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Peter Mbah and Uche Nnaji Trade Barbs in Explosive Certificate Forgery Scandal

By Abiola Olawale A political showdown has erupted between Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah and Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology Uche Nnaji, over allegations of certificate forgery against the latter. What began as a controversy over Nnaji's academic credentials has ignited into a war of words, with both figures accusing each other of sabotage…

How ex-NAF chief Osita Obierika died mid-air on London-Abuja British Airways flight

By Obinna Uballa Facts have emerged about how a retired Nigerian Air Force Chief, Air Vice Marshal (AVM) Osita Obierika (rtd.), died aboard a British Airways flight from London to Abuja on Sunday night. Obierika, fondly called Prof and remembered as a distinguished elder statesman, was an octogenarian and former Air Officer Commanding (AOC) Training…

Uche Nnaji: Politicians Only Need Secondary School Certificate– Shehu Sani

By Abiola Olawale Former Kaduna Central Senator Shehu Sani has declared that a secondary school certificate is more than adequate for anyone aspiring to hold political office in Nigeria. Sani's statement comes amid a fresh scandal involving Minister of Science, Technology, and Innovation, Uche Nnaji. A report, which has sent shockwaves through Nigeria, revealed that…

Jilly Cooper, best-selling British author, dies at 88

By Obinna Uballa Celebrated British novelist Jilly Cooper, famed for her witty and racy tales of high society, has died at the age of 88, her family and agent confirmed on Monday. Media reports in the United Kingdom said Cooper passed away after suffering a fall on Sunday. Her publicist, Felicity Blunt, paid tribute, describing…

Obaseki, Orbih trade accusations as Edo PDP crisis deepens

By Obinna Uballa The lingering crisis in the Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has taken a fresh turn, with former governor Godwin Obaseki and the party’s National Vice Chairman (South-South), Dan Orbih, locked in a bitter war of words over the party’s leadership and future. Orbih, speaking on Sunday at a…

NUPRC marks 4th anniversary with $40bn investments, 762% rig surge, N358bn host community fund

By Obinna Uballa The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), Nigeria’s upstream oil and gas regulator, has rolled out an ambitious scorecard to mark its fourth anniversary, citing record rig activity, fresh multibillion dollar investments, improved revenues, and a sharp drop in crude theft as evidence of sweeping reforms since its creation under the Petroleum…

Macron’s govt in turmoil as French PM Lecornu quits after just one month in office

By Obinna Uballa France was plunged deeper into political turmoil on Monday after Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu and his government abruptly resigned, barely a month into his tenure, dealing a fresh blow to President Emmanuel Macron’s fragile grip on power. Lecornu, 39, who had only hours earlier unveiled his cabinet lineup, quit amid a storm…

Peter Obi Demands Prosecution of Tinubu’s Minister Amid Shocking Certificate Forgery Report

By Abiola Olawale The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has demanded the immediate prosecution of a minister in President Bola Tinubu's cabinet. The call comes on the heels of a damning investigative report accusing the Minister of Science, Technology, and Innovation, Uche Nnaji of alleged certificate fraud. The report alleged that…

Senegal aims to surpass $3bn FDI as Invest Forum 2025 kicks off Tuesday

By Obinna Uballa Senegal says it is set to showcase its ambitions as a rising investment hub when the Forum Invest in Senegal 2025 (Fii Senegal 2025) opens on Tuesday in Diamniadio, with the government aiming to build on nearly $3 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) recorded in 2024. The high-level gathering, held under…

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Peter Mbah and Uche Nnaji Trade Barbs in Explosive Certificate Forgery Scandal

By Abiola Olawale A political showdown has erupted between Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah and Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology Uche Nnaji, over allegations of certificate forgery against the latter. What began as a controversy over Nnaji's academic credentials has ignited into a war of words, with both figures accusing each other of sabotage…

How ex-NAF chief Osita Obierika died mid-air on London-Abuja British Airways flight

By Obinna Uballa Facts have emerged about how a retired Nigerian Air Force Chief, Air Vice Marshal (AVM) Osita Obierika (rtd.), died aboard a British Airways flight from London to Abuja on Sunday night. Obierika, fondly called Prof and remembered as a distinguished elder statesman, was an octogenarian and former Air Officer Commanding (AOC) Training…

Uche Nnaji: Politicians Only Need Secondary School Certificate– Shehu Sani

By Abiola Olawale Former Kaduna Central Senator Shehu Sani has declared that a secondary school certificate is more than adequate for anyone aspiring to hold political office in Nigeria. Sani's statement comes amid a fresh scandal involving Minister of Science, Technology, and Innovation, Uche Nnaji. A report, which has sent shockwaves through Nigeria, revealed that…

Jilly Cooper, best-selling British author, dies at 88

By Obinna Uballa Celebrated British novelist Jilly Cooper, famed for her witty and racy tales of high society, has died at the age of 88, her family and agent confirmed on Monday. Media reports in the United Kingdom said Cooper passed away after suffering a fall on Sunday. Her publicist, Felicity Blunt, paid tribute, describing…

Obaseki, Orbih trade accusations as Edo PDP crisis deepens

By Obinna Uballa The lingering crisis in the Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has taken a fresh turn, with former governor Godwin Obaseki and the party’s National Vice Chairman (South-South), Dan Orbih, locked in a bitter war of words over the party’s leadership and future. Orbih, speaking on Sunday at a…

NUPRC marks 4th anniversary with $40bn investments, 762% rig surge, N358bn host community fund

By Obinna Uballa The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), Nigeria’s upstream oil and gas regulator, has rolled out an ambitious scorecard to mark its fourth anniversary, citing record rig activity, fresh multibillion dollar investments, improved revenues, and a sharp drop in crude theft as evidence of sweeping reforms since its creation under the Petroleum…

Macron’s govt in turmoil as French PM Lecornu quits after just one month in office

By Obinna Uballa France was plunged deeper into political turmoil on Monday after Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu and his government abruptly resigned, barely a month into his tenure, dealing a fresh blow to President Emmanuel Macron’s fragile grip on power. Lecornu, 39, who had only hours earlier unveiled his cabinet lineup, quit amid a storm…

Peter Obi Demands Prosecution of Tinubu’s Minister Amid Shocking Certificate Forgery Report

By Abiola Olawale The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has demanded the immediate prosecution of a minister in President Bola Tinubu's cabinet. The call comes on the heels of a damning investigative report accusing the Minister of Science, Technology, and Innovation, Uche Nnaji of alleged certificate fraud. The report alleged that…

Senegal aims to surpass $3bn FDI as Invest Forum 2025 kicks off Tuesday

By Obinna Uballa Senegal says it is set to showcase its ambitions as a rising investment hub when the Forum Invest in Senegal 2025 (Fii Senegal 2025) opens on Tuesday in Diamniadio, with the government aiming to build on nearly $3 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) recorded in 2024. The high-level gathering, held under…

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