President Bola Tinubu has formally asked the National Assembly to approve a $21.5 billion external loan and a ₦758 billion domestic bond to settle pension arrears and fund critical infrastructure projects. The requests were read on the Senate floor yesterday, May 27 and have been referred to the Committee on […]
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Nigeria’s economic reforms yielding results, says AfDB
The African Development Bank says Nigeria’s economic reforms since May 2023 are beginning to yield results. In its 2025 African Economic Outlook released today in Abidjan, AfDB reports that services contributed 75% to Nigeria’s GDP growth, while industry—driven by a rise in oil production to 1.56 million barrels per day—contributed […]
Anambra Speaker seeks greater investment in education
As Nigeria marked Children’s Day yesterday, May 27, the Speaker of Anambra State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Somtochukwu Udeze, has called on government and stakeholders to invest more in children’s education, healthcare, and safety. Speaking through his Chief Press Secretary, Emma Madu, Udeze praised Governor Chukwuma Soludo for offering […]
NAFDAC uncovers fake drug factory in Delta, arrests suspect’s wife
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has uncovered a shocking illegal drug operation in Azagba-Ogwashi, Delta State. A couple was caught relabelling and repackaging expired medical injectables inside an uncompleted building. The injectables included banned substances like gentamicin and chloroquine phosphate, some dating back to 2018. […]
DPO Killed As Youths Attack Kano Police Station Over Detainee’s Death
Tension flared in Rano, Kano State, as angry youths attacked a police station following the death of a detainee, leading to the death of the Divisional Police Officer. The crisis began after Abdullahi Musa, a motorcycle mechanic arrested for reckless riding, died in hospital hours after developing complications in custody. […]
Hope Uzodimma Assures Nigerian Children Of A Glorious Future
In celebration of Children’s Day 2025, Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma says Nigerian children have a glorious future ahead. In a statement from Owerri, Uzodimma reaffirmed the state’s commitment to laying a solid foundation for their progress. He noted that President Tinubu and governors are focused on reforms that will […]
Nigerians Have Been Tasked To Create A Safe Space For Children To Aid A Bully – Free Generation
President Bola Tinubu has condemned bullying and pledged to create a safer, more supportive environment for Nigerian children. In his 2025 Children’s Day message, Tinubu emphasized this year’s theme—Stand Up, Speak Up: Building a Bullying-Free Generation”,as a call to action against violence and neglect. Citing alarming statistics, he revealed that […]
Three years old girl electrocuted by fallen cable in Anambra
A three years old girl, Faiza Mohammed was on Saturday electrocuted by a fallen high tension cable belonging to Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) in Awka, Anambra State. A source said the high tension wire belonging to the EEDC collapsed and fell on Friday at Isaiah Morah close, Awka. The […]
Anambra Keke Drivers Forum Endorses Soludo for Reelection.
In a resounding show of support, hundreds of tricycle (Keke) drivers in Anambra State have endorsed Governor Prof. Chukwuma Soludo for reelection. At a press conference held at Gellys inn at Aroma, Awka, the Anambra Keke Drivers Forum expressed their appreciation for the governor’s initiatives and policies, particularly the eradication […]
Tinubu’s 2nd Term: You can’t speak for Igbo – Klinsmann tells MASSOB
Prominent socio-political analyst, regional development advocate, and APC chieftain from Dunukofia Local Government Area of Anambra State, Pharmacist Ikeagwuonwu Chinedu Klinsmann, has issued a robust rejoinder to recent remarks by the Movement for the Actualisation of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB), led by Mr. Uchenna Madu, asserting that the […]