Author: Lilian Azuh

Bassey Nathaniel Bassey, Respected Nigerian pastor and gospel minister, has been invited to minister at the Presidential Inaugural Prayer Breakfast of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on January 20, 2025, in Washington, D.C. Punch Metro reports that the event, a non-governmental and non-political gathering, will be hosted by Reverend Merrie Turner, ahead of the swearing-in ceremony of President-elect Donald J. Trump and Vice President-elect JD Vance.The renowned gospel artist from Akwa Ibom is no stranger to the United States. In 2024, the Mayor of Albany, New York, declared October 6 as “Pastor Nathaniel Bassey Day” in the city.

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Tinubu President Bola Tinubu has made a firm commitment that his administration will complete the Eastern Rail line connecting Port Harcourt to Maiduguri. President Tinubu gave the assurance during an interactive session with South East leaders during his official visit to Enugu State on Saturday. The President also pledged that his administration would support the development of the Anambra Basin as a significant energy reserve. The basin is estimated to hold up to 1 billion barrels of oil and 30 billion cubic feet of gas. During the meeting, the President was attentive to the requests made by former Minister of…

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Montenegro map A gunman who started a shooting spree at a restaurant in southern Montenegro killed a total of 12 people, including two children, a prosecutor said on Thursday. “Twelve people were killed, of whom two were children,” prosecutor Andrijana Nastic told reporters in Cetinje, raising the previous toll of at least 10 from Wednesday’s attack. The gunman died after shooting himself in the head, police said early on Thursday. The killing spree started around 5:30 pm local time (1630 GMT) on Wednesday, in Bajice village near the southern town of Cetinje, according to police. The victims were killed at…

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NCC logo Nigerian telecommunications companies have proposed a 100 per cent increase in their tariffs, pending approval from the government. The proposal, which has been submitted to the Nigerian Communications Commission, aims to address rising operational costs, including inflation and increased service delivery expenses. The disclosure was made by the Chief Executive Officer, MTN Nigeria, Karl Toriola, during an interview on Arise TV on Thursday. However, the CEO expressed that it remains uncertain whether the Nigerian Communications Commission—the telecom regulator, will approve the proposal. According to Toriola, the proposed tariff hike is necessary for the sustainability of the industry, which…

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(VOL 3, NO 7) 10 FASHION TRENDS TOPS THAT WILL BE WEARING IN 2025 Soon, the holiday season will have passed, and a new age fashion will begin. In 2025, however, upcoming color trends too are timeless favorites. With styling that makes the age-old favorite feel fresh and modern. Vintage Design Posh! V-Neck Design Classic Belted Corseted Top Velvet Design Color Mix Statement Top High- Neck

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(VOL 3, NO 6) EFFORTLESSLY CHIC STRIPES OUTFITS When it comes to style solution, stripes outfits continue to reign supreme. Royals have embraced the style, as part of the quiet luxury trend. Stripes fashion gives an impression of thoughtfulness, and complete your look by adding a coordinating hat, handbag or shoes to provide extra oomph.

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Ejuke On Thursday, Spanish La Liga club, Sevilla FC, celebrated Nigerian player, Chidera Ejuke’s birthday with a post in Igbo. In their message on Facebook, Sevilla wrote: “Anuri Ọmụmụ Ụbọchị, Ejuke! “Zitere ozi ekele ọmụmụ ụbọchị gị n’okpuru ” (Happy Birthday Ejuke, Drop your birthday greetings below.) Nigerian professional footballer, Ejuke (born January 2, 1998) who plays as a winger for La Liga club Sevilla and the Nigeria national team.

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