Month: January 2024
NIGERIA: US Scholar Urges Tinubu to Sack Minister Betta Edu Over Alleged Corruption Scandal
WRITTEN BY: CHIOMA MADONNA NDUKWU Nigerian-American academic, Farooq Kperogi, has called for the ousting of Dr. Betta Edu, Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and...
NIGERIA: President Tinubu Extols Funke Akindele’s Outstanding Achievement in ‘A Tribe Called Judah
WRITTEN BY: CHIOMA MADONNA NDUKWU President Tinubu praises Funke Akindele for her groundbreaking film, acknowledging her remarkable contributions to Nigeria's entertainment industry. Emphasizing...
NIGERIA: Oyakhilome Foundation Grants $125,000 to 10 Young African Leaders for Development Initiatives
WRITTEN BY: CHIOMA MADONNA NDUKWU The Oyakhilome Foundation Initiative awarded a total grant of $125,000 to 10 exceptional winners of the Future Africa...
NIGERIA: Investigative Probe Reveals Falsified Honorary Doctorates Awarded to Nollywood Celebrities from Benin Republic Universities
WRITTEN BY: CHIOMA MADONNA NDUKWU Investigative journalist Umar Audu uncovered a trend where Nigerian celebrities, including Alexx Ekubo, Mike Ezuruonye, IK Ogbonna, Hilda...
NIGERIA: Enugu State Suffers Educational Emergency; Half of Students Battle Reading Woes, SSG Onyia Unveils
WRITTEN BY: CHIOMA MADONNA NDUKWU In a crucial address themed "Smart Basic Education and the Future of Africa" at the Union Secondary School's...
NIGERIA: Student’s Tragic Death in Canada Sparks Outcry and Demands for Justice
WRITTEN BY: CHIOMA MADONNA The Chairman/CEO of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, expressed deep sorrow over the alleged killing of...
FOREIGN: Johann Rupert Dethrones Dangote, Emerges as Africa’s Wealthiest
WRITTEN BY: CHIOMA MADONNA NDUKWU South African tycoon Johann Rupert has ascended to the throne of Africa's richest individual, surpassing Nigeria's Aliko Dangote...
NIGERIA: Aba’s Contribution Crisis Shocks many as Woman Reportedly suffers memory loss while in custody of contribution funds
WRITTEN BY: CHIOMA MADONNA NDUKWU In a baffling turn of events, a woman entrusted with safeguarding funds from multiple contributors in Aba, Abia...
FOREIGN: Chancellor Ahaghotu Shatters Guinness World Record with 100-Hour Painting Marathon
WRITTEN BY: ÇHIOMA MADONNA NDUKWU Nigerian art student Chancellor Ahaghotu set a new Guinness World Record by painting continuously for 100 hours, surpassing...
NIGERIA: Chris Oyakhilome’s Alleged Rift Deepens with Sinach Amid Church Engagement Dispute
WRITTEN BY: CHIOMA MADONNA NDUKWU The Christ Embassy Church faces internal discord as Pastor Chris Oyakhilome reportedly escalates tensions with gospel singer Sinach....
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Africa’s Talking Drum: The Man Who Kept Borrowing Tomorrow
By: Chioma Madonna Ndukwu Africa’s Talking Drum: The Man Who Kept Borrowing Tomorrow In the dusty town of Akpata, there lived a man...
Anambra Renewed Hope group begins mobilisation for Tinubu’s re-election
Anambra Renewed Hope group begins mobilisation for Tinubu’s re-election The Anambra State Coordinator of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors (RHA), Chief Okey Ezenwa,...
Lagos Court remands youth leader over alleged murder of Prince Ademola, 1 Other
Lagos Court remands youth leader over alleged murder of Prince Ademola, 1 Other A 38-year-old Ajiran community youth leader, Hammed Akanbi, popularly called...
Blackout in Nigeria Hits Presidential Villa, Airport, Supreme Court and Major Abuja Locations
Blackout in Nigeria Hits Presidential Villa, Airport, Supreme Court and Major Abuja Locations A widespread power outage has disrupted several parts of Nigeria’s...
Senegal in Political Shock as President Faye Sacks Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko
Senegal in Political Shock as President Faye Sacks Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko Senegal has been thrown into a fresh political crisis after President...
I Have Iran to Deal With — Trump Explains Why He’ll Miss Son’s Wedding
I Have Iran to Deal With — Trump Explains Why He’ll Miss Son’s Wedding President Donald Trump has revealed why he will not...
Africa’s Talking Drum: The Day the Tortoise Locked the Granary
By: Chioma Madonna Ndukwu Africa’s Talking Drum: The Day the Tortoise Locked the Granary In the sleepy kingdom of Mbanta, hunger did not...
Nigerians Are The Smartest People On Earth — Akon Opens Up On Global Success, Michael Jackson
Nigerians Are The Smartest People On Earth — Akon Opens Up On Global Success, Michael Jackson Senegalese-American singer Akon has described Nigerians as...
At 39, prof. Aina Takes the Helm of JAMB After Oloyede’s Era
By : Chinasaokwu Helen Okoro At 39, prof. Aina Takes the Helm of JAMB After Oloyede’s Era In a development that has stirred...
Gowon Reflects on Aburi Accord and Nigeria’s Unity
By : Chinasaokwu Helen Okoro Gowon Reflects on Aburi Accord and Nigeria’s Unity Nigeria’s former Head of State, Yakubu Gowon, has reignited debate...
Africa’s Talking Drum: When the Town Crier Lost His Voice
By: Chioma Madonna Ndukwu Africa’s Talking Drum: When the Town Crier Lost His Voice In the old trading town of Gberun, news travelled...
