In the face of recent criticisms questioning the credentials of Mr. Massad Boulos, the incoming Senior Adviser on Arab and Middle East Affairs to US President-elect Donald Trump, supporters have rallied to defend his track record of leadership and business…
‘Not a PR representative for Nigeria’, Badenoch defends Nigeria comments
Kemi Badenoch has defended her remarks about Nigeria following criticism from the country’s vice president, Kashim Shettima, who accused her of disrespecting her heritage. The Conservative Party leader, who was born in the UK and spent much of her youth…
Don’t cry for Dele Farotimi, cry for Nigeria — Promise Adiele
Genuine, unpretentious patriotism is deep, very deep. It arises from an unflinching, sometimes obdurate conviction that one’s country would one day recover from anaemic, degenerate conditions. With such persuasions, one strives to contribute to the country’s well-being mostly by utilizing…
Kunle Ajibade: The legend of conscience Abacha could not kill — Uzor Maxim Uzoatu
Even in the darkest of days and nights in Nigeria, there are adorable persons to celebrate in fine fettle. Kunle Ajibade, the Executive Editor/Director of PMNEWS and TheNEWS Magazine, belongs to that class of excellence. Kunle was on Saturday, November 30, 2024 deservedly presented…
Nigerian firm Design Shark International unveils AI-powered body measurement App at global conference
•Ms. Sally Julcit Bawa, Co-Founder and CEO/Creative Genius, Design Shark International Design Shark International, a Nigerian fashion technology company, has unveiled Mezer™, a groundbreaking mobile application that uses AI to revolutionise how people get measured for clothes. According to a…
Shettima slams Kemi Badenoch for ‘denigrating’ Nigeria
Vice President Kashim Shettima has criticised the newly elected UK Conservative Party leader, Kemi Badenoch, for making disparaging remarks about Nigeria. Speaking at the 10th Annual Migration Dialogue at the State House in Abuja on Monday, Shettima emphasized that migrants…
Nigeria congratulates Namibia first female president-elect Nandi-Ndaitwah
Nigeria government Wednesday hailed the election of Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, the first female President of the Republic of Namibia. Nandi-Ndaitwah Nandi-Ndaitwah, 72, who is the current vice president was declared the winner in the results released by the country’s electoral commission…
How I drank my urine to survive in prison — Senator Ojudu
Ado-Ekiti—A former lawmaker representing Ekiti Central Senatorial District and versatile journalist, Babafemi Ojudu, has revealed how he drank his urine to survive in prison, under the military regime of late General Sani Abacha. Ojudu, former Presidential Adviser on Political Affairs…
Empowering Governance Through Digitalisation: Nigeria’s roadmap for transparent transformation — Oluwole Asalu
In recent years, the potential of digitalisation has evolved far beyond individual sectors, presenting powerful solutions that transcend technology to impact governance, transparency, and accountability across Nigeria. We are living in an era where digital transformation is becoming synonymous with…
Death of the Liberian warlord General Prince Yomi Johnson — Uzor Maxim Uzoatu
The news of the death of the controversial Liberian warlord General Prince Yomi Johnson has just reached me. The man became friends with me whilst he was in exile in Lagos, Nigeria. Let’s just do a quick recall of the…