Tension is mounting in Imo State as concerns grow over the suspected ambition of Ugwumba Uche Nwosu, the son-in-law of former Governor Rochas Okorocha, to present himself for the 2027 governorship election. Nwosu, who hails from the Orlu zone, is being speculated to be preparing to contest for the state’s highest office, a move that…
…2, 190 Deradicalised. Over 130, 000 terrorists and their family members have surrendered to the State since 2016 when the Federal Government established Operation Safe Corridor (OPSC). The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS’), Gen. Christopher Musa made the revelation on Tuesday in Abuja, at a stakeholders’ meeting to work out modalities for transferring rehabilitated clients…
The average change in prices of goods and services over the past year is about 24.48 per cent. This a major highlight of the much-expected report on the rebasing of the Consumer Price Index (CPI) scheduled to be released today by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The rebasing of the CPI included important improvements…
The Federal Government has pledged to fast-track the restoration of infrastructure destroyed by the Boko Haram insurgents in the North-East. This commitment was made known by Mr Uba Ahmadu, the Minister of State for Regional Development, during a courtesy visit to Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno on Monday. He emphasized that the government is committed…
Nigeria’s transport sector is set for a revolution as the Lagos-Abuja High-Speed Bullet Train gains momentum, reducing travel time between both cities from 12 hours to just 2–3 hours. The Director of Operations at Geofocus Consortium, Engineer Yinka Idris, in a statement made available to journalists on Tuesday, described the project as a milestone in…
The Mayor of Idemili South local government area, Hon. Mrs Amaka Obi(Iyom Ife-Abata), on Saturday 15th February, 2025, joined the people of Nnobi community as they swear-in newly elected executives of Ngo Nnobi Development Union(NNDU). Speaking during the event, Hon. Obi appreciated the former executives for their selfless service to the community and congratulated the…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka A delegation from the Anambra State House of Assembly, on Wednesday, visited the Headquarters of the State Police Command over the trending news about the escape of the arrested suspected killers of their colleague, Hon. Justice Azuka, a sitting lawmaker representing the Onitsha South 1 Constituency. The Spokesperson of the State…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka In continuation of its onslaught against criminalities and criminal elements in the state, the operatives of the Anambra State Police Command have arrested one Mr. Orji Chigozie over illegal possession of firearm, among other suspected crimes. According to a statement issued on Wednesday by the Spokesperson of the Command, SP…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka The Anambra State Government has declared its intention to begin a massive enforcement to ensure that every household in the state has a catchment pit. The Managing Director of the Operation Clean and Healthy Anambra (OCHA Brigade), Mr. Celestin Anere, disclosed this on Tuesday while receiving a couple of awards…
The Orumba South Council Mayor, Hon. Shedrack Azubuike alongside stakeholders paid a courtesy visit to Consular General, Ms. Jette Bjerumn in Lagos to seek collaboration in key sectors, including healthcare, agricultural development and many others. During the visitation, Hon. Shedrack appreciated her for the support and reaffirmed his commitment to the development of Orumba…
