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Saturday, 9 April 2022

I consulted widely before declaring for Presidency – Amaechi

The Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Chibuike Amaechi, has said he consulted widely before declaring his intention to contest the 2023 presidency.

Reading a letter titled: ‘Forward with courage’ at the Thanksgiving organised by the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Port Harcourt on Saturday, Amaechi said he was qualified to run.

‘How my mother inspired Veekee James brand’

Inspired by her tailor-mother, Victoria James aka Veekee James decided to launch her brand three years ago, offering unisex services to clients at home and abroad. In this interview with Oluwatomisin Amokeoja, she shares the high and low moments of the business, and what the government must do to keep Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) afloat. Excerpts:

Best Of Nollywood awards: Uzodinma to host 14th Edition

GOVERNOR Hope Uzodinma is set to host the 14th edition of the Best of Nollywood (BON) Awards, in Owerri, Imo State.

Governor Uzodinma accepted to host the movie awards after a visit by the organising team led by the awards ceremony founder, Seun Oloketuyi.

Suspected Yahoo Boy dies after money rituals in Ogun

 

A suspected internet fraudster died shortly after he underwent money rituals in the Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government Area of Ogun State about three weeks ago reports KUNLE AKINRINADE.

Peter Albert’s death was a tragic turn of fate. The 20-year-old suspected internet fraudster had longed for the good things of life but lacked the means to acquire them.

Media expert rejects claims Nollywood fueling ritual killings

Mr Steven Adesemoye, a media and communication expert, has refuted claims that Nigerian films are responsible for ritual killings.

Adesemoye told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday in Lagos that the filmmakers were only inspired by events in the society.