Diezeni Denies Ownership of Recovered $52.8million Million US Loot, Points Out Alleged ‘Owner’

Diezeni Denies Ownership of Recovered $52.8million Million US Loot, Points Out Alleged ‘Owner’

  Former Nigeria Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, has denied any involvement with the $52.8 million recently recovered and repatriated to Nigeria from the United States of America. Recall that ASIWAJU Media earlier reported how on Friday, January 10, 2025, the Nigerian government announced the return of $52.88 million in Galactica assets connected to … Read more

Alaafin’s appointment, Obasa’s Impeachment, Other Top Stories Within the Week

Alaafin

In the course of the just concluded week, Asiwaju Media in its usual practice,  kept you updated about happenings Nigeria as well as other countries. Below are incidents that made the list of our top stories of the week. Governor Makinde Presents Staff of Office to New Alaafin The Executive Governor of Oyo State, Engr … Read more

IS Ebonyi Airport the Solution to Poverty? Residents Weigh In

IS Ebonyi Airport the Solution to Poverty? Residents Weigh In

The establishment of  International Airport—located in Onueke, Ezza South Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, has stirred mixed reactions among residents, experts, and analysts. While some see it as a gateway to economic prosperity, others view it as an unnecessary and wasteful venture in a state with more pressing needs. The Journey So Far The … Read more

Claim: FG is set to launch the Proof of Address System, which will be implemented across all 774 Local Governments.

President Tinubu

Full Text: A X(formerly Twitter) user, @OpeBee claimed on Friday, 10th of January, 2025 that the federal government is set to launch the Proof of Address system, which will be implemented across all 774 Local Governments. It is designed to provide every resident with a verifiable and secured address. The initiative will be carried out … Read more

Fact Check: Is it True that South East Nigeria have always topped in standardized exams and school attendance?

Fact Check: Is it True that South East Nigeria have always topped in standardized exams and school attendance?

Claim: South East Nigeria have always topped in Standardized exams and school attendance? Full text : An X user, James Omeh commented in response to Reno Omokri’s post on X platform,claimed that South Eastern Nigeria had always come top in public standardized examinations and school attendance. Reno Omokri posted ,  Thousands of students in universities … Read more

The Evolution of Armed Forces Remembrance Day: A Tribute to Heroes

Armed Forces

Armed Forces Remembrance Day stands as a solemn tribute to the gallant men and women who selflessly offered their lives to safeguard their nations. In Nigeria, this significant day is observed annually on January 15th, but its origins and evolution carry a deeper resonance that intertwines history, sacrifice, and patriotism. Tracing the Origins The tradition … Read more

Portable Celebrates Milestone with Skepta Collaboration and Payment from Sony Music

Portable Celebrates Milestone with Skepta Collaboration and Payment from Sony Music

Nigerian singer Portable has thrilled his fans with the announcement that he received payment for his collaboration with British rapper Skepta on their hit track, Tony Montana.  The song, which was released in March 2024, became a major success, marking Portable’s first-ever entry on a UK chart at No. 93. Produced by JAE5, Tony Montana … Read more

DC Coordinator Disburses Bursary To 100 Students In Ebonyi

Bursary

The Students of Ngbo Central Development Centre has praised the leadership ingenuity of Hon Mrs Blessing Adagba, Coordinator of Ngbo Central Development Centre, for approving the payment of ₦20,000 Bursary each to over a hundred Students in the Development Centre, amounting to 2million.w It could be recalled that, earlier in October 2024, the DC approved … Read more

Terror Strike as two Police Officers died during Boko Haram Attack

Terror Strike as two Police Officers died during Boko Haram Attack

Two Command Police Officers lost their lives in Borno State after suspected Boko Haram terrorists attacked the Nganzai Police Division in Borno State. A statement released by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, ASP Nahum Daso, on Thursday, revealed that the incident happened on Wednesday at about 12:10 am.  The statement reads, “At about 12:10 am, … Read more