Written by By Benjamin Njoku Nollywood actor and producer Emelu Simon Chibuzor has recounted his harrowing experience of being kidnapped in 2021, while filming “Forbidden Throne’ in Imo State. He was held captive for four days before being released after a ransom was paid. Chibuzor was kidnapped on June 19, 2021, at gunpoint. He was blindfolded and … Continue reading “Actor Simon Chibuzor reveals lingering trauma after kidnaping experience”
By John Alechenu Commissioners of Power and Energy across the 36 states of the federation, under the aegis of the Forum of Commissioners for Power and Energy (FOCPEN), have dismissed claims that they are backpedalling from their commitment to ensure a decentralised and reliable power supply nationwide. The forum said no state has retreated from … Continue reading “State governments deny backtracking on electricity market decentralisation”
By Benjamin Njoku Nollywood actress Joan Johnson reflects on her journey in the movie industry, noting significant improvements in her relationships with colleagues. Though she admits that she has learnt to set boundaries, communicate better, and choose collaborations more wisely, focusing on mutual respect and shared goals. This is a fallout of her last year’s … Continue reading “I have learnt to set boundaries in Nollywood – Joan Johnson”
…Dangote Reaffirms Commitment to Africa’s Industrialisation … to build polypropylene bagging plant … Dangote is Ethiopia’s anchor investor – President Somali Region A new chapter in Africa’s industrial story opened on Thursday as Aliko Dangote, President/Chief Executive, Dangote Group, led the groundbreaking of a $2.5 billion fertiliser plant in Gode, Ethiopia. The project, a partnership … Continue reading “Dangote, Ethiopia PM Break Ground on $2.5bn Fertiliser Plant”
The First Lady of Nigeria Senator Oluremi Tinubu has reemphasized that healthcare, especially maternal and child health, is at the heart of the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. She stated this while commissioning the 100 bed Sen. Oluremi Tinubu Maternal and Child Specialist Hospital in Gombe State. The First Lady while commending … Continue reading “First Lady Oluremi Tinubu Commissions 100-Bed Maternal and Child Hospital in Gombe”
Lagos, Nigeria. Seasoned Public Relations and Digital Media Strategist, Onoriode Akusu, Founder and Lead Strategist at Alphabet PR Limited, Nigeria’s strategic communications and media buying firm, combining cultural fluency, media mastery and narrative strategy to shape perception, build trust and drive impact in a fast moving world – has been named the Fast Rising PR … Continue reading “Onoriode Akusu wins Fast Rising PR Practitioner of the Year 2025 at MediaConsortium 3.0 Conference and Awards”
Relief has finally come the way of Muslim traders in Ile-Ife as they have been exempted from paying compulsory levies tied to the annual Olojo Festival, following weeks of public outcry, petitions, and appeals to religious and traditional leaders. The Artisans, Peasants and Traders Association of Nigeria (APTAN), Ile-Ife branch, in a statement on Thursday … Continue reading “Victory As Muslim Traders Exempted From Olojo Festival Levies After Outcry In Ile-Ife”
Anambra State Governor, Prof. Charles Chukwuma Soludo, has empowered 8,300 youths with N3.5 billion grants in his administration’s digital skills programme, One-Youth-Two-Skills Plus, during their graduation and certification ceremony. The funds were disbursed to the graduands at the event, which took place at the International Convention Centre, Awka, with beneficiaries drawn from Anambra and beyond. … Continue reading “Governor Soludo Empowers 8,300 Youths with N3.5 billion in Digital Skills Programme”
The Governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, has expressed profound sadness and a deep sense of loss over the heartbreaking news of the tragic death of Miss Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu, a distinguished daughter of Anambra State, who was brutally killed during an armed robbery attack at her residence in the Katampe area of … Continue reading “Governor Soludo Mourns Tragic Loss of ARISE TV Anchor, Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu”
In a bid to ensure the re-election of Governor Charles Chukuma Soludo of Anambra State for a second term in office, the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) Idemili North Local Government Area Campaign Council inaugurated twelve sub-committees ahead of the November 8th governorship election. The APGA Idemili North Campaign Chairman, Chief Obi Idemobi, said the … Continue reading “Anambra Guber. Election: APGA Idemili North Launches Campaign Committees for Governor Soludo’s Second Term”