The Apex Igbo group, Ohaneze Ndigbo Worldwide yesterday held its annual end-of-year meeting, and youth forum get together, where stakeholders emphasized the importance of supporting the Igba Boi system to drive industry and trade. The Igba Boi system is an apprenticeship program that allows individuals to learn trades and commerce under experienced masters. To formalize…
Osita Okechukwu, a founding member of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), has placed the blame squarely on the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the possible slide of Nigeria into a one-party state. He dismissed accusations targeting the APC and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, calling them a misplaced effort to deflect responsibility. In a…
The Ebonyi state government led by governor Francis Nwifuru has partnered the United Nigeria Airlines and vowed to kick-start flight operations next week to enable citizens of the state and Nigerians in general to return home safely for the Christmas festival. The Chuba Okadigbo airport has been certified to be of high standards and has…
The National Chairman of the All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA), Barr. Sly Ezeokenwa, has said there have been consistent attempts by some negative-minded elements to destroy the party and destabilize Anambra’s progress strides. Barr. Ezeokenwa stated this at the triumphant homecoming and grand reception party organized by APGA members in Anambra State to celebrate the…
The people of Igbollo Village, Achalla Village and Iruobieli Village, three of the four villages that make up Mbanano Community of Enugwu-Agidi in Njikoka Local Government Area of Anambra State, have re-echoed their call on the state government to intervene on the lingering land related dispute rocking the community. The call is coming following the…
It is no longer news that what has been described as an attempted murder occured in the once-peaceful Ebenator community in Nnewi South Local Government Area of Anambra State, leaving a young man critically injured with gunshot, with others missing, and many more reeling from the trauma of an unprovoked attack from government officials. The…
It was ear-rending gunshots on Tuesday as some heavily armed men stormed Ebenator Community in Nnewi South Local Government Area and opened up fire in a bid to execute their mission. The incident, according to sources, happened at a sand mining site (Ọfara Ime River) in the community, where some youths of the community were…
The Abia State Independent Electoral Commission (ABSIEC) has assured Adhoc staff who served during the November 2 local government elections that payment for their services will be processed within hours. This reassurance comes in response to reports of some individuals mobilizing young people to protest over alleged delays in remuneration. ABSIEC Assures Adhoc Staff of…
The Commissioner for Agriculture and Agro-industrialisation, Patrick Uburu flagging off the campaign with a demonstration on how to immunise dogsThe government of Enugu State has launched the Zero Rabies Campaign, urging dog owners to ensure their pets are promptly vaccinated to prevent the spread of this deadly disease. At the event, the Commissioner for Agriculture…
Olu Daramola, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) and partner at Afe Babalola Law Chamber, has filed a N500,000 defamation suit at the Ojodu Abiodun division of the Ogun State High Court against Tomilola Titus Farotimi, also known as Dele Farotimi, over alleged defamatory content in his new book titled Nigeria and Its Criminal Justice…
