February 2025 – Page 217

N’West Youths Lauds Jaji Over Support For APC, Tinubu

01.02.2025

The North West APC Youth Network has commended Rt. Hon. Aminu Sani Jaji for his exceptional support for the party and President Bola Tinubu’s administration. The group said Jaji, who represents Kaura Namoda/Birnin Magaji Federal Constituency in Zamfara State, has been instrumental in securing victories for the party in subsequent elections. A statement signed by...

Nigerian Gospel Music Industry Under Attack, Says Beingreal George

01.02.2025

The Nigerian gospel music industry is facing a major controversy following allegations of underhand dealings against Ezekiel ThankGod, a.k.a Eezee Tee, CEO of Eezee Conceptz. Eezee Tee was accused of contract forgery, financial exploitation, and manipulation of artists by popular singer Mercy Chinwo and other artists. Amid the backlash, popular YouTuber and analyst, Beingreal George,...

Matawalle’s Warning To Amachi Act Of Intimidation

01.02.2025

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Eze Chukwuemeka Eze, has condemned the warning by the Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Muhammed Matawalle, to the former Minister of Transportation, Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, saying it was an act of intimidation. Eze in a statement issued on Saturday said that rather...

Judges, lawyers, litigants scamper for safety as court building vibrates in Imo

01.02.2025

Panic ensued at the Jus- tice Oputa High Court Complex in New Ow- erri on Friday as judges, lawyers, and litigants fled the Justice Orjiakor Block following concerns over the structural integrity of the building. The incident occurred after reports of noticeable vibrations during court proceedings, raising fears of a potential collapse. The alarm was...

Anyanwu Writes IGP, Accuses PDP Govs Of Instigating Crisis

01.02.2025

The National Secretary of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Samuel Anyanwu, has written the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, against the decision taken by PDP governors in Asaba, Delta State on Friday. The governors had in a communiqué issued at the end of the meeting, directed PDP National Working Committee (NWC) to...

NIQS partners Julius Berger for infrastructure excellence

01.02.2025

The Nigerian Institute of Quantity Surveyors Foundation has partnered with Julius Berger Nigeria Plc after it recognised the firm’s role in infrastructure development and shaping the country’s built environment. According to a statement, the Chairman of the Board of Trustees, NIQS Foundation, Olusegun Ajanlekoko, recognised Julius Berger during a courtesy visit to the construction firm,...

Capacity Building, MOPPAN’s Strategy To Improving Northern Nigeria Film Industry

01.02.2025

Motion Picture Practitioners Association of Nigeria (MOPPAN) is leaning heavily on capacity building and collaboration as part of its strategy to boosting the northern Nigeria film industry. The association is the umbrella body guiding and providing capacity building for northern filmmakers situated in 19 northern states of the countries plus the FCT, for the development...

Sanwo-Olu Advocates Inclusive, Efficient Local Governance

01.02.2025

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to strengthening grassroots governance and enhancing service delivery across Local Government Areas (LGAs) and Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) in the state. Speaking at the 2025 Local Government Sum- mit organised by Lagos State Local Government Service Commission, with the theme “Strengthening Grassroots Governance...

Uchechi Emelonye Changes Stage Name To Chechii

01.02.2025

Fast-rising Nigerian singer cum songwriter, Uchechi Emelonye has officially changed her stage name to ‘Chechii’. Known for her soulful melodies and heartfelt lyrics,the artiste revealed that the name change reflects her artistic evolution and personal growth as an artist. Chechii, whose music has captivated audiences with hits like ‘Underwater’, and ‘Foolish’, shared that the name...

FG Reiterates Commitment To Their Rehabilitation

01.02.2025

The Minister of Women Affairs, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim has reiterated the ministry’s commitment to sustaining the rehabilitation of the Chibok girls, commending their impressive performance at the American University of Nigeria (AUN) According to a press statement signed by Jonathan Eze, Special Adviser on Media & Publicity the Minister said this during her visit to the...