Allen Onyema, the CEO of Nigeria’s Air Peace, faces new charges from the U.S. government for alleged obstruction of justice in a high-profile fraud case. The charges were announced on October 11, 2024, by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Georgia. Details of the Allegations Onyema and Ejiroghene Eghagha, Air Peace’s Chief…
Starting primary school was a unique, and unforgettable experience. As a little boy of 6, my father had taken me to Bata at the time situated on Forestry Road in Benin City to buy me a pair of sandals, and a tin box for my books. For a child, there’s nothing like the smell of…
Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has strongly condemned the recent increase in fuel prices by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), describing the move as “unfortunate and insensitive.” The price of petrol has risen from ₦897 to ₦1,030 per litre, marking the second hike in a month, which has sparked widespread concern among Nigerians….
The 28th annual MUSON Festival, organised by the Musical Society of Nigeria (MUSON), is set to commence on October 13, 2024, and will run until October 27, 2024, at the MUSON Centre in Onikan, Lagos. This year’s festival, themed “Revival,” aims to revitalise the arts amidst Nigeria’s economic challenges and promises a vibrant lineup of…
During his James Bond days, Daniel Craig was one of the most lusted-after actors in the world, but the actor has revealed that he thinks some of his famous sex scenes have been “terrible”. “I’ve shot some terrible f—ing love scenes in my career,” the actor, 56, said while promoting his new movie, Queer. “They’re out there to see.” Craig…
That it has taken two natural disasters — Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton — for some Republicans to realize that “some government functions need to be above politics” is “enraging,” Chris Hayes said Wednesday. The MSNBC host referenced misinformation shared by Donald Trump and Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene among others. “So here are the facts,”…
In a significant move, the All Progressives Congress (APC) has suspended Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, along with David Lyon, the party’s 2019 governorship candidate in Bayelsa State, and eight other key members. This decision was announced on October 11, 2024, amid allegations of anti-party activities that have raised concerns…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has taken decisive action by suspending its National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, and National Legal Adviser, Kamaldeen Ajibade, SAN, amid allegations of misconduct that have sparked internal turmoil within the party. The suspensions were announced on October 11, 2024, following a series of disputes regarding party governance and legal representation….
The President of the Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Association of Nigeria (PETROAN), Billy Gillis-Harris, has urged Dangote Refinery to stop operating in secrecy and reveal the cost of his Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) to Nigerians. Gills-Harris urged the management of the refinery to be open and get inputs from stakeholders. The PETROAN boss stated this…
Once upon a time Fred Amata was a hotshot filmmaker. He was brilliant as actor, producer and director in the Nollywood industry. He was regarded as a trailblazer and wunderkind with the way he churned out outstanding movies. His brothers, Zack and Jeta Amata were also great players in the industry at the time. He…
