Author: Bartholomew Madukwe
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Pension Liabilities: Kaduna govt releases N920m for pensioners
The Kaduna State Government (KDSG) has released N920 million for the settlement of outstanding pension liabilities which include death benefits and gratuity. A statement issued from Sir Kashim Ibrahim House stated that the payment schedule which was dated March 9, 2023, comprises state and local government pensioners in the old Defined Benefits Scheme. The statement…
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Nigerian Afropop singer, Adekunle Gold signs with Def Jam
Nigerian Afropop singer, Adekunle Kosoko, professionally known as Adekunle Gold, is set to join the league of Nigerian artistes breaking grounds internationally. The “High” crooner has officially signed with a popular American music label, Def Jam Recordings, Billboard reports on Tuesday. This was made known in a statement by the company’s Chief Executive Officer/Chairman, Tunji…
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BAN: Korra Obidi cries bitterly hours after she accidentally captured June on IG LIVE
US-Based Nigerian Singer and Dancer, Korra Obidi, has lamented bitterly about feeling caged in her home, a few hours after one of her daughters accidentally appeared on her live session amid US Court order. Recall, a court in California, United States of America, barred Korra and her ex-husband, Justin Dean, from posting videos, photos or…
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Portable unveils his new bar, leaves many confused
Nigerian street singer, Habeeb Okikiola, a.k.a Portable, has caused a stir online as he unveils his newest project. The singer, who is increasing his business portfolio, has launched a new bar to the excitement of his fans. He revealed the good news on his Instagram page moments ago as he shared videos of the bar.…
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“Challenge outcome of 2023 presidential election, not INEC’s electoral process” -Sowore knocks Peter Obi
The presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, Omoyele Sowore, has lambasted the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, for challenging the electoral process of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and not the outcome of the February 25th, 2023 presidential election. Sowore, on Twitter, accused Obi of still loving the president-elect, Bola…
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LOOT: Okorocha’s Ex-Commissioner, Anyanwu to spend three years in jail
Former Imo Commissioner for transport, Laz Okoroafor Anyanwu, has been sentenced to three-year imprisonment. Anyanwu, who served during the administration of ex-Governor Rochas Okorocha, was sentenced after he was found guilty of the charges preferred against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The judge, K. A Lewanya, while sentencing the ex-commissioner said…
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#EndSARS: Court orders LASG to pay assaulted Uber driver N5m (VIDEO)
A Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered the Lagos State Government (LASG) and the Nigeria Police (NPF) to pay an Uber driver, Adedotun Clement, the sum of N5 million as compensation. Clement was allegedly assaulted by officials of the Lagos State Neighborhood Safety Agency and the Nigeria Police Force during the first anniversary of…
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INEC debunks claim of appointing ex-Lagos commissioner as ICT head
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has refuted the claim that it appointed a former Commissioner in Lagos State, Femi Odubiyi, as head of the Information and Communications Technology department. This is coming following the claim of a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, Chief Bode George, that the former commissioner was made INEC’s ICT…
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How Nigerian woman, Chizoba died in Ethiopia’s prison
Nigérian woman, Chizoba Favor Eze, has died in Kaliti Prison , Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) gathered that she died in the early hours of Sunday, 12th, 2023. According to sources from Kaliti prison, Chizoba Favor Eze suffered physical aggression from the prison police who later rushed her to the hospital but could not resist…
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“Why I wore ‘rude’ outfit blocking people’s view at Oscars” -Tems
Nigerian singer, Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has given her reasons for wearing to the 2023 Oscars, a ‘rude’ outfit blocking people’s view. TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports that Tems was dressed in a custom white sculptural gown by Ukrainian brand, Lever Couture’s AW22, Leleka Couture collection. The gown which features a large headpiece drew backlash…