Apex Igbo socio-cultural organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide has distanced itself from a demand for the resignation of Enugu State governor, Barr Peter Mbah. Ohanaeze youths was reacting to a statement published credited to one Mazi David Ani, who asked Mbah to resign over the herdsmen attacks on Isi-Uzo local government area. Mr Ani…
The Senate Adhoc Committee on the Emergency Rule in Rivers State has commenced the screening of nominees for the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC), but controversy erupted over the nomination of Michael Odey as Chairman of the electoral body. Odey, who hails from Cross River State, faced scrutiny from the committee, chaired by Senate…
The Nigerian Senate has announced that a delegation of lawmakers will accompany President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on a condolence visit to Benue State on Wednesday in response to the recent violent killings there. President Tinubu postponed a planned trip to Kaduna to prioritize this visit, as several communities in Benue have been attacked in recent…
Former Governor of Anambra State and Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has condemned the recent killings in Ikpakpara village, Agamede, Eha-Amufu, Enugu State. He described the attack, which claimed at least seven lives, as a heartbreaking tragedy and a stark reminder of Nigeria’s worsening insecurity. The violence occurred on Sunday around 4:30 p.m….
The Abia State Civil Service Commission has announced a temporary suspension of the ongoing recruitment exercise previously advertised by the state’s Ministry of Health. This development was disclosed in a Public Service Announcement signed by Dr. Eno Jerry Eze, Chairman of the Commission. According to the release, the decision to put the employment process on…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka The officers of the Agụnechemba security operatives (popularly known as Operation Udo Ga-Achị) in the Anambra East Local Government Area of Anambra State have reportedly arrested two some suspects involved in a grisly case of ritual killing and human parts dealing in Eziagulu Village, Aguleri. The arrests were reportedly made…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka The Anambra State Executive Council (ANSEC) has approved a fresh set of contracts aimed at erosion and flood control, road rehabilitation, infrastructural upgrade, and institutional renovation across various communities and institutions in the state. The approvals were made during the 11th ANSEC Meeting, which held on Monday, June 16, 2025,…
The National Vice Chairman (North East) of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Mustapha Salihu, has said that only President Bola Ahmed Tinubu can decide Vice president Kashim Shettima’s fate ahead of 2027. Salihu stated this during an interview on Channels TV’s Politics Today on Monday. There was outrage on Sunday as the APC North-East…
The youth body of Amanator Okporo Autonomous Community in Orlu Local Government Area of Imo State known as Akwakuma General Youths Assembly has exonerated Imo State Council of Traditional Rulers Chairman,HRM Eze E. C. Okeke from the alleged steady attack and demolition of their Community market known as “Eke Akwakuma Market. Mr. Ukachukwu…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka Operatives of the Anambra State Police Command have foiled a suspected cult initiation ceremony in Nawfia, Njikoka Local Government Area of the state, leading to the arrest of six suspects and the recovery of arms and other incriminating items. The operation, which was based on intelligence, took place around 9:30am…
