Ex-aviation minister Osita Chidoka quits PDP

Ex-aviation minister Osita Chidoka quits PDP

A former Minister of Aviation, Osita Chidoka, has resigned his membership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). He announced his resignation from the opposition party in a letter addressed to the Chairman of the PDP in Obosi Ward, Anambra State, on Friday. Mr Chidoka served as Nigeria’s minister of aviation from 2014 to 2015 under … Read more

Why Jonathan’s N3 billion Nollywood fund flopped — Emeka Ike

Why Jonathan’s N3 billion Nollywood fund flopped — Emeka Ike

In March 2013, former President Goodluck Jonathan launched a N3 billion initiative called “Project Nollywood” to revitalise Nigeria’s film industry. At that time, Nollywood was experiencing growth in production and sales but continued to face criticism for its low-quality content. ‘Project Nollywood’ aimed to provide grants for film scripts, support capacity development, and improve industry … Read more

Buhari, Jonathan in attendance as Tinubu chairs Council of State meeting

Buhari, Jonathan in attendance as Tinubu chairs Council of State meeting

Former Presidents Muhammadu Buhari and Goodluck Jonathan are attending the Council of State meeting at the Aso Rock Villa in Abuja. Former Head of State Yakubu Gowon and Abdulsalami Abubakar are reportedly attending the meeting virtually. Most of the 36 State governors are physically present at the meeting chaired by President Bola Tinubu. Tinubu chairs … Read more

Nigerians are used to suffering, smiling

Nigerians are used to suffering, smiling

It appears we are in the season of holding our leaders accountable. From celebrities to the citizenry, the consensus has been that President Bola Tinubu‘s administration has to address the economic turmoil that has brought about untold hardship. Lately, Kwam 1 and Olaiya Igwe, both staunch supporters of the president, have pleaded with him to … Read more