after a long wait, speculations and disagreements among members of the LP, opposition parties and other vested interests. Announcing the release of the manifesto on his verified Twitter…
Consequent upon the judgement of the Federal High Court sitting in Osogbo nullifying the Osun State local government elections conducted by Osun State Independent Electoral Commission (OSIEC) on October 15, 2022 in the State, the electoral body has withdrawn the Certificates of Return issued to purported winners of the elections. A statement issued by the…
Machina, Lawan The Court of Appeal in Abuja has affirmed Bashir Machina as the authentic candidate of the All Progressives Congress for Yobe North Senatorial District. The court, on Monday, upheld the judgment of the Federal High Court sitting in Damaturu, Yobe State, which held that Senate President Ahmad Lawan was not the APC candidate…
L-R: Group Managing Director/CEO, Zenith Bank Plc, Mr. Ebenezer Onyeagwu; President, Unilag Alumni Association, Dr. John Momoh; Executive Governor, Akwa Ibom State, Elder Udom Emmanuel; Founder and Chairman, Zenith Bank Plc, Jim Ovia, CFR; Deputy Managing Director, Zenith Bank Plc (2nd Right – 2nd Row), Dame (Dr.) Adaora Umeoji, OON; Wife of Late Prof. Oyewusi…
