Dr. John Obaro, Group Managing Director of SystemSpecs Holdings Limited, delivered a compelling address at the 2024 Chartered Institute of Directors Annual Directors Conference in Lagos, underscoring the crucial role of digital transformation in enhancing governance across sectors. His presentation,…
Quincy Jones, producer and entertainment powerhouse, dies aged 91
•Quincy Jones in 2014 Quincy Jones, a titan of American entertainment who worked with stars from Frank Sinatra to Michael Jackson and Will Smith, has died aged 91. Jones’ publicist, Arnold Robinson, said he died on Sunday night at his…
Dr Ngozi Anyaegbunam passes away at 67
Renowned Nigerian journalist and media consultant Dr. Ngozi Fidelia Anyaegbunam has died following a brief illness, according to a statement by her son, Rocky C. Agbese, on behalf of the family. Born in October 1957 in Damaturu, present-day Yobe State,…
DelFest 2024 gets major boost with Delta State youth ministry endorsement, to host 100k attendees
Delta Festival (DelFest) has received a massive boost ahead of the festival scheduled for November 22 – 24 with the endorsement of the festival by Delta State Ministry of Youth Development. Scheduled to take place at The Dome Event Centre,…
*I nearly poisoned myself over false news online — Eniola Ajao (Tribune)*Court sentences ‘Professor’ to 6 months for impersonating daughter (Nation)
Popular Nigerian actress and filmmaker, Eniola Ajao, has opened up about a deeply painful period in her life, revealing that she nearly poisoned herself as a result of false news shared about her online. Speaking recently on Nollywood on Radio,…
‘The Man Died’ to screen at AFRIFF, LABAF, ENIFF in November
After garnering international acclaim in London, the highly anticipated film adaptation of Wole Soyinka’s prison memoir The Man Died is set to make its domestic rounds at three prestigious Nigerian festivals this November, according to a statement from the film’s…
*Nigerian-born UK Politician Badenoch elected Conservative Party leader (DailyTrust)*Dipo Ayinde unveils new album ‘‘Gratification’’, brings traditional Fuji sounds to global stage (Tribune)
Nigerian-born UK Politician Badenoch elected Conservative Party leader (DailyTrust) Kemi Badenoch of Nigerian descent has been elected as the leader of the Conservative Party in the United Kingdom. She defeated Robert Jenrick in the final round of voting, garnering 53,806…
MoneyMaster rewards customers with 10% extra data in new promo
MoneyMaster Payment Service Bank (MMPSB) has rolled out a new promotion offering customers 10 per cent bonus data on purchases of ₦1,000 and above. The offer is available across multiple banking platforms including the bank’s mobile app, web banking and…
*Man loses memory after month-long coma in Lagos (Punch)*FG working to minimise fake condoms, others, says Health minister (Channels)
Man loses memory after month-long coma in Lagos (Punch) A man identified as Femi Ojo has lost his memory after spending three weeks in comatose at the Lagos State University, the state’s capital, Ikeja. This was disclosed to our correspondent…
*Court orders final forfeiture of $2.04m, properties, shares linked to Emefiele (Leadership)*#EndBadGovernance: Detained underage boy collapses as FG arraigns protesters (Tribune)
Court orders final forfeiture of $2.04m, properties, shares linked to Emefiele (Leadership) Justice Deinde Dipeolu of the Federal High Court in Lagos on Friday ordered the final forfeiture of the sum of $2.045 million linked to a former Governor of…