Embattled Deputy Governor of Edo State, Philip Shaibu on Monday officially resumed his office. Shaibu also directed all his staff to do the same by resuming their duties from the office of the deputy governor. Announcing his resumption via a video on X, Shaibu said that this is in adherence […]
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Stakeholders worried about high TB burden in Anambra.
Government and civil society advocates working on response to tuberculosis in Anambra state say the burden of the disease may not reduce except the state government demonstrates the needed financial commitment to TB control program. They expressed worry that despite worrying statistics around tuberculosis, there have been little or no […]
Soludo to conduct LG polls in September.
After two years as governor, the Prof Chukwuma Soludo-led administration has finally announced its intention to conduct local government in Anambra State. The State Independent Electoral Commission announced this in a press statement on Monday. Soludo had a week ago inaugurated the members of the commission, charging them to give […]
Retired DIG Warns of Kidnapping Danger Zone in Awka, Alleges Threats to Life.
A retired Deputy Inspector General of Police, Ozo Celestine Okoye, has sounded the alarm on the escalating kidnapping activities in Awka, Anambra State, particularly in the Dubai Estate area, which he described as a danger zone. Okoye, who is also an Awka High Chief, revealed that his life is under […]
National Youth Service Corps Says Government Has Not Approved The Latest Minimum Wage For Corp Members’ Allowance
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has dismissed claims circulating in the media that corps members will soon receive a ₦70,000 minimum wage. In a statement on Sunday, the NYSC’s Director of Information and Public Relations, Eddy Megwa, clarified that no directive has been issued by the government to raise […]
Gunmen abduct three persons in Anambra community
Report has it that tension was high in Nkpologwu, Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra State, after unknown gunmen kidnapped three people, including a lawyer, early Sunday morning. According to report, the abductions occurred between 7:30 and 8:00 AM, as the gunmen stormed different locations in the community. A somersaulted […]
NDLEA recovers billion naira worth of drugs in nationwide raids
In a nationwide operation, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) seized multi-billion-naira worth of drugs, including 12.814 kilograms of cocaine hidden in heavy-duty pivot shafts and Ghanaian Kente fabric in Lagos. Additionally, 532 parcels of synthetic cannabis, known as “Loud,” were intercepted at the Tincan Seaport, Lagos. In a […]
New Yam Festival Turns Violent In Ondo Community
Violence erupted during the annual New Yam Festival in the Ibule-Soro community of Ifedore Local Government Area, Ondo State, as a dispute over the celebration date led to chaos. Supporters of the town’s monarch, Oba Oluleke Ogunlade, who set the festival for August 25 to mark his first coronation anniversary, […]
IBF Names Rena Wakama As Best Female Basketball Coach at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
In a related development,Rena Wakama, head coach of Nigeria’s D’Tigress, has been named the Best Female Basketball Coach at the Paris 2024 Olympics. The announcement was made by the International Basketball Federation via social media. Wakama’s leadership has been pivotal in D’Tigress’ performance, earning her this prestigious recognition at the […]
Paris 2024: Sports Minister apologises for Team Nigeria’s poor performance
On Sports Nigeria’s Minister of Sports Development, John Enoh, has apologized to the nation for the poor performance of the Nigerian team at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, where the country failed to win any medals. Despite the government allocating ₦12 billion for the Olympics and Paralympics, with ₦9 billion […]