On the Foreign Scene Iran has ramped up its stockpile of uranium enriched to near weapons-grade levels. This is according to a confidential report from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). As of October 26, Iran possesses 182.3 kilograms of uranium enriched to 60%, marking a 17.6-kilogram increase since August.This […]
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Four Nigerian Students Jailed In UK For Violent Disorder
Four Nigerian students have been sentenced in the UK for their roles in a violent altercation in Leicester. The incident, which occurred on November 4, 2021, in New Park Street, involved knives and a baseball bat, resulting in an 18-year-old victim sustaining multiple stab wounds. Following a six-week trial which […]
Central Bank of Nigeria Issues Warning on Fraudulent Currency Transfer Claims
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has raised an alarm over a surge in fraudulent foreign currency transfer claims. In a statement released on Tuesday and signed by its Acting Director of Corporate Communications, Mrs Hakama Ali, the CBN cautioned Nigerians to be vigilant against falsified SWIFT documents used to […]
Enugu Gov Mbah Knocks Nigeria’s Educational System, Says Universities Fail To Produce Ideas
In a recent public lecture, Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah has criticized Nigeria’s education system for failing to foster innovation among graduates. He emphasized the need for experiential learning, which connects education to real-world challenges, claiming it’s essential for economic growth. The governor stated this while delivering the 1st Enugu […]
UNIZIK: Federal University Gusau confirms Prof Benard Odoh’s Professorship amidst controversy
Report has it that the Federal University Gusau has officially confirmed that Prof. Benard Odoh, the newly appointed Vice Chancellor of Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), holds a full professorship in Geological Sciences, effective October 1, 2015. This confirmation follows controversy regarding his academic qualifications, fueled by claims from the Academic […]
“CSOs Urged to Advocate for Effective Criminal Justice Legislation in Anambra State”
Civil Society Organizations in Anambra State are advocating for increased citizen involvement in budgeting and public hearings. During a visit to the Anambra State House of Assembly Committee on Public Account, Ugochi Freeman, Team Lead of the Media Accountability and Anticorruption Initiative, emphasized that enhanced public participation fosters trust, accountability, […]
Governor Soludo Presents N607 Billion Budget For 2025
Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has unveiled a draft budget of N607 billion for 2025, titled “Changing Gears 2.0.” This budget reflects a 48% increase from the previous year’s N410 billion. Soludo allocated N139.5 billion for recurrent expenditure and N467.5 billion for capital projects, emphasizing that 77% of the […]
Spotlight on Music Maestro Visacoixy
Spotlight on Music Maestro Visacoixy On Entertainment today, the spotlight is on the incredibly talented musician Amadi Chinonso, better known as Visacoixy, hailing from the heart of Enugu State, Nigeria. With a passion for music that knows no bounds, Visacoixy has been making waves in the industry. With the unwavering […]
SWAN to Police: Probe invasion of Anambra football academy, humiliation of former Super Falcons star
The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN,) has called on the Nigerian Police to investigate the alleged invasion of Maureen Madu Kiddies Football Academy, Ozubulu, Ekwusigo Local Government Area on Oct. 9. Madu, one of the most decorated Super Falcons Stars, had alleged that personnel suspected to be operatives of […]
‘End Of Banditry Is Near,’ Says Defence Minister As NAF Inducts ATAK-129 Helicopters
The Minister of Defence, Badaru Abubakar, has expressed confidence that the end of Banditry is near, urging the troops to synergize with ground forces and other stakeholders to defeat the enemies of the country. His confidence follows tremendous successes recorded in the last one week by the troops of the […]