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Nov 10, 2024 |
nigerianobservernews.com | Abdul-Kadir Abdullah |Hameed Braimah
Leadership is a vital ingredient in shaping the destiny of any nation, but for a country like Nigeria, where the weight of corruption, greed, and selfish ambition weighs heavily on the nation’s progress, the need for responsible leadership has never been more urgent. Jesus Christ, in his wisdom, offers us a timeless lesson on leadership and greatness, rooted in humility and service.
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Nov 3, 2024 |
nigerianobservernews.com | Farooq Kperogi |Olatomiwa Oyedele |Hameed Braimah
Nigeria is doddering on the edge of never-before-seen economic desolation, but President Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration’s major preoccupation is not to bring ministration to a badly hurting nation but to prosecute harmless, impoverished, malnourished, and undernourished minors of northern Nigerian origin who, months ago, joined millions of Nigerians to protest for their right to a life without crippling poverty and fear, for which the only reply from the state has been detention and...
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Nov 2, 2024 |
nigerianobservernews.com | Olatomiwa Oyedele |Hameed Braimah |Erhuvwu Etarhienyo
The Edo State Health Insurance Commission (EDOHIC) has launched a training session for a team of volunteers, equipping them with essential knowledge and sales techniques to effectively promote the Edo State Health Insurance Scheme.
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Nov 2, 2024 |
nigerianobservernews.com | Erhuvwu Etarhienyo |Olatomiwa Oyedele |Hameed Braimah
The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced the launch of the Foreign Currency Voluntary Disclosure, Depositing, Repatriation, and Investment Scheme, referred to as the Disclosure Scheme.
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Oct 30, 2024 |
nigerianobservernews.com | Onyinyechukwu Ugwoke |Erhuvwu Etarhienyo |Hameed Braimah
Justice Evelyn Anyadike of the Federal High Court in Awka, Anambra State, has handed down prison sentences to 34 individuals convicted of internet-related offenses, including fraudulent impersonation, possession of proceeds of crime, and obtaining by false pretense. The convicts, who pleaded not guilty, were found guilty of scamming unsuspecting foreign nationals through fake email addresses and social media accounts.
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Oct 30, 2024 |
nigerianobservernews.com | Hameed Braimah |Edward Oseghe |Chidinma Kalu
The Lighthouse University, Evbuobanosa, Edo State, has inaugurated its Governing Council, with a retired High Court Judge, Hon. Justice Roland Izebe Amaize (FCArb), as the pioneer Pro-Chancellor. The inauguration ceremony was held at the Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai Auditorium in the institution’s permanent site in Evbuobanosa Community, on the Benin-Agbor Road in Edo State. Founder and Chancellor of the university, Rev.
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Oct 30, 2024 |
nigerianobservernews.com | Erhuvwu Etarhienyo |Onyinyechukwu Ugwoke |Hameed Braimah
The 2024 State of States report by BudgIT, released on Tuesday, indicated that debt stock growth was partly fueled by a N606.12 billion rise in domestic debt, leading to an average annual growth rate of 11.4 percent as of December 31, 2023. The BudgIT report states that the floating of the exchange rate intensified the financial pressure on states, substantially increasing their foreign loan repayment obligations when measured in naira.
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Oct 30, 2024 |
nigerianobservernews.com | Chidinma Kalu |Hameed Braimah |Edward Oseghe
Daniel Dubois may defend his IBF world heavyweight title against Fabio Wardley, as plans for a rematch with Anthony Joshua have been delayed. After Dubois’ impressive fifth-round knockout win over Joshua at Wembley Stadium, talks for an early 2025 rematch were paused due to concerns raised by Joshua’s promoter, Eddie Hearn, about the quick turnaround. This has opened the door for British heavyweight Fabio Wardley to step in as a potential challenger.
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Jul 24, 2024 |
nigerianobservernews.com | Philip Jeremiah Eke |Genevieve Enogheghase |Hameed Braimah |Nigerian Byzantine politics
Organisers of the Governor Douye Diri National Scrabble Championship have confirmed that the fourth edition will hold on August 23-25, 2024. The three-day classic, which usually attracts national and international scrabble stars, is slated for the Chief Dappa Biriye Conference Centre of the Golden Tulip Hotel at Onopa, Yenagoa. Chairman of the Bayelsa State Scrabble Association (BYSA), Mr. Daniel Alabrah, confirmed the new dates after consultations with the Nigeria Scrabble Federation (NSF).
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Jul 24, 2024 |
nigerianobservernews.com | Jibunma Anthony-Spinks |Hameed Braimah |Paulinus Nta |Nigerian Byzantine politics
The recent altercation between the Federal Government and Daily Trust Newspapers over the latter’s report that the Samoa Island Agreement signed by the Government contained pro-LGBT themes has sparked off renewed public debate on the legalization of homosexuality, lesbianism, and same-sex marriage in Nigeria.