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Nigerian female scholar, Professor Rose-Margaret Ekeng-Itua, has become the first black woman to earn a doctorate degree (Ph.D) in Cybernetics in the world. Cybernetics is the scientific study of how information is communicated in machines and pieces of electronic equipment in comparison with how information is communicated in the brain and nervous system. Ekeng-Itua is a pioneer educator, administrator and engineer championing leading roles in Science Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) challenges in Africa, and paving the way for the African youth, especially girls. She earned the premiering degree from the University of Reading in the United Kingdom under the…
Justice Okogbule Gbasam of the Port Harcourt High Court has dethroned Hope Dan Opusingi as a 3rd class government recognized traditional ruler of Opu-kula/Singi-ama in Kula kingdom of Akuku-Toru Local Government Area of Rivers State. It could be recalled that the traditional leadership, and some concerned indigenes, of Kula kingdom had gone to court in 2019 to challenge the recognition of Hope Dan Opusingi as the king of Opu-kula/Singi-ama by the immediate past Governor of Rivers State. In his judgement, on Monday, Justice Gbasam set aside the recognition of Hope Dan Opusingi by the Rivers State government, citing that there…
President Bola Tinubu has approved the takeoff of the first phase of the Consumer Credit Scheme. Consumer credit serves as the lifeblood of modern economies, enabling citizens to enhance their quality of life by accessing goods and services upfront, paying responsibly over time. It facilitates crucial purchases, such as homes, vehicles, education, and healthcare, essential for ongoing stability to pursue their aspirations. Through responsible repayment, individuals build credit histories, unlocking more opportunities for a better life. Additionally, the increased demand for goods and services stimulates local industry and job creation. The President believes every hardworking Nigerian should have access to…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has filed a fresh charge against the former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Mr Godwin Emefiele at the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory. EFCC alleged that Mr Emefiele broke the law of his engagement as a civil servant, with intent to cause injury to the public during his implementation of the naira swap policy of the administration of the former President Muhammadu Buhari. He was accused of approving the printing of N684,590,000 at the rate of N18.96 billion and unlawfully approving the withdrawal of N124.8 billion from the Consolidated Revenue…
Club Rat star and TikTok content creator Eva Evans has died at the age of 29, her family have announced. Evans’ sister, Lila Joy, announced the tragic news of Evans’ passing in a statement released on Instagram on Sunday (April 21). She wrote: “Yesterday my family received news that our sweet, fabulous, creative, caring, hilarious Eva, my beautiful sister, has died. “After 24 hours, i still find myself in a constant cycle of denial and acceptance, so i know how unbelievable and hard to process this news will be.” She said there would be a ‘celebration of Eva’ on Tuesday…
Mr. Olusegun Alebiosu has been appointed as the acting CEO of First Bank by the Board of Directors. He was until this appointment, the Executive Director, Chief Risk Officer, and Executive Compliance Officer since January 2022. Prior to that, he was the Group Executive/ Chief Risk Officer, a position he held since 2016. The Board of Directors expressed gratitude to Dr. Adeduntan for his exemplary leadership in the last nine years, during which he superintended the transformation and growth of the Bank and wish him well in his future endeavors.
SaharaReporters earlier reported how EFCC asked all security agencies to place Bello on their watch list to prevent him from leaving the country “through any land, air or sea borders.” Fleeing governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, has perfected a plan to flee the country to a North African country, multiple sources confirmed to SaharaReporters on Saturday. SaharaReporters learnt that Bello, 48 years old who is wanted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for over N80billion fraud, plans to flee to the North African country where one of his wives presently resides and manages their “investments.” A family…
The National Civil Society Council Of Nigeria (NCSCN) ably led by the Executive Director, Amb. Blessing Adebowale Akinlosotu , on Monday, 15th of April, 2024 held a World Press Conference on the state of the Aviation Industry, with focus on development within Lagos-London Route, and entry to the Air Peace. Full Text: Our highly respected ladies and gentlemen from various Media Platforms; Local, National and International herein represented, most distinguished Comrades and Heads of over 100 renowned Civil Society and Non-Governmental Organisations seated in this World Press Conference, you are all very much welcomed and well appreciated. As the coordinating…
…”Obviously from the photos flying around, she indeed graduated from a Law program, an indictment on the degree awarding Institution which found her worthy in learning and character and a greater indictment on her because she cannot defend her education and has made the process through which she acquired her acclaimed certificate questionable.” The emerging evidence and pictures backing the testimony of Anyim Veronica Nnenna as a graduate of Law from National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) and not false as accused by the Senior Pastor of Dunamis International Gospel Centre, Dr Paul Enenche has generated different reactions from online…
Emerging evidence shows that Anyim Veronica Nnenna, the woman rebuked by the Senior Pastor of Dunamis International, Dr Paul Enenche for giving false testimony is actually a graduate of Law from National Open University of Nigeria. Video below https://www.instagram.com/reel/C5xh5LmKodK/?igsh=bGJxOGkxdXY5bGJk
