Armed assailants have killed 20 miners and injured another seven at a small private coal mine in southwest Pakistan, police said, raising security concerns just days before a major international summit is set to be held in the country. The attackers broke into the miners’ quarters in Dukki district in […]
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Appeal Court dismisses Fubara’s case, affirms judgement nullifying passage of Rivers 2024 budget
The Court of Appeal has dismissed an appeal brought before it by Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara seeking to remove 27 members of the State House of Assembly on account of their defection from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The Court on Thursday in […]
Doyin Okupe Says Tinubu’s UK trip is to avoid political interference in cabinet reshuffle
A former Presidential spokesperson, Dr Doyin Okupe, says Nigerians criticising President Bola Tinubu’s trip to the United Kingdom for a two-week holiday are uninformed. Okupe expressed the view in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria(NAN) on Thursday in Lagos. He spoke against the backdrop of criticisms of the […]
UNIZIK medical school lecturers down tool over vice-chancellor race
A storm is brewing at Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK) as professors without PhDs protest the selection criteria for the next Vice Chancellor. The professors, mostly from the medical sciences, are calling for the immediate withdrawal and review of a recent advertisement for the appointment of a new Vice Chancellor. At […]
Unizik VC Prof Carol Umeobi Praises Role of Sports in Shaping Her Life, Announces Special Prize For Discus Throwers.
The Acting Vice Chancellor of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Prof. Carol Arinze-Umeobi, has expressed her deep appreciation for the role sports has played in shaping her life and career. During a visit from the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Anambra chapter, on Tuesday, the VC recalled her experiences as […]
Peter Obi Says Hardship under Tinubu government fueling mental health problem.
Mr Peter Obi of the Labour Party, LP, has said that the worsening economic situation under President Bola Tinubu’s administration is fuelling mental health cases, among other factors. Obi, a former governor of Anambra State, stated this in his message as Nigeria joined the global community on Thursday to commemorate […]
Fed. Govt. Again Announces Further Hikes In Petrol Price
Fed. Govt. Again Announces Further Hikes In Petrol Price Nigerians likely to face more hardship as Federal government has announced yet another increase in petrol price, deepening the already dire economic situation for many. Beginning this week, the new price structure will see residents of Abuja grappling with a staggering […]
Appeal Court In Enugu Removes PDP Rep Member
Appeal Court In Enugu Removes PDP Rep Member The Court of Appeal sitting in Enugu has upheld the ruling of the House of Representatives Tribunal sacking the member representing Igboeze North/Udenu Federal Constituency, Rt. Hon. Simon Atigwe. The Appeal Court which delivered the judgement in Enugu, said that Hon. Atigwe […]
Anambra Information Commissioner Plans To Create More Departments In Ministry, Retrain Staff In New Communication Skills
Anambra Information Commissioner Plans To Create More Departments In Ministry, Retrain Staff In New Communication Skills By Rose Oranye Anambra State Commissioner for Information, Dr. Law Mefor, says he is contemplating creating more departments in the Ministry for optimal performance. The Commissioner stated this when he received the executive members […]
Intergrated Measles Campaign: ASPHCDA, Partners Meet Health Education Teachers
Intergrated Measles Campaign: ASPHCDA, Partners Meet Health Education Teachers Anambra State Primary Healthcare Development Agency (ASPHCDA) in collaboration with State Ministry of Health (SMOH) and Partners, has held a one-day engagement meeting with Health Education Teachers. This followed activities geared towards achieving success in the forthcoming Integrated Measles campaign. The […]