The Traditional Ruler of Mbaukwu Kingdom, and one of the pioneer directors of International Breweries in Onitsha, Igwe P. N Anugwu, has described as rumours, news making the rounds of his death, affirming that he is hale and hearty, enjoying his retirement. Igwe Mbaukwu who made the clarification in an […]
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NCDC Records 643 new cases of Coronavirus in Nigeria
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, says 643 new confirmed cases of Coronavirus were recorded yesterday. It said 6 deaths were also recorded. According to NCDC, the total figure of confirmed cases of Coronavirus in Nigeria is now 34259. Till date, 13,999 cases have been discharged and 760 deaths […]
UN, EU applaud Nigerian Governors on fight against Gender-Based Violence.
The United Nations and the European Union have jointly applauded the efforts of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum for imposing a state of emergency on Gender Based Violence (GBV) towards addressing the various indignities that women go through in their own homes now becoming rampant in all nooks and crannies of […]
NASS commission approves retirement of Clerk, 149 others
The National Assembly Service Commission, NASSC, has approved the retirement of the Clerk of the National Assembly, Mr Mohammed Omolori, and 149 senior officers. NASSC Executive Chairman, Mr Ahmed Amshi, who disclosed this on Wednesday in Abuja, said the decision was taken at the 497th meeting of the Commission where […]
6 States Agree To Reopen Schools For WASSCE Exams.
The six states in the Southwest region of the country have agreed to reopen schools to allow SS3 students to participate in the 2020 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). The six states that agreed to reopen schools for the exam scheduled to start in August are Lagos, Ogun, […]
Senate urges Fed Govt to raise age limit for job seekers
The Senate on Wednesday urged the Federal Government to urgently raise the age limit usually attached to job vacancies in the country. The call by the Senate followed its consideration of a motion titled: “Urgent need to review age barrier during recruitment and employment” sponsored by Senator Ibrahim Gobir. Citing […]
Police recover gun of Aba killer cop, say the man is on the run.
Abia State Commissioner of Police, Jane Agbede, has confirmed the killing of two revenue staff in Aba, saying however, that the police officer is on the run. She disclosed that the police officer ran away and that the command has been trying to lure him to Umuahia or Aba to […]
Abuja court adjourns suit seeking Uzodinma’s sack as Imo governor to July 20.
The Federal High Court Abuja, has adjourned till July 20, suit filed by Reform and Advancement Party (RAP) and its 2019 governorship candidate, Mr Okere Kingdom, asking the court to restrain Governor Hope Uzodinma from acting as Imo governor. When the matter was called on Wednesday, Kingdom told the court that […]
Obi cautions Federal Government against decision not to re-open schools as earlier scheduled.
The former governor of Anambra State, Mr. Peter Obi, has cautioned the Federal Government against decision, that schools in the country would no longer re-open as earlier planned, and that West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) would not hold. The former governor reacting to the statement issued by the […]
Road Traffic Crash Involving Two Articulated Vehicles Along Owerri-Onitsha Expressway.
The Sector Commander, Federal Road Safety Corps Anambra State, CC Andrew Kumapayi, has told drivers that they must endeavour to place adequate road signs in the event of vehicle breakdown to caution other road users about dangers ahead. He also warned drivers against over-speeding, and equally admonished vehicle owners and […]