Bakassi Okey Bakassi, the comedian and actor, has been elected as the traditional ruler of Umuihuocha, an autonomous community in Mbaise, Imo state. The 55-year-old entertainer, whose real name is Okechukwu Anthony Onyegbule, broke the news on Instagram. He also shared photos of himself in regal traditional attire. In a video posted on his Instastory, Okey expressed gratitude to members of the community for electing him as their new leader. “See this beautiful and peaceful community where everyone is family. I remember when I was a kid here, we attended lessons at the Town School, we’ll go to church at Christ the King…
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Ibas The Rivers government says retrieving official vehicles from the residence of Ngozi Odu, the suspended deputy governor of the state, is a lawful administrative action, not a political witch hunt. In a statement issued on Tuesday, Hector Igbikiowubo, the senior special adviser on media to Ibok-Ete Ibas, the sole administrator of Rivers, said three vehicles — two Toyota Hilux vans and one Hiace bus — were recovered from Odu’s official residence. Igbikiowubo said the retrieval followed a routine administrative directive aimed at securing government property. “The Rivers State Government has noted with dismay the deliberate misrepresentation of the lawful…
WHAT MOST MEN CONSIDER TO BE WIFE MATERIAL… 1. ABILITY TO HOLD CONVERSATIONS Men love to talk too, they value conversations with the one they love. No man wants to come home to a wife with whom he has nothing to say. He wants laughter, real talk, serious talk, engaging stories. 2. ABILITY TO EASILY TURN ON A man wants a sexy wife, a woman who easily pushes his buttons and he can look at and crave for. He wants to share forever and remain faithful to a sexy woman who connects with his kind of sexiness. 3. MOTHERLINESS With…
PHOTO CAPTION Hassan Hammoud, Chairman/CEO of Mamuda Group, the company accused of trademark infringement. Mamuda Beverages Limited, a Kano-based beverage company, has been dragged to court again with its Pop Energy drink, for allegedly violating the trademark of a well-established national brand, Fearless Energy drink. Citing a blatant violation of intellectual property rights and a disregard for a prior court SETTLEMENT, Rite Foods Limited, Nigeria’s leading food and beverage company and makers of the country’s number one Energy Drink, Fearless, has filed fresh legal action against Mamuda for what a source described as a repeated identity theft, product passing off…
Shareholders of tier one lender, Fidelity Bank, have applauded the board and management of the bank for delivering an outstanding performance in FY 2024. Speaking at the bank’s 37th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held virtually on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, the National Chairman of The Progressive Shareholders Association, Chief Boniface Okezie, praised the bank, saying, “This is a superlative performance and we the shareholders are grateful to management and staff for giving us a bank to be proud of. It is also important to note that the bank has earned its spot as one of the top 3 dividend-paying financial…
The stage is set for Africa’s most anticipated celebration of food, drink, and culture as Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (GTCO) announces the 8th edition of the GTCO Food and Drink Festival, scheduled to hold from Friday, May 2nd to Sunday, May 4th, 2025, at GTCentre, Plot 1 Water Corporation Drive, Oniru, Victoria Island, Lagos. This year’s festival is themed “A Shared Experience”, highlighting how every meal tells a story—stories of culture, community, and tradition that unite people across generations and geographies. The 2025 edition will feature 204 free retail stalls, showcasing the rich diversity and creativity of our food…
L-R Kashifu Inuwa CCIE, DG, NITDA; Wife of Oyo State Governor Engr (Mrs) Tamunominini Makinde; Oyo State Governor, Engr. Oluseyi Makinde; Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, First Lady Federal Republic of Nigeria; Dr Bosun Tijani, HM, Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy; former Minister of Trade, Chief (Mrs) Onikepo Akande and Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi. The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), in partnership with the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI), has officially commissioned a state-of-the-art IT Community Centre, as part of ongoing efforts to bridge the digital divide and empower youth and women across the state, in Ibadan, Oyo State.…
Nigeria has taken a bold step toward deepening its innovation ecosystem with the official launch of the Startup Consultative Forum, an initiative designed to accelerate the implementation of the Nigeria Startup Act (NSA) and strengthen the country’s tech startup ecosystem, the event took place on Monday, April 28, 2025. NITDA’s Director General, Kashifu Inuwa CCIE, who was represented by Barrister Emmanuel Edet, the Ag. Director, Regulation and Compliance described the platform as more than just a stakeholder meeting. “It is a commitment to building a stronger tech ecosystem through collaboration, inclusion, and data-driven governance, marking a new phase in the…
Prominent Nigerian entrepreneur and philanthropist, Mrs. Aisha Achimugu, arrived in Nigeria early this morning, April 29, 2025, at approximately 5:00 AM, in response to an invitation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) dated March 4th, 2025 to assist in an ongoing investigation. Mrs. Achimugu had been temporarily out of the country due to several other scheduled incidents when the EFCC issued its invitation. In line with her respect for lawful institutions and her sense of civic duty, she communicated openly and consistently with the EFCC during her time abroad. She formally wrote to the Commission twice on 5th…
When it comes to accurately foretelling what would happen in the future, including what may seem impossible at first till it eventually happens, just leave it for Primate Elijah Ayodele of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church; That is what makes his ministry unique. You may call him names, make a jest of him when he shares his prophecies, but whenever they come to pass, you would have no choice but to bow to God’s grace upon his prophetic ministry. It’s not surprising that in the African continent, Primate Ayodele remains one of the most respected prophets, even by presidents who had…