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The leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) in Anambra State has advised the state government to accept and also implement the new minimum wage of N18,000 for its workers, in its interest. The congress also stated that contrary to what was repo...
The Cross River State government has said that it would look into the stewardship of immediate past chairmen of the 18 local councils of the state, including the amount of money spent in the execution of projects in their respective councils. The counc...
Nollywood, the third largest movie industry in the world has produced many famous artistes. These actors and actresses inspire their audiences, including young people who follow in their steps. Some of them run charity organisations, others are peace a...
Remember the lines “Hapu ya like dat, like dat . . .” for the song ‘Like Dat’. This dude, Morachi rolled out the tune, but for some time no one heard from him and suddenly, he’s everywhere. First he started the year with t...
He was born Olaolu Tokunbo Akigbogun in 1984 in East Dulwich, South London and stage-named ‘GT the Guitar Man’, but had to follow his family two years later, when they moved back to Nigeria. He had no inkling of what destiny had in store fo...
A memorable day, June 20, 2011, would forever remain fresh in the mind of the family members family of Mr. Boniface Ugwu, an ex - official of the Nigerian Railway Corporation, Benue State as it was the day their daughter , Adaora Ugwu, who was believed...
Hon Leonard Okuweh Ogor member representing Isoko North Federal Constituency in the Federal House of Representatives has described the election of the new Speaker as a true display of their constitutional rights. Speaking with RUTH CHOJI, the lawmaker ...
President Goodluck Jonathan on Saturday in Abuja swore in 14 new ministers, including 12 returnees who moved back to their former ministries. Those who returned to their ministries included the two ministers of FCT, Dr Bala Muhammed and retired Navy Ca...
After several postponements, hiccups and long waiting; accredited 12, 138 athletes and officials will finally assemble at the newly constructed Adokie Amesiemeka Stadium in Port Harcourt for the official kick off ceremony of the 17th National Sport Fes...
Gerald Asamoah certainly has had a storied career to look back on. Not only does he have a FIFA World Cup runners-up medal from 2002 and two German Cup trophies, he also won 43 caps for his country and made 300 Bundesliga appearances. And who can forge...
Despite the prevailing sponsorship tussle between Aminu Maigari lead board of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and Jarett Tenibe led Nigeria Football Association (NFA) faction as well as cash drought of Nigerian Premier League( NPL) following its ...
It is necessary to let children know, at a fairly early age, that they own their private parts and should not allow others to touch them in inappropriate ways. When you talk to your children about sex at an early age, you give them information that can...
Majekodumni Fasheke, popularly known as Majek Fashek is a Nigerian reggae singer and guitarist whose name was translated as “high priest who does not lie”. He was born in Benin City, Nigeria to an Edo mother and a Yoruba father. Fashek firs...
SHOOT! Training programme originated from the apex body of the film industry, the Nigerian Film Corporation (NFC).Since its debut, the programme has served as an intermediary between filmmakers at the grassroots and the professionals in the industry. I...
Nobody envisaged what played out last Saturday. With eight Headsmates up for eviction, high tension was expected but not to the level that played out for viewers of Big Brother Amplified. The tone for the week was set by the nominations session. Felici...