Real Reason Nigerian Media, PR Profession Should Leverage ‘Creative Intelligence’ Founder of the World Change Summit, Mr. Muyiwa Fasakin has urged Nigerian journalists and public relations practitioners to sharpen their Creative Intelligence (CI) skills, at a time rapid technological innovation is changing the face of journalism and PR practices globally. This, he said, is necessary for their career growth and professional development. Fasakin, a John Maxwell Certified Trainer and Speaker, gave the advice on Friday at a capacity-building workshop organised for staff of Image Merchants Promotion Limited, IMPR, publishers of PRNigeria and Economic Confidential; in Abuja. Read Also: Why Nigerian…
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Pray For My Mother, Jonathan Begs Nigerians Former President Goodluck Jonathan has called on Nigerians to pray for his mother, Eunice Jonathan, who lost eight of her children. He made the call on Friday during the funeral service of his elder sister, Obebhatein Jonthan, at the Dame Patience Jonathan Square, Otuoke in the Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa State. Seventy-year-old Ms Obebhatein died on January 11 after a brief illness. Mr Jonathan, now the only surviving son of his mother, urged Nigerians to pray for his mother, saying that since the death of his sister, the woman had not…
Dangote, BUA, Others In Trouble Over Massive Increase In Cement Price The Federal government on Friday said that it could not fold its arms and allow the price of cement spiral out of control. Consequently, Works Minister David Umahi has summoned cement manufacturers to a meeting on Monday to examine the issues surrounding the latest development. Expected at the meeting are Dangote Plc, BUA Plc, Larfarge and the other manufacturers. Special Adviser to the Minister on Media Uchenna Orji said his principal was “worried by the escalating cost of cement despite huge patronage by road and housing contractors to cement…
Victor Osimhen To Replace Mbappe Victor Osimhen is considered one of the top candidates to replace Kylian Mbappe at PSG. The 25-year-old is expected to leave the French champions on a free transfer at the conclusion of the season, after years of speculation about a move to Real Madrid. Los Blancos remain the favourites to sign the France captain, despite reports that the two parties have yet to reach an agreement. PSG is already thinking about the future, and according to The Athletic, Napoli forward Osimhen is one of the frontrunners to replace Mbappe at the Parc des Princes. The…
BREAKING: NLC Declares Nationwide Protest Over Economic Hardship The leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has declared a two-day nationwide mass protest for February 27 and 28, 2024, over biting economic hardship being faced by Nigerians. NLC president, Comrade Joe Ajaero, stated this at the Labour House headquarters of the Labour movement in Abuja, at a press conference on Friday. He said the decision was made to protest the current hardship being faced by Nigerians. Details Later…
Tenant Impregnates Landlord’s Wife And Daughter A landlord rocked his tenant with a fist fight after he discovered he had impregnated his wife and daughter right under his watch. Information received at the scene indicates that the tenant, identified as Reason Musiwechivi, established friendship with the landlord’s wife after giving her a lift to work. He went beyond the daily ride to warming her bed whenever the landlord who doubles as a headmaster was away. Not only did Reason ruin the marriage of 20 years, he is alleged to have also impregnated one of the landlord’s three daughters. According to…
Putin’s Main Critic Dies In Prison A notable Russian opposition leader and President Vladimir Putin’s critic, Alexei Navalny, has died in an Arctic Circle jail at the age of 47. The prison service said Navalny who was serving a 19-year jail term on charges widely considered politically motivated was moved to Russia’s toughest penal colonies in late 2023. BBC quoted the prison service in the Yamalo-Nenets district as saying Navalny had felt unwell after a walk on Friday. It said an emergency medical team was called immediately to resuscitate him but all efforts were futile. “The emergency doctors declared the…
BREAKING: President Tinubu Gets New Appointment President Bola Tinubu has been appointed as the African Union (AU) Champion for Human Resources for Health and Community Health Delivery Partnership against the backdrop of his ambitious, innovative, and people-focused efforts in the sector. In recognition of President Tinubu’s commitment to train 120,000 frontline health workers nationwide within 16 months and to double the number of primary health facilities in communities across all local government areas of the federation from 8,800 to over 17,000 over the next three years; his doubling of health personnel enrollment capacity from accredited nursing and midwifery institutions to…
BREAKING: Nigerian Troops Intercepts Dangote Trucks Transporting Prohibited Goods To Cameroon Troops of the Nigerian Army have intercepted two Dangote trucks and three others allegedly transporting banned goods to the Republic of Cameroon. The trucks, loaded with 600 50kg bags of cement each, were on Friday paraded to journalists at the headquarters of the Nigerian police in Yola, the Adamawa state capital. The interception followed an executive order banning the transportation of building materials across the country’s border through Adamawa routes by the Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri. While jointly displaying the vehicles, the spokespersons for the governor and…
Hisbah Arrests Another TikToker Over Lesbiaπism Information reaching Ibom Focus says that Hisbah Arrests Another TikToker Over Lesbiaπism The Kano State Hisbah Board has apprehended another popular TikToker, Ramlat Princess, for allegedly posting explicit content on her TikTok page promoting lesbiaπism. The Sharia enforcement agency, established to enforce moral standards in the society, confirmed the arrest through a video shared on its official TikTok platform. The TikToker was arrested on Thursday night. Ramlat Princess, known for her bold and unconventional content, had recently posted a video popularising lesbiaπism, sparking outrage on social media, especially in Kano State. In the video,…