Mani Imman

2 months ago | gwg.ng | Zainab Suleiman Okino |Mani Imman |Emmanuel Aziken

Something quite remarkable and sublime, yet a powerful testament, capable of setting the tone for a discourse on national cohesion happened recently at a rather innocuous book launch of a professional colleague. The book also has an unusual title, Personal Non Grata, a personal account of the author, Ismaila Omipidan’s life and experiences from relative obscurity to limelight.  The title of the book is as intriguing as the audience.

Jan 9, 2025 | gwg.ng | Benjamin Abioye |Dave Baro-Thomas |Mani Imman

Former President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed grief over the death of Professor Joseph Targena Orkar, a staunch supporter of his, saying that he played a significant role in whatever he achieved in politics. Before he left regular employment to get involved in politics, the late Orkar had taught Christian religious knowledge in Native Authority schools in Gboko, he gave sermons around the neighboring villages and served as the chairman of Bible Society of Nigeria, Benue Area.

Jan 8, 2025 | gwg.ng | Benjamin Abioye |GIDEON AYENI |Mani Imman

The Rivers State Elders Council has called on individuals fueling the ongoing tensions between the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, and former Rivers State Governor, Peter Odili, to stop immediately. This warning came in response to recent remarks by a group of ‘Concerned Elders,’ led by former Governor Sir Celestine Omehia, who demanded that Wike apologise to Odili over political disagreements.

Jan 5, 2025 | gwg.ng | Benjamin Abioye |GIDEON AYENI |Mani Imman

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has unveiled an innovative program allowing students to resit their WASSCE exams as early as January and February 2025. This marks a significant shift from the traditional system, where candidates had to wait for the next private exam cycle. John Kapi, WAEC’s Head of Public Affairs, announced the initiative of resit named WASSCE PC1, during an appearance on a program in Ghana on December 31.

Dec 31, 2024 | gwg.ng | Efe Duku |Benjamin Abioye |Mani Imman |Nick Ovuaokporie

Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, CFR. We know him; they know him. He is the People’s Obarisi. A tall good man with tall legacies in his prime. A leader owed a permanent debt of gratitude by multitudes. A profoundly good man, who in obvious acknowledgment of his own humble and rustic rural beginnings, derives the greatest joy from lifting ordinary people up.