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Today it has been announced that The Duchess of Cornwall, a long-standing supporter for the arts and a devoted fan of theatre, is the new Royal Patron of the @NationalTheatre. 🎭 The patronage is passed to The Duchess from Her Majesty The Queen.  

Austin Faani Ikechukwu is a Nollywood director, producer, film editor, and entrepreneur. born on 18th March 1977 and raised in Asaba Delta State. The 45 years of old hails from Anambra State in South-Eastern Nigeria, but little is known about his parents or siblings. His Nollywood wife Chacha Eke Faani took to her social media to plenty pictures from his 45th birthday with the caption " As I star in this divine drama called life, I know beyond a shadow of doubt that God is the executive producer of every good thing; and I am thankful to him for all that I have, all that I am, afterall, I am because God is. God is love. He loves me so much he gifted me Austin Faani.  Tino, you are a gift that keeps giving. You have given me so much in such a short time. In our 13years of friendship, you’ve taught me resilience. In our 9years of marriage, you’ve taught me essence. My big break from Nollywood came from you taking a chance on me in your directorial debut. I craved badly for a “challen...

Annie idibia shared this photo write up on social media few hours ago with the caption "VENERABILITY Isn’t Weakness ! I Wanna Believe That It Is being BRAVE … It IS “STRENGTH “  Annie Macaulay Idibia  xoxo💋  Will definitely post images from our 2nd very intimate wedding/vows renewal ❤️🙏🏽❤️ #anniemacaulayidibia #annieidibia #youngfamousandafrican ". One more photo below.   

ASUU thanks Gov. Ugwuanyi for rekindling their hope of land ownership in Enugu Elated members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN) chapter have expressed gratitude to Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State for his positive intervention in the issues surrounding the land they had acquired from Ugwuaji community since 2011, stressing that “no governor has done what he (Ugwuanyi) has done for us today”.  Speaking to newsmen after a closed-door meeting with Gov. Ugwuanyi at the Government House, Enugu, the Chairman of ASUU, UNN chapter, Prof. Dan Nwachukwu, disclosed that the governor in his magnanimity, peaceful disposition and commitment to the development of Enugu State and wellbeing of the residents, including the academic community, “approved our request”. Prof. Nwachukwu revealed that the meeting, which was at the instance of Gov. Ugwuanyi, was successful adding that “we are going home very happy and satisfied that our mission i...

Anambra Monarch Gives Obiano’s Wife 7-Day Ultimatum To Appease Land For Fighting Bianca Ojukwu The Obi of Awka Ancient Kingdom, His Imperial Majesty, the Eze Uzu 111 of Awka, Obi Austin Ndigwe, has given the immediate past governor of Anambra State, Willie Obiano, Mrs Ebele Obiano, seven days ultimatum to appease the gods of the land, for fighting widow of late Chief Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu, Mrs Bianca Ojukwu, or face serious consequences. Obi Ndigwe, said that by fighting the widow, Mrs Ebelechukwu Obiano, has desecrated Awka land, according to the custom and tradition. The monarch in a press release he signed and distributed to journalists in Awka, on Friday, said he has given Mrs Obiano seven days to publicly apologise to the entire Igbo people or face serious consequences. He said the actions of the wife of the former governor was sacrilegious, and that as the monarch of the town, he will have to appease the gods of Awka land to avoid calamities. The monarch also said: “She sho...

Bianca, the wife of late Odumegwu Ojukwu, has explained why she slapped Ebele Obiano at the inauguration ceremony of Prof. Charles Soludo. Bianca in an interview with Arise TV on Friday said Ebele Obiano was noticeably absent as the inauguration ceremony started but arrived an hour later. She said: “I did not pay any attention to her arrival. Surprisingly, she walked towards me and I thought she was coming to greet me. Instead she verbally attacked me with her voice raised, taunting me and asking me what I was there to do, using unprintable, vile language.” According to her, Obiano’s wife asked if she was at the inauguration to celebrate their last day in office “I left her but she kept on aggressively putting her hand on my shoulders and shouting. “While I ignored her verbal onslaught as advised by people sitting around me, I requested twice that she refrains from touching me with her hands. She proceeded to do so yet again and tried to touch my head and remove my headtie. “It was at ...

  PRESIDENT BUHARI RETURNS TO ABUJA FROM LONDON. MARCH 18TH 2022. More details later and more photos below. 

Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), said he won’t resign from office, noting that he will end his tenure gloriously by May 2023. He spoke on Thursday in Abuja during his keynote address at a conference organised by the National Association of Judiciary Correspondents. Malami said, “It is high time that we enhance media literacy for Nigerians to appreciate fact-checking and verification of information. “Many who relied on some unprofessional information disseminators will be taken aback that the Malami that was claimed to have resigned as Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice was still seen in office discharging his functions including attending the Federal Executive Council meeting yesterday, granting interviews to journalists and still today declaring this conference open as the Attorney General of the Federation. “There is naturally an end to everything. My tenure in office has not yet ended. I pray for a glorious en...

Russian soldiers are shooting themselves in the legs to avoid fighting in Ukraine, it is reported. In one conversation between soldiers intercepted by Belarusian media source NEXTA, a Russian said: "They've been shooting at us for 14 days. We're scared. We're stealing food, breaking into houses. We're killing civilians. "Russian officers shoot themselves in the legs to go home. There are corpses everywhere." Another said troops are "looking for Ukrainian ammunition in order to shoot themselves in the legs and go to hospital". It is thought harsh punishments will be dished out to soldiers who desert the field when they return to Russia. It comes after furious soldiers warned they will rise up against Vladimir Putin.  

This evening, Governor Dapo Abiodun paid a working visit to the Comptroller-General of Customs, Col. Hameed Ibrahim Ali (Rtd) in his office where they had a productive discussion on how to effectively collaborate together.  Last year, the Nigerian Customs Service, NCS indicated interest to establish their presence at the State’s cargo airport, which is currently undergoing construction with the first phase to be ready for commissioning before the end of this year. More photos below.   

LAGOS HEAD OF SERVICE ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENT OF PERMANENT SECRETARIES The Lagos State Head of Service, Mr. Hakeem Muri-Okunola, has announced the appointment of Dr. Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu as Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) with immediate effect. A statement signed by Muri-Okunola stated that Governor Babajide Olusola-Sanwo-Olu approved the appointment taking cognisance of the appointee's track records, outstanding performance, diligence, commitment and selfless service to Lagos State.  Muri-Okunola also said that Ms. Oyinade Nathan-Marsh was appointed as Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, while Mrs. Adetutu Oluremi Ososanya assumed duty as Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Cooperatives in February. While wishing the three appointees a most rewarding and impactful tenure in office, the HoS noted that the dates for the swearing-in ceremony will be announced in due course.  

PHOTOS OF ARRESTED PROPERTY OWNER AND OTHERS WHO ATTACKED LASG OFFICIALS AT AJAO ESTATE. More details later and more photos below.   

Onitsha residents were full of joy as the Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Soludo made a tour of some critical areas within Onitsha metropolis. Governor Soludo after touring Okpoko stormed Onitsha, visiting Ngene Canal, Creek road, Fegge, Bida Road and Main Market where he addressed the residents and traders. On sighting the Governor, the people began jubilation. Speaking to the ABS, Mr Timothy Adiele expressed great optimism that Governor Soludo will put smile on the faces of the poor masses. He encouraged the Governor to sustain the tempo, noting that Ndi Anambra will support him. For another resident, Mr Obinna Udemezue, the Governor's early moves is in line with the expectations Ndị Anambra had of him which made them to give him massive support during the election irrespective of the security challenges. He called on Ndi Anambra to understand the genuine intentions of the Governor and support him to achieve his mission for the good of the people. They both commended ...

EFCC Arraigns Dubai- bound Traveler for Under-declaration of Foreign Currency The EFCC, on Thursday, March 17, 2022, arraigned Okeke Ugochukwu  Onyedikachukwu before Justice I.M Buba of the Federal High Court sitting in Enugu,  Enugu State on one count charge bordering on under declaration of foreign currency.   Specifically, Onyedikachukwu, while on a trip to Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on March 9, 2020, declared to the Customs officials at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu, that he had in his possession the sum of $54,600 (Fifty-Four Thousand, Six Hundred Dollars) only,   while he actually had in his possession alongside the declared fund, the sum of £12,000 (Twelve Thousand Pounds Sterling).  More photos below.