The Federal Government has begun the fulfilment of traditional rites to five Communities in Umuahia North Local Government Area of Abia State prior to the Mass Housing Project groundbreaking ceremony of the Federal Housing Authority, FHA. Speaking when he visited respectively the people of Attah-Ikeaha; Emede Mkpuru; Umuawa (Opara na Nkaru), Umuawa Alaocha, Umuda, and…
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has issued a warning about a global banking malware named Grandoreiro, which poses a significant threat through sophisticated phishing campaigns. In an advisory released by the agency’s Computer Emergency Readiness and Response Team on Monday, December 9, the malware was described as a severe cybersecurity risk, using advanced…
Senators from Nigeria’s South-East region have decided to engage in further consultations with their state governments, constituents, and other relevant stakeholders before taking a final stance on the contentious tax reform bills currently under consideration in the National Assembly. The decision, made under the aegis of the South-East Senators’ Forum, reflects the lawmakers’ desire to…
Nigeria and Saudi Arabia have initiated talks on the extraction and processing of iron ore into steel. A statement signed by the Special Adviser to the solid minerals minister, Kehinde Bamigbetan, on Monday, said the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, and the Deputy Minister of Minerals and Energy of Saudi Arabia, Khalid…
The United Kingdom has issued approximately 300,000 visas to Nigerians in recent years, according to British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Richard Montgomery. He emphasized that the relationship between the two countries remains strong, with Nigeria being one of the biggest beneficiaries of the UK’s post-Brexit migration policies. Montgomery refuted claims of harsh visa policies, asserting…
The Cross River State governor Senator Bassey Otu says this year’s Carnival Calabar will be an unforgettable experience for tourists. Speaking while flagging off the third Carnival Calabar dry run, Governor Otu, also highlighted the lineup of colorful parades, musical performances, cultural displays, and other festivities that have cemented the carnival’s reputation as Africa’s largest…
The Coalition of Nigerian Youth Leaders (CONYL) has thrown its full support behind the potential candidacy of Seyi Tinubu for the Lagos State governorship in 2027, comparing such a succession to leadership transitions commonly seen in religious organizations. In a statement released on Sunday in Owerri, the President General of CONYL, Comrade Goodluck Ibem, emphasized…
Atiku Abubakar, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate in the 2023 election, and Labour Party’s Peter Obi are actively reflecting on the lessons learned from the last election. This was revealed by Atiku’s spokesman, Paul Ibe, during an interview on Channels Television on Monday. Ibe explained that both leaders recognize the importance of unity…
Ahead of Tuesday’s hearing regarding the defamation charge against Dele Farotimi, the Lagos-based legal practitioner has filed a preliminary objection, urging the Ado Ekiti Magistrate Court to dismiss the suit. The preliminary objection, dated December 9, 2024, was filed by Farotimi’s counsel, Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) Adeyinka Olumide-Fusika, who leads a team of 19…
The disagreement between the Abia State Government and the Umunna Nsulu Communities, in Isiala Ngwa North LGA of the State over the proposed siting of the Abia Airport has continued to linger, thus raising further questions as to why it is difficult for both parties to reach a compromise. On Monday December 9, 2024, the…
