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”When Igbos came to Lagos, it was basically swampy but they converted it into a very wonderful, beautiful headquarters we see today in Nigeria” – Ohanaeze President, Iwuanyanwu
Emmanual Iwuanyanwu, the President of Ohana’eze Ndi’Igbo, asserts that Igbos played a pivotal role in the development of Lagos, transforming it into its current state. In a widely circulated video, Iwuanyawu highlights that Igbos arrived in Lagos during its tenure as the capital of Nigeria, making substantial investments in the state. He emphasizes that Igbos, often regarded as the heroes of Lagos, contributed significantly to the city’s growth, turning it from a swamp into the thriving metropolis it is today. According to him; ‘’Lagos was accepted as the capital of Nigeria. Igbos, most of them are dead today, our forebearers…
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Lagos is bigger than Ghana – Singer Efya speaks on the comparison between the Ghanaian and Nigerian Music industry
Ghanaian Singer, Efya dismissed comparisons between the Ghanaian and Nigerian music industries, emphasizing Lagos’ significant scale and numerical advantage. She highlighted the need for collaboration between the two West African countries rather than fostering comparisons. Speaking in a recent interview with City 105.1 FM, Lagos, Efya said, “Nigerian and Ghanaian music markets are not the same. Nigerians are way more than we are in terms of numbers. Numbers really matter now. The number of people that will stream Nigerian music in Nigeria is different from the number of people that will stream Ghanaian music in Ghana. The numbers are not…
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NAF helicopter crashes in Port Harcourt
A helicopter belonging to the Nigerian Air Force on Friday crashed in Port Harcourt, the capital of Rivers State. Edward Gabkwet, the spokesperson for the Nigerian Air Force, officially confirmed the incident in a statement on Friday. According to him, the helicopter, identified by the registration number NAF MI-35P, crashed at precisely 7:45 a.m. shortly after embarking on a mission targeting economic saboteurs in Rivers State. Gabkwet additionally mentioned that all occupants on board not only survived the crash but also sustained “minor injuries,” and have been attended to at the NAF Medical Centre “The Chief of the Air Staff,…
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Edo 2024: PDP will decide Shaibu’s fate – Obaseki
Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, asserts that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will be the determining factor in deciding the fate of his deputy, Philip Shaibu, in light of Shaibu’s gubernatorial aspirations. On Monday, Shaibu formally entered the gubernatorial race, declaring his intention to contest in the 2024 governorship election in Edo State. Obaseki, who transitioned from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the PDP following a rift with his predecessor Adams Oshiomhole, now affirms that the primary opposition party in the country will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of his deputy. ”The party will decide and…
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People are not interested in whether the budget is balanced and what the debt is, how it affects their day-to-day living is the key thing – Economist, Rewane
Prominent economist Bismarck Rewane has expressed the view that Nigerians will not show keen interest in the budget unless there is a noticeable reduction in the prices of essential commodities like rice, bread, and garri. Rewane, who serves as the Managing Director of Financial Derivatives Company Limited, conveyed this sentiment on Thursday, November 30. During his inaugural budget presentation before the National Assembly on Wednesday, President Bola Tinubu asserted that the proposed N27.5 trillion budget for 2024 aims to achieve micro-economic stability, poverty alleviation, and improved access to social security, among other objectives. Reacting to this Rewane said, “In the…
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If they call you leaders of tomorrow, don’t accept it. If you don’t get it now, you will never get it – Obasanjo tells Nigerian Youths
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has emphasized the need for Nigeria’s younger generation to assert themselves positively in order to attain leadership positions. He highlights the significance of leadership in both the private sector and military, emphasizing that the youth must seize the opportunity for power now. Obasanjo encourages young individuals to actively participate in elections and dismiss the notion of being too young to run, even at the age of 55. According to him; “If you can’t run, what time do you have to run? You have to be positively disruptive but not through violence. If they call you leaders…
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EFCC arraigns popular church elder and wife for alleged N500m fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has brought charges against Mrs. Ugochi Dike, a former senior banker with Polaris Bank, and her husband, Architect Emmanuel Dike, a prominent elder of the Seventh Day Adventist Church. The couple appeared before a federal high court in Port Harcourt. Mrs. Ugochi Dike is accused of defrauding Clip Nigeria Ltd, a company, of 500 million under the pretense of investing in contract execution with NNPC, SPDC, and other IOCs, with explicit terms of return of investments to Clip Nigeria Ltd. The company, realizing they had been defrauded after a period of no returns,…
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I have promised my son to get him justice, even if it will take 30 years to achieve it – Late Sylvester Oromoni’s family insists on justice as the boy’s body remains in morgue 2 years after his death
Two years after the tragic death of Sylvester Oromoni Junior, the Dowen College student, his father remains committed to seeking justice. Speaking to journalists on Wednesday, November 29, the grieving father expressed his determination to see the case of his late son through to a just and conclusive resolution. Oromoni Junior died on November 30, 2021, after he was alleged to have been beaten by five of his colleagues. Dowen College dismissed the claim and said that the boy sustained injuries playing football with his friends. In January 2022, an initial autopsy declared that Oromoni died of “acute lung injury…
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We no longer have a sit-at-home in Enugu State, South East – Governor Mbah boasts
Governor Peter Mbah has declared that the previously imposed sit-at-home order by the proscribed members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) is no longer applicable in the South-East region of the country. Mbah made this statement following his visit to President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, the nation’s capital. Additionally, he praised the financial reforms implemented by President Bola Tinubu’s administration, which has facilitated the smooth movement of capital in and out of the country, noting that these positive changes are positively impacting his state. “We no longer have a sit-at-home in Enugu State, and I…
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Former Benue Commissioner, Shehu Othman dies at 91
Alhaji Shehu Othman, a former commissioner in the former Benue State, has passed away at the age of 91. A native of Keana in Nasarawa State, Othman breathed his last on Wednesday, November 29, at Trust Charitos Hospital in Jabi, Abuja. The family announced the sad news and revealed that the esteemed statesman would be interred on the same day following the Zuhur prayer at the National Mosque in Abuja. The family said in a statement: “Inna lillahi wa ina ilaihir taki in. With a heavy heart, but in total submission to the will of Allah, the family of Alhaji…
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Alleged money laundering: ‘We airlifted N1.219bn to Fayose for 2014 election, the aircraft could not contain the funds’ – Obanikoro
Musiliu Obanikoro, the former Minister of State for Defence, revealed that a sum of N1.219 billion in cash was transported by air to Ayodele Fayose, the former governor of Ekiti state, during the 2014 election. Fayose is currently facing trial by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) along with his company, Spotless Investment Limited, for their alleged involvement in a N6.9 billion money laundering scheme. While testifying as a witness for the EFCC on Wednesday, Obanikoro informed Justice Nnamdi Dimgba of the Federal High Court in Abuja that he received the funds from the former National Security Adviser (NSA),…
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Tinubu seeks senate’s approval for $8.6bn and €100m loan
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has sought the Senate’s consent to secure a loan amounting to $8,699,168,559 and €100 million. Emphasizing that these funds are earmarked for crucial projects across various sectors, the Nigerian leader clarified that this request aligns with the external borrowing plan for the years 2022-2024, which had been endorsed during the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari. His letter reads: “I write in respect of the above subject and to submit the attached the federal government 2022-2024 external borrowing plan for consideration and early approval of the National Assembly to ensure prompt implementation of the projects. “The…
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