The Abia State Governor, His Excellency, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, has expressed utter shock and disappointment over the deplorable state of facilities at the Abia State University (ABSU), Uturu, as he conducted an on-the-spot assessment of facilities during an unscheduled visit to the state-owned tertiary institution on Sunday, 23rd March.‎‎Governor Otti, who vowed to…

Deputy Chief Whip of the Senate, Onyekachi Nwaebonyi, has expressed regret over his choice of words during a heated exchange with former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili, at the Senate Ethics Committee hearing the petition of sexual harassment against Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, by Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The clash between Senator Nwaebonyi and…

The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions, Neda Imaseun, has declared the sexual harassment case involving Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan as “closed” within the upper chamber of the National Assembly. Imaseun made this declaration on Tuesday in response to comments from Akpoti-Uduaghan’s legal counsel, Abiola Akiode, who had accused him of…

The Federal Government through the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has disbursed over ₦72 million in student loans to 1,607 students across three tertiary institutions, aiming to alleviate the financial burden of tuition fees. The beneficiaries include the Federal College of Education, Obudu; Abdulkadir Kure University, Minna; and Adamawa State University, Mubi. In a statement…

Following the expiration of a 21-day ultimatum to vacate, the Imo State Government, through the Owerri Capital Development Authority (OCDA), will commence a demolition exercise at the Old Timber Market tomorrow (Tuesday, 25 March, 2025). This action is aimed at clearing the premises. During a final visit to serve as a reminder, the General Manager,…

The Chairman of the All Progressives Party, APC, in Ebonyi State, Stanley Emegha on Tuesday dismissed the rumours making the rounds in the state that the minister of works, David Umahi and the governor, Francis Nwifuru are fighting. Emegha made this known while interacting with Journalists at the International Conference Centre, Abakaliki during the kick-off…

Hon. Francis Nwifuru, Governor of Ebonyi State, Tuesday received in his office the Norwegian Ambassador to Nigeria, Svein Baera. The Governor at the event sought the partnership of the Norwegian Government in the provision of basic and life-sustaining facilities across healthcare services, energy, infrastructure, water and sanitation sectors in the state. Nwifuru also appealed to…

The Independent National Electoral Commission INEC has promised to be guided by extant laws and own regulations with respect to the ongoing attempts to recall the Senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial District of Kogi state, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. INEC in a statement by its National Commissioner and Chairman of its Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam…

Renowned entrepreneur, Dr Obinna Iyiegbu, popularly known as “Obi Cubana”, has announced plans to inaugurate a tricycle assembly plant in Ebonyi. Iyiegbu, Chairman of Cubana Group of Companies, disclosed this on Tuesday in Abakaliki while speaking to journalists after a meeting with Gov. Francis Nwifuru. He said his company aims to expand its business operations…

The challenge of accessing the second Niger bridge would soon be a thing of the past as the Federal Government, Monday, commenced the construction of the 17.5km dual carriage access road. Flagging off the ceremony, President Bola Tinubu, said his administration was responding to challenges faced by road users by improving connectivity, safety and boosting…