Troops of the Nigerian Army have neutralized a total of forty-eight terrorists in various operations across the nation. The director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Musa Danmadami who disclosed this to journalists at the Defence Headquarters in Abuja today, said at least nine hundred and seventy-four (974) terrorists and […]
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Nigeria Divided Than Ever Before, Needs Healing – Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo says Nigeria is more divided than it has ever been after the 2023 general elections, adding that the country needs healing. He advocated national reconciliation in order to enhance the healing needed for national peace and cohesion. Obasanjo said this on Thursday at the Yaradua Centre […]
‘It Was Not Intentional’, Says Policeman Detained For Killing Delta Trader
A policeman with the Delta State Police Command accused of shooting a trader, Onyeka Emmanuel Ibe, has recounted the horrific experience, saying it was not an intentional act. The young trader was reportedly shot dead at a check point in Anwai-Ugbolu road, near Asaba, the capital of Delta State. Giving […]
Peter Obi Says There Is Pressure On Him To Leave Nigeria.
Former Governor of Anambra State and presidential candidate of the Labour Party at the recently concluded presidential election, Peter Obi, has said that there is pressure on him to leave Nigeria. Mr Obi, in a statement on Wednesday night, accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and some government agencies, […]
Anambra State Govt Backs Establishment Of Schools In Correctional Centers.
The Commissioner for Education, Professor Ngozi Chuma-Udeh, has pledged support for the establishment of schools in correctional centers. Professor Chuma-Udeh gave her support while welcoming the new head of Onitsha Correctional Center, Deputy Controller Micheal Anugwa, who was on a courtesy visit to the ministry, at the Jerome Udorji State […]
Positive Reactions Trail Massive Desilting Of Drainages On Roads Around Ochanja Market Onitsha Axis
Ochanja Market Onitsha and its environs stood still as the state government embarked on massive desilting of drainage channels along various roads and streets within the area. The official flag-off of the exercise attracted top government functionaries as well as Chief Erokwu, who represented Igwe Alfred Achebe of Onitsha, among […]
3 Crushed To Death In Onitsha During A Scuffle Between Revenue Agents And 911 Lorry Driver
3 Crushed To Death In Onitsha During A Scuffle Between Revenue Agents And 911 Lorry Driver Three persons were killed on Tuesday when a lorry crashed into three tricycles in Onitsha, Anambra State. Witnesses said the vehicle, popularly known as 911, carrying vegetable oil and heading to Asaba, Delta State, […]
UNICEF Supports Rehabilitation Of PHCs In Anambra, Donates Hospital Equipment
UNICEF Supports Rehabilitation Of PHCs In Anambra, Donates Hospital Equipment The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has intervened in the rehabilitation of selected Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs), in Anambra state. It also donated medical equipment and hospital beds to the Health Centres. The intervention which revolves around the renovation of […]
88 Died In 2023 Elections, Over 450 Rights Violation Petitions Received – NHRC
88 Died In 2023 Elections, Over 450 Rights Violation Petitions Received – NHRC The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has disclosed that 88 persons lost their lives in the just concluded General Election. The Commission also revealed that it has received over 450 human rights-related cases from the election. The […]
FG Declares Friday, Monday Public Holidays For Easter Celebration
FG Declares Friday, Monday Public Holidays For Easter Celebration The Federal Government has declared Friday 7th and Monday 10th, April 2023, public holidays to mark this year’s Easter celebration. The Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, made this known in a statement issued in Abuja on Wednesday. Aregbesola, in the statement […]