President Muhammadu Buhari has re-appointed Mr. Godwin Emefiele as Central Bank of Nigeria(CBN) governor for a second term in office.
Senate President Bukola Saraki read out the presidential communication seeking the confirmation of Emefiele for another term of five years before the adjournment of plenary.
Emefiele whose tenure is due to expire on June 2nd may have his stay in office extended till 2024.
His Royal Majesty, Eze Chukwuemeka Eri, Aka ji ofo Igbo 34th of Iduu Eri Kingdom, Aguleri in the company of his cabinet Chiefs paid a courtesy visit to the Ooni of Ife , Adeyeye Ogunwusi at his palace.
The historic visit is believed to further advance the understanding, tolerance and mutual respect between Igbos and Yorubas.
This is coming at a time of claims and counter claims between the Igbos and the Yorubas on where the Igbos actually migrated to now settle in the Eastern part of Nigeria.
Former President Goodluck Jonathan leading a team of election observers today in South Africa to monitor their general elections
Port Harcourt based comedian Newman Chinda is on a nude protest against the governor of his state. The comedian popularly known as Newmanny in an “Open Online Unclad Protest” accused Governor Wike of killing entertainment in the Garden city.
He also praised the immediate past governor of Rivers State and the current Minister of Transportation, Hon. Chibuike Amaechi of rejuvenating entertainment in Rivers State.
Below is his post.
Your Excellency Sir, Congrats on your Re-election.
Entertainment which is the bedrock on which a society thrives, should be prioritized in our very own Garden city.
From time past, we’ve seen how up and coming artistes run from Phcity and other states to Lagos which is said to be the “Centre of Entertainment”…
This didn’t just happen in a day…
Past administrations do well to keep Entertainment going and so they keep rising.
Your Excellency Sir, Phcity is a Renowned City in Nigeria and as such, we should keep up with that Honor..
Your administration has killed entertainment in the state rather than rejuvenate it, hence the reason people find a way to go to Lagos at every given opportunity..
There’s more to Government other than Patching of roads and renovating dilapidated buildings…
The past Governor Rt. Hon. Rotimi Amaechi did well in the Entertainment industry in Phcity… Our Crafts flourished…
Carniriv which was observed yearly attracted investors who picked interest in investing in our Dear Rivers State.
Carniriv Fostered unity and togetherness amongst the people of Rivers amidst other benefits to our Society at large…
The young ones felt a sense of belonging as well as the aged..
Your administration has to a large extent killed the Entertaining spirit in our people..
The like of Mr 2kay, Dan D Humorous, Arinze Baba, Burna Boy, Duncan etc attained fame during Amaechi’s Administration Because of his versatility and deliberate empowerment of these Artistes (Up and Coming)
When Davido visited you, the pictures revealed how happy and excited you were hosting a Celebrity, another State Government made that possible by creating an enabling environment for him to grow his Craft and become the Super Star you were happy and quick to host.
There’s a million and 1 artistes better than Davido in Rivers State, but the lack of an enabling environment keeps them below the belt.
The Creative Sector is dead, only criminals are empowered and so every one would want to be a criminal to get a share of the cake, “This is Repulsive!”
Thank God you’ve called for peace and have decided for the inclusion of all parties for the smooth running of this administration putting Rivers State first.
And so I, Newman Chinda, a graduate of Theatre Arts, University Of Port Harcourt. I am asking you to appoint me your special Adviser on Entertainment and Creative Affairs. We know we have what it takes, both Academic and Exposure, we have capable hands in our Great Rivers to revive the creative sector of Rivers State. It is time for our youths to put their Creativity to work..
I ask for this appointment because I am tired of watching things go wrong, I think it is time for people who actually know the Job to speak up and be given the chance. I believe we can build our creative sector so we wouldn’t have to run to Lagos to make it.
Together, we will achieve all we set our hearts and minds to..
Leave sentiments aside, make me your Special Adviser on Entertainment and Creative affairs.
Let’s put Rivers State first and make it great again. I look forward to hearing from you. The World is watching!!
A man reportedly among a gang who burgled a parish of The Redeemed Christian Church of God in Somolu area of Lagos has been set ablaze.
He wasn’t as lucky as the other two who escaped.
A resident of the area, Ibrahim Olasunkanmmi said, “I have just returned from the mosque and was about to go to bed around 5:30 am when I heard a noise from a distance. Out of curiosity I went to the scene and saw someone being set ablaze.
“I later learnt that he was a member of a three-man gang which had gone to steal some musical instruments from an RCCG church on Olorunkemi Street, and while they were carting away the items, some guys ran after them. Two of them ran away, while the third suspect withstood the mob because he probably had a charm on him. At first, people were afraid to get close to him. When they eventually caught him, they descended on him. Before the police and the Lagos State Ambulance Service arrived, he had been set ablaze.”
The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Bala Elkana, who confirmed the incident, however said the suspect was still alive and recovering in a hospital.
Elkana said, “We got a distress call that a mob action was going on and we quickly rushed to the place. The suspect was rescued; he is still alive. He is not talking yet for us to get any information from him. The stolen items have been recovered by the police.We have started investigating the case and a manhunt has been launched for the fleeing members of the gang. The suspect will be charged to court to face the law as soon as he recovers.”
Mr Elkana also advised the public to always hand over suspects to constituted authorities rather than take the laws into their own hands.
Nigerian gave activist, Bisi Alimi took to Instagram to celebrate his 15 years of living with HIV, read his post below.
Here is to mark 15 years of my #HIV diagnosis and 10 years of being on medication, and I still look so fly!
Please watch this message, share this message, take a test and safe a life. Thank you.
In another post he wrote again.
I can go on and say much more, like appealing you to please donate to the work of Bisi Alimi Foundation, and letting you know;
1- HIV knows no sexuality; it doesn’t care if you are;
Gay, straight, male, female, Trans, tall, short, white, black, Asian; if you are exposed, there are chances you will get infected.
2- Like taking a test is the best way to know and adhering to your medication is the best way to stop the virus.
3- That U actually equals U, but that’s if you know, on treatment and in good health.
4- That you can live a long healthy life with HIV.
5- That holy water, anointing oil and other falsehood you have been sold won’t cure HIV
6- That there is no cure yet, but it is on its way.
7- I love you
8- That thank you to my husband Anthony Davis for being the most amazing man.
9- That please donate to Bisi Alimi Foundation.
Congratulations to him.
Nigerians are reacting after a man identified as Oqechuqu Kanu Phran6 on Twitter revealed how saved a whooping 357k by staying away from drinking .
This is unimaginable! Below are reactions from people.
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