POLITICS

GERMANY RETURNS 21 BENIN BRONZE FIGUES TO NIGERIA

The clamor for the return of the Benin bronze figures to Nigeria has been on going since the 1930’s with Nigerian’s at home and in diaspora speaking with with one voice against their stay in London and Berlin. The valuable artifacts were stolen from the former Kingdom of Benin by the British when they sacked… Continue reading GERMANY RETURNS 21 BENIN BRONZE FIGUES TO NIGERIA

HEALTH

Health Sector: NUHCAN Tasks FGN, States, LGAs On 15% Annual Budgetary Allocation _Victor Bienni

The leadership of Nigeria Universal Health Coverage Actions Network (NUHCAN), has tasked Federal, State and Local Governments to prioritize healthcare by making available 15% budgetary allocation in the health sector even as group seeks partnership with Political Party Presidential and Governorship Candidates on the need for the Inclusion of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) at all… Continue reading Health Sector: NUHCAN Tasks FGN, States, LGAs On 15% Annual Budgetary Allocation _Victor Bienni

WORLD NEWS

Harvey Weinstein Found Guilty in Second Sex Crime Trials_Ada Nkong

Former Hollywood film mogul Harvey Weinstein has been found guilty by a Los Angeles jury of raping a woman. The two-month trial heard how Weinstein used his influence to lure women into private meetings before attacking them. The 70-year-old Oscar winner is facing up to 24 years in prison when he is sentenced. He is… Continue reading Harvey Weinstein Found Guilty in Second Sex Crime Trials_Ada Nkong

ECONOMY

NIDCOM Partners ARI on Remittance Development _Ada Nkong

Dr Sule Bassi NIDCOM secretary with Amadou Cisse Executive director ARI The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has expressed willingness to partner with the African Institute for Remittances (AIR) towards improving remittances in Africa. This was contained in a statement by Mr Gabriel Odu of the media, public relations and Protocol unit. According to Odu,… Continue reading NIDCOM Partners ARI on Remittance Development _Ada Nkong

JUDICIARY

Court Convicts Peter Obi’s Campaign Director,Doyin Okupe of Money Laundering _Ada Nkong

Doyin Okupe, DG Peter Obi presidential campaign council has been convicted of money laundering by a federal high court. He was arraigned before Justice Ijeoma Ojukwu. The EFCC had in 2019 arraigned Okupe on a 59 count charge bordering on money laundering and diversion of funds to the tune of N702 Million.

ENTERTAINMENT & LIFE STYLE

Aodemarg Celebrates Annual Thanksgiving,DeSun Air Takes off April _Ada Nkong

In keeping with it's annual tradition, Aodemarg marked it's annual thanksgiving on December 18 2022 at the Christ Apostolic Church Garki Abuja.. The thanksgiving service was well attended by friends, family, colleagues and associates of the Chairman,Rtd General Ademola Fadunsin and the company. While thanking God for how far he has brought Aodemarg so far,… Continue reading Aodemarg Celebrates Annual Thanksgiving,DeSun Air Takes off April _Ada Nkong

ENTERTAINMENT & LIFE STYLE

Lady dies after sustaining injuries at Asake’s concert in London.

A lady identified as Rebecca Ikumelo has died after sustaining critical injuries at Asake’s concert in London. Her family shared the news on twitter mourning the loss of their daughter and niece. The mayor of London Sadiq Khan also shared his condolences noting that an investigation was being carried out to uncover what went wrong… Continue reading Lady dies after sustaining injuries at Asake’s concert in London.

DISASTER

Kaduna Bound Train Crushes FCT Journalist _Ada Nkong

Journalists in the FCT have been thrown into mourning as a Kaduna Bound Train crushed their colleague to death Reports say , Selimatu Suleiman, a female staff of NTA channel 5 Abuja was driving to work when the unfortunate incident happened at the Chikakore axis. The FCT police command spokesperson,DSP Josephine Adehi confirmed the incident.

CRIME

Kogi state governor’s nephew arraigned for 10 billion Naira fraud

Aliyu Bello, a nephew to Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, has been remanded in prison by a Federal High Court sitting in Maitama, Abuja, over alleged N10.2 billion fr@ud. Justice James Kolawole remanded Ali Bello,  and one Dauda Sulaiman in prison pending the fulfilment of their bail conditions. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC,… Continue reading Kogi state governor’s nephew arraigned for 10 billion Naira fraud