President Bola Tinubu has returned to Abuja after a three-day official visit to Equatorial Guinea. His Gulfstream jet touched down at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport at 6:30 pm on Friday. This marks Tinubu’s 22nd foreign trip since taking office 15 months ago. During his visit, President Tinubu and Equatorial […]
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On Foreign News, Turkish Lawmakers Trade Punches Over Expelled Member of Parliament
On Foreign News, On Friday, a fight erupted in Turkey’s parliament during discussions on the case of jailed opposition figure Can Atalay, who had been controversially stripped of his parliamentary immunity. The scuffle began when Ahmet Sik, a member of the Workers’ Party of Turkey (TIP), defended Atalay against accusations […]
On Sports News, Siasia to reveal plans after FIFA ban
On Sports News, Former Super Eagles coach, Samson Siasia, is preparing to reveal his plans for the next phase of his career as his five-year ban by FIFA comes to an end. Siasia, once banned for life by FIFA and fined $50,000 for alleged match-fixing, saw his penalty reduced to […]
Anambra commissioner, wife kidnapped WhileTraveling to Abuja
The Commissioner for Youths Development in Anambra State, Patrick Aghamba, and his wife have reportedly been kidnapped. The incident occurred on Friday as the couple was traveling to Abuja for the wedding of Adaora Soludo, the daughter of Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo. According to sources, the commissioner’s aide, […]
Anambra Government Intensifies Crackdown On Child Begging, Targets Syndicates Behind Exploitation
Anambra Government Intensifies Crackdown On Child Begging, Targets Syndicates Behind Exploitation By Ukpa Ewa In a decisive move to combat child begging in Anambra State, the Ministry of Women and Social Welfare, in partnership with the Awka Capital Territory Development Authority (ACTDA), conducted a targeted raid at the Aroma under […]
GPSDC Organizes Capacity Building Workshop On Transformative Budgeting and Financing For Improved Tuberculosis Services In Anambra
GPSDC Organizes Capacity Building Workshop On Transformative Budgeting and Financing For Improved Tuberculosis Services In Anambra By John UdemezueAwka, Anambra State – August 9, 2024 A capacity building workshop on Transformative Budgeting and Financing For Improved Tuberculosis (TB) Services in Awka, Anambra State. The workshop was organized by Gender Perspective […]
GTBank denies website cloning claims, confirms attempted domain breach
Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank) has denied reports that its website was seized by hackers, describing the claims as completely false. The bank’s website, gtbank.com, became inaccessible on Wednesday night, just a day after the domain was renewed until 2029. Despite the disruption, GTBank’s mobile apps for Android and iOS continued […]
NJC recommends Kekere-Ekun as CJN, 28 judges.
The National Judicial Council has recommended Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun to be the next Chief Justice of Nigeria. The recommendation was made in its 106th meeting, which was presided over by the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, who recommended Justice Kekere-Ekun, to President Bola Tinubu, for appointment as the […]
Nigerian Govt begins moves to recover 3 presidential jets seized in France.
The Nigerian government on Thursday said it has commenced both diplomatic and legal steps to recover the three presidential aircraft seized in France on account of indebtedness. The diplomatic and legal means are being currently explored by the Office of the National Security Adviser, NSA, and the Office of the […]
Minister Threatens legal action as Anambra hoards FG’s Women Empowerment materials
The Federal Government has threatened to take legal action against Anambra State for refusing to distribute empowerment equipment donated to promote entrepreneurship and socio-economic development of women in the state. Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, who hails from Anambra State, expressed disappointment and frustration that her home state has […]