Russian scientists create self-adapting AI
A group of Russian scientists has developed a new artificial intelligence model capable of self-adaptation to new tasks and context without additional interference by humans. The model has allowed the developers to overcome one of the key limitations in contextual Read more…
Protest: Anambra CP Warns against faceless demonstration as UN predicts hijack
Nedum Noble Anambra State Commissioner of Police, Nnaghe Obono Itam has warned against violence and criminal activities during the planned nationwide protest slated for August 1. He said Police would only protect peaceful protesters, warning that faceless persons would not Read more…
Tinubu okays health sector reforms
President Bola Tinubu has approved the establishment of the Sector-wide Coordinating Office-Programme Management Unit, SCO-PMU, domiciled in the Office of the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare. A statement by Ajuri Ngelale, Tinubu’s media aide, said the move was Read more…
Dangote Refinery Resells Both Imported, Local Crude Oil
Dangote Petroleum Refinery is reselling crude oil cargoes from both the United States and Nigeria. Reuters sources indicated that the move, unusual for refineries, stemmed from technical challenges at the refinery. A Dangote executive, asked about the offers and talk in Read more…
Odinkalu: Chances Of Restructuring Nigeria Under Tinubu Slim Due To “Mechanics Of Presidentialism”
A former Chairman of the National Human Rights Commission, Prof. Chidi Odinkalu, has said that the chances of restructuring the country under President Bola Tinubu’s administration are slim. Odinkalu noted that owing to the “mechanics of presidentialism,” it remains unlikely Read more…
Oando Plc Denies Ownership Stakes In Alleged Maltese Oil Storage & Blending Facility
Oando Plc has refuted insinuations in some quarters that it has owning interests in an alleged Maltese company. In a regulatory filing at the Nigerian Exchange (NGX), Oando stated that neither the company as an entity nor its executives have Read more…
The Hon Minister of Health’s significant visit to NAUTH Nnewi: Nnewi Federal Constituent and Anambra State are indebted to Prof Ugboaja
By Ezeakukwu Emmanuel Nsoedo Recently, the Hon Minister of Health, Prof Mahmoud Ali Pate paid a consequential visit to Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital (NAUTH) Nnewi to mark the anniversary of their one-year relocation to the permanent site of the Read more…
Okorie Emerges APGA BoT Chairman
The founder and pioneer national chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) Chief Chekwas Okorie has emerged the party’s Board of Trustees (BOT) chairman, in Abuja, yesterday. In his acceptance speech Chief Okorie said that he has with humility Read more…
Moghalu Says Dangote Refinery Drama Dims Nigeria’s Economic Prospects
Following the revelations and intrigues generated by the impasse over crude supply to Dangote Refinery, former presidential candidate of Young Progressive Party (YPP), Prof Kingsley Moghalu, has said Nigeria has little economic prospects in the immediate future. He, however, said the prospects Read more…
Ohanaeze Ndigbo Leader, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, Dies at 82
The President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide,Chief Emmanuel Chukwuemeka Iwuanyanwu, has passed away at the age of 82. The Iwuanyanwu family announced his death in a statement on Thursday, revealing that he died on Thursday, July 25 2024, after a Read more…
FCT Not Available for Planned Nation-Wide Protest, Says Wike
The FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, has again warned against any planned demonstrations, saying the nation’s capital is not available for any nationwide protest. Wike, former Rivers State Governor, stated this on Thursday while addressing some FCT residents during an inspection Read more…
RULAAC: Altering Police Act For IGP’s Tenure Extension Serves Selfish Political Agenda
The Rule of Law and Accountability Advocacy Centre (RULAAC) has described the National Assembly’s alteration of the Police Act 2020 to extend the tenure of the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, beyond his September 2024 retirement date as an act Read more…
Odinkalu: Chances Of Restructuring Nigeria Under Tinubu Slim Due To “Mechanics Of Presidentialism”
A former Chairman of the National Human Rights Commission, Prof. Chidi Odinkalu, has said that the chances of restructuring the country under President Bola Tinubu’s administration are slim. Odinkalu noted that owing to the “mechanics of presidentialism,” it remains unlikely Read more…
The NAUTH CMD, Prof Ugboaja appraised the visit of Prof Pate, Minister of Health to NAUTH and the way forward
The CMD of NAUTH, Prof Joseph Ugboaja, and his team did a postmortem report with the press corps regarding the visit momentous visit of the Coordinating Minister of Health, Professor Ali Pate. The visit was considered well-honored and successful because Read more…
Okorie Emerges APGA BoT Chairman
The founder and pioneer national chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) Chief Chekwas Okorie has emerged the party’s Board of Trustees (BOT) chairman, in Abuja, yesterday. In his acceptance speech Chief Okorie said that he has with humility Read more…
Moghalu Says Dangote Refinery Drama Dims Nigeria’s Economic Prospects
Following the revelations and intrigues generated by the impasse over crude supply to Dangote Refinery, former presidential candidate of Young Progressive Party (YPP), Prof Kingsley Moghalu, has said Nigeria has little economic prospects in the immediate future. He, however, said the prospects Read more…
Second Round of National Beach Soccer League: The Anambra Warriors have become the Cinderella team
By Ezeakukwu Emmanuel Nsoedo Coming into the National Beach Soccer Tournament ongoing in Anambra State, the Anambra Warriors have become a team to beat. It is ironic that the team based in Nnewi has never been in any league competition Read more…
The Beach Soccer National League took off Nnewi Anambra
The Governor of Anambra State, Prof Chukwuma Soludo through the Commissioner for Sports and Youth Development, Hon Patrick Agha Mba commissioned the pitch for the tournament open and ready for the competition. The Pitch was built single-handedly by Prof Victor Read more…
The second round of the Nigeria Beach Soccer League begins today in Anambra State
The Governor of Anambra State will today at Nnewi High School, declare the second leg of the Nigeria Beach Soccer Tournament open. The ceremony will witness an array of traditional performances to entertain players and dignitaries all over Nigeria. President Read more…
Rojenny Games & Tourist Village not for sale, will never be for sale
From Ifeoma Ejiofor Ahead of the 2024 Olympic Games scheduled to kick off in July, the proprietor Rojenny Games & Tourist Village located at Oba in Anambra State, Chief Rommy Ezeonwuka (Ogilisi Igbo) has offered the Rojenny Stadium free for Read more…
Dangote Refinery Resells Both Imported, Local Crude Oil
Dangote Petroleum Refinery is reselling crude oil cargoes from both the United States and Nigeria. Reuters sources indicated that the move, unusual for refineries, stemmed from technical challenges at the refinery. A Dangote executive, asked about the offers and talk in Read more…
Oando Plc Denies Ownership Stakes In Alleged Maltese Oil Storage & Blending Facility
Oando Plc has refuted insinuations in some quarters that it has owning interests in an alleged Maltese company. In a regulatory filing at the Nigerian Exchange (NGX), Oando stated that neither the company as an entity nor its executives have Read more…
Moghalu Says Dangote Refinery Drama Dims Nigeria’s Economic Prospects
Following the revelations and intrigues generated by the impasse over crude supply to Dangote Refinery, former presidential candidate of Young Progressive Party (YPP), Prof Kingsley Moghalu, has said Nigeria has little economic prospects in the immediate future. He, however, said the prospects Read more…
Banks Borrowing From CBN To Buy FX Intensifies Pressure On Naira And Inflation, Says Rewane
Banks have been borrowing from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to purchase foreign exchange (FX), a practice that has intensified pressure on the Naira and inflation, according to Bismarck Rewane, managing director/CEO of Financial Derivatives Company Limited. Rewane highlighted Read more…
Dollar drops to N1,555/$1 at parallel market
The dollar eased slightly against a basket of currencies on Monday while dropping from N1,598.06/$1 at the weekend to N1,555/$1 yesterday across parallel markets in the country. This came after President Joe Biden announced on Sunday that he will not be Read more…
The West’s fears realized? What Putin’s meeting with Kim Jong-un really means
On his recent visit to Pyongyang, Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un signed a comprehensive strategic partnership agreement, before moving on to a warm welcome and a similar series of declarations in Vietnam. Is this really Read more…
The CMD of NAUTH, Prof Joseph Ugboaja condole with the family of late Engr Ajulu Uzodike (Oziuzo Nnewi)
Following the demise of Engr Dr. Ajulu Uzodike (Oziuzo Nnewi) on June 7, 2024, the Chief Medical Director, members of Management, and the entire staff of Nnamdi Azikiwe Teaching Hospital wish to extend their heartfelt condolences to Engr Ajulu Uzodike Read more…
“Resist It”: Odinkalu Calls Out Controversial Draft Bill To Replace Nigeria’s 1999 Constitution, Hints At Third Term Move
Chidi Odinkalu, a prominent Nigerian lawyer and human rights activist, has taken to social media platform X (formerly Twitter) to express his concerns over the recently trending Draft Bill for an Act to Substitute the 1999 Constitution with the 2024 Read more…