Featured

21 years after senators and members of the House of Representatives forced the Executive to insert Special Intervention Projects (SIP), known as constituency projects, into the budget, it has been one problem after the other every year. Constituency projects, which have a yearly budget of N100 billion, were established by the Obasanjo administration with the hope of bringing government closer to the people, especially those in the rural areas, just as it was not designed for lawmakers to determine directly what projects should go to their constituents or to be the ones who should provide contractors. With this in mind,…

Nigeria’s billionaire businesswoman, Folorunsho Alakija, and her lovely husband, Modupe Alakija, have been reportedly separated. Sunday Telegraph gathered according to a report by The Will that the couple who had been married for 30 years, had encountered significant challenges leading to their separation. It was further gathered that the couple no longer reside together in their lavish matrimonial home in Ikoyi, Lagos, despite being parents to four children. The couple has reportedly been experiencing frequent conflicts, prompting Folorunsho to request privacy within her residence. This decision compelled her husband to seek alternative accommodation nearby. However, a close source claims that…

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…