The Senate has started a public hearing on an Act to provide for the National Anthem of Nigeria and related matters. The leader of the Senate, Opeyemi Bamidele, who represented the President of the Senate at the hearing, said the second stanza of the existing national anthem shall be the […]
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EU and International IDEA Support Capacity Building for Children’s Parliament in Anambra State
By O. J. UdemezueAwka, Anambra State – May 25, 2024 EU and International IDEA Support Capacity Building for Children’s Parliament in Anambra State By O. J. UdemezueAwka, Anambra State – May 25, 2024 In preparation for the upcoming Children’s Day celebration, the European Union (EU) and the International Institute for […]
Family of American Caught Up In Failed Congo Coup Attempt Says He Went on Vacation.
The family of Tyler Thompson, a 21-year-old American caught up in a failed coup attempt in Congo, has stated that their son was in Africa on vacation with family friends and had not previously engaged in political activism. Thompson was one of, at least, three Americans named by the Congolese […]
ANAOCHA APGA STAKE HOLDERS SUBMIT 2024
The Anaocha chapter of the All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA) held its first-ever stakeholders’ summit at the Golden Tulip Hotel in Agulu on May 25, 2024. The event aimed to strengthen grassroots political engagement and featured the empowerment of 19 women, one from each ward in Anaocha, who each received […]
Mrs Remi Tinubu Hosts Predecessors, Emphasises Importance of Preserving Cultural Values
The First Lady of Nigeria, Oluremi Tinubu, has stressed the need for women to continue nurturing children and instilling good morals while preserving cultural and traditional values. She made this call at an event celebrating women who have made significant contributions to the nation, as part of activities marking President […]
Enugu State Governor Sets Date For Local Government Elections
In a related development, Enugu State Independent Electoral Commission has scheduled the Local Government Elections for Saturday, October 5, 2024. The Chairman of the commission, Prof Christian Ngwu, has urged all registered political parties to adhere to the set date and collect election guidelines from the Headquarters of Enugu State […]
FG Drags 36 Governors To Supreme Court Over LGAs Autonomy
The Federal Government has instituted a legal action against the governors of the 36 states at the Supreme Court over alleged misconduct in the administration of Local Government Areas. The suit, filed by the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, seeks full autonomy for […]
President Bola Tinubu Says He Is Optimistic About Nigeria’s Future
President Bola Tinubu has expressed confidence in Nigeria’s future, assuring citizens of his government’s commitment to providing good governance and steering the country towards prosperity. Despite facing challenges, Tinubu highlighted the progress made in addressing economic woes and emphasized the transformative nature of governance to meet citizens’ needs. President Tinubu, […]
Mrs Nonye Soludo Emphasizes On Creating A Nurturing Environment For Children To Thrive
Mrs. Nonye Soludo, the wife of the Anambra governor and founder of the Healthy Living with Nonye Soludo Initiative, spent time with children at the Model Community Children’s Home in Awka to mark this year’s Children’s Day. She prepared lunch for the children and engaged in various activities with them, […]
EU and IDEA Support Capacity Building for Children’s Parliament in Anambra State
EU and IDEA Support Capacity Building for Children’s Parliament in Anambra State By O. J. UdemezueAwka, Anambra State – May 25, 2024 In preparation for the upcoming Children’s Day celebration, the European Union (EU) and the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (IDEA) have funded a capacity-building program for […]