The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has suspended Senator Dino Melaye for alleged anti-party activities. According to a statement from his Ayetoro/Iluagba Ward 1, the decision followed a review of a disciplinary committee’s report. The party cited Melaye’s failure to appear before the committee to address accusations of misconduct as a […]
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New York considers paying reparations for slavery
New York City is exploring the possibility of paying reparations to descendants of slaves. The City Council recently approved proposals aimed at addressing the historical impact of slavery, though Mayor Eric Adams has yet to sign them into law. Supporters of the move highlight that New York once had one […]
US deepens partnership with Nigerian Navy, commends maritime facilities
The U.S. Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr. Richard Mills, visited the Western Naval Command and the Regional Maritime Capability Centre on Friday. The visit aimed to strengthen bilateral relations between the U.S. and Nigeria, particularly in maritime security. Ambassador Mills emphasized the importance of partnering with the Nigerian Navy to combat […]
Edo 2024: Mercy Johnson under fire for campaigning for APC’s Okpebholo
Nollywood actress Mercy Johnson-Okojie is facing backlash on social media after endorsing Monday Okpebholo, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate in the upcoming Edo State gubernatorial election. In a viral video, Johnson-Okojie urged supporters to vote for Okpebholo, citing the need for better amenities like electricity, water, healthcare, and security […]
On foreign News, Morocco Sees First Mpox Case In N.Africa During Emergency
.*On Foreign* Morocco has recorded its first case of mpox in the tourist city of Marrakesh, marking the first case in North Africa since the World Health Organization declared an international emergency last month. According to the Africa CDC, the 32-year-old patient tested positive and is receiving treatment in stable […]
On sports News, Junior D’Tigress beat Uganda to reach final In U-18 Afrobasket
*On Sport News* Nigeria’s Junior D’Tigress secured a hard-fought 71-67 victory over Uganda on Friday, advancing to the final of the FIBA U18 Women’s AfroBasket 2024 in Pretoria, South Africa. With this win, Nigeria has also qualified for the FIBA U19 Women’s Basketball World Cup 2025 in Czechia. Earlier in […]
Commissioner Onyeka Pledges Support To COOU Faculty Of Pharmacy For Better Performance
Commissioner Onyeka Pledges Support To COOU Faculty Of Pharmacy For Better Performance By Uzoma Ekweagu Anambra State Commissioner for Housing, Hon. Pauly Onyeaka, has advised graduating students of Pharmacy, Chukwuemeka Odumewu Ojukwu University Teaching Hospital, (COOU), who were recently inducted into the pharmacy profession to uphold the legacy of the […]
Police arrest driver as two Ondo students killed in crash
Two students of the Federal Polytechnic, Ile Oluji, in Ondo state, Chukwu Athanasius and Oladokun Oyindamola, were confirmed dead on Thursday when they were crushed to death in an auto crash along Akure-Ondo highway, Ondo state. It was gathered that the two students died when a Toyota car reportedly crushed […]
Anambra govt probes unremitted LG workers, teachers’ pension funds
The Anambra State Government says it is investigating the whereabouts of unremitted pension funds for local government workers and primary school teachers in the state. The state Head of Service, Theodora Igwegbe, said this at a Workshop on Contributory Pension Scheme, organised by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade […]
Governor Soludo inaugurates Governing Council for Nwafor Orizu College of Education
Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo, has inaugurated Dr. Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe as Chairman of the Governing Council for Nwafor Orizu College of Education, Nsugbe. Governor Soludo swore in Dr. Onyeali-Ikpe, who is the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Fidelity Bank Plc, alongside others at the Government House, […]