A police officer was reportedly killed on Wednesday when gunmen attacked a patrol team along Asaga road in Ohafia Local Government Area of Abia State. The ugly incident, which left two others injured, was said to have occurred around 7.30 am. According to eyewitnesses, the police officers were on patrol […]
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LP Gets Court Nod To Play Defection Clip Of Amaewhule, 26 Others.
The Labour Party has reaffirmed its commitment to proving that the 27 lawmakers in Rivers State, who declared their defection in December last year, effectively vacated their legislative seats as a result. The lawmakers, led by Martin Amaewhule, announced their defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All […]
Anambra Deputy Speaker Says Soludo’s 2025 budget for Anambra covered all facets .
The Deputy Speaker of the Anambra state House of Assembly. Right Honorable Chukwuma Okoye says the 2025 budget estimate presented before the lawmakers touches every facet of development in the state. Speaking with Journalists in Awka after the Governor, Professor Chukwuma Soludo presented a draft estimate of 607 billion naira […]
Allow Ubah’s widow replace him as Anambra senator, Ndume tells Senate
Lawmaker Ali Ndume, representing Borno South, has appealed to the Senate to permit the widow of the late Senator Ifeanyi Ubah to succeed him as Anambra South Senatorial District’s representative. Ndume made this plea during Tuesday’s Valedictory session honoring the late senator. Ndume emphasized the importance of preserving Ubah’s legacy […]
Tinubu Dissolves Unizik’s Governing Council, Sacks VC, Registrar.
President Bola Tinubu has approved the dissolution of the Governing Council of the Nnamdi Azikiwe University in Awka, Anambra State, and the removal of Prof. Bernard Ifeanyi Odoh, the new Vice Chancellor, and Mrs. Rosemary Ifoema Nwokike, the registrar.The council, led by Ambassador Greg Ozumba Mbadiwe, included five other members: […]
‘They failed to turn up’ – Ex-Nigeria International blasts Super Eagles after Rwanda loss
On Sports Nigerians have raised concerns over Rwanda’s first-ever victory over Nigeria. Former Nigerian international Victor Ikpeba expressed his disappointment, stating the team failed to turn up and called for new players to be introduced to enhance competition within the squad. The Super Eagles have already qualified for the AFCON […]
Central Bank of Nigeria Issues Warning on Fraudulent Currency Transfer Claims
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has raised an alarm over a surge in fraudulent foreign currency transfer claims. In a statement released on Tuesday and signed by its Acting Director of Corporate Communications, Mrs Hakama Ali, the CBN cautioned Nigerians to be vigilant against falsified SWIFT documents used to […]
Enugu Gov Mbah Knocks Nigeria’s Educational System, Says Universities Fail To Produce Ideas
In a recent public lecture, Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah has criticized Nigeria’s education system for failing to foster innovation among graduates. He emphasized the need for experiential learning, which connects education to real-world challenges, claiming it’s essential for economic growth. The governor stated this while delivering the 1st Enugu […]
UNIZIK: Federal University Gusau confirms Prof Benard Odoh’s Professorship amidst controversy
Report has it that the Federal University Gusau has officially confirmed that Prof. Benard Odoh, the newly appointed Vice Chancellor of Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), holds a full professorship in Geological Sciences, effective October 1, 2015. This confirmation follows controversy regarding his academic qualifications, fueled by claims from the Academic […]
“CSOs Urged to Advocate for Effective Criminal Justice Legislation in Anambra State”
Civil Society Organizations in Anambra State are advocating for increased citizen involvement in budgeting and public hearings. During a visit to the Anambra State House of Assembly Committee on Public Account, Ugochi Freeman, Team Lead of the Media Accountability and Anticorruption Initiative, emphasized that enhanced public participation fosters trust, accountability, […]