Archives Tag: Godswill Akpabio
Fact Check: The NDDC Quagmire
April 19, 2022
The tussle between a number of state actors, legislators and government officials over the mismanagement of funds, amongst other drama at the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), has been on for some weeks. Background: The controversy, however, did not heat up until the erstwhile Managing Director of the NDDC, Joy Nunieh, began to hurl … Continue reading Fact Check: The NDDC Quagmire
By adedoyin
Social Media Roundup
April 19, 2022
This week, social media was characteristically actively buzzing. Seyitan/D’Banj Sympathetic members of the Twitterati have greeted the news that D’Banj’s much-publicized rape saga would be at an end after all with mixed feelings. A great many have expressed regret at the suddenness of the decision by Seyitan’s camp in withdrawing the suit. Others have … Continue reading Social Media Roundup
By david-okwara
Nigeria Today: Top Ten News Stories You Shouldn’t Miss
April 19, 2022
1. In the past 10 years, MultiChoice has spent N1.5 billion in acquiring local contents in Nigeria. According to its Managing Director in Nigeria, Mr John Ugbe, the company has played its part in developing local content in the country. He added: “When the Nigerian economy was rebased and became the largest economy in Africa, … Continue reading Nigeria Today: Top Ten News Stories You Shouldn’t Miss
By elizabeth
Governor Akpabio Honoured at Scrabble Gala Night
April 19, 2022
The Association of African Scrabble Federations, (ASF), has named Akwa Ibom State Governor, Godswill Akpabio, as the Pillar of African Scrabble at a gala night that closed the 7th Godswill Akpabio International Scrabble Classics (GAISC), in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. He was named due to his support for the sport, according to the president of … Continue reading Governor Akpabio Honoured at Scrabble Gala Night
By sheyi
Facebook CEO, Mark Zuckerberg To Visit Nigeria in May, NDYP Says
April 19, 2022
Founder and CEO of Facebook, Mark Zuckerberg, is expected to visit Nigeria in May, according to Moses Siasia, Chairman of Niger Delta Young Professionals (NDYP). He made this known, when he paid a courtesy visit to the Akwa Ibom Governor, Godswill Akpabio, about the economic summit of his association, coming up in Uyo between May 28 and 29. … Continue reading Facebook CEO, Mark Zuckerberg To Visit Nigeria in May, NDYP Says
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Nollywood Celebrates 20 Years, President Goodluck Jonathan Shows support.
April 19, 2022
“Whenever I travel abroad, many of my colleagues, Presidents of other countries, ask me about Nollywood. Nollywood is our shining light. Africans are very proud of Nollywood. That is why we are here today to celebrate the success story of this national, continental and global brand,” said President Goodluck Jonathan, at a dinner in Marina, … Continue reading Nollywood Celebrates 20 Years, President Goodluck Jonathan Shows support.
