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31/10/2021

Okonjo-Iweala, others bag CIBN awards - https://ournaijanews.com/okonjo-iweala-others-bag-cibn-awards/ -
The Director-General of the World Trade Organisation, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, says Nigeria’s banking sector has contributed immensely to the development of the country and indeed the continent.
She, however, says there is still so much to be done.
Okonjo-Iweala spoke virtually on Saturday at the 2021 Fellowship Investiture programme of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria held in Lagos.
She was among the fellowship awardees at the event.
“I’m honoured to be made a fellow of a prestigious Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria.
“I want to thank the institute for the excellent work it has done to uphold the professional and ethical standards of the Nigerian Banking Industry as well as its effort to educate new generations of bankers.
“Nigeria’s banking sector has contributed immensely to the development of the country and indeed the continent; there is still

31/10/2021

Invasion of Justice Odili’s home cruel, undemocratic – Kalu - https://ournaijanews.com/invasion-of-justice-odilis-home-cruel-undemocratic-kalu/ -
The former Abia State governor, Orji Uzor Kalu, on Saturday described the invasion of the Abuja residence of a Supreme Court judge, Justice Mary Odili, as a cruel, undemocratic and uncivilized act.
Some security agents had on Friday evening invaded the judge’s residence in the Maitama area of Abuja with a search warrant over alleged illegal activities in the building.
However, in a statement, Kalu called for a full-blown investigation of the raid.
He said the action is capable of causing tension in the country, pointing out that a better approach would have been adopted for the operation.
The Senate Chief Whip noted that the security agents’ invasion of the judge’s residence was at variance with democratic tenets and an infringement on her rights.
Read also: Kalu urges politicians to shift focus from 2023 elections
He urged the F

31/10/2021

Delta Poly student stabs boyfriend over WhatsApp chats - https://ournaijanews.com/delta-poly-student-stabs-boyfriend-over-whatsapp-chats/ -

A mass communication student of Delta State Polytechnic, Ogwashi-Uku, identified simply as Chidinma, has reportedly stabbed her boyfriend, Daniel Johnson, over WhatsApp chats with another female friend.
It was gathered that the victim was stabbed by the lady on Wednesday, October 27. He however survived the attack.
Narrating his ordeal to journalists after his recuperation, the victim stated that his girlfriend went through his WhatsApp messages while he was asleep before stabbing him with a knife.
He said, “I was sleeping when she went through my phone. She opened my WhatsApp and read my chat with another girl. Then she proceeded to use a knife to stab me on my right hand.
“I woke up with the stab and called for help before it could get worse. My neighbours came and rescued me. The police were invited and she was whisked away to ‘B’ Di

31/10/2021

Ayu to succeed embattled Secondus, new NWC unveiled, as PDP concludes convention - https://ournaijanews.com/ayu-to-succeed-embattled-secondus-new-nwc-unveiled-as-pdp-concludes-convention/ -
A former Senate President, Iyorchia Ayu has formally emerged as the new national chairman of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) after the party’s national convention held in Abuja.
Ayu who was unveiled in the early hours of Sunday will now succeed the embattled Uche Secondus who was suspended but has been battling to retain his position, leading him to drag the party before the court in an attempt to stop the national convention.
Speaking at the event, Ayu, said that the party is back to take over back power from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
Read also: Secondus to challenge Appeal Court’s ruling on PDP convention
Chairman of the Convention Organising Committee, and Governornof Adamawa State, Ahmadu Fintiri also revealed the names of members of the new National Workin

31/10/2021

‘How Nigerian celebrities flaunt fake wealth,’ says gay activist, Alimi - https://ournaijanews.com/how-nigerian-celebrities-flaunt-fake-wealth-says-gay-activist-alimi/ - The spokesman of the Le***an, Gay, Bi-s**ual, Transgender and Q***r (LGBTQ+) community, Bisi Alimi, has explained why most Nigerian celebrities live a fake life on social media.
In a post on his Instagram page on Saturday, Alimi revealed how most celebrities composed a false narrative to give their fans the impression they are having a comfortable life.
Read also: LGBTQ activist, Bisi Alimi, asks thought-provoking question about God
He spoke on the acquisition of luxurious homes in the highbrow areas of Lagos State and how the expensive houses put the celebrities under intense pressure and allow their private lives to suffer.
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The spokesman of the Le***an, Gay, Bi-s**ual, Transgender and Q***r (LGBTQ+) community, Bisi Alimi, has explained why most Nigerian celebrities live a fake life on social media. In a post…

31/10/2021

I’m completely convinced that Nigeria has a bright future, says Osinbajo - https://ournaijanews.com/im-completely-convinced-that-nigeria-has-a-bright-future-says-osinbajo/ -
Professor Yemi Osinbajo, vice-president has stated that he is “completely convinced” that the country has a bright future.
This was stated on Saturday by Osinbajo at the annual thanksgiving service of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), which held in Jos, the Plateau capital.
The vice-president while speaking on the importance of speaking positively said “despite everything we are seeing, the spirit of God is hovering over the face of this nation”.
He urged Christians to continue to trust in God that despite the complexities of the country’s challenges, Nigeria will emerge victorious.
“Every believer is an anointed priest of God. So, unlike any other gathering, those of us who are here are led not by the flesh but by the spirit of God. We rely on the inherent, infallible, word of God —

31/10/2021

Enugu: You can’t escape justice – Organized Labour tells former land commissioner - https://ournaijanews.com/enugu-you-cant-escape-justice-organized-labour-tells-former-land-commissioner/ -
Workers in Enugu State have reacted to the sudden resignation of the commissioner for lands in Enugu State, Surveyor Victor Nnam, declaring that the former commissioner must face justice.
This was contained in a statement by the organized labour in Enugu State, where they observed with dismay the activities of the former commissioner.
The statement was signed by Comrade Virginus Nwobodo and Comrade Ben Asofwa of the Nigeria Labour Congress and Trade Union Congress of Nigeria, Enugu State Councils, respectively.
DAILY POST had reported that Nnam resigned on Friday, blaming it on redeployment of some professionals in his ministry.
But the workers said the reasons the former commissioner gave for his resignation were far from the truth, noting that he was already under investigation and that he w

31/10/2021

15 percent of Nigeria’s population drug addicts – NDLEA - https://ournaijanews.com/15-percent-of-nigerias-population-drug-addicts-ndlea/ -
Members of the 2021 Batch C, Stream 1 National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) have been told that substance abuse and indulging in consumption of illicit and hard drugs could lead to increase in social vices such as crime, insecurity, poverty and death.
They were also told that the consequence of this on the country is that statistically, 20 million Nigerians which represented 15 percent of the population are drug addicts.
This disclosure was made by Njemanze Chuks, Head of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) on camp, during an awareness lecture on the evils of substance abuse at the NYSC permanent orientation camp, Ede, Osun State.
Njemanze, who added that risks factors of substance abuse included: strained relationships, academic failure, mental stress and chaotic home environment added that factors which prevented individuals from

31/10/2021

Arapaja defeats Oyinlola to emerge deputy as PDP elects new NWC - https://ournaijanews.com/arapaja-defeats-oyinlola-to-emerge-deputy-as-pdp-elects-new-nwc/ - A former senate president, Iyorchia Ayu has been elected as the national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party.
WITHIN NIGERIA assembled that Ayu who was earlier adopted as the consensus candidate for the position, won the election unchallenged with 3,426 votes.
It was also gathered that a former deputy governor of Oyo, Taofeek Arapaja emerged as deputy national chairman (south).
Arapaja polled 2,004 votes to defeat Olagunsoye Oyinlola, former governor of Osun state, who scored 705 votes.
For the position of the deputy national chairman (north), Umar Damagum, former governorship candidate of Yobe state, polled 2,222 votes to beat Inna Ciroma, former minister of women affairs from Borno state, who garnered 365 votes.
Muhammed Suleiman from Kaduna scored 3,072 votes to defeat Usman Elkudan, also from Kaduna, who scored 219 fo

A former senate president, Iyorchia Ayu has been elected as the national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party. WITHIN NIGERIA assembled that Ayu who was earlier adopted as the consensus…

31/10/2021

He was a trusted, reliable friend – Buhari reacts to death of Capt. Joseph Din - https://ournaijanews.com/he-was-a-trusted-reliable-friend-buhari-reacts-to-death-of-capt-joseph-din/ -
President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed sadness over the passing away of a friend and political ally, retired Capt. Joseph Din, at 84.
The President, who made his feelings known in a condolence message released by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Malam Garba Shehu, on Saturday in Abuja, said: “the late Captain Din was a trusted and very reliable friend.
”He was a broad-minded patriot whose approach to national issues was most practical and worthy of emulation. He was equally a peace-loving man.”
President Buhari commiserated with the Plateau State Government and the All Progressives Congress (APC) family in the State on the demise of the Chairman of the party’s Elders Advisory Council.
He believed that Din’s wise counsel would be sorely missed, especially at this time.
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31/10/2021

Bayelsa: One killed as security operatives foil kidnap attempt on expatriates - https://ournaijanews.com/bayelsa-one-killed-as-security-operatives-foil-kidnap-attempt-on-expatriates/ -
The Bayelsa State Police command has confirmed the killing of a suspected kidnapper in Igbedi/Amassoma Road, Sagbama Local Government Area of the state.
DAILY POST gathered that the incident occured on Saturday when a large number of suspected kidnappers stormed a construction site in the area, targeting the expatriates for abduction.
A statement by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Asinim Butswat stated that security operatives engaged the unspecified number of suspected kidnappers and gunned one of them down.
According to the statement, the gunmen succeeded in kidnapping one of the expatriates who was rescued by the operatives of the Nigerian Navy who responded promptly to the attack.
“The JTF, Navy, Army and other Security agencies were alerted and subsequently at about 0950 hours, the Navy

31/10/2021

FCCPC is collaborating with CBN, EFCC, ICPC, NHRC to tackle harassment from online lenders – Babatunde Irukera - https://ournaijanews.com/fccpc-is-collaborating-with-cbn-efcc-icpc-nhrc-to-tackle-harassment-from-online-lenders-babatunde-irukera/ -
In December 2018, the National Assembly enacted the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act and by January 2019, President Buhari signed it into law.
This consequently repealed the consumer protection act and dissolved the consumer protection council establishing the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission in its stead. The FCCPC, having more expansive oversight than the CPC goes beyond consumer issues and extends to corporate entities as well as public agencies in Nigeria.
Mr Babatunde Irukera DG of the defunct CPC became the Executive Vice Chairman and CEO of the FCCPC. In this interview with Nairametrics, Mr Irukere discloses the changes that have been made following the transition from the CPC to the FCCPC, the c

In December 2018, the National Assembly enacted the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act and by January 2019, President Buhari signed it into law. This consequently repealed the consumer protection…

31/10/2021

Rumble in Ondo PDP over Mimiko’s ‘homecoming’ - https://ournaijanews.com/rumble-in-ondo-pdp-over-mimikos-homecoming/ -
The declaration of the immediate past Governor of Ondo State, Dr. Olusegun Mimiko, on Thursday, rejoining the major opposition party, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has since been raising a lot of dust within the party.
Chairman, PDP Governor’s Forum and Sokoto State Governor, Alhaji Aminu Tambuwal, had led three other governors to Mimiko’s residence in Ondo West Local Council, on a mission that has laid to rest doubts about Iroko’s imminent return to the fold. Other governors in the train were Abia State Governor, Okezie Ikpeazu; Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde and their Rivers State counterpart, Nyesom Wike, who had all come to ensure Mimiko attended the National Convention of the party yesterday.
For over two months, the major opposition party, PDP, has experienced series of internal wrangling across the 203 wards and 18 local councils because of the

31/10/2021

Nigeria needs $3 billion investment in refinery - https://ournaijanews.com/nigeria-needs-3-billion-investment-in-refinery/ -

To meet the growing demand of her 17.3 million Metric tons of petroleum products, Nigeria needs to invest about $3.09 billion in refinery projects. The Group Managing Director, Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Mele Kyari, who disclosed this at the 15th Oil Trading and Logistics (OTL) Africa Downstream Week, said Nigeria’s petroleum product demand would grow to 17.3 million metric tons by 2025, up from the 15.1 million MT in 2020. He said investment opportunities worth nearly $3.097 billion currently exist in the country’s condensate refineries’ space. According to him, between $1.6 billion and $2.7 billion was required by the corporation to improve the supply and distribution of petroleum products, revamp Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) infrastructure, and build Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) plants in the country.
Kyari, who

31/10/2021

Govt building future where oil won’t be economic mainstay – Trade & Investment Minister - https://ournaijanews.com/govt-building-future-where-oil-wont-be-economic-mainstay-trade-investment-minister/ -
In this interview, Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Otunba Niyi Adebayo spoke to OLAWUNMI OJO on efforts being made by the federal government to diversify Nigeria’s economic base, ease investment and business operations, and reduce trade barriers in a bid to increase job opportunities for the nation’s teeming population.
Looking at your Ministry’s portfolio of agencies, it wouldn’t be an overstatement to say the ministry is the most critical player in Nigeria’s non-oil economy. How is the ministry positioned to carry out its mandate?I think this is a good opportunity to outline what our mandate comprises of so people can better understand how well the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment (FMITI) is doing. FMITI is one of the most critical acto

31/10/2021

Arapaja floors Oyinlola, emerges PDP deputy national chairman - https://ournaijanews.com/arapaja-floors-oyinlola-emerges-pdp-deputy-national-chairman/ - A former Deputy Governor of Oyo State, Taofeek Arapaja, has emerged winner of the election into the office of the Deputy national chairman (South) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
Mr Arapaja, an ally of Governor Seyi Makinde, garnered 2,004 votes to defeat his only opponent, Olagunsoye Oyinlola, a former governor of Osun State, who polled 705 votes.
There was wild jubilation at the Eagle Square venue of the PDP Convention in the early hours of Sunday when the result of the election was announced.
A total of 165 votes were declared invalid.
The result of the election was announced by the electoral officers at 3:32 am after about two hours of sorting and counting.
Mr Oyinlola had been tipped to win the keenly contested election. He was the party’s national seecretary.
Mr Arapaja enjoyed the support of Mr Makinde, who is the secr

A former Deputy Governor of Oyo State, Taofeek Arapaja, has emerged winner of the election into the office of the Deputy national chairman (South) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).…

31/10/2021

Aguele: Growing Nigeria’s trust economy with digital identity, verification - https://ournaijanews.com/aguele-growing-nigerias-trust-economy-with-digital-identity-verification/ -
When the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) adopted the National Financial Inclusion Strategy (NFIS) in 2012, the NFIS was built on four strategic areas of agency banking, mobile banking/mobile payments, linkage models and client empowerment. Four priority areas were identified for guideline and framework development namely, Tiered Know-your customer (T-KYC) regulations, Agent Banking regulations, National Financial Literacy Strategy and Consumer Protection. The apex bank’s over-arching objective for the NFIS was to ensure that individuals and businesses have access to useful and affordable financial products and services that meet their needs – transactions, payments, savings, credit and insurance, delivered in a responsible and sustainable way.
VerifyMe, a digital identity and verification services comp

31/10/2021

Mastercard Foundation to create 10 million job opportunities for youths - https://ournaijanews.com/mastercard-foundation-to-create-10-million-job-opportunities-for-youths/ -

Mastercard Foundation has reaffirmed its commitment to addressing unemployment in Nigeria by providing access to dignified and fulfilling jobs for 30 million young people under its Young Africa Works strategy, 10 million of which will come from Nigeria. This was disclosed by the Country Head, Mastercard Foundation Nigeria, Chidinma Lawanson, during a panel session themed, ‘Jobs Crisis Response’ at the 27th Nigerian Economic Summit held in Abuja. Lawanson said to achieve this ambitious goal, Mastercard Foundation would be providing support in three critical areas including Digital Economy, Agriculture and the creative sectors, which are pivotal in addressing the rising level of unemployment in Nigeria and Africa as a continent.
She revealed further that the organisation is intervening in youth

31/10/2021

Interrogating These Resent Times - https://ournaijanews.com/interrogating-these-resent-times/ -
Chinyere Akachukwu is not your known artist. The self-taught artist, who is a United Kingdom-trained lawyer, in her second show, which started on October 17, 2021 at Miliki in Victoria Island, Lagos, and ends on November 7, interrogates the need to document.
With about 18 artworks ranging from the postponed Olympic Games to Children’s educational plight, Women’s battle with gender specifications and limitations, and the onslaught of COVID-19 pandemic, she tries to tell stories with her work.
The show raises awareness on social issues in these times, as well as, addresses the deficiencies in historical documentation of events through the years. It highlights the dangers of undocumented history in the development of a society.
Titled, These Resent Times, and curated by Hannah Ogene, interrogates the need to document history and educate people on social causes. It educates viewers on issu

31/10/2021

Brand makes statement with Progressive Tailors Club movie premiere - https://ournaijanews.com/brand-makes-statement-with-progressive-tailors-club-movie-premiere/ -
The Bigi carbonated soft drinlk brand, produced by Rite Foods, support for the country’s movie industry growth with the sponsorship of the Progressive Tailors Club movie premiere, which held at the Filmhouse Cinemas IMAX, Lekki Lagos, on October 24, 2021. The premiere attracted a mixed audience of various classes of movie lovers who were eager to catch a glimpse of the exciting movie.
The event’s highlight was a fashion competition organised by the brand for 20 shortlisted designers across the country, who had participated in the online campaign to showcase their creativity in the tailoring profession.
Three winners emerged from the contest, and they include Debbie Kouture, from Ekiti State, who clinched the first prize of N150,000, while ‘The Daiamen’ and ‘Lamoimee’ fashion designers, both from Lagos, took the

31/10/2021

Networking Nigerian arts, crafts beyond oil economy - https://ournaijanews.com/networking-nigerian-arts-crafts-beyond-oil-economy/ -
The lingering economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, no doubt, is disrupting traditional financial inflows, especially, in sub-Saharan Africa, and as experts noted, it is equally revealing “the need to strengthen domestic resource mobilisation in the region.”
This unprecedented shock to the world economy, they said, has shown the volatility of financial inflows that African nations are dependent on: Indeed, foreign direct investment (FDI)—an increasingly important source of development financing traditionally rooted in oil, gas, and infrastructure projects— has declined approximately 12 per cent and 25 per cent in sub-Saharan and North Africa, respectively, between 2019 and 2020.
Reports have it that remittance inflow, which millions of African households rely on to support their families, has equally declined by 12.5 per cent throughout sub-

31/10/2021

Ogbudimkpa’s Pitch Mastery gets french edition - https://ournaijanews.com/ogbudimkpas-pitch-mastery-gets-french-edition/ -
After the presentation of her book titled, Pitch Mastery, in the United States of America, Denmark, Canada and some other Western nations, Chioma Ogbudimkpa, the award winning business mentor, recently hosted a select audience at Radisson Blu Anchorage Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, to the Nigeria edition of her book unveiling.
The event saw a presentation of the book’s French edition. The duo of Sabine Kiwala and Anne Ebinum of Anglo Francais Nigeria Academy translated the book to French.
Highlighting its importance, the author said it is a blueprint for business owners and start-ups, as it would enable them master the art of exceptional business pitching and open doors of opportunities within and outside the country, grow their businesses, create sustainable value and impact their communities.
Ogbudimkpa, who won the national and continental prize of the G

31/10/2021

WBBL round-up: Deepti Sharma stars as Thunder make it back-to-back wins - https://ournaijanews.com/wbbl-round-up-deepti-sharma-stars-as-thunder-make-it-back-to-back-wins/ -
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A recap of the latest action from the WBBL with all the teams again in action on Sunday

Sydney Thunder 6 for 146 (Mandhana 50) beat Hobart Hurricanes 8 for 109 (du Preez 41, Deepti 3-13) by 37 runs
Defending champions Sydney Thunder completed a weekend resurgence to kickstart their season with a second victory in two days as they dominated Hobart Hurricanes.
Smriti Mandhana provided the foundation for Thunder’s innings with her second half-century of the tournament while Phoebe Litchfield (31 off 25), Deepti Sharma (20 off 15) and Sammy-Jo Johnson (13 off 9) added impetus. Tayla Vlaeminck had made an early breakthrough but the left-hand pair Mandhana and Litchfield added 70 in eight overs for the second wicket. The fifth over of the innings from Vlaeminck lasted 10 balls.
Mandhana didn’t find top gear a

31/10/2021

‘Less than one per cent of Nigerians are insured’ - https://ournaijanews.com/less-than-one-per-cent-of-nigerians-are-insured/ -
Rotimi Adekunle Olukorede is the Managing Director/CEO of Floodgate Insurance Brokers Limited. A versatile insurance underwriter and broker, with over 30 years insurance experience, he attended the University of Lagos and bagged a Bachelor of Science Degree in Insurance and a Masters Degree in Public Administration from University of Ado Ekiti. He is an alumnus of the Pan African University and associate member of the Chartered Insurance Institute London and Nigeria. Olukorede has served the Lagos Area Committee of the Nigerian Council of Registered Insurance Brokers (NCRIB) in various capacities currently its chairman. In this interview with IJEOMA THOMAS-ODIA, he shares his concerns over the Nigerians perception of insurance among other issues.
Take us through your journey as a stockbroker?My journey as an insurance practitioner began in 1983 when I w

30/10/2021

PDP Convention: We’ve a chance to set reset Nigeria – Atiku - https://ournaijanews.com/pdp-convention-weve-a-chance-to-set-reset-nigeria-atiku/ - Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar Saturday in Abuja charged all Nigerians to take the opportunity presented by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to set Nigeria aright.
Mr Abubakar gave the charge while addressing delegates and party officials at the 2021 PDP National Convention.
According to him, there are many differences, but Nigerians can achieve anything if they put their differences aside.
He said that the convention was an opportunity to make decisions that would shape the future of the party for the benefit of all Nigerians.
Mr Abubakar said Nigeria was passing through the most difficult period of its existence, adding that he is 70 years plus and had never seen the country in such a shape.
He said there was so much insecurity and social tension which were threatening the unity and corporate existence of the country.
He said t

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar Saturday in Abuja charged all Nigerians to take the opportunity presented by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to set Nigeria aright. Mr Abubakar gave the…

30/10/2021

Secondus condemns invasion of Mary Odili’s home - https://ournaijanews.com/secondus-condemns-invasion-of-mary-odilis-home/ - The suspended National Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Uche Secondus, has described the ‘invasion’ of the home of Supreme Court Justice, Mary Odilli, as a huge embarrassment.
Mr Secondus, who made this known in a statement sent to PREMIUM TIMES by his media aide, Ike Abonyi, also said the incident is an insult on the judiciary.
Media reports on Friday indicated that Mrs Odili’s Maitama, Abuja residence, was raided by armed operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The EFCC has, however, said its officials did not carry out the raid. Another security agency, SSS, also denied carrying out the raid.
Mrs Odili is the wife of Peter Odili, a former governor of Rivers State, who has been having a running battle with the anti-graft agency.
Recently, the Federal High Court in Abuja, restrained the EFCC and other securit

The suspended National Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Uche Secondus, has described the ‘invasion’ of the home of Supreme Court Justice, Mary Odilli, as a huge embarrassment. Mr…

30/10/2021

Umezurike wins Nigeria Prize for Literary Criticism 2021 - https://ournaijanews.com/umezurike-wins-nigeria-prize-for-literary-criticism-2021/ -

Umezurike got the award for his critical essays – “Self-Publishing in the era of military rule in Nigeria, 1985 – 1999,” “Postcolonial Ogres in Ngugi Wa Thiong’o’s Wizard of the Crow,” and “Land of cemetery: funereal images in the poetry of Musa Idris Okpanachi.”
This was announced by a member of The Nigeria Prize for Literature Advisory Board, Prof. Olu Obafemi.
The Nigeria Prize for Literature has since 2004 rewarded eminent writers in all the literary categories that the Prize rotates yearly; Poetry, Prose, drama and Children’s literature.
The prize runs concurrently with the Nigeria Prize for Literary Criticism which is also sponsored by NLNG for which four entries were received in 2020.
The literary criticism prize carries a monetary value of N1 million.

- https://ournaijanews.com/umezurike-wins-nigeria-prize-fo

30/10/2021

JUST IN: NLNG announces winner of $100,000 Literature Prize - https://ournaijanews.com/just-in-nlng-announces-winner-of-100000-literature-prize/ - Author Cheluchi Onyemelukwe-Onuobia has been announced as the winner of the $100,000 NLNG Literature Prize for 2021.
Ms Onyemelukwe-Onuobia’s novel, The Son of the House, was announced the winner at a ceremony Saturday night.
Earlier in July, PREMIUM TIMES reported that the NLNG had shortlisted 11 authors, including Ms Onyemelukwe-Onuobia, for this year’s edition of the prize.
See the July statement announcing the initial shortlist below.
The Advisory Board for The Nigeria Prize for Literature has announced the shortlist of 11 drawn from 202 books in the running for the 2021 edition of the prize.
The 11 books on the shortlist, in alphabetical order by the title of the book, are:1. Delusion of Patriots, Obianuju V. Chukwuorji2. Give Us Each Day, Samuel Monye3. Imminent River, Anaele Ihuoma4. In The Name of Our Father, Olukorede S. Yishau

Author Cheluchi Onyemelukwe-Onuobia has been announced as the winner of the $100,000 NLNG Literature Prize for 2021. Ms Onyemelukwe-Onuobia’s novel, The Son of the House, was announced the winner at…