Tag Archives: Nigeria

The organizers of the Location Marketing Awards (LOMA) have announced that they have received a total of over 11,000 votes during the recently concluded voting phase for their inaugural award ceremony. The organisers of the forthcoming event made this known recently in a press statement signed by the convener of …

In a demonstration to the growing global influence of Nigeria’s creative industry, Ntia Usukuma and Jeremiah Agada, the Editor and Deputy Editor respectively of Brand Communicator Magazine, have been selected as jurors for the prestigious Epica Awards 2023. Epica Awards, renowned for celebrating excellence in creativity and communication, will see …

UBA Foundation, the corporate social responsibility arm of the United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has announced the commencement of the 2023 edition of its annual National Essay Competition (NEC) in Nigeria, with a call for entries. Now in its 13th year, the annual National Essay Competition is part of …

The World Bank has warned that with the level at which Nigeria government, both federal and states are spending on capital projects, it may take the country 300 years to close the wide infrastructure gap. The World Bank Country Director for Nigeria, Shubham Chaudhuri, during his keynote address at the …

A viral video shared by popular Nigerian activist, Charly Boy, depicting a lawyer burning his wig in protest of the Presidential Election Tribunal’s verdict affirming Tinubu as the winner of the recent election, has been revealed as doctored. Contrary to Charly Boy’s narrative, the event actually took place in Jamaica …

In a heartwarming development, the wife of Ondo State governor, Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, has confirmed that her husband, Rotimi Akeredolu, is on his way back to Nigeria after being ill for some time. Recall that the governor had been ill for some time now and was reported to be receiving treatment …

The truth about that sensitive subject is that cases of ‘abandoned property’ was an issue that erupted amongst the ethnic nationalities that were themselves consanguineously linked to the Igbos in and around Port Harcourt and in around the Benue area (less prominent in the Benue area, and more prominent in …

Radio Biafra and some irresponsible elders have been pushing this narrative. It is false, and it also delays national healing by giving some people the ‘right’ to feel like victims. They also try to use only the cover of Major Adewale Ademoyega’s book, Why We Struck, as ‘evidence’ of this, …

A lot of this angst, which has refused to fade away decades after the dramatis personae exited this world, is centred around a supposed betrayal of Emeka Ojukwu and the Igbos by the late Chief Obafemi Awolowo. And sadly, this has now become an emotive issue, where fiction has been …

Department of State Services (DSS) claimed it has uncovered sinister plots by certain individuals to orchestrate violent protests across Nigeria. The security agency has received highly credible intelligence suggesting that desperate politicians are mobilizing students to carry out these disruptive acts and the DSS, responsible for protecting the nation against …

Popular Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) housemate Tacha has lashed out at the organisers of the renowned Headies Awards for hosting their prestigious event in the United States instead of Africa, particularly Nigeria. Expressing her discontent on social media, Tacha stated that no local bloggers should cover the Headies Awards campaigns …

The Stakeholders in Blockchain Technology Association of Nigeria, SiBAN, has finalized preparations to convene the highly anticipated Digital Asset Summit ’23, set to take place at the prestigious NAF Conference Centre in Abuja, Nigeria. This two-day event, poised to captivate the blockchain and digital asset ecosystem, is scheduled for September …

A young man named Daniel has come forward with a harrowing story of how he was allegedly assaulted and extorted by police personnel in Rivers State. The incident occurred when Daniel was unexpectedly abducted from a Bolt ride by individuals claiming to be policemen, despite not being in uniform. ALSO …

I had almost gone to bed last week on the 22nd August, 2023 when a phone call filtered in from Abeokuta to engage me in an informal chat as usual. The caller, Adedunola Adele, who happened to be my old-time friend, actually called to express his bitterness over what he …

Dolidol is Africa’s leading brand of mattresses, foam and bedding products. The company manufactures the best-known mattress brands, including Kinédorsal, Windsor, Prince, and Maria, and is the exclusive licensed manufacturer of the American brand Therapedic in Morrocco. The industry champion is making a giant stride in its expansion bid to …

A foremost commercial bank in Nigeria, FirstBank of Nigeria Limited, has confirmed that there was indeed a fraudulent activity on a customer’s account and claimed that it has been repaired. Recall that Freelanews, in viral report, had revealed that N68million was emptied from an Italy-based lady’s account, leaving her with …

The passing of Justice Olukayode Olumuyiwa Somolu has been described as a significant loss by His Excellency, The Senator Otunba Gbenga Daniel. Speaking about the former Judge, Senator Daniel expressed his condolences to the members of the Bench, the legal profession, Ogun State, and Nigeria as a whole. ALSO READ: …

A Nigerian lady based in Italy, Glory Omokaro, has accused FirstBank of Nigeria of emptying her account of N68 million, leaving her with a meager N3,000. The shocking revelation was made during a live broadcast on the popular Berekete Family programme by Peter Eberobe, who represented Omokaro on the programme. …

In a shocking incident that highlights the growing tensions between ethnic groups in Nigeria, Abioye Oladeji narrowly escaped a brutal attack by members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). Recall that Freelanews reports how IPOB threatens to kill the man for being of Yoruba tribe. In a video which …

President of the Experiential Marketers Association of Nigeria, EXMAN, Tolulope Medebem, has extended warm congratulations to Alhaji Idris Mohammed Malagi, the recently appointed Minister of Information and National Orientation of Nigeria. In a press statement, Medebem praised Malagi for his notable accomplishments and expressed confidence in his ability to lead …