On the Foreign Scene Israel has vowed to persist with its military operation in Gaza, saying it won’t engage in meaningless negotiations with Hamas. This comes shortly after the United Nations Security Council overwhelmingly approved a US-backed ceasefire plan intended to bring an end to the eight-month war. Israel’s representative […]
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Anambra Real Estate Developers Deny Allegations of Sexual Misconduct
The Anambra State Real Estate Developers Union has denied allegations made by a former employee that she had sexual relations with 95% of her male employers to survive and assist them in selling properties. The union’s acting chairman, Nwafor Chisom Martin, described the claim as a plot to create misunderstandings […]
One dies, five injured in Anambra road crash
A road traffic accident has claimed one life and left at least five persons injured in Anambra State. The crash occurred on Monday, June 10, at about 6:41 pm at the Ukpo Junction axis of the Enugu-Onitsha Expressway. According to the Spokesperson of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in […]
Federal Government Declares Wednesday Public Holiday
The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, June 12, as a public holiday to commemorate this year’s Democracy Day. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, in a statement on Tuesday, congratulated Nigerians on the celebration and urged them to reflect on the efforts of their founding fathers to ensure a united, […]
European Union Increases Schengen Visa Fee To €90.
The European Union (EU) has raised Schengen visa application fees from €80 to €90 for adult African and other non-EU citizens. According to the European Commission, the new visa fees will come into effect on June 11, 2024. Children from the age of six years and below the age of […]
Gunmen Abduct Abuja-Bound Passengers In Nasarawa
Gunmen have abducted passengers travelling to Abuja from Enugu State, after attacking the 18-seater bus conveying them in Nasarawa state. The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Ramhan Nansel, disclosed this to Newsmen. Nansel who disclosed that on Friday night, said the police received information that an 18-seater bus conveying passengers […]
Labour Vows To Reject ₦100,000 ‘Starvation Wage’, May Resume Strike Tuesday.
The Organised Labour says it won’t accept any ₦62,000 or ₦100,000 “starvation wage” as the new minimum wage for Nigerian workers. Chris Onyeka, an Assistant General Secretary of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), stated this on Channels Television The Morning Brief show on Monday. He insisted on ₦250,000, labour’s latest […]
IPOB Calls on S’East Governors to Cancel Contracts with EEDC
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has urged the five South-East governors to revoke their contracts with the Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC). In a statement issued by IPOB Media and Publicity Secretary, Emma Powerful, the group claimed that EEDC has failed to provide reliable, adequate, and affordable electricity, hindering […]
Senator Uba Says Soludo’s interference Behind The Reason for insecurity in Umunze, other towns
Senator representing Anambra South Senatorial Zone, Senator Ifeanyi Ubah has reacted to the movement of the burial of the father of music star, Flavour from Anambra to Enugu State. Music star, Chinedu Okoli, better known as Flavour, and indigene of Anambra State had at the weekend said that the insecurity […]
Edo Assembly passes State Anthem bill
As mixed reactions continued to trail the change of the nation’s national anthem by the Federal Government, the Edo State House of Assembly passed a bill to declare, “Beautiful Edo, Glorious Edo” as the official anthem of the state. Our correspondent reports that the House passed the bill on Monday […]