The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arraigned former Abia State Governor, Theodore Orji, along with four others, over alleged misappropriation of ₦47 billion. The defendants, including Orji’s son, Chinedum Orji, and three former government officials, appeared before the Abia State High Court on Friday. They face a 16-count […]
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ONITSHA ROYAL COUNCIL DEMANDS Inspector General of Police TAKE OVER in JUSTICE AZUKA MURDER CASE
The Ime Obi Royal Council of Onitsha Kingdom, Anambra State, has called on the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to take over the investigation into the murder of Justice Azuka, a lawmaker representing Onitsha North 1 Constituency. Azuka was abducted on December 24, 2024, and his body was found […]
Tinubu Signs Record ₦54.99 Trillion 2025 Budget Into Law
President Bola Tinubu has signed the ₦54.99 trillion 2025 Appropriation Bill into law, nearly doubling the 2024 budget. The bill, initially proposed at ₦49.7 trillion, was revised upward by the National Assembly before approval on February 13. A breakdown shows ₦23.96 trillion for capital expenditure, ₦14.32 trillion for debt servicing, […]
Notable Anambra Community Leader, Barr. Madu Lauds Governor Soludo’s Security Efforts
Notable Anambra Community Leader, Barr. Madu Lauds Governor Soludo’s Security Efforts By Obiora MaduAwka… 28/2/25 A community leader in Anambra State, Barr. Nonso Madu, has again eulogised Governor Chukwuma Soludo for his giant strides and unprecedented achievements in all sectors of the economy. Speaking to Government House correspondents in Awka […]
Nigeria’s govt owes generation, distribution companies N4 trillion debt
The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has disclosed that the Federal Government owes electricity generation companies and electricity distribution companies over N4 trillion in electricity subsidies. Speaking at the ongoing public presentation of the National Integrated Electricity Policy and Nigeria Integrated Resource Plan on Thursday in Abuja, Adelabu said the […]
Kano to sponsor 1,002 more students for overseas studies
The Kano State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to enhancing educational opportunities for its youth, with plans to sponsor an additional 1,002 students for overseas studies, following the successful sponsorship of 1,001 students last year. This was revealed by the state Deputy Governor, Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, during a courtesy visit […]
International fraud syndicates establishing cells in Nigeria – EFCC
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, says organised foreign fraud syndicates are establishing cells in Nigerian cities and recruiting youths into serious organised cybercrimes, including cryptocurrency fraud. EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale said this in a statement on Thursday in Abuja. He explained that Mr […]
Kanu seeks CJN’s intervention over case reassignment
The detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has petitioned the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, urging her to direct the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Justice John Tsoho, to reassign his case to another judge with proper jurisdiction. In […]
Senator Umeh hails Babangida, Says Gowon Owes Igbos an Apology.
Senator representing Anambra Central Senatorial District in the 10th Nigeria National Assembly, Victor Umeh, has called on former Military Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon, to apologise to the Igbo people and provide a detailed account of his role in Nigeria’s civil war and the events leading up to it. […]
Ramadan: Sultanate council urges Muslims to look out for new moon
The Sultanate Council of Sokoto has called on Muslims across Nigeria to look for the new moon of Ramadan on Friday, February 28, 2025, corresponding to 29 Sha’aban 1446AH in the Islamic calendar. In an official statement released earlier today, the Chairman of the Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs, Prof. […]