The hotly anticipated movie – 76, the first Nollywood film to get an international sales and distribution deal is out with a bang in cinemas and in its second week since its release. In a press statement signed and made available to The Press today by Wabiye Idoniboye-Obu, Personal Assistant on Media and Publicity to Prince Tony Princewill said, it (76) is still topping the charts and selling out tickets to audience as people waiting till weekends to watch the film have been left disappointed as many arrived cinemas to find the movie completely sold out. The statement continues thus:…
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A 300 level Statistics student of Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU), Ago Iwoye, Mustafa Fatimo, can testify that Allah hears the entreaties of a distressed soul. With aging parents, Fatimo found herself in a rough sea that threatened to flounder her academic dream. As an aspiring graduate, the journey became so tough that she had to do menial jobs to support herself and her siblings. Despite the challenges, academically, she remained an eagle that never perched on low ground as she is among the best 5 students in her department. Fatimo, who is determined to achieve her aim and become a…
…says FG planning to subvert the will of Rivers people. The Governor of Ekiti State, Mr Ayodele Fayose has condemned the removal of the Chief Security Officer (CSO) to the Rivers State Governor, Mr Nyesom Wike less than five days to the State’s legislative re-run election, saying; “With this ignoble action by the federal government, it is now clear that the federal government is out to subvert the will of the people of Rivers State by whatever means in favour of the All Progressives Congress (APC).” Governor Fayose, who alerted the international community on the imminent danger being posed to…
Agreement will increase collaboration on investments and financing… Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), a leading pan-African multilateral development finance institution and project developer, has this week signed a MoU with Moroccan bank Banque Centrale Populaire (BCP) to increase collaboration on financing vital infrastructure projects in North and Sub-Saharan Africa. A delegation from BCP, headed by Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Mr. Mohamed Benchaaboun, visited Lagos, Nigeria for the signing of the agreement on Thursday at the AFC offices. AFC proactively finances and develops much-needed infrastructure projects across the continent, including in North Africa. In 2012 the corporation financed the purchase of…
“One thing that is clear it that when we provide a platform for youth participation in public life, the positive possibilities are endless. This is due to the energy, innovativeness, and diversity in thoughts and approach that young people bring to the table.” Following the inauguration of the 8th Senate, it was clear that working to make a better Nigeria would mean shining the light on segments of the population that have yet to be carried along in our national development journey. It would also mean taking a closer look at how different groups of people have benefitted or not…
…Says the law of Karma is now after him The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State has recommended immediate attention for the State Governor, Chief Nyesom Wike, saying that his behavior and utterances these days do not present him as a person who is still in full control of himself. The party said in a statement issued on Monday in the state capital Port Harcourt: “Nigerians may have observed the distorted, uncoordinated and incomprehensible manner in which Chief Wike addresses the public these days, which is perhaps an indication that he needs psychiatrist assistance as a matter of urgency…
…urges Jegede not to challenge result. The Senator representing Ogun East Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Senator Buruji Kashamu has described calls for the cancellation of the result of the Ondo State governorship election as misplaced. In a statement he issued in Lagos yesterday, Kashamu said the outcome of the election was more of a referendum on the outgoing Governor of Ondo State, Dr. Olusegun Mimiko than the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). He said the outcome of the election was a true reflection of the wish of the electorate and absolved the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) or the…
Mental illness is far less stigmatized than it once was. A hundred years ago, anyone showing signs of mental illness was immediately shipped off to a sanatorium for questionable treatment. In those days, electric shock treatment and lobotomies were considered to be therapeutic. Thankfully, we have moved on from those unenlightened times and these days, having a mental health issue will not lead to a forcible incarceration in a mental hospital. We can seek counselling online if we need to talk to someone, or consult a marriage counsellor if our relationship is on the rocks. Even famous celebrities are open…
Two of the most confusing terms when it comes to computer lingo are ‘memory’ and ‘storage’. Often, people will use one of these terms, when they are referring to the other. The confusion is often understandable; both memory and storage are measured in bytes. This is because whilst both memory and storage are similar in that they are both places to hold your data, the two do very different things with it. Random Access Memory Random Access Memory (RAM) and the hard drive are the two computer components that are referred to by the terms memory or storage. The ‘memory’…
In a bid to fast-track and meet the targets on the various projects jointly embarked upon by the State Government and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG’s), Ebonyi State Chapter, through the Ministry of Water Resources, the Commissioner; Mrs. Euphemia Nwali, embarked on a tour of ongoing projects to see things for herself and give appraisal to work done so far. She was accompanied in the tour by some of the Directors in the Ministry including the Director of Engineering Services, Engr. Alex Chukwu, the Director of Projects, Engr. Osmond Igwe, and a host of other engineers serving in the Ministry.…
As the December 10 rerun elections in Rivers State approach, the State Chapter of All Progressives Congress [APC] says it has received credible intelligence that the governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike and the Peoples Democratic Party [PDP] have made several National Youth Service Corp [NYSC] uniforms complete with APC tags which PDP thugs will wear and thumbprint ballot papers on election day to implicate the APC. The plot by the PDP and Governor Wike according to a statement signed today by Rivers State APC Chairman, Chief Davies Ibiamu Ikanya JP “is to justify the wild allegations the governor has…
Residents of Ebonyi State have been urged to exercise patience with the present administration of Governor David Umahi as all hands are on desk to achieve the aim of effective water reticulation in the state. Governor Umahi-led administration is on top gear to make it right. Ezillo Water Treatment Plant is currently being rehabilitated by the state government. See the pictures of the rehabilitation of Ezillo Water Treatment Plant in Ebonyi State before and after. #BEFORE 1. LANA Construction Company Engr. Washing on of the filter bed segment at the Ezillor water treatment plant. 2. LANA Company worker, washing the filter…
In every new government that comes into existence there often exist a number of inherited undone, semi-done or most commonly the one known within the poli-linguistic parlance as ‘Abandoned Project’, from a past administration to an incoming one. The unattended projects could be on such areas as infrastructure, economy, manpower,. education, employment; to mention just a few. It is however the ability of any incoming government to initiate ideas towards tackling the inherited shortfalls that matters. In line with the above reality therefore, it is almost practically impossible for a new government to inherit an administration devoid of challenges. The…
Despite the decision to ignore the barrage of worthless statements by Governor Nyesom Wike in the past weeks concerning the December 10 rerun election in Rivers State, the State Chapter of All Progressives Congress (APC) however, has observed that the governor seems to have particularly taken interest in scrutinising precautionary personal security arrangements by APC candidates as the rerun elections approach. The above observation is contained in a statement signed and issued today by the Rivers State APC Chairman, Chief Davies Ibiamu Ikanya, JP It reads: “To drive home his needless hysteria, Gov. Wike has gone to town reeling out…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has issued a circular warning the use of individual or corporate accounts for illicit or illegal transactions involving international money transfer services without obtaining the appropriate license. This becomes pertinent where these accounts are being utilized for paying receipts of such fund as in Nigeria. Banks in Nigeria have been advising their customers to comply with the directive by avoiding the use of their accounts for transactions that can be linked to international money transfer operations. Banks have the responsibility to report such accounts to the CBN and other regulatory authorities.
The Governor of Ebonyi State, Engr. David Umahi has reduced the fees of the state university students by N10,000 thereby bringing to an end the intractable agitation by students for tuition slashing. Recall that tuition was increased by former Governor Martin Elechi, a development that led to protests by the students. Umahi had during his campaign assured he would reduce the fees if supported to win 2015 governorship election. The governor, who announced the reduction on Friday during an interactive forum with the management and staff of the university at the permanent site, Ezzamgbo, explained that the reduction which would…
The duo of Mr. Yomi Sholanke and Mr. Olusola Salau of Ikenne Local Government Area of Ogun State were filled with joy and appreciation as they were empowered with Toyota Corolla and Toyota Camry cars on Friday, December 2, 2016 by Omoilu Foundation. Stating the reasons for the humanitarian work embarked upon by the Senator Buruji Kashamu-inspired Omoilu Foundaton in the last 12 years, the State coordinator of the Foundation, Otunba (Comrade) Niyi Osoba says; “It is inline with our policy as a foundation to identify with people that are less privileged in the society, trying to meet their immediate…
…says judiciary must save Nigerians from tyranny. The Governor of Ekiti State, Mr Ayodele Fayose has hailed the Federal High Court, Abuja judgement, ordering the release of the leader of the Shi’ite Muslim sect, Ibrahim Zakzaky and his wife, as well as payment of payment of N50 million damages awarded against the Department of State Service (DSS). The governor, who had called for the release of El-Zakzaky two weeks ago, however said he won’t be surprised if the federal government does not obey the judgment, adding that; “The judgement will be for posterity even if in their usual style of…
Musical artiste, Meggax is up with a new hot song- a love song titled Diamond’s Love. The love song with a nice melody is produced by music producer, Spiritual Beats. The South African based artiste who’s working on the video says the audio of the song comes out on Thursday, 1st of December in Nigeria. Meggax whose real name is Oluwashola Oyedokun plans to kick off mega club tour after the conclusion of South African club tour. The Nigerian artiste had released ‘U.S.A – United State of Agege’ featuring J.hustle and Paulter. USA is a cover to Wizkid’s Ojuelegba. Meggax…
I have read the various media reports credited to the spokesman of the National Caretaker Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Prince Dayo Adeyeye in the wake of last week’s governorship election in Ondo State, and I must say that I am particularly taken aback by his assertion that, “The National Caretaker Committee has not called for their expulsion against the claims they are making. The time for that has not come. But the rain of vengeance will not hang forever in the clouds.” It is most ludicrous that at a time well-meaning leaders of the party are calling…