At least 368 persons were killed in a month between December 2023 and January 1, 2024, Amnesty International, has said in contrast to President Bola Tinubu’s claim that security has improved since his assumption of office. On January 1, Mr Tinubu in his New Year message said, “Since our administration took over the mantle of…

1984 graduates of the Chinua Achebe’s secondary school, Government College, GCU, Umuahia The Chinua Achebe’s secondary school, Government College, GCU, Umuahia, is all set to get a boost after its set of 1984 graduates recently pledged to take its renovation works off the hands of the Abia State government. GCU is one of Nigeria’s foremost…

Ebonyi State governor Francis Nwifuru has vowed to overhaul all the moribund general hospitals located in the thirteen local government areas of the state to avert the spate of deaths in rural areas, especially in the hands of quacks.   Nwifuru who announced the release of over N11. 2bn for the purchase of equipment for…

One person was reportedly killed killed on New Year’s day and two others were abducted when gunmen stormed the Afikpo community in Ebonyi State.   Residents told our reporter that the incident occurred around 8pm along Ndibe Beach Road.   The gunmen allegedly trailed a convoy of cars entering the community and opened fire on them….

The Senior Special Adviser on Security matters to the Governor of Abia State, Naval Commander Macdonald Ubah,(Rtd), has reiterated the unwavering commitment and dedication of the present administration led by Governor Alex Otti (OFR) to improving the well-being of the people of Abia State.   He spoke through a statement issued on Wednesday in Umuahia,…

Roger Brown, Seplat’s Chief Executive Officer Seplat Energy Plc has announced the successful completion of mechanical and installation works at its Anoh gas plant, a development to significantly bolster the company’s gas production capacity upon full operation.   Situated near Owerri in Nigeria’s southeastern region, the Anoh gas plant stands as a collaborative effort between…

World record holder, Chancellor Ahaghotu After painting for 100 consecutive hours, a Nigerian art student Chancellor Ahaghotu has broken a decade-old record for the longest painting marathon. Chancellor, a sophomore at the Savannah College of Art and Design in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, far surpassed the previous record of 60 hours, set by Roland Palmaerts (Belgium/Canada)…

Priscilla Otti The wife of Abia governor, Mrs Priscilla Otti, on Monday welcomed the first baby of the year 2024 at Okpulor Ukwu Primary Health Center, Isiala Ngwa North Local Government Area (LGA) of the state. Otti presented gift items to the baby during her goodwill visit to the health centre. The first baby of…

Former vice president of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar has revealed that he will contest for the presidency again in 2027. He made this known through his spokesperson, Daniel Bwala on Tuesday while appearing on channels TV. Bwala said, “Sure he will run, he has the capacity, he has the wisdom, he has the knowledge, he has…

Governor Uzodimma with Imo CAN President Eches Divine Eches at the distribution flag off of President Tinubu’s South East palliative programme   Urges CAN to pray for Tinubu’s administration   Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo state has called on members of the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, to commit President Bola Tinubu’s administration in prayers.  …