Angry investors stormed the firm’s office in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, carting away various items including tables, chairs, and other office equipment. Many Nigerians are currently lamenting the loss of their investments in a suspected Ponzi scheme operated by CBEX. Angry investors stormed the firm’s office in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, carting away…
Nigerian rapper, Chibuzor Nelson Azubuike, widely known as Phyno, has addressed reports of selling off his multi-billion naira estate. Recall that Phyno purchased his estate, comprising 20 houses, in 2023, worth N1.4 billion, as announced by renowned politician, Ned Nwoko. However, rumors have been circulating, as alleged by a blogger, claiming that the singer has…
The Abia State government has reaffirmed its commitment to fostering partnerships that drive socio-political and economic growth, with a focus on climate change adaptation and mitigation. Commissioner for Environment, Mr. Philemon Ogbonna, emphasized the administration’s openness to innovative ideas and its dedication to transparency and accountability. During an engagement meeting and training session for Civil…
Aggrieved people of Ikwuano local government Area of Abia State have unanimously exonerated Hartland Construction Company over the protracted delay in resuming and completing the construction of the popular Ikwuano/Ikot-Ekpene road, saying the company cannot be sued, hence funds where not disbursed to them. They urged the people to hold their Representatives who confiscated the…
A 3-day climate change workshop has kicked off in Umuahia with a firm promise by the Abia State government to ensure that partnerships that will drive the socio-political and economic development of the state are given attention. Speaking at the event, the Commissioner for Environment, Mr Philemon Ogbonna, highlighted the Abia State government’s commitment…
The Biafran group, in a statement released on Tuesday by its Media and Publicity Secretary, Emma Powerful, accused the Nigerian Army of attempting to exploit the South-East population for military purposes under false pretences. The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has warned South-East leaders not to mobilise youths in the region for enlistment into the…
Musician Peter Okoye aka Mr P of the defunct music group P-Square has criticised his family following his testimony against elder brother Jude Okoye who is facing money laundering charges. Jude and a company named Northside Music Limited are being tried by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on a seven-count charge of laundering…
The authorities of the Imo State Custodial Centre have firmly denied widespread online reports suggesting a jailbreak or attack at the Owerri correctional facility. According to the Public Relations Officer of the centre, Chief Superintendent of Corrections (CSC) Goodluck Uboegbulam, the circulating claim—alleging an invasion by armed Fulani herdsmen and the escape of inmates—is entirely…
The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has rolled out a robust $300 million export manufacturing initiative across Cross River, Imo, Enugu, and Kano States, aimed at driving industrial growth and strengthening Nigeria’s non-oil export capacity. The announcement was made by Afreximbank President, Prof. Benedict Oramah, during the inauguration of the Afreximbank African Trade Centre (AATC) in…
The Olusegun Obasanjo Foundation has officially commenced the distribution of 1,000 complimentary hearing aids to individuals with hearing impairments across the South-East region of Nigeria. This humanitarian outreach, launched in collaboration with the Abia State Government and the Starkey Hearing Foundation, was themed “So Nigerians May Hear”. The initiative was flagged off in Umuahia under…
