The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC), has commenced the payment of ₦46.6 billion in liquidation dividends to depositors of the defunct Heritage Bank. NDIC Acting Spokesperson, Hawwau Gambo, confirmed this in a statement on Sunday. She explained that the funds were raised through asset sales and debt recoveries. The first […]
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National Drug Law Enforcement Agency Seizes ₦1bn Worth of Drugs in Lagos Hotel
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), has uncovered ₦1.4 billion worth of illicit drugs during a raid on a hotel in Victoria Island, Lagos. Operatives stormed The Hook Hotel between April 25 and 26, arresting three suspects and recovering 589 bags of Canadian Loud cannabis weighing 417.3kg. Vehicles and […]
VDM must apologise for Akpabio attack, says APC
The South-South Zonal Chapter of the All Progressives Congress has issued a one-week ultimatum to popular social media influencer, VeryDarkMan, demanding an apology to Senate President Godswill Akpabio. The APC’s Zonal Organising Secretary, Blessing Agbomhere, condemned VeryDarkMan’s recent video, where he criticised Akpabio’s trip to Pope Francis’ funeral. Agbomhere accused […]
Federal Government Secures $5.5 Billion Private Investment in Health Sector
Nigeria has secured $5.5 billion in private sector health investment under President Bola Tinubu’s administration. The Coordinating Minister of Health, Professor Muhammad Pate, announced the development on his X handle on Sunday. He also revealed a new partnership with Empower School of Health, Geneva, to establish the Empower Academy Nigeria, […]
Police kill five suspected kidnappers in Delta, recover AK-47 rifles
Operatives of the Delta State Police Command have killed five suspected kidnappers terrorizing Ubulu-Uku, Issele-Uku, and surrounding areas. Police Spokesperson, SP Bright Edafe, disclosed in a statement on Sunday that the operation followed intelligence reports. According to him, officers stormed a hideout at Agu-Amawbia Forest in Anambra State, recovering one […]
FG condoles Iran over port explosion
The Federal Government has sympathised with the people and government of Iran following the tragic explosion at the Shahid Rajaee Port, located near the Strait of Hormuz, on Saturday. The explosion resulted in the loss of at least 28 lives, with more than 800 others injured. In a statement issued […]
Anambra State Government Partners Cattle Market to Combat Drug Abuse.
The Anambra State Government has partnered with Amansea Cattle Market to intensify the fight against drug abuse among youths. Speaking at a sensitisation event themed ‘Operation Stop Drug Abuse and Addiction’ on Sunday, Commissioner for Information, Dr. Law Mefor, highlighted the devastating effects of substance abuse, including financial loss and […]
House Warming/Dedication: Apostle Barnabas Ndukaku Efochie’s Family Umuawulu Dedicates House
House Warming/Dedication: Apostle Barnabas Ndukaku Efochie’s Family Umuawulu Dedicates House By Bernard Nweke – Umuawulu. It was a joyful moment as friends and well-wishers joined the family of Apostle Barnabas Ndukaku Efochie of Amokwe Village, Enugwu Quarters, Umuawulu, in Awka South L.G.A. Anambra State, on the official dedication/HouseWarming of their […]
2025 World Malaria Day: Anambra Government advocates combined efforts in annihilating scourge
2025 World Malaria Day: Anambra Government advocates combined efforts in annihilating scourge By Chris Chikelue/Azuka Nnabuife/Nnedinma Okeke Anambra State Government has called on Health workers, community/religious leaders, teachers, parents and youth groups to intensify advocacy and mobilize efforts to make malaria prevention a culture and not just a campaign. This […]
𝗔𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗯𝗿𝗮 𝗚𝗶𝗿𝗹𝘀 𝗦𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗴𝗲 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗗𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗮𝘀 𝗟𝗜𝗙𝗧 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝟴 𝗛𝘂𝗯 𝗥𝗼𝗹𝗹 𝗢𝘂𝘁 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴
𝗔𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗯𝗿𝗮 𝗚𝗶𝗿𝗹𝘀 𝗦𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗴𝗲 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗗𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗮𝘀 𝗟𝗜𝗙𝗧 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝟴 𝗛𝘂𝗯 𝗥𝗼𝗹𝗹 𝗢𝘂𝘁 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 By Ify Aronu-Okafor A 2023 UNICEF report indicates that for every 100 male youth with digital skills only 65 female youth possess similar competencies. Nigeria was one of the 32 countries and territories involved […]