The traditional ruler of Omasi, Igwe Dr. Benjamin Okeji, has conferred chieftaincy title, “Ochili Ozuo’ on the wife of Anambra State Governor, Chief Mrs. Ebelechukwu Obiano. The ceremony took place during the 9th Ofala and 21 years on the throne of the traditional ruler at his palace in Omasi. Mrs […]
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37 Medical Schools do Not Have Full Accreditation — MDCN
Data obtained from the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria, MDCN, has shown that only 37 out of the 44 government-approved medical schools and colleges have full accreditation to offer various medical courses. The MDCN is the government regulatory agency saddled with the responsibility of regulating matters relating to medical […]
AFCON: CBN Gov Assures of More Support for Super Eagles
Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Mr. Godwin Emefiele, has assured the Super Eagles of the Federal Government’s support in the team’s quest for a fourth Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title in Cameroon. Emefiele gave the assurance when he visited the team in company of top Nigeria […]
NLC Cautions Against Subsidy Removal, Hike in Fuel Price; Mobilizes for January 27 Protests
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has appealed to the federal government to reconsider its plan to remove oil subsidies in the interest of workers. Mr. Ikechukwu Nwafor, NLC chairman in Ebonyi, gave the advice in a chat with journalists on Friday. The advice followed reports that the National Economic Council […]
Fatal Road Crash at Awkuzu Junction By Nteje – Onitsha Express Road Claims One Life
A Fatal Road traffic crash which occurred at Obinaetiti Akwuzu by Nteje-Onitsha Expressway, on Friday, 21st January 2022, between two vehicles claimed the life of one of the drivers. A release issued by the Acting Sector Public Education Officer, DRC Margaret Onabe, said the crash occurred at about 19:30hours, between […]
Anambra Govt. to Pull Down Illegal Structures in Onitsha, Other Areas
Anambra State Government has again warned land developers against erecting illegal structures, saying it will not hesitate to pull down such structures. The Chairman of the Anambra State Physical Planning Board, Barrister Chike Maduekwe, gaven the warning when a joint task force including members of the Physical Planning Board, Nigerian Army, […]
“Tunisia Still a Strong Team Despite Poor Performance” – Eguaveon Wary of North African Side Ahead of Sunday’s Game
The Super Eagles of Nigeria’s clash against Tunisia in the round of 16 of the ongoing African cup of nations will be a very different game because the Tunisians are technically very good and fast This was the view shared by Super Eagles coach, Augustine Eguavoen while speaking ahead of […]
Nigeria Records 236 New Covid-19 Cases
Nigeria yesterday recorded 236 new cases of Covid 19. According to the Nigeria center for Disease Control, the new cases were reported from 10 states and the federal capital territory. A breakdown of the cases showLagos recorded 90 cases,Gombe-66FCT-29Delta-12Kaduna-11Osun-10Kano-8Rivers-7Ekiti-1Nasarawa-1Oyo-1 Till date,251,930 cases have been confirmed,225,906 discharged and3,124 deaths recorded across […]
Suspected Oil Thieves Abduct Bayelsa Commissioner
Suspected oil thieves on Thursay night abducted the Bayelsa State Commissioner for Industry, Trade and Investment, Federal Otokito at his residence in Otuokpoti, Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa state. The kidnap is believed to be as a result of his opposition to their plan to set up an illegal […]
President Buhari Orders Relevant Bodies to Ensure Justice for Murdered 5 Year Old, Hanifa
Following the kidnap and murder of Hanifa, a five year old pupil of Noble Kids Academy in Nassarawa Local Government Area of Kano State, President Muhammadu Buhari has called on relevant bodies to ensure justice is served and uphold the integrity of case. The President gave the directive on Friday […]