November 2024 – Page 58

S’African Anti-Apartheid Author Breyten Breytenbach Dies At 85

25.11.2024

Renowned South African anti-apartheid writer, activist, and artist, Breyten Breytenbach has passed away at the age of 85. Confirming his death, his family members said he died peacefully in his sleep in Paris, France with his wife, Yolande Ngo Thi Hoang Lien, by his side. It would be recalled that prior to his death, Breytenbach...

Osinbajo, Wife Celebrate 35th Wedding Anniversary

25.11.2024

The immediate past Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo and his wife, Dolapo on Monday celebrate their 35th wedding anniversary with a heartfelt tribute. Celebrating his wedding anniversary via his official X handle, on Monday, Osibanjo Shared his thoughts on their decades-long union. The Former leader also highlighted the depth...

Ex-PDP Spokesman Ologbondiyan Criticizes Subsidy Removal

25.11.2024

Former spokesman of the opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Kola Ologbondiyan, has slammed President Bola Tinubu’s administration over the removal of the fuel subsidy and floating of the naira. Ologbondiyan who spoke on Monday described both policies as devastating to Nigeria’s economy. He argued that a phased approach to subsidy removal with effective palliatives would...

Creative Economy Cornerstone Of My Diversification Agenda –Tinubu

25.11.2024

President Bola Tinubu has identified the creative economy as a cornerstone of his administration’s economic diversification agenda. This came just as he reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to positioning Nigeria’s creative sector as key driver of Nigeria’s global influence. The President stated this during the launch of the 2024 Abuja International Carnival at Eagle Square, Abuja....

I Will Leave Office Without Being Afraid Of EFCC – Gov Uzodinma

25.11.2024

The Governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodinma has boasted that he will leave office as a free man, unafraid of being pursued by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), or any other anti-corruption agencies. Speaking after the Feast of Christ the King Mass at the Government House Chapel in Owerri, Uzodinma challenged anyone with...

FESTAC Residents Petition Police Over FHA’s Alleged Violation Of Court Injunction

25.11.2024

The residents of FESTAC Town in Lagos State have accused the Federal Housing Authority (FHA) of violating a court injunction by the continued demolitions in the area. Speaking through their lawyer, Adetayo Bello, the residents petitioned the Inspector General of Police to intervene and investigate what they describe as “a flagrant disregard for the rule...

Fuel Crisis: PETROAN Hails Dangote, NMDPRA, NNPC Ltd, Others

25.11.2024

The Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) Abuja has hailed the Nigerian Midstream-Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.), Dangote Refinery and other stakeholders in the downstream sector of the petroleum industry for reaching an agreement to ensure uninterrupted supply and distribution of petroleum products. It also...

Okonkwo Seeks God’s Intervention In Presidency, NASS, Others

25.11.2024

The Presiding Bishop of The Redeemed Evangelical Mission (TREM), Dr Mike Okonkwo, has called for God’s intervention in Nigeria’s Presidency, National Assembly and state assemblies. He also said the nation’s justice system should be purged, adding that Nigeria should become a country where every citizen will feel free and secure to reside, build and own...

Indian Investor To Boost Nigeria’s Health Care Sector With $100m Investment

25.11.2024

Nigeria-India investment relations got a boost, on Sunday, when Indian Origin Healthcare Group Padiyath Healthcare revealed that it has earmarked investment worth $100 million in the Nigeria’s healthcare sector. This disclosure was made by Padiyath Healthcare chairman Dr. Hazeeb Rahman Padiyath, during an address by visiting Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in Abuja. According to...

Wizkid’s ‘Morayo’ Tops This Week’s New Music Poll

25.11.2024

Wizkid’s latest album, ‘Morayo’, has captured the hearts of music fans, emerging as the clear favourite in this week’s all-genre new music poll. Published Friday, November 22, on Billboard, the poll saw ‘Morayo’ garner an overwhelming 78% of the vote, leaving releases by some of the world’s biggest artists trailing behind. The Nigerian superstar’s new...