The Federal High Court in Lagos has issued an interim Injunction against Xiaomi Inc. of China with their version of “Mi” branded Mobile devices currently on offer in Nigeria via various retailers. The case against Xiaomi and their Distributors Mobile in Africa was brought upon by Mi-Fone International DMCC the holders of the Mi registered Trademarks in Nigeria and across Africa and owners of Mi-Fone. “Mi-Fone was established in 2008 and from day one we followed the rule of law and promptly registered the Mi trademarks in the relevant classes,” says Alpesh Patel, Founder of Mi-Fone. “We are the first…
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A new shopping mall, Shoprite has been commissioned along Egbu Road in Owerri by the Governor of Imo State Owelle Rochas Okorocha; this aimed at beefing up economic activities of the city and create jobs for youths. Addressing the Imo people at the occasion, Gov. Okorocha maintained that the establishment became necessary due to the collaboration between the government, the chairman Owerri mall development authority, Nze Herbert Chikwe and the management of Resilient Africa. He noted that the state needed such a shopping mall to enable the people have a feel of what is obtainable in Europe, America, Asia etc.…
The outgoing Theatre Commander of Operation Lafiya Dole, Maj-Gen.Umaru Hassan, has tasked his successor, Maj-Gen. Lucky Irabor to end Boko Haram insurgency and terrorism in the North-East and bring a long lasting peace. Major General Hassan gave challenges on Thursday during the “handing over the affairs of the theater at the Maimalari Cantonment Theatre Command Conference Hall, Maiduguri. He said that the duty of Theatre Commander under Operation Lafiya Dole was to ensure that the military troops are assisted to win the war against Boko Haram insurgency and terrorisms and restore peace in the country. He said: “The incoming Theatre…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Saturday described the photos posted by the Peoples Democratic Party to indict APC of allegedly offloading huge amount of money at the Port Harcourt Airport to rig the highly anticipated rerun election in the state as a fraudulent and fake. The party asked Nigerians to disregard the pictures and video being circulated, adding that the SGF and Transport Minister, Rt. Hon. Rotimi Amaechi were nowhere near the Port Harcourt airport on Saturday, as claimed by the PDP. Following were some of the tweets posted from their Twitter handle @APCNigeria: “1. FRAUD ALERT: @PdpNigeria posts…
The wife of the governor of Anambra State, Chief (Mrs.) Ebelechukwu Obiano has stated that education is the first step necessary for women empowerment followed by financial independence. Mrs. Obiano said this in an Address Friday to commemorate the International Women’s Day in Anambra State at the Professor Dora Akunyili Women Development Centre, Awka. Mrs. Obiano who was represented by the wife of the Deputy Governor, Mrs. Oby Okeke told Anambra women-folk who turned out in their numbers for the event that the value of a well-trained and educated woman to the growth and welfare of the family and indeed…
The Governor of Enugu State, Rt. Hon. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi has charged Nigerian Army to remain vigilant against terrorists and other criminal elements in the country and save the people from their present shackle of bondage. Governor Ugwuanyi made the charge while playing host to the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Yusuf Buratai and other top army officers, including the GOC 82 Division Nigerian Army, Enugu who paid him a courtesy visit at Government House, Enugu.Commending the army for its continuing successes in the battle to Commending the army for its continuing successes in the battle to overcome security…
The Initiative for Equal Rights (TIERs) in partnership with Asurf Films Limited have released the trailer for the highly anticipated short film Hell or High Water, starring Enyinna Nwigwe, Daniel K. Daniel (AMVCA winner), Ashionye Michelle Racah, Tunbosun Aiyedehin, and Adedayo Davies. Directed by the award-winning filmmaker, Asurf Oluseyi, the short film is themed around the traumatic experiences arising from socially constructed expectations imposed on persons with different sexual orientations. The short film humanizes the discussion on sexual orientation and gender identity through everyday realities in the Nigerian society where heteronormative expectations are the norm. This films aims to inform…
Senate on Thursday threw its weight behind the taking over of the legislative functions of the Kogi State House of Assembly by the House of Representatives following the protracted crisis that engulfed the assembly in the last one month. House of Representatives had on last week took over the State Assembly and directed inspector General of Police to seal the Kogi State House of Assembly. Senate agreed with the decision House of Representatives for the Inspector General of Police Solomon Arase to immediately seal off the Kogi assembly since the House has taken over its functions. Before the Senate…
Kano State Governor, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje has directed the Divisional Police Officer (DPO), District Head and Chairman of Bunkure local government area in the state, to bring before him at least 20 adult males from Kokotawa ward in Kulluwa village, whose community members resisted Polio immunization. He warned that government would not condone revolt or threats from any community in the course of executing policies and programmes that would improve the wellbeing of the citizenry Giving the directive during the flag-off of February Second Round Immunization at Bunkure town on Sunday, Dr. Ganduje warned that present administration would reprimand…
Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State has commended the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Yusuf Tukur Buratai for his exemplary leadership style which has led to successes in the fight against terrorists, saying the Army Chief’s style motivates the officers and men on the battlefield. Speaking when the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Buratai paid him a courtesy visit at the Government House on Wednesday, Comrade Oshiomhole said, “we in Edo State appreciate the leadership that you are providing for the Nigerian Armed Forces and the Nigerian Army in particular. We watch you on television and we see…