Police in Maiduguri have launched an urgent investigation into the sudden death of the state’s Commissioner for Reconstruction, Rehabilitation and Resettlement, Ibrahim Garba. According to a statement by Governor Babagana Zulum’s spokesman, Isa Gusau, Garba died on Saturday morning in Maiduguri. “Governor Babagana Umara Zulum received the news with intense shock and profound grief,” Gusau said in the statement, adding, “The governor mourns alongside the late commissioner’s family, other loved ones, friends, associates, and members of the State Executive Council.” According to Gusau, in a statement, the investigation, is on the behest of Governor Zulum and the state Commissioner of…
Author: Lilian Azuh
People often ask me, TOE how do I learn leadership. Should I go on a course? Buy a book? Get a mentor? Are leaders born, or can you become a leader? Just as I say about business success, leadership has many components – luck, being in the right place at the right time. But I also believe that those talents and those disciplines that you bring, creating a vision and the resilience and focus that delivers that vision, can also forge your own personal leadership. I was fortunate to work with Chief Ebitimi Banigo, at the start of my career. …
The Federal Government is reviewing and expanding the National Social Register to accommodate pensioners and ex-servicemen under its Conditional Cash Transfer scheme. It is also removing beneficiaries who have excited the poverty line. Saturday PUNCH gathered that the government was also taking out dead beneficiaries from the register and would disqualify those without National Identification Numbers and Bank Verification Numbers. It was further gathered that payments would be made directly to the beneficiaries by the Central Bank of Nigeria and not through consultants, as the first batch of bulk payments would begin next week for five million households. The Conditional Cash…
On Saturday, Manchester United and Sheffield United players paid tribute to the late England World Cup winner Bobby Charlton before the start of their Premier League clash. Charlton was a key member of England’s victorious 1966 World Cup team and also enjoyed great success at club level with United, who became the first English club to win the European Cup in 1968. Charlton’s family announced the former midfielder, who scored 49 international goals, had “passed peacefully in the early hours of Saturday morning” at the age of 86. The crowd applauded as the players stood around the centre circle. “It’s…
Nollywood super star, Chinedu Ikedieze famously known as Aki, posing with copies of FAMOUS FACES, after the public presentation of both books in 2022 In this interview, ”freshly married” super star actor, Chinedu Ikedieze, famously known as Aki, spoke exclusively with me about his darling wife, Nneoma, their star-studded traditional marriage, future plans, forthcoming white wedding, qualities that got him attracted to her, among other germane issues. Enjoy the interaction! Talking about Nneoma, your delectable wife, what qualities got you attracted to her? There are wives and there are wives, also there are friends and there are friends. It is…
In recent times, the presidential election that was held in Liberia on Tuesday, 10th Of October 2023 remains the most surprising election. President George Weah, who is vying for a second term in office was expected to win the polls on the first round of election but reverse is the case; He struggled to have 43% in the election with his closest opponent, Joseph Boakai having almost the same point. For a winner to emerge in the Liberia election He must have at least 50% of the total vote cast but as it stands, George Weah isn’t close to it…
Ibadan Chops ‘n’ Chill, the most significant gathering of over 5,000 food enthusiasts in Ibadan is set to hold in the city of Ibadan this December. The event which is billed to hold at the prestigious Ibadan Polo Club offers an irresistible assortment of culinary delights, workshops, competitions, and entertainment. As an event seen as a grand celebration of flavours and culinary talent, Ibadan Chops ‘n’ Chill is poised to take Ibadan by storm, inviting over 5,000 food enthusiasts to savour the city’s finest cuisine. More than just a food festival, this event aims to serve as a springboard for…
Genevieve Nnaji Since her bold arrival in 1998, Nollywood queen of movies and the new face of Lux Beauty Soap, Genevieve Nnaji, has continued to command overwhelming respect and attention within and outside the movie industry. The 26 year-old screen dazzler, who veered into music with a debut album early this year, is unarguably the most sought after personality in Nollywood today. The immensely cerebral and celebrated actress from Mbaise, Imo State, in this explosive 2005 encounter, answered questions ranging from drugs to sex, lesbianism, love life, the controversial ban, mystery surrounding the Lux contract, among many other things you…
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Former Nigeria Customs Service, Tincan Island Port Command Public Relations Officer Chief Uche Ejesieme (0zor Ishinmili Agulu) and family members laid their father, Chief Alexander Okoye Ejesieme(Okwuotoekeneze 1 Of Agulu) in Ifiteani Village, Agulu, Anaocha Local Government Area of Anambra State, to rest. A respected businessman and a figure of inspiration in the community, Chief Alexander Ejesieme’s contributions will be cherished, and his legacy remembered. The entire town was enveloped with fanfare as prominent Nigerians came to honour the departed and celebrate his impactful life. The funeral service unfolded at St. John De Evangelist Catholic Church Agulu by the Catholic…