The Emir of Bichir, Dr Nasiru Ado Bayero, has thanked Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State for the peace the Northern Community has been enjoying in the state. The Emir of Bichir told Ugwuanyi that the peaceful coexistence of all Nigerians in Enugu State, not minding tribe , religion and […]
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Concerns Grow Over Umahi’s Sack Of Political Appointees
Key stakeholders in Abakaliki, Ebonyi state have expressed concern over the sack of the Governor’s political appointees. According to report, the stakeholders made their feelings known in separate interviews with newsmen on Sunday. They applauded the governor for repositioning the state government in the right direction but said that sacking […]
Six Killed In A Fatal Accident In Anambra
Six people have been killed and eleven injured in a fatal crash involving a mini white bus belonging to CDO transport company with registration number BGT 313 XA and a white truck without a registration number. The accident was recorded yesterday evening at Nkwelle Junction along Nteje Onitsha express way. […]
Eight Nigerians have been drafted into the National Basketball Association, NBA, in one night
Eight Nigerians were drafted into the National Basketball Association (NBA) in one night. They are: Isaac Okoro: Cleveland Onyeka Okongwu: Atlanta Precious Achiuwa: Miami Zeke Nnaji: Denver Udoka Azubuike: Utah Desmond Bane: Boston Daniel Oturu: Minnesota Jordan Nwora: Milwaukee. 13 international players from 10 countries were selected: seven in the […]
Effects of COVID-19 on Children: UNICEF warns of a lost Generation
The United Nations Children’s Fund, UNICEF, has warned against what it terms, “A lost generation’, as COVID-19 threatens to cause irreversible harm to children’s education, nutrition and well-being. The warning was contained in a new report issued by UNICEF ahead of World Children’s Day on November 20, of the significant […]
Nigeria records 246 new cases of COVID-19
Update on COVID-19 shows that 246 new confirmed cases of Coronavirus were recorded in Nigeria on the 21st of November 2020. One death was also recorded. Till date, 66,228 cases have been confirmed, in the country out of which 61,884 cases have been discharged. 1,166 deaths have also been reported […]
Court Convicts Two in Calabar – EFCC
The Uyo zonal office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC, on Friday November 20,2020, secured the convictions of two fraudsters before Justice Simon Amobeda of the Federal High Court sitting in Calabar, Cross River state. The convicts; Okanezi David Tamunonengiyeofori and Unuafe Robert Oghenetejiri, were convicted on a […]
Prince Ezeimo 2020 Essay Competition holds at Nimo
The 2020 Edition of Prince Ezeimo Essay Competition, organised for students Nimo Secondary schools, has ended with Emmanuel Afuba of Comprehensive Secondary School, Nimo, emerging first position. He went home with a brand new laptop computer and cash prize. The theme for this year’s essay competition is, “Covid-19 And The […]
Academic Staff Unions of, ASUU, says it is not sure of reopening schools this year
The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, has said that it is unsure of reopening universities this year. The notion came as talks between the Federal Government and ASUU continue to produce unproductive results. ASUU also stated that FG was playing with future of Nigeria students, adding that the Integrated […]
Anambra State Assembly Ends Budget Defence By MDAs
Anambra State House of Assembly Committee on Finance and Appropriation has charged Ministries, Parastatals and Agencies to be more proactive to achieve a realistic budget. The Chairman of the Committee, Honourable Obinna Emeneka, made the call at the end of the bilateral interaction on the 2021 Appropriation bill by the […]