Vice-President Kashim Shettima arrived in Asaba, Delta State, on Monday to officially receive Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and other leaders of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) who defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Shettima was welcomed at the Asaba International Airport by APC governors and top party officials, including APC […]
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Soludo’s Anti-Drug Abuse Policy: Information Ministry Partners Cattle Market
Soludo’s Anti-Drug Abuse Policy: Information Ministry Partners Cattle Market By Rose Oranye The Anambra State Ministry of Information, in partnership with the Amansea Cattle Market, recently organised a sensitisation campaign against drug abuse and addiction at the Amansea Cattle Market. The event, themed ‘Operation Stop Drug Abuse and Addiction’, drew […]
Soludo Receives Torch Of Unity For National Sports Festival, Reaffirms Commitment To Sports Development
Soludo Receives Torch Of Unity For National Sports Festival, Reaffirms Commitment To Sports Development Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at Government House, Awka, received the Torch of Unity Movement for the 22nd National Sports Festival tagged ‘Gateway Games’, reaffirming the state’s commitment […]
Over 50 Benue communities displaced by armed herdsmen – SEMA
Over 50 communities across five local government areas in Benue State have been sacked by armed herdsmen, according to the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA). The report, released amidst renewed attacks in Ukum, Logo, Otukpo, and Gwer East LGAs, shows widespread displacement. Gwer West is the worst hit, alongside communities […]
Heritage Bank: NDIC begins N46.6bn payout to top depositors
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]