Grammy-nominated Afrobeats superstar Davido has officially announced that his fifth studio album, 5ive, will be released on March 14, 2025. The announcement was made on Saturday via a pre-save link shared across his social media platforms. The post read, “5ive is scheduled to be released on March 14.” This album marks a significant milestone in…
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to collaborate with the United Nations (UN) in implementing sustainable solutions to alleviate poverty and address humanitarian challenges in Nigeria. This was disclosed by the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Prof. Nantawe Yilwatda, during a press briefing in Abuja on Friday. The minister spoke after a…
Sunday Chukwudiegwu Mmeribe, the Abia State Commander of the Nigerian Hunters and Forest Security Services (NHFSS), has mobilized his team to cleanse the forests of Umuahia, the capital of Abia State, from criminal elements. Acting on a tip-off from local farmers, the team is targeting drug dealers, peddlers, and other criminals hiding in the area….
A week after a deadly tanker fire claimed lives and damaged properties at Agbor, Senator Ned Nwoko representing Delta North Senatorial District has offered to help families of the victims with material support. Last Sunday, a tanker conveying fuel on old Lagos road Agbor, in Ika South local government area, lost control and burst into…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has rejected the ₦40 billion earmarked for it in the 2025 budget, stating that the amount is insufficient to cover the increasing costs of conducting elections in Nigeria. The electoral body had originally proposed ₦126 billion for the 2025 budget, and its request has now received tacit approval from…
Senator John Azuta-Mbata has been elected as the 13th President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, a prominent Igbo socio-cultural organisation. This development took place during the election of new executives in Enugu on Friday, where Azuta-Mbata was elected as the new leader, succeeding Fidelis Chukwu, whose tenure has ended. Notably, Azuta-Mbata hails from Rivers State in…
Obi, an ally to Governor Alex Otti of Abia State, stated this while speaking on the recent defection of lawmakers from the Labour Party to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Obi has declared Julius Abure Labour Party National Chairman. The member representing Ikwuano/Umuahia North/ Umuahia South Federal Constituency of Abia State in the House of…
In exercise of his powers under the Land Use Act 1978, Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, on Thursday, signed Land Use Regulation 2025 as well as Executive Order No. 1, 2025, designating some areas in the state as urban areas. By the provisions of the Executive Order, entitled “Enugu State Designation of Land…
The National Bureau of Statistics, NBS, says that illegal and hidden activities like prost!tuition and drug peddling will now be included in the country’s Gross Domestic Product, GDP. Vanguard reports that NBS disclosed this at a sensitization workshop on GDP and Consumer Price Index, CPI Rebasing organised in collaboration with the Nigerian Economic Summit Group…
The United States and Nigeria have officially signed a memorandum of understanding to repatriate $53 million in stolen funds to Nigeria. These funds are associated with the Galactica asset linked to former Petroleum Minister Diezani Alison-Madueke. During the signing ceremony, Nigeria’s Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), announced that $50 million of…
