Otti To Name Agomuo As Chairman Of New Abia Pilgrims Board
Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti says he will be constituting the Abia State Pilgrims Board with the immediate past State Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria, Apostle Emmanuel Agomuo as the Chairman. Governor Alex Otti stated this while receiving in audience a delegation of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Abia State chapter…
Governors Endorse Creation Of State Police
Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State, on Thursday, said 36 states of the federation had endorsed the creation of state police, following the submission of their reports to the National Economic Council (NEC). The Governor said this while briefing State House correspondents at the end of 147th NEC meeting chaired by Vice-President Kashim Shettima in…
Reps To Investigate Alleged Mismanagement Of N350bn World Bank Loan
The House of Representatives has resolved to investigate the alleged mismanagement of the N350bn ($232 million) World Bank loan allocated to the Accelerating Nutrition Results in Nigeria (ANRIN) Programme. This decision follows the adoption of a motion sponsored by an All Progressives Congress lawmaker from Imo State, Mr Chike Okafor, during Thursday’s plenary session. ANRIN…
NEMA Charges Enugu Residents On Proactiveness Against Fire Incidents
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has urged Enugu residents to be alert and proactive against fire incidents to minimise human, property and goods losses this harmattan season. The Acting Zonal Coordinator of NEMA in South-East, Mrs Ngozi Echeazu, gave the advice on Thursday during a one-day Training of Emergency Management Vanguards and Sensitization/Public Awareness…
Arrest Of Attackers Of Abia State Harmonised Taskforce.
The Abia State Harmonised Taskforce was set up by Governor Alex Otti as a replacement for the numerous illegal and extortionist Task forces that hitherto existed in different parts of the state, especially, Aba and Umuahia. In setting up the Taskforce, which was in line with his campaign promise to Abians, Governor Alex Otti had…
Tinubu Committed To Ending Hunger In Nigeria – FG
The Federal Government has reiterated that President Bola Tinubu’s administration prioritizes food security as a key aspect of its governance. Aliyu Abdullahi, the Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, stated that since Tinubu’s inauguration in May 2023, the government has launched several initiatives aimed at ensuring food security across the country. Speaking on…
Peter Obi Visits Veteran Journalist Who Criticized Him on Arise TV
Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, recently paid a visit to renowned journalist Donu Kogbara after she made critical comments about him during an interview on Arise TV. Kogbara, a respected columnist for Vanguard newspaper, had expressed her concerns, suggesting that Obi had experienced a significant decline in his political standing, referring…
Blame Buhari For ‘Yorubanisation’ Of Tinubu’s Govt – Ozekhome Tells Nigerians
Rights activist and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Mike Ozekhome, has stated that former President Muhammadu Buhari should be held accountable for the apparent preference of his successor, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to appoint individuals from the Yoruba ethnic group into prominent government positions. Speaking at a symposium on human rights in Abuja, Ozekhome argued…
“I’m Too Busy!” Mark Angel Hands Over Emmanuella, Success To Professional Agency
Popular comedian Mark Angel has announced that he will no longer be managing the careers of teen comedians Emmanuella and Success. The decision comes amid controversy surrounding former crew member Denilson Igwe, who recently accused Mark Angel of financial exploitation. However, Mark Angel clarified that his decision was not related to these allegations, citing his…
INEC Switched Off Servers To Rig 2023 Elections – Ex-NERC Chair, Sam Amadi
The Director of the Abuja School of Social and Political Thoughts, Sam Amadi has revealed how the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) rigged the 2023 presidential elections. Amadi, a former Executive Chairman and CEO of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) spoke on Tuesday during an interactive conference on electoral reform titled “Setting the Agenda,”…
