The Nigerian Senate erupted into a heated exchange on Tuesday as lawmakers clashed over the defection of Senator Ned Nwoko from the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The plenary session, initially set for legislative deliberations, quickly turned into a battle of words as PDP senators opposed Nwoko’s move,…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka Information reaching our Correspondent Desk have it that the kidnapped Anambra lawmaker, Hon. Justice Azuka, has been killed by his abductors. The source also has it that the decomposing cọrspe of the lawmaker was dumped at the Second Niger Bridge by his murderers. Hon. Azuka was the Member representing Onitsha North…
American businessman and co-founder of Microsoft, Bill Gates has spoken about his relationship with his girlfriend, Paula Hurd, for the first time ever. In an interview, Gates, 69, expressed his happiness, saying, “I’m lucky to have a serious girlfriend named Paula. We’re having fun, going to the Olympics, and lots of great things. Paula Hurd,…
President Bola Tinubu has authorized an extension of the retirement age for doctors and other healthcare professionals from 60 to 65 years. Dr. Mannir Bature, the National Publicity Secretary of the Nigerian Medical Association, announced this development in a statement on Wednesday in Lagos. Bature noted that the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare,…
The Police Service Commission has announced the transfer of Anambra State Commissioner of Police, Obong Nnache Itam, and appointed Livingstein Ikioye Orutugu from Bayelsa State as his replacement. This development comes amidst a surge in criminal activities, including kidnapping and the recent Nibo massacre, which has sparked widespread concern among residents. The state has witnessed…
Senator Samuel Anyanwu, a contender for the position of National Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has rejected the Board of Trustees’ (BoT) directive for the National Working Committee (NWC) to swear in his opponent, Sunday Ude-Okoye. Anyanwu criticized the decision, arguing that a legal case on the matter is still pending and questioning…
… As A Teacher, I Withdrawal My Children From Government Schools To Go For Islamic Education – Parent Niger state government has on Wednesday received twenty one under age children who were trafficked from Magama local government area en route Yobe State to neighbouring countries. The children with an average age of nine have the…
The Head Coach of Solution Football Club of Anambra State, Emmanuel Deutcsh has emerged as the Best Coach for the month of January 2025 for Nigeria National League (NNL)/Prostar/Sportlight Hub 2024/25 Monthly Award. This development was made known to the club in a letter dated 4th February, 2025 captioned: “NNL PROSTAR/SPORTSLIGHT HUB 2024/25 MONTHLY AWARD:…
…SEDC Renewed Effort To Revive South East, Abbas Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on the South East Development Commission (SEDC), Chris Nkwonta Wednesday appealed to President Bola Tinubu to release the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi to fastrack peace and development in the region. This is even as Speaker…
The Federal Government has explained that the increase of the 2025 budget from N49.7 trillion to N54.2 trillion was to have more revenue to strengthen the Bank of Agriculture, Bank of Industry and to support the diversification program by putting more money in the solid minerals sector as well as infrastructure projects. This was disclosed…
