By Izunna Okafor, Awka No fewer than 5,000 residents of Sumaila Local Government Area of Kano State have benefitted from a two-day community medical outreach organized by 24Telemed, in collaboration with the Oweno Foundation. The outreach, which took place across 16 communities within the LGA, not only provided residents with free medical tests and…
As part of the 2025 International Widows Day celebration, the Wife of the Abia State Governor, Mrs. Priscilla Otti, ably represented by the Wife of the Deputy Governor, Mrs. Adaeze Chidera Emetu, issued a strong statement against harmful widowhood practices, while reaffirming the administration’s unwavering commitment to protecting the rights and dignity of widows in…
The burial of His Royal Highness, Eze Samuel Ajiri, the late traditional ruler of Ntalakwu-Oboro in Ikwuano Local Government Area of Abia State, has become a source of growing tension, following a dispute among family members and traditional authorities over the circumstances surrounding his death. According to official correspondence sent to the Inspector General of…
The National Association of Nigerian Travel Agencies said over 17 million Nigerians travelled out between 2023 and 2024. This is as the association announced that it would be organising a maiden edition of Eastern Travel Market 2025 in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State capital from 27th to 30th August, 2025.Vice Chairman of NANTA, Eastern Zone, Hope…
The Department of State Services informed the Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday that the National Broadcasting Commission did not licence the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, to import the radio transmitter allegedly smuggled into Nigeria to operate Radio Biafra. The fourth prosecution witness, a DSS official identified as Mr…
Retired Major Hamza Al-Mustapha, former Chief Security Officer to late Head of State General Sani Abacha, has officially announced his intention to run for president in the 2027 general elections on the platform of the Social Democratic Party (SDP). The declaration was made on Tuesday in Minna, Niger State, during a strategic engagement with the…
President Bola Tinubu has stressed that human life is more valuable than livestock, warning that conflict opens the door for political enemies who do not wish leaders well. Speaking at the townhall meeting in Benue State, Tinubu told Governor Hyacinth Alia that criticism is part of leadership, saying he is constantly scrutinized but uses even…
President Bola Tinubu has directed the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, and the Chief of Defence Staff, Christopher Musa, to immediately arrest killer herders who perpetrated the heinous killing of over 100 people in Yelewata community in Benue State. President Tinubu gave the directive while addressing stakeholders at the Government House, Markudi. The meeting…
The Assistant Inspector General (AIG) of Police for Zone 13, Mr Abayomi Oladipo, has warned police personnel against unprofessional conducts and colluding with criminals within their duty areas. Oladipo, whose Zone 13 covers Anambra and Enugu States, gave the warning on Wednesday in Enugu while delivering a lecture to senior police officers in Enugu State…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka It was a memorable day as members of the Ultimate Destiny Uplifters Foundation (UDUF Africa) in Anambra State joined the rest of the continent to commemorate the 2025 Africa Day. Specifically celebrated in a meaningful and transformative way, the Foundation also used the opportunity to urge African youths to shun…
