Author: Saint Augustine

By Mmaduabuchi Onwumelu Dr. Francisca Nwafulugo, Rector of Federal Polytechnic ,Oko in Orumba North Local Government Area of Anambra State has kicked off the 2023 Rector’s Unity Cup Competition. Nwafulugo who is the first female Rector of the institution, performed the opening ceremony on the polytechnic pitch, Oko. The Rector’s Unity Cup will feature Football, Volleyball, Athletics, 100m, 200m, 400m, 1,500m, 4 by 100m, Badminton, Table Tennis all in male and female categories. In her remark, Nwafulugo called on the Federal and State governments to use sports to promote friendship, social cohesion, economic empowerment and national unity. “The Federal Government…

By Mmaduabuchi Onwumelu Following the Face-off between the Anambra State Sports Development Commission, ASSDC and the Anambra State Football Association, ANSFA, the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria, SWAN, Anambra State Chapter has called for a ceasefire and plead with both parties to sheathe their swords. A release signed by the Chairman of the body, Chimezie Anaso and the Secretary, Ikenna Nwokedi, PhD and made available to newsmen in Awka read in part, “Our attention has been drawn to the faceoff between the Anambra State Sports Development Commission, ASSDC and the Anambra State Football Association, ANSFA over the propriety or otherwise…

By Mmaduabuchi Onwumelu Many times when we do not know the mind of God, we make mistakes. One who can be described as the octopus of prophecy, Prophet Dan Okechukwu Ezeudoka has made a staggering revelation concerning the long attempted Igbo president of Nigeria. Speaking with the media recently, Prophet Dan recalled that he had made a prophecy in the past concerning Ngige and how he needs to either be the president of Igbo extraction people seek or the person to anoint that Igbo president. He stated that recently the prophecy has become clearer indicating that indeed Ngige is the…

The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, Dr. Bashir Jamoh OFR, has met with Professor Gunter Pauli to discuss possibilities in Nigeria’s Blue Economy, in Abuja. This meeting is a follow up to the session the Honourable Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, CON had with Professor Pauli, where the need for the NIMASA DG to meet with experts like Gunter Pauli, was highlighted. Jamoh noted that having Professor Pauli interphase with stakeholders of the new Ministry would definitely help develop viable policies for the smooth take-off of the Marine and Blue Economy…

The Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria Communications Commission, NCC, Dr. Aminu Maida has described the Financial Technology, FinTech industry as a critical driver of financial inclusion of Nigerian citizens living in the underserved and unserved communities across the country. Dr.  Maida made this known in his keynote address at the 2023 edition of the annual Nigeria Information Technology Reporters Association, NITRA FinTech Forum which focused on, “Harnessing Nigeria’s Fintech Potential: Challenges and Opportunities” and took place in Lagos recently. The EVC, who was represented at the event by the Controller of NCC Lagos Zonal Office,…

By Mmaduabuchi Onwumelu Governor Chukwuma Soludo will witness the finals of the ongoing Anambra Traders’ Sports Competition scheduled to hold at the Awka Township Stadium on November 26, 2023. Chief Evarist Uba, Special Adviser on Trade and Markets to Soludo said this during the draws for the State finals stage of the competition in Awka. The competition featuring Football, Tennis, Table Tennis, Draught and Ncho commenced on October 18 with about 90 markets taking part in the zonal eliminations in eight centres. Uba said the traders competition was fully supported by the governor as part of his agenda to foster…

….Expresses readiness for Team Work The Executive Secretary/CEO of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council, NSC, Mr. Akutah Pius Ukeyima has assumed duty at the Council’s Headquarters on Wednesday in Lagos. The ES/CEO who was received by Management and staff, conveyed his intention to hit the ground running. He assured all of his readiness to work as a team for the realization of the Council’s mandate within the context of Marine and Blue Economy. Ukeyima said Shippers’ Council is integral to the success of the agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, His Excellency Gboyega…

The Commerce and Industry Correspondents Association of Nigeria, CICAN, the media professionals that report and analyze the country’s manufacturing, commerce and industry, Small and Medium Enterprises, SMEs sectors has announced its intention to host its 2023 Workshop and Award ceremony, with the theme, “Tax Policy Reforms And Effects On Nigeria’s Business” on Tuesday 21st November, 2023. This is contained in the association’s statement jointly signed by the body’s National Chairman, Charles Okonji and the Event’s Chairperson, Princess Funmi Adeoye and made available to the media recently. The statement disclosed that the event will take place at Nnamdi Azikiwe Hall, 2nd…

By Mmaduabuchi Onwumelu Following the recent development that had a Good Samaritan sponsor Mmesoma Ejikeme for a trip abroad to continue her studies, Prophet Dan Okechukwu Ezeudoka has stated that this is a confirmation of his prophesy concerning the girl some months back. It would be recalled that the prophecy which went viral when it was released as it was published on several media platforms read in part, “God wants to use Mmesoma to bless her family…God said she should not panic. That his hands are upon her. That he has remembered her in a Mighty way. The emphasis is…

In tune with global standards, Hon.  Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, Minister of Interior has assured Nigerians that the Ministry is coming up with a comprehensive review of migration and visa policies with the support of key stakeholders in the country aimed at easing all the processes for Nigerians both home and abroad. The Minister stated this on Tuesday in Abuja when he received the Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, NIDCOM, Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, who led the management team of the Commission on a courtesy visit. He said the Ministry is worried about some lopsidedness in some migration, and visa policies which tend…