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Francis Obinna Nwaubani has been appointed as the new acting Director General of the Broadcasting Corporation of Abia State (BCA) by Governor Alex Otti. He replaces Mrs Esther Agu Anyanwu, who has been directed by the Governor to proceed on compulsory retirement. Mrs Esther Agu Anyanwu, until her retirement, had served in an acting capacity since after taking over from the former DG, Hyacinth Okoli. She was previously the Director of Finance (DF) before ascending the position of acting DG. A circular from the office of the Head of Service in Abia State, dated July 30, 2024, confirmed the compulsory…
150+ Happy New Month Of August Messages 2024, Wishes and Prayers for all. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that the start of a fresh month brings a sense of renewal and opportunity. It’s a time to set new goals, make fresh plans, and embrace the possibilities that lie ahead. A better way to kick start this month of August is by sending a Happy New Month Message, Wishes, and Prayers for your friends, family and loved ones. As we embrace the dawn of a new month, it’s the perfect time to express your deepest emotions and heartfelt messages of happiness and inspiration with your…
In a bid to calm rising tensions in Nigeria, the APC USA Chairman, Professor Adesegun Labinjo, has appealed to Nigerian youths to abandon plans for protest and instead engage in dialogue with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Labinjo, who spoke on behalf of the APC-USA Chapter, acknowledged the frustrations of the youth but emphasized the need for patience and vigilance. The diaspora Boss made this know during a telephone chat with the Chief Media Editor of Brooom Nigeria, Prince Babatunde Kolawole. He made emphasis bases on the fact that President Tinubu is a listening leader committed to repositioning the country…
FG is reportedly set to disburse a whopping ₦850 million loan to Nigerian students today amid planned August 1st protests. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that the Nigerian Educational Loan Fund (NELFUND) has announced that it will disburse ₦850 million to various institutions today, Wednesday. This comes in addition to the ₦1.7 billion previously disbursed to approximately 20,000 students. Speaking at a press briefing in Abuja, the Managing Director of NELFUND, Akintunde Sawyer, revealed the details of the disbursement. “The sum of ₦850 million will be leaving the account of NELFUND today to institutions. This is apart from the ₦1.7 billion naira that has already been disbursed,” Sawyer…
On July 30, 2024, the 2nd National Roundtable on Fake News and Blackmail of Government and Non-Governmental Officials convened at Chelsea Hotels, CBD, Abuja, marking a significant effort to address the escalating threat posed by these activities. Mr. Adams Otakwu, Chairman of the Conference of Civil Societies and Coordinator of Civil-Military Cooperation (CIMICO), delivered a powerful opening speech, stressing the urgency of combating fake news and blackmail. Reflecting on the success of the inaugural roundtable held on January 31, 2024, at the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) in Abuja, Otakwu highlighted the establishment of the National Fake Tracker. The event,…
Watch the Video of Onyeka Onwenu’s performance at Stella Okoli’s Birthday party before she slumped and died. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that a video showing late veteran singer Onyeka Onwenu’s final performance before her death has emerged. In the footage, the legendary artiste and ace broadcaster was seen singing her hit songs at the 80th birthday celebration of Emzor Pharmaceuticals CEO, Stella Okoli which held at Banana Island, Lagos. The 72-year-old sang with her signature energy and passion. Onwenu, known for her engaging stage presence, even took a moment to greet some guests mid-performance, including a respectful bow to greet former Anambra governor, Peter Obi. She was…
Onyeka Onwenu has reportedly died of cardiac arrest after performing at Mrs Stella Okoli’s birthday party. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that a legendary Nigerian singer/songwriter, actress, human rights, and social activist, Onyeka Onwenu has passed on. This Nigerian news platform gathered that the Legendary Onyeka Onwenu died of cardiac arrest after performing at Mrs Stella Okoli’s birthday party on Tuesday evening, July 30, 2024. An eyewitness who was at the party confirmed the sad news to TheNiche. “It is very sad. Onyeka Onwenu just performed at the birthday of Mrs. Stella Okoli today (Tuesday, July 30, 2024), and after performing, she slumped. “She was taken to…
National Assembly has shut down and declared sit-at-home for workers over protests. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that less than 24 hours into the nationwide protests against bad governance, hardship and hunger, the National Assembly (NASS) is set to shut down. In a memo from the federal parliament, several security measures were detailed to ensure the safety of legislative workers and the NASS Complex. The memo signed by National Assembly Legislative Aides’ Forum (NASSLAF) PRO, Toyo Jimmy stated that only NASS staff, legislative aides, and essential service workers will be allowed into the NASS Complex. Construction activities will be paused, and site workers will not have…
August 1st Protest Organisers have unveiled venues and forwarded the list to the IGP. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that the organizers of the planned August 1 to 10, 2024 hardship nationwide protest have unveiled details of their protest upon the request of the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun.The details, including venues and locations, where the intended protests would take place were contained in a letter by Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa, SAN, attorney to the organizers, addressed to the police boss. Meanwhile, the Adegboruwa asked the IGP to provide the contact details of the Police officers designated to cover the said protest. “We act as solicitors…
MTN has shut offices nationwide over vandalisation. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that telecoms giant, MTN, has shut all its stores and service centres across Nigeria. This Nigeria news platform gathered that the decision was due to the vandalisation of the company’s offices by aggrieved customers whose lines were disconnected in line with the government’s NIN-SIM linkage policy. On Monday, a group of angry customers pulled down the fence at an MTN Nigeria office in Festac town, Lagos. The incident happened after subscribers besieged the MTN office to lodge complaints about the recent blocking of their telephone lines by the telecommunication company. In other parts of the…