Nigerian singer Habeeb Badmus, popularly known as Portable, on Monday night thrilled participants at the closing ceremony of the 2024 Abuja International Carnival. Participants, including state delegates, government functionaries and music lovers, drawn from different parts of the country, were held to series of electrifying performances by the “ZaZoo Zehh” crooner at the Eagles Square. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the carnival, which held from Nov.23 to 25, with the theme,” Carnival of Renewed Hope: a Pledge to My Country”, had participating troupe from across different states in Nigeria . It featured a range of activities, including floats…
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The Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has announced that its Port Harcourt Refining Company (PHRC) in Rivers State has commenced crude oil processing. Femi Soneye, the Chief Corporate Communications Officer of NNPCL, dropped the cheering news on Tuesday morning. According to him, “Today marks a monumental achievement for Nigeria as the Port Harcourt Refinery officially commences crude oil processing. “This groundbreaking milestone signifies a new era of energy independence and economic growth for our nation. “Hearty congratulations to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the NNPC Board, and the exceptional leadership of GCEO Mele Kyari for their unwavering commitment to this transformative…
In 48 hours, three senior lecturers of Taraba State University, Jalingo, have died. According to DAILY TRUST, Professor Akporido Samuel, former Head of Department of Chemical Sciences, slumped and died in his office on Thursday. Others are Dr. Kiliobas Sha’a, former Head of Department, Biological Sciences, and Dr Ibrahim Saleh Bali, who died in the early hours of Sunday. Prof. Samuel was said to have slumped and died in his office while Dr. Sha’a died in his house after struggling with high blood pressure. The third person, Dr Ibrahim Saleh Bali died at Federal Medical Centre (FMC) Jalingo after suffering…
By Tony Obiechina, Abuja The National Bureau of Statistics says Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product growth rate in real terms grew by 3.46 per cent in the third quarter of 2024 on a year-on-year basis. The Statistician General of the Federation, Prince Adeyemi Adeniran said this in a press statement released in Abuja on Monday. He said the growth is 0.92 percentage points higher than the 2.54 per cent recorded in the third quarter. The statement added that the growth in the quarter was higher by 0.27 percentage points relative to the 3.19 per cent recorded in the second quarter of…
By Taju Tijani Tokunboh “TT” Temidire looked unruffled. Elegant, relaxed, commanding voice, mixer, playful, voracious reader, stylish and dramatic. She is a female connoisseur of fine wines. She took me through the tresses of her wine knowledge. I doffed my hat. You will think she had worked in a wine cellar before. For the night, she wore a beautifully crafted aso ebi gown with array of couture stones over a long skirt. Though she was on a wheelchair, she looked like a human mammy water. She had a jet-black Brazilian human hair covering her delicate scalp. Bright red lipstick sat…
Charly Boy recently recounted his battle with prostate cancer. He also spoke about his mission to support other men facing similar challenge through a newly established foundation. Read below excerpts of the interview he granted Nigerian Tribune’s Segun Adebayo. So, let’s take this from the very beginning — many people were shocked when you came out with this story that you had prostate, more shocked were they when you also said you could no longer perform sexual duties”. Many people thought you were just catching it. Could you take us through the journey? As I always say, there are times…
A Shari’a Court sitting at Magajin Gari, Kaduna state on Monday dissolved a 45 year-old union between Ilani Alhaji and Halima Ilani over alleged infidelity. The Judge, Malam Anas Khalifa, confirmed the one pronouncement of divorce made by the defendant after effort to settle out of court proved abortive. Earlier, the complainant prayed court to dissolve her union with Alhaji saying he accused her of cheating in the presence of their children. She said that the complainant had not been exercising his duty as a husband for 20 years, a situation she had to endure for the sake of their…
By Tony Obiechina, Abuja The Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar has called for robust support for the Nigerian Military in its ongoing efforts to combat insecurity, emphasizing that peace is a cornerstone of national development. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the 45th International Trade Fair organized by the Kano Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture (KACCIMA), the Minister highlighted that an improving security situation in the country will pave the way for enhanced economic prosperity. He reaffirmed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s commitment to restoring peace and stability and urged Nigerians to continue supporting the government with prayers…
No fewer than 16 prominent Nigerian leaders of faith and culture are joining the global campaign marking the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence from November 25 (International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women) to December 10 (Human Rights Day). These leaders are lending their voices to the fight against sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV), which remains the most pervasive breach of human rights worldwide. This year’s campaign coincides with two landmark anniversaries: the 25th anniversary of the UN’s designation of November 25 as the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, and the approaching…
By Tony Obiechina, Abuja The Chairman of the Revenue Mobilization Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), Dr. M.B. Shehu, has called for a robust approach to domestic revenue mobilisation to finance national development. Dr. Shehu stated this at the just concluded 2024 edition of the National Council on Finance and Economic Development (NACOFED), with the theme, “Fostering Economic Growth in Challenging Times: Strategies for Policies and Partnership for Fiscal Sustainability and National Development”, held in Bauchi. He emphasized the urgent need for diversifying Nigeria’s revenue base to ensure fiscal independence and economic resilience. Shehu noted that Nigeria’s reliance on oil revenue,…