After over two years of work, the Anambra State Law Revision Committee has submitted its report to the state government through the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Professor Sylvia Ifemeje. Former Governor Willie Obiano set up the committee and gave them six months to complete the task, adding that the move was to ensure…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) urges Nigerians to use the occasion of this year’s Christmas to promote and strengthen the bond of love, unity and care among themselves without regard to creed, class or divisive considerations. The Party states that this is the only way Nigerians can survive the prevailing widespread hardship in the country…
The Catholic Bishop of Awka Diocese, Most Rev Dr Paulinus Ezeokafor has called for decentralization of sharing of palliatives to poor Nigerians to forestall the incidents of fatal stampedes witnessed across the country recently. He made the call while delivering his Christmas message in Awka. Bishop Ezeokafor expressed worry over the loss of precious lives…
Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has signed the N971 billion 2025 budget into law. Mr Mbah presented the budget to the State Assembly in November and signed it into law on Tuesday after the assembly passed it. The budget comprises N837.9 billion for capital expenditure, representing 86 per cent of the budget, and a…
Governor of Abia State, Alex Otti, has disclosed that he is targeting 24 months completion of the newly flagged off Abia Airport project in Nsulu, Isiala Ngwa North Local Government Area of the state, despite a 36-month completion contractual agreement with the contractor. Otti disclosed this on Sunday, December 22, during a church service at…
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, has issued a one-month ultimatum to troops of the 6 Division Nigerian Army to drastically reduce illegal oil bunkering in the Niger Delta region. Speaking during a working visit to Rivers State on Tuesday, the COAS stressed the urgent need to boost the nation’s dwindling…
The Imo government has urged its youths to avoid abusing drugs and other substances while celebrating Christmas. The advice was given in a statement by Governor Hope Uzodimma’s special adviser on narcotics and illicit drugs monitoring, Ezechukwu Obonna in Owerri on Wednesday. Mr Obonna urged Imo youths and Imo residents to prioritise the health, safety…
The family of the late Governor of Ondo State, Rotimi Akeredolu, and the current state government led by Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa are at odds over plans to commemorate the first anniversary of the former governor’s passing with a memorial lecture. Akeredolu died on December 26th of last year. Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, the widow of the late…
As Christians across Nigeria join in the global celebration of Christmas, many families are feeling the weight of the country’s ongoing economic challenges, which have made this festive season a bittersweet affair for many. The soaring inflation, high transportation costs, and rising prices of essential goods have significantly impacted the traditional celebrations, making it harder…
Tragedy struck on Christmas Day as a fighter jet mistakenly bombed three Sokoto villages, killing many and injuring scores. The airstrike, intended for jihadists, devastated innocent communities in Silame Local Government Area. Tragedy struck on Christmas Day as a fighter jet mistakenly bombed three villages in Silame Local Government Area of Sokoto State, leaving scores…
