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Veteran Nollywood actor, Francis Duru, has mourned the demise of his son, Ifeanyi. The actor broke the news in a post on Instagram on Thursday where he described Ifeanyi as a “champ” and a “lion” who fought valiantly. He wrote, “My champ! My lion, you fought like a lion. If this is the way He wants it, so be it, I still judge you faithful. “Ifeanyi, my champ. I will miss you, son. I will forever love you. Rest in peace, son, rest. I give you thanks, Lord!” The news came as a shock to fans and colleagues alike, as…

Bala Mohammed, Governor of Bauchi State, has faulted President Bola Tinubu’s nationwide address to Nigerians in the wake of the #EndBadGovernance protest. In his speech on Sunday, Tinubu called on protesters to cease their demonstrations and open room for dialogue saying there was no going back on the removal of fuel subsidy. But speaking on Wednesday during the flag-off of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) campaign for the local government election in Bauchi, Mohammed said the Federal Government should stop giving excuses to Nigerians. “I listened to Mr President’s speech with rapt attention and with all humility and courage that…

Popular Nigerian Juju musician, King Sunny Ade and reggae star, Orits Wiliki have paid a condolence visit to the family of the late Onyeka Onwenu. The delegation visited Onwenu’s family residence in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Tuesday, offering their sympathies and support following her recent passing. Music producer Kenny Ogungbe shared photographs of the visit on Instagram on Wednesday. He wrote, “Musical Copyright Society Of Nigeria MCSN Delegation To Pay A Condolence Visit To Onyeka Onwenu’s Family In Ikoyi Lagos.” Onwenu, an iconic singer and actress, passed away on Tuesday night, July 30, at Reddington Hospital in Lagos shortly after performing…

Popular Nigerian Pastor and founder of Streams of Joy International, Jerry Eze, has become Nigeria’s highest-earning YouTuber. According to a recent report by Playboard, a data curation platform that provides rankings for YouTube channels globally in its ‘Super Chat Revenue’, Pastor Eze’s YouTube page has amassed over N7billion in all-time earning videos from 2014 to 2024. The report stated that Eze’s viral prayer channel, New Season Prophetic Prayers and Declarations (NSPPD), known for the viral slogan, ‘What God Cannot Do Does Not Exist’, has over 2.12 million subscribers and over one million views daily, making it the most-watched preaching channel…

STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE PRESIDENT TINUBU APPOINTS GOVERNING COUNCILS OF FEDERAL UNIVERSITIES AND INSTITUTIONS   President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of the following Nigerians to the governing councils of these federal universities and tertiary institutions of learning: NIGERIAN MARITIME UNIVERSITY, OKERENKOKO, DELTA STATE (1) Temi Harriman -- Chairman (2) Adeola Adeogun -- Member (3) Benedict Aguele -- Member (4) Freeman Kasa -- Member (5) Babangida Alhassan Abdullahi -- Member NIGERIAN UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, ABUJA (1) Rabe Mudi Bala -- Chairman (2) Mr. Akinola Fagbemi -- Member (3) Rakiatou Bagnou -- Member (4) Alwel Egwurugu -- Member…

Abubakar Momoh, Minister for Niger Delta Development, has accused Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki of rebranding all the relief items sent by President Bola Tinubu’s government into his name. On Wednesday morning, the minister appeared in a broadcast on Channels TV, and addressed the circulating claims that President Tinubu had failed to deliver on his promise to distribute 20 trucks of rice to some states including Edo. The minister denied this claim, saying that any state government insisting he had not received his share of the relief items was lying. The Bola Tinubu-led government recently announced that it had distributed…

STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE PRESIDENT TINUBU APPOINTS FEDERAL COMMISSIONERS OF THE REVENUE MOBILIZATION ALLOCATION AND FISCAL COMMISSION   President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of the following Nigerians as federal commissioners of the Revenue Mobilization Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC): (1) Mrs. Linda Nkechi Oti -- Abia (2) Mr. Akpan Imo Effiong -- Akwa Ibom (3) Mr. Enefe Ekene -- Anambra (4) Professor Steve Ugba -- Benue (5) Chief Eyonsa -- Cross-River (6) Aruviere Egharhevwe -- Delta (7) Nduka Henry Awuregu -- Ebonyi (8) Mr. Victor Eboigbe -- Edo (9) Honourable Wumi Ogunlola -- Ekiti (10) Honourable Ozo Obumreme…

STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE PRESIDENT TINUBU APPOINTS NEW BOARD OF THE TERTIARY EDUCATION TRUST FUND   President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of the following qualified Nigerians to serve on the board of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund): (1) Alhaji Aminu Masari -- Chairman (2) Senator Sani Danladi -- Member (3) Mr. Sunday Adepoju -- Member (4) Mr. Nurudeen Adeyemi -- Member (5) Mrs. Esther Onyinyechukwu Ukachukwu -- Member (6) Mr. Turaki Ibrahim -- Member (7) Mr. Aboh Eduyok -- Member The President expects the new members of the board of this pivotal institutional vehicle to be dedicated…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed seven new heads for various agencies and programs under the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management, and Social Development amid calls by imminent Nigerians to reinstate suspended Minister, Betta Edu. The decision of President Tinubu to Shun Edu and appoint new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ministry was contained in a statement issued by his Special Adviser Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale on Tuesday in Abuja. According to the President, the appointments are aimed at ensuring the effectiveness of the ministry’s initiatives and providing much-needed relief to Nigerians, especially vulnerable groups. Dr…

Protesters on Tuesday besieged the residence of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, singing the old national anthem with vigour. As the nationwide hunger demonstrations entered the sixth day, the protesters were seen marching to Mr Wike’s residence while holding palm fronds. As they reached Mr Wike’s mansion which was heavily guarded by uniformed police officers, the majority of the protesters sat on the tarred road in front of the house. A police tank was parked in front of the mansion and the demonstrators did not move close to it. They stood afar chanting the Arise-O-compatriots anthem…