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Bassey Otu, governor of Cross River State and Elvert Ayambem, speaker, Cross River State House of Assembly, have felicitated Christians all over the world and in the state on the celebration of Easter. The governor, who in a statement by Gill Nsa, his chief press secretary and the speaker through Stanley Okon Nsemo, member representing […]

Nigeria’s top financial leaders presented a unified front at a strategic investment forum hosted at the Nasdaq MarketSite in New York, a bold move to woo global capital and enhance investor’s confidence. The event, held on Thursday, April 17, 2025, was organised by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) in collaboration with the Nigerian Exchange […]

Mixed reactions have trailed the recent demolition of the Head Office of the Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing (IVM) at Nnewi-Owerri Road at Nnewi in Nnewi North Local Government Area of Anambra state by the state government. The IVM Head Office building was partly demolished by the state government to make way for the ongoing road expansion […]

Adewole Adebayo, the leader of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) and its presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, will join other world leaders to speak on issues around technology, trade prospects for Africa amongst others at a conference put together by the School of Business, George Washington University (GWU) in the United States of […]

Three Nigerian teenage girls trafficked to Ghana have been rescued and safely returned to the country, the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) confirmed on Friday. In a statement signed by Abdur-Rahman Balogun, Director of Media, Public Relations and Protocols at NiDCOM, the agency revealed that the victims, Divine, Favour, and Bright, aged between 17 and […]

Property maintenance is often what sets a thriving estate apart from one in steady decline. Beyond the aesthetics of neatly trimmed lawns and clean corridors, maintenance is about protecting long-term investment, ensuring resident satisfaction, and avoiding costly emergency repairs. For developers, estate managers, and property owners alike, a well-structured maintenance schedule is essential but it’s […]

‘Chaos in the Ring’ boxing event targets ₦1bn to empower Nigerian communities In a bold push to empower underserved communities across Nigeria, Balmoral Group Promotions is set to stage the biggest boxing spectacle in the nation’s history, “Chaos in the Ring.” Dr. Ezekiel Adamu, chief executive officer of Balmoral Group, revealed that the event is […]

Despite vast reserves, natural gas consumption remains low in many African countries due to inadequate infrastructure and policy gaps. In 2025, several nations on the continent ranked among the world’s lowest consumers of natural gas, reflecting varied domestic energy systems, limited industrial development, and export-driven production strategies. The limited use of natural gas affects multiple […]

The Igbo have a saying that “Onye ekwe na-akpo nwere nke o na-eme.” Loosely translated, this means that the wooden gong does not call just anyone. Whoever it calls must have what it takes. Figuratively, the wooden gong has had the name of Chief Charles Orie on its lips recently, from the rural communities of […]

Eko Hotel and First Bank have partnered to dazzle theatre enthusiasts this Easter weekend as the hotel’s convention center transforms into a futuristic Broadway experience with the showing of “The Jewel” – a groundbreaking musical theatre production. The highly anticipated show, inspired by Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka’s “The Lion and the Jewel” and Ola Rotimi’s […]