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Twenty-six-year-old Benue man, Tersugh Aondona, has disclosed the number of children he plans to have and the reason behind his decision to marry three wives on the same day. Aondona set social media agog and got tongues wagging after his marriage to three woman on January 31, 2024, came to public knowledge. Speaking on his matrimonial decision, Aondona stated that his ownership of large farmland played a role in his decision to marry three wives at once. Speaking during an interview with Punch, he also revealed how his father motivated him to have many wives. On the number of children…

The Forum of South-East Academic Doctors (FOSAD) proudly felicitates Professor Barth Nnaji, a renowned academic, visionary leader and former Minister of Power on the momentous occasion of the commissioning of the $800 million Geometric Power Plant in Aba, Abia State. Professor Barth Nnaji's unwavering commitment to advancing sustainable energy solutions in Nigeria is exemplified by the successful completion of the Geometric Power Plant, a monumental milestone not only for Aba but for the entire nation. This state-of-the-art facility stands as a demonstration of his dedication to fostering economic growth and development in the South East geopolitical zone. FOSAD recognizes Prof…

Eminent Businessman and Senate Committee Chairman on Privatization and Commercialization , Senator Orji Uzor Kalu on Friday night paid a courtesy call on the Chief Executive Officer of Chrome Group and renowned philanthropist Sir Emeka Offor. Kalu who shared the pictures on his verified Facebook and Instagram pages congratulated the business mogul for his humanitarian interventions and pursuit of important cause Kalu wrote : “On a courtesy visit to my brother , Sir Emeka Offor who just turned 65 years. I joined his children to celebrate his 65 years of impacting on lives” It will be recalled that Sir Offor…

According to FIJ, no fewer than 50 accounts operated by influencers have been engaged to promote Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, Nigeria’s Minister of Interior, on social media. Since taking up a ministerial role in the government of President Bola Tinubu in August 2023, Tunji-Ojo has made frequent appearances in the media, discussing his efforts to ease international passport registration and collection for Nigerians. His public image in the media remained spotless until a contract scandal involving a company he personally founded became public knowledge in the first week of January. Evidence emerged on January 7 that Tunji-Ojo’s New Planet Project Limited obtained…

When it comes to political office holders in Nigeria, women are as capable of corruption as men. While 2023 ended with the news of N37.1 billion laundered in the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation under Sadiya Umar-Farouk, a former minister, the year 2024 came with another scandal linked to the same ministry. As seen on the homepage of the ministry’s website, Betta Edu, the minister who took over from Umar-Farouk, vowed that under her leadership, “the Ministry will position itself in light of the prevailing humanitarian situation in the country through its vision, mission and core values to…

In the early hours of Wednesday, Nigerians woke up to the news that Rotimi Akeredolu, Ondo State Governor, had passed away after a protracted battle with prostate cancer. He was 67. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, Akeredolu’s deputy, who had also been standing in as the acting governor of the state, has been sworn in as the late governor’s successor. Born on January 12, 1965, in Obe-Nla, an oil-producing community in the Ilaje area of the state, Aiyedatiwa had his primary school education at Saint Peter’s Primary School, Obe-Nla, between 1970 and 1976. He then attended Ikosi High School, Ketu, Lagos, for his…