Anietie Udobit, AbujaIt was a weekend of celebration as the Abia state government celebrated its own son, elder statesman, and founder of Neimeth Pharmaceuticals, Mazi Sam Ohuabunwa, on his 75th birthday.The state Governor, Alex Otti, who played host to the event, described Mazi Ohuabunwa as “one of Nigeria’s finest,” applauding
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Anietie Udobit, AbujaThe Independent Newspapers Limited (INL), publishers of Independent Nigeria, on Saturday, March 15, 2025, honours over 30 of its landmark achievers, including Mr Peter Omoh Dunia, Chairman of Oceanwave Group, at the prestigious Independent Awards 2024.The event, which took place at the luxury Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria
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The Igbo intellectual group, Aka Ikenga, has called on Nigerians to uphold the principles of truth, integrity, and justice in honour of the late Pa Ayo Adebanjo, a towering figure in the fight for democracy and good governance.In a statement signed by its president, Agbalanze Chike Madueke, and secretary general,
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Anietie Udobit, AbujaGovernor Umo Eno has celebrated Akwa Ibom-born gospel minister Pastor Nathaniel Bassey over the invitation extended to him by the United States (US) government to minister at President-elect Donald Trump’s Presidential Inaugural Prayer Breakfast on January 20, 2025.Speaking through his chief press secretary (CPS), Mr Ekerete Udoh, yesterday,
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by Uchechukwu Okoroafor, AbujaArochukwu Day, celebrated annually on December 26, stands as a testament to the unity, cultural richness, and enduring heritage of the Arochukwu Kingdom.This day is not merely a calendar event but a sacred occasion that draws the illustrious sons and daughters of Arochukwu from over 200 colonies
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Vice President Kashim Shettima, Senate President Godswill Akpabio, and former President Goodluck Jonathan were among those who honoured the final homecoming of the late Akwa Ibom State First Lady, Pst. Mrs. Patience Umo Eno, at her country home, Ikot Ekpene Udo, Nsit Ubium LGA of Akwa Ibom State.Photos
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President Bola Tinubu has felicitated Dr Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu on her election as President of the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC).The UICC on Tuesday announced the election of the former First Lady of Kebbi State as its president-elect for the 2024-2026 term.Dr Zainab who is from Nigeria is the first
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President Bola Tinubu has condoled with the National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, over the passing of his brother, Salihu Ahmadu Ribadu, who died on Sunday in Yola, Adamawa State.According to a statement by presidential spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, the president was represented by his chief of staff, Hon Femi
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The late former governor of Anambra State, Dr Chukwuemeka Ezeife, was buried on Saturday at his Igboukwu country home in Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra State.Ezeife, who was the state governor from January 2, 1992, to November 1993, during the aborted Third Republic, died at the Federal Medical Centre,
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A 28-year-old Nigerian woman, Pelumi Nubi, who embarked on a solo road trip from London has arrived in Lagos after over two months.Nubi, a travel content creator arrived Lagos at about 10 am on Sunday, April 7 and he was received at the Seme border into Lagos territory by top
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