Following the recent outbreak of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) in northern China, the federal government has tightened border checks on passengers arriving from China. HMPV is a respiratory virus which causes fever, cough, nasal congestion, and shortness of breath. Children under 24 have been those primarily affected. The development has led to overcrowded hospitals in China,…
The Nigeria Police Force has dismissed a widely circulated social media claim accusing a senior officer of collaborating with criminals. The allegation, shared by Adamu Garba Zango, a lecturer at Baze University, alleged that a Deputy Commissioner of Police in Kaduna State was arrested for supplying firearms to bandits. In a statement issued by the…
The United Kingdom has just announced a major change to its Skilled Worker visa rules, and it’s going to have a big impact on Nigerians and other foreign nationals looking to work in the UK. Starting January 1, 2025, anyone applying for this visa will need to earn a lot more than before to qualify….
A report by the office of Nigeria’s Auditor-General has indicted the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) for alleged misappropriation of funds and diversion of revenue meant for the Federation in 2021. The indictments are contained in the 2021 Auditor-General’s annual report published in November 2024. The 558-page report was recently submitted to the National…
It was Jubilation yesterday as Chi-Brown International Foundation empowered over 200 widows with food items and clothes worth millions of naira at Awkaetiti, Idemili South Local Government Area, Anambra State. Speaking during the event at her residence Awkaetiti, the Founder of the Non Governmental Organization, Ugosimba Chioma Brown Okafor said that she was only passionate…
…Says I Don’t Care About Your Party. …Our dreams Are Grand, But Realisable – Mbah. President Bola Tinubu has heaped encomiums on the governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, over his development strides, declaring that the governor had done a fantastic job so far. Tinubu said the election was over and called for collaborations…
The Resident Pastor, of a Church, domiciled in Uruagu, Nnewi North Local Government Area, Pastor Okem Chikelue has called on the people of the state to believe in the faithfulness of God in all their endeavours. He said this while delivering his message in the cross over service, of December 31, 2024 entitled, ‘Celebrating The…
…As He Congratulates Chief Innocent Chikezie On Conferment Of Ide Ichida. The Governor of Anambra State Governor, Professor Charles Chukwuma Soludo CFR earlier today attended the conferment ceremony of Chief Innocent Chikezie (Inno-Posh) as Ide Ichida by His Royal Majesty, Igwe Sir C.N Ezeudogu, KSS(Igwe Orazulunye), Obi 11 na Ichida Kingdom. Speaking during the event,…
The Honourable member representing Idemili North and South Federal Constituency, Hon. Uchenna Harris Okonkwo, attended Ezema Village Day on 3rd January 2025 and pledged support for the community’s infrastructural development projects. Speaking at the event, Hon. Okonkwo expressed joy over the program, emphasizing that achieving greater development requires collaboration between individuals and the government. He…
~Experts List Gains Of Deregulation, Naira For Crude Policy. Strong indications emerged at the weekend that prices of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), popularly called petrol, may crash further in 2025. Industry experts, who spoke to Saturday Sun, noted that petrol, which currently sells for between N900 and N950 in many fuel stations, may have its…
