“UNIZIK Alumnus Jude Amechi Nnaka Bags Prestigious PhD Scholarship”
Celebrating Excellence: UNIZIK Alumnus Jude Amechi Nnaka Awarded Prestigious PhD Scholarship at Wayne State University, Transitioning from BSc Anatomy to PhD in Anatomy and Cell Biology . We are pleased to announce that Jude Amechi Nnaka, a dedicated research assistant…
Mandojo, Tanzanian Singer, Dies After Being Misidentified
Mandojo, a well-known Bongo Flava performer in Tanzania, has away. On Sunday, August 11, 2024, Mandojo was falsely identified as a thief and was beaten to death. Musician Soggy Doggy confirmed his passing on social media, writing, “My heart is…
FG, govs reach three-month agreement on LG allocations
The Federal Government and state governors may have agreed to a three-month moratorium on Local Government autonomy, over concerns arising from its impact on salary payments and operational viability, The PUNCH learnt on Monday. The development means Local Governments may…
Justice Kekere-Ekun to become second female CJN
Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun of the Supreme Court is set to emerge as the second female chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) after Justice Mariam Aloma Mukhtar. Justice Aloma Mukhtar who was the first female Chief Justice of Nigeria held the position…
Nigerian Man Becomes First Black Hiker to Conquer All 282 Munros in Scotland
David Solomon, a Nigerian living in Scotland is set to be the first black man to have hiked all 282 Munros in Scotland. Munros are mountains above 3000ft in Scotland. Solomon who has been documenting his journey on his Instagram,…
Sanwo-Olu Welcomes Ambode Back to Alausa After 5-Year Absence
Babajide Sanwo-Olu, governor of Lago, on Monday hosted Akinwunmi Ambode, his predecessor, at the government house in Alausa, Ikeja. In a post on his X account, Sanwo-Olu said he and Ambode discussed “the future of Lagos and building on the…
‘Why I Tore My Husband’s Travelling Passport’
What would make a woman to tear a travelling Passport belonging to her husband? Well, the answer may not be too far-fetched as it is being responded to by a woman who just did the same. The woman identified simply…
Nigeria will rise if churches preach hardwork over prosperity — Prof. Yemi Osinbajo
Former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has said Nigeria would rise again if the church started to preach the values of hard work. Osinbajo lamented that the Nigerian church had shifted its focus from preaching hard work to prosperity. He spoke…
Veteran Film Maker Emem Isong Gets Doctorate Degree
One of the pioneer Nollywood female producers, screenwriter and director, Emem Isong-Misode, has joined the league of Nigerian celebrities who are doctorate degree holders. The award-winning producer of films such as “The Breaking Point,” Reloaded”, “Private Sin””She Devi’ among others, …
Wakama Wins Best Women’s Basketball Coach
Depsite not winning a medal, D’Tigress’ Rena Wakama has been announced as the best coach at the women’s basketball event in the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. The award meant she became the first Nigerian National Female Basketball Team coach to…