Human rights activist and presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, Omoyele Sowore, has thrown his support behind Ushie Rita Uguamaye, also known as Raye, the National Youth Service Corps member facing backlash over her viral video criticising President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Sowore, in a video shared on X on […]
Nigeria
Rivers Crises: I’ll not stop lawmakers from impeaching Fubara – Wike
The Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike, has spoken on why a peace deal brokered by President Bola Tinubu to solve the feud between himself and Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State failed. Messrs Wike and Fubara have been locked in a protracted fight over the control of the political […]
Soludo Says He is Contesting Against Global Revolution Not Peter Obi.
Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has emphasized that his focus is on improving governance, not competing with past governors like Peter Obi and others. The governor stated this in response to Bishop Matthew Kukah’s remark during a thanksgiving mass celebrating Soludo’s three years in office at St. Patrick’s Cathedral […]
Anambra APC Congress Marred by Confusion Amid Allegations Against Basil Ejidike.
The All Progressives Congress (APC) ward congress in Anambra State has ended in confusion. Sources said the eight-man Congress Committee members are nowhere to be found. The committee’s disappearance has sparked allegations that they have gone into hiding. The ward congress election, held across 326 wards in 21 local government […]
Anambra Plans to Produce and Supply Electricity at Lower Rates.
The Anambra State Commissioner for Industry, Mr. Christian Udechukwu, has unveiled the state government’s efforts to boost industrial growth through improved infrastructure, investment-friendly policies, and access to financing for local businesses. Speaking at a meeting of the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) in Awka, Udechukwu emphasized the […]
A Legacy of Love: Obunagu Hospital Welcomes Its First Newborn, Honouring a Philanthropic Vision
A Legacy Reborn in Obunagu! History has been made in Obunagu Village, Awka! Mr. and Mrs. Nkwoede from Ebonyi State, who reside in Obunagu, has welcomed the very first baby born in the Obunagu Hospital—a project built by the great philanthropist and humanitarian, Mr. Onuorah Osonwa (Akudo) in loving memory […]
Ondo Governor Approves Recruitment of 1,100 Teachers
Ondo State Governor, Dr. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has approved the recruitment of 1,100 new teachers through the State Universal Basic Education Board, ODSUBEB. This follows the recent employment of 1,010 teachers for secondary schools, bringing the total number of newly hired teachers to 2,110. Governor Aiyedatiwa reaffirmed his commitment to addressing […]
Amnesty International condemns alleged threats against corps member for criticising Tinubu’s govt
Amnesty International has condemned alleged threats made against NYSC member Ushie Uguamaye, also known as Raye, after she posted a video criticizing President Bola Tinubu’s administration. In the video, Uguamaye expressed frustration over Nigeria’s worsening economic situation. She claimed NYSC officials summoned and threatened her for refusing to delete the […]
NASU issues seven-day warning strike notice to WAEC
The Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions, NASU, has given the West African Examinations Council, WAEC, a seven-day ultimatum over workers’ welfare issues and alleged victimization of labor leaders. At a press briefing in Lagos on Monday, NASU’s General Secretary, Prince Peters Adeyemi, warned that all WAEC offices […]
Rivers State Political Crisis Deepens as 26 lawmakers accuse Governor Fubara and his deputy of gross misconduct.
Tensions in Rivers State escalated Monday as 26 lawmakers accused Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Odu, of gross misconduct. In letters sent to Speaker Martin Amaewhule, the lawmakers cited reckless spending, obstruction of the Assembly, illegal appointments without proper screening, and withholding of Assembly salaries. The accusations, presented […]