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…
The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control has raised the alarm over the circulation of an unregistered antibiotic, Tarivid 200mg, in parts of Lagos State. The agency, in a public alert numbered 21/2025 on its website, said the product was discovered during a routine surveillance conducted in the Onipan area of Shomolu…
The President of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria, Festus Osifo, has claimed that the recurring shutdowns of Nigeria’s state-owned refineries are driven more by political motives than operational challenges. PENGASSAN also accused petroleum marketers of exploiting Nigerians through inflated petrol prices, insisting that the current pump price of Premium Motor…
A bill proposing the creation of a sixth state in the South-East has passed its second reading at the Senate. The bill, which is now with the Senate Committee on Constitutional Review, aims to address the imbalance in the number of states across the country’s geopolitical zones. Senator Osita Izunaso, who represents Imo West, shared…
Tinubu signs bills to establish three tertiary institutions in Abia, Imo President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has signed into law three bills sponsored by the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Kalu, establishing the Federal College of Education, Bende, Abia State; the Federal University of Medical and Health Sciences, Item, Bende, Abia State;…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka The Executive Chairman of Nnewi South Local Government Area, Hon. Van George Ezeogidi (popularly known as Ijele Utuh), has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to driving grassroots development through people’s oriented projects and initiatives. Hon. Ezeogidi gave the assurance over the weekend during the commissioning of some key community-based projects in…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka The United Business Women Association has extended heartfelt condolences to the people and families of the victims of the recent mass killings in Benue State, expressing solidarity with women across Nigeria as they collectively mourn yet another national tragedy. The Founder of the Association, Mrs. Nkiru Duru, conveyed the heartfelt…
