Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, has donated 24 Roxettes vans to members of the Abia State House of Assembly as part of efforts to enhance their legislative duties and constituency engagements. Speaking during the handover ceremony, Governor Otti emphasized his administration’s commitment to supporting indigenous manufacturers, stating that he prioritizes patronizing locally made products…
No fewer than 461 persons are currently being tracked by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control over the possibility of being infected with Lassa fever, data from the disease control agency. The disease has spread to 63 local government areas across 11 states of the federation. Lassa fever, a disease that spreads during the dry…
Dyes are applied to human and synthetic hair extensions to create a variety of colours, enhancing their appeal to buyers. However, insights from experts and users revealed that these chemicals have adverse effects, as they trigger skin rashes and facial swelling. Tiny, reddish and itchy raised bumps were the cross an Akwa Ibom indigene, Itee…
The Nigerian Government on Wednesday, signed a cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia’s Halal Products Development Company, HPDC, to establish Nigeria as a leading player in the global halal market valued at $7.7 trillion. The agreement is expected to facilitate investment, technical cooperation, and market access across key sectors, including food production, pharmaceuticals, finance, and livestock…
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has confirmed the death of six persons in a lone accident between Enugu Fly-over Bridge and Ugwu-Onyeama axis of Enugu-Onitsha Expressway. The Sector Commander of FRSC Enugu State Command, Mr Franklin Agbakoba, confirmed the incident to newsmen on Thursday in Enugu. It will be recalled that barely a month,…
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Olanipekun Olukoyede, disclosed that he turned down offers of about N500m from various individuals during his mother’s funeral in 2019. Olukoyede spoke at the 38th Anti-Corruption Situation Room in Abuja on Thursday with the theme: Ethics, Integrity, Corruption Risk Assessments and Anti-Corruption at National and Sub-National…
Former Anambra governorship candidate, Valentine Ozigbo, has asserted that if Peter Obi chooses to contest the 2027 presidential election, it will not be under the Labour Party (LP). Ozigbo made this claim during an interview on Politics Today, a Channels Television program, on Thursday. He suggested that the former LP presidential candidate is unlikely to…
President Bola Tinubu has given MTN and RCC Company Nigeria Limited an ultimatum to complete the Enugu -Onitsha expressway before May 10, 2026. According to Umahi, MTN will be held responsible should the road fail after construction on account of a shady job by the contractor as there will be no variation or VOP on…
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, has announced an upward review of the daily Ration Cash Allowance (RCA) for Nigerian troops from ₦1,500 to ₦3,000, with implementation set to begin at the end of March. During his visit to the 81 Division at the 9th Brigade Parade Ground in Ikeja, Lagos,…
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, has insisted that the Senate Ethics and Disciplinary Committee must conduct its probe of her case in a transparent manner, calling for a live broadcast of the proceedings. She argued that Nigerians have a right to witness the process firsthand. The lawmaker was referred to the committee after a…
