The attention of the Anambra State Government has been drawn to some media reports that have excluded Anambra State from the states in Nigeria that have paid the new minimum wage of N70,000. Some media outlets merely managed to capture Anambra State only among the states whose governors have indicated interest in paying the new…
Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma, has described the late Justice Emmanuel Ogwuegbu as a remarkable legal luminary and one of Imo State’s greatest contributions to Nigeria. Justice Ogwuegbu, who left an indelible mark on the judiciary over a career spanning more than five decades, retired from the Supreme Court of Nigeria, where he served…
The immediate past President of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN), Ken Opara, alongside other prominent figures, will attend the inaugural Imo Day celebration hosted by the Imo Improvement Association in Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos. According to a recent press statement, other distinguished guests expected at the event include the founder of Chisco Group, Chidi…
Heartland Football Club has announced a rescheduling of its much-anticipated weekend match against Oriental Brothers Rangers International. The game, initially slated for Saturday, will now take place on Sunday, November 24, 2024. The encounter is set to kick off at 4:00 PM at the Dan Anyiam Stadium in Owerri, promising an electrifying atmosphere for fans…
The Nigerian Army has launched an investigation after a video surfaced online showing Major General G.S. Mohammed and his aide, Corporal A. Abubakar, allegedly assaulting a couple, identified as Mr. Vershima Mker and Ms. Lami Jennifer Iorvihi, in Abuja. The incident reportedly followed a minor road dispute in the Federal Capital Territory, where Mr. Mker…
Umar Damagum is set to continue as the acting National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) until at least next year. This decision follows preparations for a key meeting at the party’s Abuja headquarters, where the National Working Committee (NWC) will meet with PDP chairmen from the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory…
At least 20 soldiers have been killed in an attack on a Nigerian military camp in Karito, Borno State, by Islamic State fighters. The assault took place on Saturday when the fighters launched a coordinated attack using various weapons, including a car bomb. While the exact number of casualties has not been officially confirmed, military…
Senator Jimoh Ibrahim, a member of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, has called for a more aggressive approach to borrowing in order to fund Nigeria’s infrastructure development. Speaking during a session on the nation’s economic strategy, Senator Ibrahim emphasized the importance of leveraging Nigeria’s ability to borrow to drive growth, particularly in infrastructure, which he…
Governor Alex Otti accuses opposition politicians, with external support, of sponsoring violence in Abia State. Attacks, including the killing of soldiers and police, aim to destabilize the government and distract from its development agenda Otti promises a “counter-offensive” to eradicate criminal activities and maintain peace in the state Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has accused…
The Abia State Environmental Protection Agency has restated its resolve to extend the state of emergency declared on waste management by the Governor Alex Otti-led administration to local communities in the state. ASEPA Deputy General Manager of Umuahia zone, Mr Ambrose Jonah, stated this while flagging off the evacuation of refuse heaped for over two…
