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I read with great concern the write-up ascribed to Ohaneze Youths about Ugwuanyi not lending his full support to the struggle for 2023 Igbo Presidency. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi has had to endure a barrage of unfair attacks, but I really think this is the most unjustified. Is it the same Ugwuanyi that has participated and represented the interest of the South-East in all the meetings convened by Southern Governors towards the actualisation of a President of Southern origin? Is it the same Ugwuanyi that kept faith in the forum of Southern Governors even when other Igbo Governors disappeared from the scene? Ugwuanyi was in Lagos and Delta and then hosted the meeting himself. Can people be more unfair to one man? I have enormous respect for Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi: he is calm, collected, solid and politically savvy. When he is attacked I feel personally pained. I know this is a man who would always want the best for his people. In January 2022 when Ugwuanyi hosted some Igbo-Haitians who had traced their

The picture of the newly born girl delivered in a terrorist den has been released. Recall that her mother was eight months pregnant when she was abducted by the terrorists along the Abuja /Kaduna train route on the 28th of March 2022. Out of the 63 abducted train passengers that were under captivity, only one passenger, the Managing Director of the Bank of Agriculture (BOA), Alwan Hassan, was released after paying a ransom of N100m. Thus, exactly one month when the incident happened, a woman delivered a new baby girl. The picture of the new girl was released, on Wednesday evening, by the terrorist group suspected to be Ansaru, a breakaway group of Boko Haram. Two days ago, the news of her birth was trending on both social media and the conventional media where a family member of the woman first hinted that she had delivered at the weekend. Though, the identity of the newly born child was not disclosed until Wednesday when the terrorists released the picture of the baby girl. Clad in a

One half of a Nigerian couple, Ivie Shevon Sajere, 38, accused of ste@ling nearly $1 million from the federal government through bogus applications for retirement benefits and disaster aid has been sentenced to prison.  According to reports, Ivie, who lives in Suwanee, Georgia, will spend two years and six months in federal prison after she pleaded guilty to her role in the alleged sc@m last year, a district court judge said.  She was also ordered to pay $949,616 in restitution. The government’s case against her husband, Neville Sajere, is ongoing as he “appears to have fled the United States and avoided prosecution,” according to court filings. Prosecutors in the Northern District of Georgia said Ivie Sajere’s alleged involvement in the scheme started in June 2017 until September 2018. According to U.S. Attorney Erskine, the defendant and her husband, Neville, engaged in marriage fr@ud in an unsuccessful attempt to become U.S. citizens, participated in a money laundering scheme that d

Veteran Nollywood actress, Omotola Jalade has dropped a word of warning to new husband Fidelis Anosike of colleague, Rita Dominic.  The trademarked actress while sending her congratulatory greetings to Rita Dominic’s for missing the traditional marriage, she shared photos of the latest couple on her official handle with a caption. She wrote: My Caramel Skin @ritadominic .  Congratulations Again on this New and Exciting journey . It’s been a Long time coming and With a heart as beautiful as yours i have No doubts what a beautiful one you’ll make it .  Love from Capt and the Cubs from this side … you already know this, Love you to the moon and back .  Fidelis my friend … you know we love you but won’t hesitate to run you up if you mess with our girl…. Trust you though Love your matured Love and support . May God bless your marriage with all things prosperous.

Billionaire celebrity blogger, Linda Ikeji has responded to the allegation of Nollywood Actress, Caroline Hutchings, who alleges that Linda played a major role in the drama that ended her marriage. Pearlsnews had earlier reported that, Caroline Hutchings made the shocking allegation on reality tv show ‘Real housewives of Lagos’. According to a post obtained from the official Instagram page of Lindaikejiblogofficial with a caption and screenshots of post the platform has published in the past. Post read: Just to set the record straight because people like to believe these things especially when a celebrity makes the claim. In it's 16 years of blogging, Linda Ikeji Blog NEVER EVER wrote that Caroline Danjuma's daughter is not for her husband. Not only didn't Linda Ikeji Blog write this, no other blog in Nigeria or beyond wrote this. If this was a story written by Linda Ikeji Blog, a lot of other blogs would have carried it. There is no such story online on the thousands of bl

Leading financial institution, Union Bank of Nigeria has received the highly acclaimed award for the Best Trade Finance Platform Initiative, at the recently concluded Middle East & Africa Banking Innovation Awards 2022. The Middle East & Africa Banking Innovation Awards, organised by The Digital Banker, is a prestigious award program designed to recognise the world’s best-in-class commercial banks - across the Middle East and African region, that blend technology and innovation, to deliver superior products and service for improved customer experience.  Speaking on the win, Mr. Peter Amadi, Head, Trade Products Union Bank, said: “We are honoured to be recognised by The Digital Banker. This award is a testament to our contribution towards the acceleration of the financial markets in the Middle East and African region. Union Bank remains committed to supporting our trade partners as we continue to deliver the highest quality transaction services and trade finance solutions to our

The Lagos State Police Command has invited all parties involved in the alleged s3xual abuse of a 10-year-old primary six pupil of Chrisland Schools located in the Victoria Garden City area of the state. The Lagos Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, said that all parties involved in the matter have been directed to report to the State Criminal Investigation Department, Panti, today. “All the parties involved have been invited to the State Criminal Investigation Department Panti today to give a written statement and further questioning will be done," Hundeyin said. The parties involved include the school’s headteacher, G.I. Azike; and the parents of the female pupil who alleged that their daughter was s3xually abused during the school’s participation in the World School Games in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Although the school management said the female pupil was among 76 pupils that represented the school at the Dubai event, which was held between March 8 and 14, 20

Music boss, Mr Ubi Franklin who broke the news about the Chrisland schoolgirl whom he claimed was raped by fellow students has released more details as regards the incident. In a series of tweets, Ubi narrated that the boys got the girl’s charger during dinner time and asked her to come to their room to get it. According to him, the girl didn’t want to go but was forced to because her phone was running low. He disclosed that when she got to their room, she was told to go into the bathroom to pick up her charger and when she entered, a group of boys surrounded her and fed her with certain substances. Ubi Franklin further stated that the boys created a video that tried to depict that ‘she was on top’. He also noted that the boys have confessed their deeds, but Chrisland is trying to play down the confession. See tweets below:

Special Assistant to Ondo State Governor on New Media, Oladipupo Okunniga ( Bombay ), has expressed optimism that All Progressives Congress ( APC ), Ode Aye in Okitipupa Local Government is the darling Party of the ancient community, as he enjoined members of the party not to relent in mobilizing for more people in the town to join the ruling party. The APC Chieftain equally charged the new leadership of his ward to brace up for the challenge of making the party to be more formidable as we approach 2023 elections. He made these charges at APC Aye ward 1 meeting held at Okerisha Quarter, in Ode Aye on Sunday. Okunniga said he was keen to ensure peace in APC in the ward. “There’s the need for all members to work as a family to win elections”, he said. “As a Political Party, a lot of our members are aggrieved, we need to reconcile them and that should be our primary focus, to make sure that everybody works together as a family”. “We are consolidating on our winning party, we need everybod

Nigerian singer Bankole Wellington, popularly known as Banky W, has urged the Federal Government to make the National Youth Service Corps scheme optional. In an interview with Channels TV, Banky W said, "At least half of the young people who do NYSC might not need it. You have people that go for NYSC and they just sign a paper somewhere and give somebody money, so that they say they have it and then go off and do whatever. Banky W further asked, "Is that program really achieving what it was meant to? "Can we consider amending the constitution so that we can say that this thing is no longer compulsory, it is optional?" Banky W is vying for a seat in the House of Representatives to represent the Eti-Osa Federal Constituency in Lagos State.   https://www.instagram.com/tv/Cch2CPhKOkJ/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

It’s no longer news that Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo has declared to run for the office of the President in 2023, what is however news is the intrigue and drama that has followed the declaration. One major drama that has trailed Osinbajo’s declaration is that of his political boss, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed who is also another leading aspirant and chieftain of the All Progressive Congress. Many had thought Osinbajo would not declare, as a sign of loyalty to Tinubu, while some believe, it is his constitutional right to do so. Earlier today, Tinubu had met Governors of the All Progressive Congress in Abuja, hours after Osinbajo’s Presidential declaration. A move many consider to be a counter move against the candidancy of Yemi Osinbajo. Immediately after the meeting with the governors, Bola Ahmed Tinubu while granting interview, told reporters, he has no son, grown enough to declare for presidential ambition. In other words, he is not only disowning the Vice President, he is also confirming t

The federal government says Osinachi Nwachukwu will get justice following the nationwide uproar elicited by her death. The acclaimed gospel singer was alleged to have been a silent victim of domestic assault by Peter Nwachukwu, her now-embattled husband. Peter was arrested after Osinachi’s death was attributed to physical abuse. The singer was initially thought to have died of throat cancer but her associates claim it may be connected to an alleged assault by her husband, who is now being investigated by the police. Dame Pauline Tallen, minister of women’s affairs, spoke on the issue in a statement issued on Monday. The minister said the husband of the late gospel artiste, if found to be complicit in her death, will be prosecuted and justice will be served to the deceased. “We cannot continue to keep losing our young women to mentally unstable young men all in the name of marriage,” Tallen said. “Our religious and traditional institutions, as well as the immediate families must join us

According to the family of the actor, he d#ed on the morning of Friday, April 8, 2022. They revealed that his son found him lying unconscious in his room. After attempts to resuscitate him failed, he was sent to the hospital for emergency attention. However, he was pronounced de#d on arrival. The body of the actor has since been transferred to the mortuary.  

  One of Nigeria's long standing actors, Pete Edochie (MON) has said, Enugu State Governor, Right Hon. Dr. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi has changed the face of governance in the Nigeria, particularly the South East, and Enugu where he is governor. Citing the Governor's approach towards education in the state, especially his massive support at the Institute of Management and Technology, I.M.T, Edochie said that I.M.T was abandoned for over 10 years, before Governor Ugwuanyi stepped in. Hear him; "Governor Ugwuanyi introduced a new dimension to governance with his pragmatic approach towards the social and academic development in Enugu state. The institute of Management and Technology, I.M.T, Enugu was a dream academic establishment in the state that every young man or woman wanted to attend. It was a very big name, until it was neglected, abandoned and reduced to a mere museum, such that, for more than ten years, there was no convocation in the establishment and most of the courses were

reiterates commitment to innovation and technological advancement in Nigeria Leading financial institution, Union Bank has launched a technological and innovation hub known as SpaceNXT. Built to promote innovation and encourage collaboration within the tech ecosystem in Nigeria, SpaceNXT is a future-forward purpose designed co-working hub for innovators, creators and techpreneurs. Located within the Union Bank Head Office in Lagos Nigeria, SpaceNXT was set up to provide an enabling environment where tech enthusiasts, visionaries and creators can converge for the propagation of new ideas. It is a launching pad for innovators to collaborate, develop and improve on ideas around digital systems and technology. Lola Cardoso, Executive Director and Head, Retail Banking and Digital, Union Bank, spoke on the benefits of SpaceNXT to the tech ecosystem. She said, “Globally, technology and innovation are key drivers of growth, and here in Nigeria, the tech community is at the forefront of our ong

Legend Extra Stout and Star Radler have announced the onboarding of prominent afrobeats star Oluwatobiloba Daniel Anidugbe, popularly known as Kizz Daniel, as brand ambassador. The singer will join BB Naija’s Erica Nlewedim as the face of the two brands housed with Nigeria Breweries and play an important role in strengthening its presence across Nigeria.   The signing took place at a cocktail event that preceded the Legend/Star Radler We're Outside Mix Party that was held at the Moist Beach, Oniru, Lagos. Throughout the partnership, Kizz Daniel will be spearheading various innovative campaigns that align with both brands’ ideals that encourage authenticity and originality as well as fun and excitement. The campaign, which is expected to take several creative routes will amplify the brand's exceptional qualities that alludes to the use of the finest ingredients. The campaign will be released on both online and offline platforms. Kizz Daniel launched his musical career in 2014 an

Controversial Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh is in the news again for owing yet another ex-friend and colleague, Ada Karl. In an Instagram post she shared, Ada claim that Tonto bought diamonds for a man but has refused to pay the 80k debt she owed her over 15 years ago. According to her the N80k back then, is now equivalent to N8m naira today. She wrote: Tonto Dikeh, pls pay me my N8m & I take your name off my mouth. Till then, I will keep my mouth where my money is. Last time, you said I am bitter, yes I am, I want my money. For all my investment into your career, I leave that for God to judge you. I know say you get mouth & will give an epic reply but glad the world has figured out your true colour cos all the "online friends" tagged me the evil one when I last asked you for my money. Your fans? Very relentless but I don't care. Madam owe owe! You owe every of your ex-friends. Tonto Dikeh's reaction to Ada Karl's claim below; https://www.instagram.com/p/

The trial of Ismaila Mustapha, also known as Mompha, and his company, Ismalob Global Investment Limited, before Justice Mojisola Dada of the Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos continued on Wednesday, April 6, 2022, with both the prosecution and defence giving the court the "report" on the plea bargain being worked on. Mompha was arraigned by the Lagos Zonal Command of the EFCC on January 12, 2022 on eight counts bordering on conspiracy to launder funds obtained through unlawful activity, retention of proceeds of criminal conduct, laundering of funds obtained through unlawful activity, failure to disclose assets and property, possession of documents containing false pretence and use of property derived from unlawful act.  One of the counts reads: "Ismaila Mustapha, Ahmadu Mohammed (at large) and Ismalob Global Investment Limited, sometime in 2016, in Lagos, within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court, conspired amongst yourselves to conduct financial tran

Consequent upon protracted crisis in the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) operating in the Public Motor Parks in Ondo State, the Government has intervened by setting up MOTOR PARK MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE  to manage and administer all the Public  Motor Parks  in the State.  The Government noted the unfortunate unending crisis and litigation involving the Union in Court which has adversely affected activities in the Public Motor Parks in the state. The Government therefore has decided to take over all the Public Motor Parks in the State  and set-up a Committee to administer same.  The Union's activities in Public Parks in the State is accordingly suspended.  The following persons are hereby constituted into Park Management Committee to administer all the Parks in the State: 1. MR. JACOB ADEBO IDAJO - CHAIRMAN 2. EVANG. FESTUS OBASOOTO - VICE CHAIRMAN 3. BAYODE GBENGA - SECRETARY 4. GBONYA OYEDEPO ADENIYI 5. OLALEKAN AWOJOBI 6. OJO OLANIPEKUN 7. BAMIDELE OLAPADE 8. PASTOR

The Court of Appeal, Enugu Division, Friday struck out a suit seeking the sack of Governor David Umahi and his deputy, Kelechi Igwe, from office for defecting to a different party. The two men had in November 2020 defected to the All Progressive Congress(APC) from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Following their defection, the candidate of the APC in the 2019 governorship election, Sonni Ogbuoji, and his deputy, Justin Mbam, approached an Ebonyi State High Court seeking the sack of the governor and his deputy. The plaintiffs asked the court to declare the governorship seat vacant on account of the two men’s defection from the PDP to the APC. Messrs Ogbuoji and Mbam also asked the court to order that they be sworn in immediately since they came second in the 2019 governorship election. But the high court in a judgement on February 28 struck out the suit and awarded N500,000 as damages against the plaintiff. Not satisfied with the ruling, the plaintiffs appealed the decision. In its j