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2024 highest grossing Nollywood writers: Funke Akindele, Stephen Oluboyo shine as they lead Funke Akindele 2024 highest grossing Nollywood writers: Funke Akindele, Stephen Oluboyo shine as they lead. Nollywood Star, Funke Akindele, has emerged the second highest grossing Nollywood writer for the year 2024, along with Collins Okoh and Akinlabi Ishola. This was for the film “Everybody Loves Jennifer” which had generated N1,125 billon at the box office. This was revealed by filmone on its instagram page @filmoneng on Friday. Stephen Oluboyo became the first highest grossing Nollywood writer with the films: “Everybody Loves Jennifer”, “Alakada Bad and Boujee” and…

CBN has launched NRNOA, NRNIA for Nigerians in diaspora CBN CBN has launched NRNOA, NRNIA for Nigerians in diaspora. The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, on Friday announced it has introduced the Non-Resident Nigerian Ordinary Account (NRNOA) and Non-Resident Nigerian Investment Account (NRNIA) for Nigerians in diaspora. CBN disclosed this in a circular to all authorized dealer banks and the general public noting that NRNOA will enable Non-Resident Nigerians (NRNs) remit their foreign earnings to Nigeria and manage funds in both foreign and local currencies. The apex bank also said that the NRNIA will enable NRNS to invest in assets…

ABU to honour Okonjo-Iweala, Sheikh Al-Hussain with honorary degrees Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala ABU to honour Okonjo-Iweala, Sheikh Al-Hussain with honorary degrees Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, is set to honour the President of the World Trade Organisation, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, and renowned Islamic scholar Sheikh Sharif Al-Hussain with honorary degrees. This decision followed the consideration and endorsement of the recommendation by the Honorary Degrees Committee at the University’s 544th (Special) Senate meeting held on Tuesday, 7 January 2025. The Governing Council subsequently approved it at its 207th meeting on Wednesday, 8 January 2025. The prestigious awards will be conferred upon the two…

The reason behind the arrest and detainment of Obasanjo Former President Olusegun Obasanjo The reason behind the arrest and detainment of Obasanjo. The reason behind the arrest and detainment of Obasanjo. Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has revealed that his outspoken nature on national and international issues led to his imprisonment under the military regime of the late Head of State, Gen. Sani Abacha, in 1995. Obasanjo also shared that his decision to seek the presidency in 1999 was driven by the need to save Nigeria from disintegration. He admitted that he had embraced farming after retiring from military service at…

President Tinubu rejoices with one of Nigeria’s finest minds – Osoba at 90 Dr. Segun Osoba President Tinubu rejoices with one of Nigeria’s finest minds – Osoba at 90 President Bola Tinubu has described renowned historian and scholar Dr. Segun Osoba as one of Nigeria’s finest minds. In a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga to celebrate the activist at 90 on Friday, Tinubu commended the eminent historian, a staunch advocate of social justice and good governance, for contributing to Nigeria’s constitutional development. The statement read, “The President celebrates the respected…

A New Alaafin Reigns In Oyo: Prince Abimbola Akeem Owoade Takes Charge Of The Throne Prince Abimbola Akeem Owoade A New Alaafin Reigns In Oyo: Prince Abimbola Akeem Owoade Takes Charge Of The Throne Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has approved the appointment of Prince Abimbola Akeem Owoade as the new Alaafin of Oyo. The approval, announced in a statement by the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Prince Dotun Oyelade, followed thorough consultations and divinations by the Oyomesi, the traditional kingmakers of Oyo. The governor’s endorsement brings an end to the prolonged anticipation of a new monarch for the…

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…