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Aniefiok Christopher President Bola Tinubu, Wednesday, joined other Nigerians to mourn the passing of veteran Nollywood actor and film executive, Oludotun Baiyewu Jacobs, popularly known as Olu Jacobs,  at the age of 84. Thespian Jacobs brought self-immersion, class and finesse to the Nigerian film industry, combing local and international experiences to shape a career that spanned decades. After his training at London’s Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts, Jacobs built a career in British television before returning home to Nigeria, where he became a major force in the film industry. He won major industry honours and awards for his pioneering roles…

Aniefiok Christopher The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Peter Obi is in political storm as Anambra State Government raised weighty allegations against him, saying that his administration left unpaid loans from eight different external borrowings as of the time he left office. Obi served as the Anambra governor from 17 March 2006 until his impeachment on 2 November 2006. He was reinstated on 9 February 2007, he continued his tenure until 2010 when he was re-elected for a second term which ended on 7 March 2014 The Anambra Commissioner for Information and Value Reformation, Dr Law Mefor, stated…

Aniefiok Christopher Former Nigeria’s Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Solomon Dalung, appears disappointed about the alleged excesses of All Progressives Congress (APC) government appointees, taking a swipe at the ruling party with a sarcastic comment ‘‘APC Government, chop make I chop!’’ Dalung’s remark appears to mock what he portrays as a culture of financial sleaze and self-interest by the ruling party’s officials, amidst growing criticisms of the officials’ tainted records of increasing fraud.    Writing in his social media timeline, he said ‘‘Many of you may not know what is hiding inside the Auditor-General’s report on the Nigerians in Diaspora…

Imoh Essien The Labour Party Governorship Candidate for Akwa Ibom State in the 2027 general elections, Akparawa Michael BUSH has rolled out a sweeping development blueprint for the state. Akparawa BUSH, who stated this while on a live radio programme, LP Road to 2027, on XL 106.9 FM, Uyo, pledged massive housing, welfare for the elderly, economic relief, and a 24-hour electricity, if elected. The LP governorship candidate said his administration will be people-centred and focused on “serving all strata of people in the State” irrespective of background, age, or physical ability.’’ Also read INEC Tightens Grip on 2027 Presidential,…

Israel Umoh Akwa Ibom Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has warned politicians and their supporters against perpetrating violence and destroying property before and during the 2027 general elections in the state. Similarly, Akwa Ibom Police Commissioner, CP Baba Mohammed Azare, warned political parties and their supporters against thuggery, hate speech, intimidation, destruction of campaign materials, possession of dangerous weapons, disruption of political gatherings and attacks on electoral officials, stressing that political competition could never justify violence. Governor Eno and CP Azare, who spoke on Tuesday in Uyo during a Violence-Free Election Seminar jointly organised by the Nigeria Police Force, the Department…

Aniefiok Christopher The Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria (ASCSN), in collaboration with the Trade Union Congress (TUC), has conditionally suspended its nationwide industrial action across Federal Unity Colleges over the proposed Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model for King’s College, Lagos. The ASCSN shut down Federal Government Unity Colleges nationwide because they feared the concession of King’s College, Lagos, would set a dangerous precedent for privatization of all other unity schools in the country. King’s College, Lagos is owned by the Federal Government and is 117 years old (founded on September 20, 1909). The suspension was reached at an emergency high-level meeting…

Akakan Umoh Dangote Refinery wealth soared to $51.3 billion or 63.37 percent after the launch of the refinery’s Initial Public Offering, IPO, at the Nigerian Exchange Limited, NGX, Aliko Dangote, founder and president of Dangote Group, said. Forbes’ Real Time Billionaires List said Dangote’s wealth rose from $31.4 billion on Sunday to $51.3 billion on Monday, representing an increase of $19.9 billion. The surge moved Dangote 40 places higher on the global billionaires ranking, from 76th to 36th position. Also read Aliko Dangote Emerges 64th Richest In The World, Worth $16.6b Dangote Refinery product to hit market by July – assures…

Nkeneke Efo Atuekong Donatus Obot Etiebet belongs to that distinguished generation of Akwa Ibom sons whose lives have intersected with some of the most important chapters in Nigeria’s story of technological advancement, entrepreneurship, politics and national service. Scientist, businessman, technocrat, politician and statesman, Don Etiebet, as he is fondly called, has built a remarkable legacy across several fields that projected him to an icon of Nigeria’s national service. He is particularly celebrated as one of the pioneers of Nigeria’s computer and information technology industry, earning the enduring description of the “Father of Computer in Nigeria.” He later ventured into national…

Edi Umoh Germany’s Alexander Zverev clinched his second Grand Slam singles title after beating American Ben Shelton in a major final, 6-3, 7-6 (7-2), 5-7, 6-2 in the US Open final on Sunday. By this, Zverev won the US Open for the first time and has become the ninth man to reach the semifinals at all four majors in the same season. “We went 30 years without winning a Grand Slam title and now we’ve won two in three months,” Zverev said on court after his second major win of the year, following his victory at the French Open in June. “God has seen how…

…As Akpabio, Abbas, Barau and others jostle for NASS positions Aniefiok Christopher Ahead of 2027 general elections, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has tightened grip on the lists of Presidential and National Assembly candidates. President Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC); former Vice President Atiku Abubakar of the African Democratic Congress (ADC); former governor of Anambra State, Mr. Peter Obi of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC); and Oyo State Governor, Mr. Seyi Makinde of the All Progressives Congress (APM) are among the 18 presidential candidates. This was as kites were flown Saturday night that Senate President, Senator Godswill…