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A retired former Ugandan Supreme Court Justice, George K. Kanyeihamba, has urged all Africans to provide the continent’s prominent innovator, King Charles N. Lambert, with the opportunity to share his insights on what it truly means to be a genuine African. Justice Kanyeihamba emphasized the importance of listening to voices like King Lambert’s, as they can offer valuable perspectives on African economic development and innovations. King Charles Lambert He believes that engaging with such thoughtful leaders as King Lambert is crucial for fostering a deeper understanding of the continent’s economic potentials. Justice George W. Kanyeihamba is a national of Uganda.…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has raised an alarm over the recall of Nivea Black & White Invisible Roll-on deodorant, 50ml, after a warning from the European Union Rapid Alert System for Dangerous Non-Food Products. Source link
The Special Adviser to the President on Public Communications and Orientation, Sunday Dare, has expressed his admiration for President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Dare revealed that Tinubu’s strategic leadership and unwavering support were pivotal in shaping Buhari’s path to the presidency in 2015. Sunday Dare GistReel reports that before successfully dislodging the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)-led Federal Government in 2015, Muhammadu Buhari faced several challenges in his political journey, having run unsuccessfully for the presidency in the elections of 2003, 2007, and 2011. It finally took talks and a political merger between Buhari’s Congress for Progressive Change (CPC), Tinubu’s Action Congress…
Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today, Dare highlighted how Buhari’s successful presidential bid was due in large part to Tinubu’s political vision and alliance-building. “If you look at the role Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu played in the emergence of Muhammadu Buhari, I can say clearly that without Tinubu’s role in forming the party, making the platform to be there, President Buhari would not have emerged,” Dare stated, stressing Tinubu’s influence. He noted that Buhari had previously run for president unsuccessfully in 2003, 2007, and 2011, campaigns that lacked the coalition support needed to topple the then-dominant People’s Democratic Party (PDP).…
The Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a lawsuit brought by disgruntled Niger Delta communities contesting President Bola Tinubu’s appointment of Chiedu Ebie as chairman of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). The plaintiffs, represented by Chief Goodnews Gereghewei, Chief Eddy Brayei, and Mr. Jonah Engineyouwei, argued that Ebie’s appointment contravened the NDDC Act, asserting that he does not represent the oil-producing area with the highest production volume, as required by the Act. The plaintiffs, from Bisangbene, Agge, and Amatu 1 communities in Bayelsa State’s Ekeremor Local Government Area, named President Tinubu, the Senate President, the Attorney-General of the…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has re-arrested controversial social media personality Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, at Lagos’s Murtala Mohammed International Airport. The arrest, which occurred Thursday evening, October 31, came just days after the socialite had been released on bail by Nigerian police authorities. The arrest unfolded dramatically as Bobrisky attempted to board a flight to London. According to eyewitnesses, Nigerian authorities halted the aircraft just before takeoff and escorted the socialite out in full view of passengers. Bobrisky, visibly distressed, took to Instagram shortly after, appealing to the public: “Nigerians help me, EFCC just arrested…
Nigerian rapper, Reminisce gets candid on his reluctance for his children to follow in his footsteps by pursuing music careers while emphasizing the shocking struggles of the industry. The singer made this known during a recent interview on Pulse On The Record alongside fellow rapper Vector the Viper. Reminisce revealed the unpredictable nature of the music industry and why he believes it’s not the ideal path for his kids. “No, I don’t want my children to do music, and I don’t think they should. I’m not speaking as an African parent; I’m speaking from my experience,” Reminisce stated. Emphasizing the…
This recommendation was made on Thursday, following the council’s 145th meeting in Abuja. Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State explained that the NEC noted the need for sufficient alignment among stakeholders regarding the proposed tax reforms. He cited the prevalence of miscommunication and misinformation surrounding the bill, emphasising the need for wider consultation and consensus building. Makinde stated that the council acknowledged the country’s underperformance in major revenue sources. He said that the council also considered the Presidential Committee on Physical Policy and Tax Reforms presentation of a report focusing on fair taxation, responsible borrowing, and sustainable spending. Governor Umara…
Notable singer, Lojay clarifies his relationship with Davido’s cousin, Sade following reports of them being an item. It would be recalled that the duo sparked dating rumors after he surprised her with romantic gifts for her birthday. Lojay. Many netizens had begun to opine that the duo were seeing each other. However, while being featured in a recent interview with City 105.1 FM, Lagos, Lojay clarified that he and Sade are platonic towards each other. Sade. He noted that Sade’s simply his bestie, contrary to what people had been thinking. According to him, the flowers and baloons he had sent…
The state APC Publicity Secretary, Malam Yusuf Idris, made the allegations at a press briefing in Gusau on Thursday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that ZASIEC has fixed November 16, for the conduct of the LG election in the state. Idris said that the State Working Committee of the party has discovered an alleged plan by the PDP to conduct a serious injustice on the democracy and the good people of Zamfara during the poll. He further alleged that the PDP-led state government has abused the electoral laws as regards the forthcoming LG election. “We have discovered a…