A PDP Stalwart and a gubernatorial aspirant in the November 6th 2021 governorship election in Anambra State, Mr Valentine Ozigbo, has stressed the importance of exercise to the overall wellbeing and development of an individual. Mr Ozigbo stated this when his non-governmental organization, Valentine Chineto Ozigbo (VCO) Foundation held the […]
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USA Finally Backs Okonjo-Iweala For The Position Of The Director General Of World Trade Organization
The United States has finally put its weight behind Nigeria’s Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala – backing her for the position of the director general of the World Trade Organisation. This was made known in a statement released from the Office of the United States Trade Representative on Friday.According to the statement,The Biden-Harris […]
World Bank Approves 500 Million Dollars To Boost Electricity In Nigeria
The World Bank has approved $500m (dollars) to help boost access to electricity in Nigeria and improve the performance of the electricity distribution companies in the country in its “Nigeria Distribution Sector Recovery Program” (DISREP). In a statement issued on Friday titled,‘Nigeria to Improve Electricity Access and Services to Citizens,’The […]
Central Bank Of Nigeria Orders Financial Institutions To Close Cryptocurrency Accounts
The Central Bank of Nigeria has prohibited cryptocurrency and directed banks and other financial institutions to close accounts operating in the cryptocurrency systems. The apex bank issued this directive in a circular sent to financial institutions on Friday morning.It cited a 2017 circular where it had cautioned the financial institutions […]
Nigeria has recorded 1624 new confirmed cases of Coronavirus infections
Nigeria on Friday recorded 1,624 new cases of #COVID19.According to the Nigeria center for Disease Control (NCDC), the 1,624 cases were recorded from 23 states and the federal capital territory. A breakdown of the cases show Lagos recorded 535 cases,Plateau-183Osun-98Akwa Ibom-85FCT-83Ondo-77Nasarawa-72Edo-69Oyo-63Rivers-52Taraba-48Ogun-44Borno-31Kwara-31Ekiti-30Benue-25Kano-21Niger-21Kaduna-18Abia-15Delta-10Bayelsa-7Zamfara-6 Till date, 137,654 confirmed cases have been reported, out […]
FG lifts suspension on Emirates flights from Nigeria
The Federal Government has lifted the ban it earlier placed on Emirates Airlines for using unapproved covid-19 tests. This was contained in letter signed by the Director-General of NCAA, Capt. Musa Nuhu,This is coming after the United Arab Emirates granted the carrier permission to withdraw the Rapid Antigen Testing done […]
Hit-and-run driver knocks down pedestrian in Awka
An unidentified driver of unknown vehicle on Friday knocked down an unidentified male adult crossing the road at Aroma – opposite UBA BANK, in AWKA at about 3:20pm. According to Florence Edor, the sector public education officer of the Federal Road Safety Corps in Anambra state, Eyewitness account showed that […]
NSCDC Orders Commandants To Enforce “Covid 19 Health Protection Regulations” Signed Into Law By President Buhari
All Zonal commanders and State Commandants of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps have been ordered to ensure optimal enforcement and general compliance of Covid-19 Health Protection Regulations 2021 signed into law by President Muhammadu Buhari in their various commands. The Acting Commandant General of Nigeria Security and Civil […]
Anambra Announces Covid-19 Curfew
The Anambra state government has announced the introduction of a curfew in the state, to help check the spread of Covid-19. This was made know by the Secretary to Anambra State government, Professor Solo Chukwulobelu in a media chat with the Anambra Broadcasting Service (ABS).He also added that His Excellency, […]
Igwe Mbaukwu HRM P.N Anugwu has decried political tension that has engulfed Agulu town union since the expiration tenure of their immediate past President General
The traditional Ruler of Mbaukwu kingdom , His majesty , Igwe Peter. N. Anugwu, has decried political tension that has engulfed Agulu town union since the expiration of tenure of immediate past President General of Agulu community, Chief Andy Orakwelu , urging those fanning embers of discord , confusion and […]