Seven out of the twenty-four members of the Zamfara State House of Assembly at a sitting on Monday suspended sixteen members who threatened to impeach the Speaker of the House Bilyaminu Moriki last Thursday. They accused the members of breaking into the offices of the clerk of the house and sergeant at arms and destroying…
The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Olukayode Ariwoola has sworn in 11 new Justices to the bench of the Supreme Court, charging them, not to allow their ambition to becloud their sense of judgement. Some of the Justices are Jummai Hannatu Sankey, Chidiebere Nwaoma Uwa, Chioma Egondu Nwosu-Iheme, Haruna Simon Tsammani and Moore Aseimo…
The Federal Government and African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) have committed to a $1 billion partnership to revolutionise Nigeria’s healthcare sector. The $1 billion Healthcare Value Chain Programme established through a Memorandum of Understanding between Afreximbank and the Federal Ministry of Health is geared at improving access to quality healthcare, reduce medical tourism, and empower the…
The Idemmili Oba Vigilante Group, alongside Mgbo youth, Anambra State has captured a woman who holds pregnant young adults and teenagers in custody in her home, for the purpose of child trafficking on Sunday. The womam name not mentioned as at time of report, she is from Etu Nanka and married in Nanka Enugu State,…
Anambra State Governor, Prof Chukwuma Soludo, expressed deep concern and sadness over the brutal assassination of Mr. Silas Onyima, President-General of Umuoji Community. The state government strongly condemns this act of violence. Our heartfelt condolences go out to Mr. Onyima’s family, the Umuoji community, and the entire Idemili North Local Government Area. Governor Soludo is…
Members of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) have protested in Edo and Osun states over the economic hardship in the country. Inflation has reached 29 percent in Nigeria and with the subsidy on fuel removed, the cost of living has spiked in recent months. This has triggered debates and protests in some parts of Nigeria. To…
The Eastern Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) has completed the migration to its new vending system, SuperEdge, and is now ready to offer meter upgrades to customers. During the transition period, customers were unable to recharge their meters, but now they can conveniently purchase tokens and upgrade their meters. According to Mr. Emeka Ezeh, the Head…
Valentine Ozigbo attended Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU) in Anambra State to celebrate and support Prof. C.J Ubanyionwu as he delivered the 10th Inaugural Lecture titled “Election Petition in Nigeria, A Legal Quagmire.” The lecture was a significant achievement for Prof. Ubanyionwu and also put Amesi, Mr. Ozigbo’s hometown, on the academic map. It was…
The Anambra State Association of Town Union (ASATU) has sadly recorded the deaths of at least seven President Generals in the state under similar circumstances. The most recent incident occurred in Umuoji Community, Idemili South Local Government Area of Anambra. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Tochukwu Ikenga, confirmed the killing and assured that investigations…
The Anambra State Tricycle Owners and Riders Association is urging Prof Chukwuma Soludo to establish Security Monitoring Units across the state. This is to address the rising incidents of tricycle theft, particularly in urban areas. The Chairman expressed his concern about the unacceptable attacks and killings of their members. While acknowledging Prof Soludo’s efforts in…
