If you have never experienced violence far away from your comfort zone, you will most likely dismiss what is going on in South Africa at the moment. But I have and I can tell you for free that it is…
What makes women change their names? – Peju Akande
The rate at which people change their names these days is baffling. I was browsing through the newspapers the other day and saw three pages of print dedicated to name changes. Haba! Now, this happens virtually every week in one…
Justin Timberlake to star in homecoming drama ‘Palmer’ (HollywoodReporter)
Justin Timberlake is making a dramatic return to the silver screen. The pop star and actor, who released a new album last year and hasn’t starred in a film since Woody Allen’s 2017 comedy Wonder Wheel, is set to star…
Serena Williams reaches US Open final again (ChinaDaily)
With another US Open final in sight, and Grand Slam title No 24 within reach, Serena Williams got past a slightly shaky start and quickly took control. Williams turned in an increasingly impressive performance for a 6-3, 6-1 victory over…
Akwa Ibom an emerging miracle state, says Ekeh, Zinox Boss
Chairman of the Zinox Group, Leo Stan Ekeh has described Akwa Ibom as a miracle state, even as he heaped praises on the current administration of Governor Udom Emmanuel. Ekeh made this disclosure while addressing guests at the 1st Akwa…
Sanwo-Olu re-states commitment to crime-free Lagos
Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has re-stated his administration’s commitment towards ensuring that Lagos is crime-free. Sanwo-Olu’s spokesman, Gboyega Akosile, said in a statement that he made this known at the commissioning of 125 patrol vehicles and 35 patrol…
METKA restates commitment to Nigeria, delivers 7.1MW Solar Hybrid Power Project in BUK
METKA, the strategic business unit of MYTILINEOS S.A, leading international EPC contractor and industrial manufacturing group, has restated its commitment to continue supporting the energy needs of Nigeria and its people. Managing Director of METKA Power West Africa, Evangelos Kamaris,…
Gov Obiano lauds AfDB President Adesina for appointing Anohu-Amazu Africa Investment Forum head
Anambra State Governor, Willie Obiano, has praised the African Development Bank (AfDB) president, Dr Akinwunmi Adesina, for appointing Chinelo Anohu-Amazu the head and senior director of the Africa Investment Forum with effect from September 1. According to a statement issued…
Kwara Governor flags off e-registration for immigrants
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Wednesday flagged off the electronic registration of non-Nigerian residents in the state, describing the exercise by the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) as a key step in national security and socioeconomic development. The programme, which…