The Honourable Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to bolstering Nigeria’s military capabilities through enhanced Research and Development (R&D). The Minister’s Spokesperson, Mr. Mati Ali in a statement on Tuesday said the Minister speaking at the Defence Research and Development Bureau (DRDB) Annual Seminar and Exhibition in Abuja, the…
Plateau State Governor, Barrister Caleb Mutfwang, has expressed his optimism regarding the state’s potential to emerge as Nigeria’s premier Christmas destination. Mutfwang stated this during the official unveiling of the 2024 Jos Family Christmas Festival with the themed “A Beautiful Experience”. The much-anticipated event is set to run from December 21 to December 27, 2024,…
A 55-year-old man parading himself as an officer of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), has been apprehended in Anambra State. The impersonator, identified as Emmanuel Oche, a native of Agila in Ado Local Government Area of Benue State, was arrested on Tuesday, October 15, at the popular Aroma Junction, in Awka, Anambra…
The Anambra State Governor, Prof. Charles Chukwuma Soludo, has described the state as the safest in the country, as well as the most conducive and most lucrative for investments. Governor Soludo stated this at the first Anambra Picnic and Funfair, held over the week at the Anambra Film Village, in Awka, the state capital. The…
The political wing of the Coalition for the Protection of Democracy (COPDEM) Anambra Chapter, held its inaugural meeting at the Grand East Hotel in Okpuno, Awka South LG, Anambra State. The event brought together members from across the state to discuss critical issues of good governance and democracy in Anambra. Mr Valentine Ozigbo was a…
Elders of Umunnaka village in Isieke, Okija, Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra State accused of terrorism have appealed to the Governor of the State, Professor Charles Soludo and the Inspector General of Police to come to their rescue, alleging that their lives were in danger. It was gathered that some of the elders were…
A non-governmental organization, Igboebisi Empowerment Foundation (IEF) has awarded scholarships worth about 15 million naira to 22 secondary school children drawn from different schools in Obosi, Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State. The event, IEF 2024 Scholarship Award, which held on Monday at the Obosi Town Hall, attracted community leaders and other dignitaries…
Daniel Maldini became the third generation of his family to play for Italy as he made his debut in their Nations League win over Israel. Father Paolo, who was in Udine watching the game, won 126 caps – and grandfather Cesare played 14 times for his country. The 23-year-old Monza attacking midfielder also played for…
The Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) has announced a general blackout in the five Southeastern states of Nigeria. The Head of Corporate Communications, EEDC, Mr. Emeka Ezeh announced this in a statement made available to newsmen on Monday. According to him, the blackout was as a result of general system collapse that occured at about…
Singer, Ikuforiji Olaitan, popularly known as Oxlade, has recalled suffering racial abuse in France. Appearing on a recent episode of ‘The Datebizz’ podcast, the singer revealed that the experience inspired the title of his debut album, ‘Oxlade From Africa.’ “I decided to name my album ‘Oxlade From Africa’ because I was racially abused in France,…
