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Revitalizing a National Icon: Bankers’ Committee Unveils Renovated National Theatre

Revitalizing a National Icon: Bankers’ Committee Unveils Renovated National Theatre

In a groundbreaking initiative, the Bankers' Committee is poised to complete the comprehensive renovation and upgrading of the National Theatre in Iganmu, Lagos. This monumental project, launched in July 2021, aims to restore the theatre's former glory and unlock opportunities for Nigeria's vibrant creative sector. During a media tour and briefing, the Committee showcased the transformed National Theatre complex, highlighting its commitment to reviving national pride. By upgrading the facilities to world-class standards, the Bankers' Committee seeks to empower the youth in the creative industry, fostering job creation, income generation, and foreign exchange earnings. The extensive renovation encompasses various spaces,…
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Okoh Cautions Against Distraction Of Uju Kennedy, Minister of Women Affairs

Okoh Cautions Against Distraction Of Uju Kennedy, Minister of Women Affairs

A renown human right activist and APC stalwart in Abia state, Chief Chidiebere Okoh, has called for an end to the repeated attempts of some vested interests to distract the workaholic and performing Minister of Women Affairs, Mrs Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye over trumped up allegations for singular decision to be a patriotic Nigerian over matters of National interest. It is now obvious that the Minister of Women Affairs is  being victimised by certain cliques within the government as a result of her refusal to approve a $500 million loan request from the World Bank. Her sin is refusing to concur with…
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Revisiting 134% Increase In Minimum Wage (70k): Ajaero, Osifo, Organized Labour Living And Leaving To Fight Another Day.

Revisiting 134% Increase In Minimum Wage (70k): Ajaero, Osifo, Organized Labour Living And Leaving To Fight Another Day.

I am compelled to do this incisive effort which is apparently targeted at putting the records straight ditto the decision of Organized Labour to settle for a 134% increase in Minimum Wage thus taking the minimum wage from 30k to 70k rather than insisting on the 250k which was the position until the last meeting Organized Labour had with Mr. President and his Team. There is a preponderance of angry opinions out there seeking to lampoon and vilify the position of Organized Labour, some have said that Labour sold out, others have argued that 70k is not good enough, and…
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The Looming Protest: Joe Igbokwe, Bayo Onanuga And The Age Of Unreason.

The Looming Protest: Joe Igbokwe, Bayo Onanuga And The Age Of Unreason.

The two individuals that no longer surprise me at all are Citizens Joe Igbokwe and Bayo Onanuga, however in the present instance I wonder what sycophancy and court-jesting have done to their ability to discern the times and by jove incline their hearts to wisdom, apologies to the Holy Book. Joe Igbokwe in the service of his master decided perhaps without deep research to do the greatest disservice to the present watch. In threatening the Igbo in Lagos and across the Country, Citizen Joe Igbokwe has forgotten that hunger and poverty are indiscriminate of Region, Religion and ethnicity. He has…
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Ousmane Yara hosted NYA President, Bin Abbas in Dakar to strengthen partnership.

Ousmane Yara hosted NYA President, Bin Abbas in Dakar to strengthen partnership.

By Comr Amos Kalu As part of his cardinal purposes for traveling all the way to Senegal to seek ideas and healthy collaborations that will help to deepen the desire for the Nigerian youths to sit up and own up to their responsibilities of being the leaders of tomorrow, the National Youth Alliance President and Convener, Ambassador Aliyu Bin Abbas, has kicked off his retinue of activities in the country that will culminate in a special meeting with the young president of the country who has become a good source of motivation for Nigeria youths, albeit, other African countries that…
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