One person was reportedly killed killed on New Year’s day and two others were abducted when gunmen stormed the Afikpo community in Ebonyi State. Residents told our reporter that the incident occurred around 8pm along Ndibe Beach Road. The gunmen allegedly trailed a convoy of cars entering the community and opened fire on them….
The Senior Special Adviser on Security matters to the Governor of Abia State, Naval Commander Macdonald Ubah,(Rtd), has reiterated the unwavering commitment and dedication of the present administration led by Governor Alex Otti (OFR) to improving the well-being of the people of Abia State. He spoke through a statement issued on Wednesday in Umuahia,…
Roger Brown, Seplat’s Chief Executive Officer Seplat Energy Plc has announced the successful completion of mechanical and installation works at its Anoh gas plant, a development to significantly bolster the company’s gas production capacity upon full operation. Situated near Owerri in Nigeria’s southeastern region, the Anoh gas plant stands as a collaborative effort between…
The Nigerian government has released a list of at least 37 illegal universities operating in the country. Acting Secretary of the National Universities Commission, NUC, Chris Maiyaki, who said this, said that some arrests have been made. Maiyaki stressed that the Department of State Services was involved in the clampdown on illegal institutions. He therefore…
The All Progressives Congress has laughed off reports that Peoples Democratic Party presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Atiku Abubakar, will contest the 2027 election. The APC Director of Publicity, Bala Ibrahim on Wednesday, described Atiku’s 2027 ambition as the most laughable news of 2024. He said the former vice-president would be defeated again. The…
A former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management, and Social Development, Sadiya Umar-Farouk, on Wednesday, failed to appear at the headquarters of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Jabi, Abuja, to answer questions over an alleged N37.1 billion fraud. A top EFCC source told newsmen that the ex-minister did not only shun the…
Following the suspension of accreditation and evaluation of degree certificates from Benin Republic and Togo, the Federal Government has said the sanction would be extended to more countries like Uganda, Kenya and Niger Republic. Speaking on a live television programme Minister of Education Tahir Mamman said government will extend the dragnet to countries like Uganda,…
World record holder, Chancellor Ahaghotu After painting for 100 consecutive hours, a Nigerian art student Chancellor Ahaghotu has broken a decade-old record for the longest painting marathon. Chancellor, a sophomore at the Savannah College of Art and Design in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, far surpassed the previous record of 60 hours, set by Roland Palmaerts (Belgium/Canada)…
Priscilla Otti The wife of Abia governor, Mrs Priscilla Otti, on Monday welcomed the first baby of the year 2024 at Okpulor Ukwu Primary Health Center, Isiala Ngwa North Local Government Area (LGA) of the state. Otti presented gift items to the baby during her goodwill visit to the health centre. The first baby of…
Former vice president of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar has revealed that he will contest for the presidency again in 2027. He made this known through his spokesperson, Daniel Bwala on Tuesday while appearing on channels TV. Bwala said, “Sure he will run, he has the capacity, he has the wisdom, he has the knowledge, he has…
