A charity foundation and equal rights group based in the United States of America, Tilova for Africa, has offered to pay for the services of lawyers who will defend the rights of over 30 native doctors arrested and detained by the Anambra State government. The Chief Executive Officer of Tilova for Africa, Martins Nwabueze, stated…
The Rivers State House of Assembly has given Governor Siminalayi Fubara 48 hours to present the 2025 budget to the lawmakers. They made this known during plenary in Port Harcourt on Monday with the motion moved by the deputy speaker Dumle Maol. “That pursuant to the order of the Supreme Court in Suit no.: SC/CV/1174/2024…
Former presidential candidate Peter Obi joined thousands of literary enthusiasts in London for the launch of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s latest novel, Dream Count. The event, held over the weekend at the Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall, attracted about 3,000 attendees. Obi, who arrived in the UK on Sunday, March 2, shared details of his trip,…
Mudashiru Obasa has officially reclaimed his position as Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly following a sudden leadership reshuffle. His reinstatement came after Mojisola Meranda, who briefly held the position, resigned during a plenary session on Monday. Obasa’s return follows his impeachment in January, when lawmakers accused him of poor leadership, abuse of…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has reduced the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, from N945 to N860 per litre. The price adjustment follows a recent reduction in the ex-depot price by the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, which has influenced market rates. Reports confirmed that some NNPC retail outlets…
The House Committee on the South East Development Commission (SEDC) has approved the commission’s N250 billion budget for 2025, expressing confidence that it will mark the beginning of much-needed development in the region, which has faced neglect for over five decades since the civil war. Committee Chairman, Hon Chris Nkwonta, who spoke after the budget…
Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has inaugurated the recently reconstituted State Local Government Service Commission, tasking the appointees on a productive and efficient local government system to ensure the success of the administration’s drive for inclusive development and prosperity. The Commission has Barr. Nana Ogbodo as Chairman, Hon. Peter Nnaji as Member I, Mrs….
To ensure that native doctors and other suspicious elements dislodged from Anambra State in the wake of recent successes of Agunechemba security outfit do not find haven in Imo State, the Traditional Rulers Council (TRC) has ordered all non-indigenous witchdoctors to leave the state. The TRC further directed that all shrines and altars built by…
The founder of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Chief Chekwas Okorie, has made a passionate call to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to honor Professor Humphrey Nwosu, the former Chairman of the National Electoral Commission (NEC), for his major role in the historic June 12, 1993 presidential election. Okorie’s appeal comes as Nigeria reflects on…
Importers of petroleum products have expressed their concerns regarding the continuous lowering of petrol prices by the Dangote Refinery. Several importers have indicated that dealers might be forced to sell at a loss, as consumers are likely to purchase petrol only from the outlets offering the lowest prices. On Wednesday, the Dangote refinery revealed that…
