Iran’s foreign ministry has summoned the Chinese ambassador in Tehran to protest a recent China-UAE statement concerning Iran’s sovereignty over three disputed Gulf islands, according to Iranian state media. The islands in question—Abu Musa, Greater Tunb, and Lesser Tunb—have been claimed by both Iran and the UAE. Iran has controlled […]
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ECOWAS Allocates 9 Million Dollars To Aid Refugees, Internally Displaced Persons
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has allocated $9 million to aid refugees, internally displaced persons (IDPs), and stateless individuals in its member nations. Nigeria received $1 million from this fund to assist terrorism victims in the North East. The allocation was announced during the 2024 ECOWAS Ambassadors […]
Nigeria Clears 98% Of Its Trapped Airline Funds
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced that Nigeria has cleared 98% of its trapped airline funds. At its peak in June 2023, Nigeria’s blocked funds reached $850 million, impacting airline operations. As of April 2024, only $19 million remains, pending verification by the Central Bank of Nigeria. IATA […]
Jim Nwobodo, Chime, Others Hail Mbah’s One-year Record
Prominent leaders in Enugu State have commended Governor Peter Mbah for his significant impact during his first year in office. At a state banquet held at the Old Government Lodge in Enugu, former governors Jim Nwobodo, Sullivan Chime, and Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, along with other dignitaries, praised Mbah’s efforts, saying Enugu […]
Shettima: Nigeria needs good governance, not parliamentary system
Vice-President Kashim Shettima has emphasized the need for good governance in Nigeria rather than a change in the system of governance. Speaking at an event in Ilorin, Kwara State capital, Shettima stated that democracy can only survive through adherence to the rule of law and quality of governance. Shettima also […]
Peter Obi Says 2020 Elections Proved Yorubas Don’t Hate Igbos
Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), has stated that the 2023 general elections demonstrated that the Yorubas do not harbor hatred towards the Igbos. Obi made this assertion while receiving the 2024 Courageous Citizen Award from the Nigerian-American Coalition for Justice and Democracy (NACJD) in Abuja […]
Tragic Accident in Anambra Leaves Many Dead
A tragic accident which occurred on Sunday morning along the Onitsha-Owerri Expressway in the Idemili South Local Government Area left at least, some people dead and many others injured . It was said a trailer lost control and crushed two tricycles at Oba, resulting in numerous casualties. The crash, which […]
Abia Doctor Cries Out: Soldiers Invaded My Home, Took Away My Sister, 15-year-old Brother
Abia Doctor Cries Out: Soldiers Invaded My Home, Took Away My Sister, 15-year-old Brother A Nigerian medical doctor, Rose Agwu, has cried out for help after soldiers invaded her home in Abia State and arrested her 15-year-old brother and sister. Agwu, who resides near Obikabia Junction in the Aba area […]
NAFDAC Apprehends Lagos Bizman Over Manufacture Of Fake Eagle Aromatic Schinapps, Others
NAFDAC Apprehends Lagos Bizman Over Manufacture Of Fake Eagle Aromatic Schinapps, Others By SAM POPOOLA, Lagos The National Agency for Food, Drug and Administrative Control, NAFDAC, has docked, a Lagos businessman, Chinedu Okafor, before the Federal High Court, sitting in Lagos for allegedly manufacturing unwholesome products, including Eagle Aromatic Schnapps. […]
Mrs Soludo Congratulates Students Of Michael Tansi Memorial Secondary School Aguleri Who Won National Quiz And Debate Championship
Mrs Soludo Congratulates Students Of Michael Tansi Memorial Secondary School Aguleri Who Won National Quiz And Debate Championship Wife of Anambra State Governor, Nonye Soludo, has congratulated the three students of Michael Tansi Memorial Secondary School, Aguleri, Anambra East LGA, who emerged overall winner in the recently-held National Quiz and […]