House C’ttee Summons Finance Minister, Customs CG Over Power Projects

The House of Representatives Public Accounts Committee (PAC) yesterday summoned the Finance Minister and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun and the Comptroller General of Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Mr. Bashir Adeniyi to explain their roles in the delay of several power projects in Nigeria. The Committee Chaired by Hon. Bamidele Salam (Osun-PDP)…

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Shanty Town ranks most watched Nollywood drama on Netflix Africa

Chichi Nworah’s Shanty Town, is the most-streamed African Original in Nigeria, and the second most-streamed across the continent, according to Netflix’s first-ever “What We Watched: A Netflix Engagement Report” report, released on Tuesday by Netflix. The comprehensive report shows what its subscribers are watching. The report covers hours viewed from January to June 2023. Shanty…

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Fresh outbreak of COVID-19 hits Benue; WHO announces 25 cases

Word Health Organisation, WHO, has announced 25 cases of fresh Coronavirus disease, COVID-19 infections, in Benue State, advising people to take advantage of the availability of vaccines to protect themselves because the virus is still very prevalent. The World Health Organisation, WHO, Surveillance Officer, for Benue state, Ogechukwu Chigbo made this known at a one-day…

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Adangor Resigns As Rivers Attorney-General

Prof Zacchaeus Adangor has resigned as the Attorney-General (AG) and Commissioner for Justice in Rivers State. Adangor’s resignation, dated December 14, 2023, was addressed to Governor Siminalayi Fubara. Adangor’s said his resignation was based “purely on personal decision”. Adangor was Rivers AG for eight years under the administration of Nyesom Wike, who was governor from…

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Soun of Ogbomoso’s Coronation Commences Wth N150m Empowerment Programme

The coronation of Oba Ghandi Afolabi Olaoye as the 21st Soun of Ogbomosoland commenced on Thursday with an N150 million empowerment program benefiting 102 beneficiaries. The beneficiaries were selected from Ogo-Oliwa, Surulere, Ogbomoso North, and South local government areas. Various items were presented to the beneficiaries, including sewing machines, industrial sewing machines, deep freezers, motorcycles,…

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