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Ohanaeze Ndigbo produces new President-General ~  Senator Azuta-Mbata John Azuta-Mbata Ohanaeze Ndigbo produces new President-General ~  Senator Azuta-Mbata A former Senator for Rivers East constituency, John Azuta-Mbata, has been elected President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide. The election, held on 10 January 2025 at the Old Government Lodge in Enugu, saw delegates from Rivers State unanimously nominating Azuta-Mbata for the position. His emergence follows the zoning of the role to Rivers State after the passing of Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, who represented Imo State. Azuta-Mbata, the first Ikwerre native to serve as Rivers East Senator under the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) during…

Pastor Enoch Adeboye: A Global Spiritual Leader and Generational Blessing Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), is a revered figure in global Christianity, known for his unwavering faith, humility, and profound impact on millions worldwide. Recognized as God’s General, his ministry has shaped destinies, revived souls, and transformed societies, making RCCG one of the most expansive and influential church networks globally. Born on March 2, 1942, in Ifewara, Osun State, Nigeria, Pastor Adeboye came from a humble background, facing financial challenges that made his educational journey difficult.…

Telecom tariff rise will lessened inflation, increase productivity – Rewane Bismarck Rewane Telecom tariff rise will lessened inflation, increase productivity – Rewane The Chief Executive Officer of Financial Derivatives, Bismarck Rewane, has expressed support for the proposed telecom tariff hike, citing its potential to enhance productivity and moderate inflation in the economy. Speaking on Channels Television’s Business Morning on Thursday, Rewane highlighted the economic benefits of the tariff adjustment, which has been proposed by telecom operators and is currently under review by the Nigerian Communications Commission. “Yes, it helps to reduce inflation because it increases productivity,” Rewane said, explaining the…

Crude export: Nigeria gains only 5% of total revenue Prof Kayode Soremekun Crude export: Nigeria gains only 5% of total revenue With the nation’s position as Africa’s largest producer of crude oil, Nigeria only gains a meagre 5 per cent of the total revenue generated from its crude oil exports to international markets. A professor of Political Science at the University of Lagos, Kayode Soremekun, revealed this at a one-day symposium on the Nigerian Petroleum Industry on Thursday in Abuja, noting that certain components of the Nigerian crude are not remitted to the federation account after export. He also stated…

Dangote refinery increases storage with construction of additional eight tanks Alhaji Aliko Dangote and refinery Dangote refinery increases storage with construction of additional eight tanks The Dangote Petroleum Refinery is constructing eight more tanks in its bid to have enough storage for imported crude oil. A report by Africa Report has it that the refinery is ramping up its storage capacity by 6.29 million barrels, equivalent to 1 billion litres. The report stated that the $20bn refinery is planning to stockpile imported crude oil as local supplies became unreliable. Officials of the refinery were quoted as saying that low crude…

Aruna defeats British champion at WTT Star Contender Doha in Qatar Quadri Aruna Aruna defeats British champion at WTT Star Contender Doha in Qatar Quadri Aruna has defeated British champion Liam Pitchford to advance to the third round of the men’s singles at the WTT Star Contender Doha in Qatar. At the onset, Egypt’s Dina Meshref was unable to overcome China’s Chen Yi, exiting the women’s singles in the second round with a 3-1 loss. As the only remaining African competitor and the fifth seed, Aruna navigated the challenging style of Pitchford to avoid an early exit. Despite losing the…

Seyi Tinubu Shone as he turned Young Person Of The Year 2024 Seyi Tinubu Seyi Tinubu Shone as he turned Young Person Of The Year 2024 The All Progressives Congress (APC), youth wing has named the son of the president of Nigeria Mr. Seyi Tinubu as the young person of the year, because of his contributions in improving welfare of others and making life meaningful to the less privileged. The APC youth wing in a statement signed by its National Youth Leader, Dr. Dayo Israel stated that the philanthropist gesture of Seyi stands him out and qualified him for the…

FG in partnership with organization to provide loans at discounted rates Vecteezy FG in partnership with organization to provide loans at discounted rates The Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation has partnered with a financial service provider, Page Financials, to provide discounted loans to Nigerians. The collaboration, according to a Thursday statement, aims to empower Nigerians with discounted loans tailored to address critical financial challenges, foster economic growth, and improve lives nationwide. The Chief Executive Officer, Page Financials, Segun Akintemi, said the partnership reflected the firm’s mission to provide accessible and affordable financial solutions that cater to the unique needs of Nigerians.…

New Leadership takes helms of affairs for Nigerian-USA group Nigerian-USA New Leadership takes helms of affairs for Nigerian-USA group The Nigerian-American Public Affairs Committee-United States of America has made known its new leadership team. Thursday’s statement noted that the new leadership, effective from January 1, 2025, is saddled with the responsibility of promoting the African culture in the diaspora. It said the newly sworn-in leadership is set to build a stronger organisational structure, civic awareness, advocacy, education, health and support policies that will build a stronger community with adequate representation at all government levels. “The new executive team is comprised…

World’s highest-paid robotics engineer is a Nigerian – Silas Adekunle Silas Adekunle. Photo by Parmy Olson World’s highest-paid robotics engineer is a Nigerian – Silas Adekunle Born in Nigeria, Silas went to the UK at 12 and earned a first-class robotics degree and an honorary Doctor of Technology degree from the University of the West of England, Bristol. He co-founded and led Reach Robotics, a UK-based company that combined augmented reality gaming with STEM education. The star of the company’s creation was MekaMon—a four-legged robot with lifelike movements. It wasn’t just a toy; MekaMon brought video games to life with…