Four Nigerian nationals have secured political victories in recent elections across the United States and Australia. This development was announced on Sunday in a statement by Abdur-Rahman Balogun, spokesperson for the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM). In a congratulatory message, NiDCOM Chairperson Abike Dabiri-Erewa praised the four officials for their accomplishments and commended their dedication…
Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has directed state councils where the N70,000 new minimum wage is not being fully implemented to begin an indefinite strike from December 1, 2024. This came as NLC called on the Federal Government to review all perceived anti-people policies lamenting that the policies were forcing Nigerians into destitution. NLC in a…
Nigeria’s music industry steals the spotlight as the 2025 Grammy Awards nominations are announced, featuring Afrobeats giants, Davido, Wizkid and Burna Boy. The 67th Annual Grammy Awards promises to be a milestone celebration of African music, recognizing the genre’s growing global influence. The 2025 Grammy nominations have been announced with Afrobeats giants, Davido, Wizkid, and…
President Bola Tinubu has extended heartfelt congratulations to Chief Onyema Ugochukwu, veteran journalist and former Chairman of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), as he celebrated his 80th birthday on November 9, 2024. In his message, President Tinubu highlighted Ugochukwu’s illustrious life and career, which spanned several pivotal moments in Nigeria’s history, serving as a…
Let me confess a moral anguish. Is it right to submit to a writer’s liberty and paint a depressing pen portrait of the torment and joy, pain and comfort, sorrow and happiness, success and failure of the many brave souls in the western Diaspora? In deciding to document the existential struggle and victory of Lammy,…
Omotola Jalade Ekeinde, born on February 7, 1978, is a prominent Nigerian actress, singer, philanthropist, and former model. Widely known for her influence in Nollywood, she has appeared in over 300 films since her debut in 1995, earning recognition both locally and internationally. With over 3 million followers on Facebook, she was the first Nigerian…
Musiliu Akinsanya, former chairman of the Lagos chapter of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), has been elected as the national president of the union. Akinsanya, popularly known as MC Oluomo, was the sole candidate in the election which took place at the union’s zonal secretariat along the Osogbo/Ikirun road in Osun state….
The World Trade Organisation (WTO) has confirmed Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the current director-general, as the sole candidate for the position. According to a statement from the organisation, Okonjo-Iweala confirmed her willingness to serve a second four-year term on September 16. The WTO formally began the process to appoint its next director-general on October 8, allowing members…
Popular Nollywood actress and filmmaker Mercy Aigbe has shared insights into her decision to marry popular movie marketer Kazim Adeoti, also known as Adekaz. Speaking as a guest on Nollywood on Radio, Aigbe revealed that having a partner within the entertainment industry was a significant factor in her choice. “One of the reasons I married…
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has narrated how Chief Onyema Ugochukwu, a former Chairman of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), dumped a fellow Igbo man, Dr Alex Ekwueme, to support his presidential bid in 1999. Speaking in Abuja at the thanksgiving service held at the Methodist Church Nigeria, Cathedral of Unity, Wuse, Zone 3 for…
