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Tinubu Intervenes With New Appointments; Dogara As Chairman NCGC, Others Bola Tinubu Tinubu Intervenes With New Appointments; Dogara As Chairman NCGC, Others President Bola Tinubu has appointed former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, as Chairman of the Board of the National Credit Guarantee Company Limited (NCGC). In the same intervention, Tinubu also announced Mr. Bonaventure Okhaimo as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the organisation. Other appointments to key leadership positions within the NCGC include: * Mrs. Tinoula Aigwedo as Executive Director of Strategy and Operations * Dr. Ezekiel Oseni as Executive Director, Risk Management…

Drivers licences: Lagos, FCT on high side of yet to collect – FRSC FRSC Drivers licences: Lagos, FCT on high side of yet to collect – FRSC The Federal Road Safety Corps has reported that 256,567 processed driver’s licences remain unclaimed across Nigeria as of 2025. Data obtained by our correspondent from the corps showed that Lagos State accounted for 77,697 unclaimed licences, followed by the Federal Capital Territory with 33,825 and Enugu State with 24,041. According to the data, Abia has 4,475; Adamawa, 725; Akwa Ibom, 7,834; Anambra, 4,370; Bauchi, 806; Bayelsa, 1,181; Benue, 1,614; Borno, 1,162; Cross River,…

Deyemi Okanlawon calls Japan filming best Deyemi Okanlawon Deyemi Okanlawon calls Japan filming best Nollywood actor, Deyemi Okanlawon, has described his recent adventure filming in Japan, calling it the best experience of his life. The movie star, who made his debut in the Japanese entertainment industry in March 2025, recounted his experience during a feature appearance on a Japanese program. He narrated that he had spent three months in Japan working on a sci-fi television series in collaboration with NHK Japan, one of the country’s biggest broadcast networks. “I just got back from filming a sci-fi television series in Japan.…

Ademola Lookman visits Tinubu in Lagos Lookman with Tinubu in Lagos Ademola Lookman visits Tinubu in Lagos After his triumph at the 2024 CAF Awards, newly crowned African Footballer of the Year, Ademola Lookman, paid a courtesy visit to President Bola Tinubu in Lagos on Friday. Lookman, who clinched the prestigious continental honour following his electrifying performances for Nigeria’s Super Eagles and Italian club Atalanta, was accompanied by the Chairman of the National Sports Commission, Mallam Shehu Dikko.Nigeria: Nigerian fashion The visit was marked by warm conversations and national pride, as the President congratulated Lookman for bringing glory to Nigeria…

Headies should be prioritized than Grammys – Lojay Lojay performing  Headies should be prioritized than Grammys – Lojay * Says ‘everyone gains if The Headies becomes bigger.’ Nigerian singer and Grammy nominee, Lojay, has stirred conversation in the music industry after declaring that The Headies Awards hold more value for Nigerian artistes than the Grammys. The “Monalisa” crooner made the statement during a recent interview with Hip TV, urging Nigerian musicians to place greater importance on local recognition. Lojay, who won Best Male Vocal Performance at the 17th edition of The Headies, argued that while international accolades are celebrated, they…

Music producer Cobhams Asuquo sheds light on his disability Cobhams-Asuquo Music producer Cobhams Asuquo sheds light on his disability Nigerian music producer Cobhams Asuquo has opened up on how his blindness has served as a motivation in his journey. In an interview with Hip Tv on Thursday, Cobhams stated how his disability made him work harder than the average person. “My awareness of myself as a blind person, made me work five times as hard. One of the things I realized is the stereotype around blind people that they are incapable. Because of that, I worked hard to show that…

As Tah takes over from Adesina as AfDB president, ready to broaden intervention Dr Sidi Ould Tah As Tah takes over from Adesina as AfDB president, ready to broaden intervention * …the award recognised Cardoso’s ‘bold and strategic’ leadership – African Banker magazine. A Mauritania and an economist by training, Dr Sidi Ould Tah has been elected to succeed Dr Akinwumi Adesina as the President of the African Development Bank (AfDB). Tah is described as a visionary leader and seasoned economist, who is globally renowned for his transformative leadership and expertise in development finance. He is reputed to possess a…

Osimhen scores impressive 26th league goal at Galatasaray wrapping up Victor Osimhen Osimhen scores impressive 26th league goal at Galatasaray wrapping up Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen ended his Turkish Süper Lig season on a high, scoring his 26th league goal and 37th in all competitions in Galatasaray’s 2-0 victory over Istanbul Basaksehir on the final day of the campaign. Back in the starting lineup after missing the previous game, Osimhen was a constant threat and led much of Galatasaray’s attacking play at a buzzing Rams Park on Friday night. Dries Mertens opened the scoring in the 17th minute with…

IKENNA UKWA LEADS SOME APC STAKEHOLDERS FROM AROCHUKWU & OHAFIA LGAs FOR A FAMILIARIZATION VISIT TO DR KINGSLEY ONONOGBU The Senior Legislative Aide to the Senate President of Nigeria, Hon Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa today Thursday 29th May 2025 led some APC stakeholders from Ohafia and Arochukwu LGAs for a familiarization visit to the Abia State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Dr Kingsley Ononogbu in his Nkpa residence, Bende LGA of Abia State. The meeting, which took place in a cordial atmosphere, allowed both parties to discuss matters of mutual interest and the future of the party in Abia…

Plumptre finishes UEFA B course, aims on coaching in future Ashleigh Plumptre Plumptre finishes UEFA B course, aims on coaching in future Nigerian defender Ashleigh Plumptre has taken a significant step towards life beyond the pitch after successfully completing her UEFA B coaching diploma. Plumptre confirmed the milestone via her social media platforms. The 27-year-old posted a photo of her certificate on her Instagram story, expressing appreciation to those who supported her throughout the course. “Grateful to have my UEFA B Coaching License completed,” she wrote. “Thank you to all of those who facilitated me with my sessions both in…