The 2023 Labour Party Presidential Candidate, Peter Obi, has called for quick action in resolving the current economic crisis in the country. The call came as he expressed deep concern over the country’s economic trajectory since 2015, in a series of tweets on Monday via X. In the post, he […]
Nigeria
Again, gunmen kill police inspector, three others in South-east.
Gunmen have killed a police inspector in Abia State, South-east Nigeria. The hoodlums also killed three civilians during the attack which occurred on Sunday along Ngwa Road in Aba, commercial hub of the state. The police spokesperson in Abia State, Maureen Chinaka, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday. Ms […]
‘He was only overseer’ – Unizik Pro-Chancellor, Mbadiwe clears air on removal of ex-VC, Ikechebelu
The Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of governing council of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Amb. Greg Mbadiwe has cleared the air on the recent removal of Prof Joe Ikechebelu as acting vice chancellor. The council had last weekend removed Ikechebelu and installed Prof Carol Umobi as acting vice chancellor. The move had been […]
Prof. Umobi takes over as Unizik VC after last weekend’s University’s Senate Sitting .
The new acting Vice Chancellor of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Prof Carol Umobi has assumed office. Umobi took over in a smooth transition as he was handed over by the former acting Vice Chancellor, Prof Joe Ikechebelu, who was last weekend removed by the council of the university, led by […]
Dangote halts plans to invest in Nigeria’s steel industry
The President and CEO of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has announced that his company will abandon plans to enter Nigeria’s steel industry. Speaking at his refinery in Lagos on Saturday, Dangote cited concerns about being labeled a monopoly and the need to import raw materials from overseas, which contradicts the […]
Governor Fubara of Rivers State Directs Immediate Promotion of Secondary School Teachers
The Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has directed the immediate promotion of teachers in all senior secondary schools. This announcement was made during the inauguration of new members for the Senior Secondary Schools and Universal Basic Education Boards in Port Harcourt. The promotion exercise, previously on hold, will now be […]
Nigerian govt shuts down illegal gold mine
The Federal Government has shut down an illegal gold mine in Yagba East Local Government Area of Kogi State. The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, announced on Friday that this action is part of efforts to combat illegal mining and boost Nigeria’s economic profile. The operation, led […]
Lagos Police Spokesperson Criticizes The Promotion of Substance Use In Ayo Maff’s Song
On Entertainment The Lagos State Police spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin, has raised concerns over explicit content in rising singer Ayo Maff’s new song, “Last Week.” The song glorifies drug use, with the artist boasting about using cannabis. Hundeyin criticized the song on social media, highlighting that many young people in prison […]
Nigerian Bar Association Gets New President
Afam Osigwe, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, has been elected the 32nd President of the Nigerian Bar Association. Osigwe won the election held on Saturday with 20,435 votes, defeating Tobenna Ikwuazom, who received 10,998 votes. Another candidate, Chukwuka Ikuazom, who withdrew midway, garnered 9,018 votes. The election saw 40,451 votes […]
Orji Uzor Kalu Voices His Support For Part-time Legislature At Both Federal and State Levels
In a recent statement, Orji Uzor Kalu, representing Abia North Senatorial District, has voiced his support for part-time legislature at both federal and state levels.Speaking on his verified Facebook page, Kalu argued that this move would reduce governance costs and increase public trust. Kalu said that they can sit for […]