The journey to secure re-election as the federal lawmaker representing Awka North and South Federal Constituency in the green chambers, on Thursday 7th April 2022, received a massive boost and support as the Peoples’ Democratic Party Ward and Local Government executives in the federal constituency, unanimously passed a vote of […]
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70 percent of children in schools are not learning, says UNICEF.
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) says 70 percent of children in schools are not learning, a development that must be addressed by stakeholders. The Communication Specialist, UNICEF, Mr. Geoffrey Njoku, made this known in Kano on Friday at a two-day Media Dialogue on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).Njoku said no […]
Electricity crises continue as the national grid collapses again.
The electricity national grid has collapsed again leaving the country without a public power supply. The latest collapse, the third in less than a month, came despite assurances by the Federal Government that it has taken steps to address the problem. The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) which manages the […]
Court strikes out eight of 15 terrorism charges against Nnamdi Kanu.
The Federal High Court Abuja, on Friday, struck out eight of the 15 terrorism and felony charges preferred by the Federal Government against the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu. Justice Nyako freed Nnamdi Kanu on the eight counts while ruling on a preliminary objection filed […]
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday dismissed a suit.
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday dismissed a suit seeking to declare vacant the seat of Cross River State Governor Ben Ayade. Justice Taiwo Taiwo cited the judgment of the Court of Appeal in Enugu that defection is not a ground for removal from office. The Justice noted […]
Pastors in Kaduna left their pulpits, Protesting Against the Killings, Demand Massive Bombing Of Bandits.
A group of pastors under the umbrella of Interfaith Alliance have staged a peaceful protest against the incessant attacks and killings by bandits in Kaduna State. The protesters are asking the Federal Government to step up actions against banditry with the aim of wiping them out. The protest comes days […]
Dr. Nnamdi Cater Umeh returns to the All Progressives Grand Alliance.
The member representing Aguata one constituency in the Anambra State House of Assembly, Dr. Nnamdi Cater Umeh has returned to the All Progressives Grand Alliance. Dr. Umeh who returned to the APGA from the All Progressives Congress during plenary defected to the APC before the November six 2021 Anambra governorship […]
Kaduna Train Attack Victim Dies From Gunshot Injuries.
One of the victims of the Kaduna train attack of March 28, Sergeant Muhammad Funtua, has died due to injuries he sustained during the incident. The retired soldier died on Tuesday in his hometown, Funtua in Katsina State, more than one week after the attack. The victim, who was among […]
The Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba, has ordered the dismissal of nine police officers for allegedly spearheading a planned strike.
The Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba, has ordered the dismissal of nine police officers for allegedly spearheading a planned strike by members of the Nigeria Police Force over poor conditions of service. Those affected are two Inspectors, five Sergeants, and two Constables. A police signal issued by the Commissioner of […]
Gunmen have attacked the headquarters of Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra.
Gunmen have attacked the headquarters of Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra where Governor Chukwuma Soludo hails from The incident happened yesterday, Thursday 7th April 2022. Some of the buildings were also set ablaze during the attack in Aguata town. Security officials and men of the fire service were at […]