The Speaker of the state House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Uche Okafor has extolled Governor Willie Obiano for his thoughtful visit to President Mohammad Buhari in Abuja on the need for massive development of all federal projects in the state. In a telephone conversation with journalists in Awka, Rt. Hon. […]
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Okonjo-Iweala Thanks Buhari And Nigerians After Making World Trade Organisation Director General Final List
Ex-finance Minister, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has thanked President Muhammadu Buhari and Nigerians for their support after the World Trade Organization (WTO) confirmed her as one of the top two candidates for the organization’s Director-General (DG) role. According to statement made available on her official twitter handle on Thursday, few hours after […]
Renowned American singer, Johnny Nash, dies at 80.
American reggae and pop singer-songwriter, Johnny Nash, best known for the 1972 hit, I Can See Clearly Now, has died. He was aged 80. According to his son, Nash, whose health had been in decline, died at his home of natural causes on Tuesday. The musician began singing as a […]
Customs nabs Dubai-bound passenger with 5,342 ATM cards in Kano
The Nigeria Custom Service, Kano/Jigawa Command has arrested a Dubai-Bound passenger in possession of 5,342 ATM cards at the Malam Aminu Kano International Airport, Kano. The Customs Area Comptroller, Mr Nasir Ahmed, gave the hint in Kano, while handing over the suspect to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. […]
Update on COVID-19 shows that 155 new confirmed cases of Coronavirus were recorded in Nigeria.
Update on COVID-19 shows that on 7th October 2020, 155 new confirmed cases of Coronavirus were recorded in Nigeria. Report published by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, till date, 59,738 cases have been confirmed in the country. Of this figure, 51,403 cases have been discharged, while 1,113 deaths […]
FG directs N-power beneficiaries omitted from payment to appear for verification
The federal government has directed beneficiaries of N-power in its first two batches who were omitted from payment of their stipends to report for verification. The Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Sadiya Umar Farouq, in a statement on Tuesday, directed Batches A and B beneficiaries of […]
Senate to investigate SEAMATA’s complaints on PIL Shipping Company.
The Nigerian Senate on Wednesday, resolved to look into the complaints by the South East Amalgamated Market Traders Association (SEAMATA) over delay of their cargoes and imposition of excessive charges on their containers by PIL Shipping Company. PIL is a shipping agency with operational base in Nigeria located in Port […]
CP Abang Summons SARS/SPACS & other Tactical Commanders for emergency meeting
The Commissioner of Police Anambra State Command, CP John Abang, yesterday, 7th October, 2020, summoned an emergency meeting with the Command Special Anti-robbery Squad (SARS) Special Anti-cult Section (SPACS) and other Tactical Commanders. This was in line with the Inspector-General of police directives and commitment towards ongoing reforms of the […]
Bus Driver Crushes a Motorcycle female driver to death at Ichida, Anaocha LGA
Anambra State Sector Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps said yesterday, 7th October, 2020, a female adult was crushed to death and three male adults seriously injured in a fatal crash involving a white Toyota bus and a KC Sanya Motorcycle along Igboukwu – Nnewi Road. The Acting Sector […]
Amichi Diocese ready for Synod as Bishop Ikeakor Calls for Restructuring of Nigeria
As part of preparations for the 3rd session of the 4th synod of the Anglican Diocese of Amichi, the Bishop, Right Reverend Ephraim Ikeakor, has embarked on inspection visit to Ebenezer Church, Unubi, in Nnewi South Council Area of Anambra state, to ascertain the level of preparedness as host. Addressing […]