Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives , Benjamin Kalu, has promised that the house of representatives will intervene in revitalization of Agro-based processing facilities in Abia state. Kalu’s promise was contained in his response to a three-item request made by Item Development Association (IDA) during a…
The Oriendu autonomous community of Ohuhu Clan in Umuahia North LGA of Abia State has banned the use of arms or any dangerous weapon during its 2024 Iri Egwu cultural festival which will be held at Oriendu community market square. The ban was contained in a message signed by the traditional ruler of Oriendu, HRM…
The House of Representatives says the Federal Government gave members rice to be distributed to their constituencies as palliative but not N100 million as being peddled. Rep. Akin Rotimi, Chairman, House Committee on Media and Publicity, said this in a statement in Abuja on Friday. This is coming against the backdrop of a viral video…
General Overseer of The Lord’s Chosen Ministries, Pastor Lazarus Muoka The General Overseer of the Lord’s Chosen Charismatic Revival Movement, Pastor Lazarus Muoka, has announced that the church may return to Mgbidi, Imo State for its annual international Crusade “What God Has Determined Shall Be Done.” Pastor Muoka made the disclosure on the first day…
Ahead of the February 3, 2024 by-elections, advocacy organisation, YIAGA Africa, has urged political parties to comply with the provisions of the Electoral Act 2022 as they conduct primaries to field candidates across two Senatorial Districts, four Federal Constituencies, and three State Constituencies spanning nine states of the Federation. The Executive Secretary of YIAGA Africa,…
Anambra State Commissioner for Culture, Entertainment, and Tourism, Comrade Don Onyenji, recently emphasized the importance of peaceful coexistence and supporting local communities for their development. During the inauguration of a computer lab center built by the Akwu-ukwu Improvement Union (AIU) Gabon branch for St John’s Secondary School Akwu-ukwu, Commissioner Onyenji praised the AIU for their…
SSG, Enugu State, Prof Onyia The Secretary to the Enugu State Government, Prof. Chidiebere Onyia, says 50 per cent of pupils in the state can neither read in English nor solve simple mathematics questions. Onyia disclosed this while delivering a keynote address titled, “Smart Basic Education and the Future of Africa” at the quadrennial convention…
Aggrieved candidates, who contested the gubernatorial elections in Enugu State, but lost, have been urged to take solace on the judgement of the Supreme Court, which affirmed Peter Mba as winner. President of Nsukka Progressive Association (NPA), Charles Nwodo, who made the call, said the people had spoken in the election, but because we are…
An overflow of citizens and an outpour of love and support reverberated throughout Kano state yesterday as the executive governor of the state, Abba Kabir Yusuf, laid the foundation for a three-layer interchange bridge at the Dan Agundi junction, and a clover leaf overpass bridge at the Tal’udu roundabout, both in Kano metropolis. He revealed…
The brave and gallant troops of the Joint Task Force North West Operation HADARIN DAJI (OPHD) have recorded a commendable victory in Zamfara and Kastina state. They have neutralized 10 terrorists, rescued 9 kidnap victims and recovered arms and ammunition including operational motorcycle and communication gadgets. The feat was recorded in recent dry season clearance…
