Some people of Umuawulu, Awka South Local Government Area of Anambra state, yesterday, protested over the deplorable condition of Habba bridge, which, according to them, have turned a deathtrap. The bridge, which is the major access road through Umuawulu community, the permanent site of National Orientation Camp—Mbaukwu/Umuawulu, and Awgbu, Amaokpala […]
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Fulani group demands 4% of Bauchi land to end clashes
The Bauchi State Administrative Committee of Inquiry into Land Disputes, set up by Governor Bala Mohammed to look into farmers/herders crisis in the state has received a memorandum from a Fulani socio-cultural group, Daddo Pulaku, demanding four percent of the total land area of the state. The demand was contained […]
Insecurity: Nigeria mourns,Laments Killings In The Country
Reports have shown that casualties resulting from violent attacks due to insecurity in Nigeria claimed the lives of at least 731 innocent citizens in June, this year, alone. This is alarming, more so when compared with 356 killed in the previous month, particularly in northern Nigeria. A breakdown of the […]
FRSC can impound vehicles on all public roads, court.
The Federal High Court in Abuja has affirmed the powers of the Federal Road Safety Corps to enforce traffic laws on all public roads in Nigeria and impound violators’ vehicles. Justice Anwuli Chikere made these declarations in a judgment she delivered on Wednesday. The judgment was delivered in a suit […]
Extortion’: Group alleges loss of over N50 million worth of donkey skins in Nigeria.
Some members of Dried Meat Preservers Traders Association of Nigeria, have alleged that they have lost over 50 million naira worth of donkey skins to some persons masquerading as government agents across the country. Addressing a joint press conference in Onitsha, Anambra State, on Wednesday, Chairman of Onitsha Branch of […]
Women traders in Anambra State advocate death penalty for rapists.
United Traders Association, UTA, comprising market women in Anambra state, has condemned the increase in rape cases in the country, urging the government to enact law making the crime or offence, punishable by death. The women traders made their feelings known on Wednesday, this week, when they carried their peaceful […]
COVID-19: Anambra Schools Remain Closed In Line With FG’s Directive.
The Anambra State Universal Basic Education Board (ASUBEB) has said it has no intention of reopening primary and junior secondary schools in the state against the directive of the federal government. ASUBEB Chairman, Mr Patrick Ugboaja, who disclosed this in an interview in Awka, the state capital, commended federal government’s […]
Igwe Anugwu of Mbaukwu debunks rumours of his purported demise.
The Traditional Ruler of Mbaukwu Kingdom, and one of the pioneer directors of International Breweries in Onitsha, Igwe P. N Anugwu, has described as rumours, news making the rounds of his death, affirming that he is hale and hearty, enjoying his retirement. Igwe Mbaukwu who made the clarification in an […]
NCDC Records 643 new cases of Coronavirus in Nigeria
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, says 643 new confirmed cases of Coronavirus were recorded yesterday. It said 6 deaths were also recorded. According to NCDC, the total figure of confirmed cases of Coronavirus in Nigeria is now 34259. Till date, 13,999 cases have been discharged and 760 deaths […]
UN, EU applaud Nigerian Governors on fight against Gender-Based Violence.
The United Nations and the European Union have jointly applauded the efforts of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum for imposing a state of emergency on Gender Based Violence (GBV) towards addressing the various indignities that women go through in their own homes now becoming rampant in all nooks and crannies of […]