The youth wing of apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide has described as unacceptable the escape of arrested suspects involved in the murder of Anambra lawmaker, Hon. Justice Azuka. It could be recalled that the Anambra State Police Command confirmed the escape of two of the kidnapping, cum murder suspects….
Renowned Nigerian author, Chimamanda Adichie reveals why she didn’t announce the birth of her twin sons. In an exclusive interview, renowned Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie discusses her decision to keep the birth of her twin sons private, her stance on motherhood in the public eye, and her reflections on raising children in today’s…
Valentine Ozigbo, a prominent political figure and former member of the Labour Party, at a recent State Executive Committee meeting in Awka, formally resigned from his position within the Labour Party, setting the stage for what he calls “a new path, one that is not about party lines but about our people.” His decision, as…
The Federal Government has explained why the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has not yet started releasing funds directly to the 774 Local Government Areas (LGAs), despite a Supreme Court ruling. Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, and CBN’s Director of Legal, Kofo Salam-Alade, stated that proper procedures are not…
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has cautioned against relying on social media for information, stating that “ninety-nine percent of what is on social media is inaccurate, sometimes total speculation, and sometimes based on mischief.” Akpabio made this remark while addressing concerns over allegations that the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) was funding Boko Haram….
Controversial social media personality, Verydarkman, has stirred reactions after announcing a change of surname to “Okoya” while sharing photos of himself spraying Naira at an event. In a post that quickly went viral, he directly tagged the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), seemingly mocking the agency’s crackdown on individuals engaging in naira abuse. “Okoya…
A man identified as Godwin Odah from Akparata village, Effium autonomous community in the Ohaukwu Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, has been killed by hoodlums in the war-torn area. Odah was on Monday shot, beheaded and other parts of his body severed while plucking fruits at the back of his compound. His killing occurred…
An asteroid that could level a city now has a 3.1-percent chance of striking Earth in 2032, according to NASA data released Tuesday — making it the most threatening space rock ever recorded by modern forecasting. Despite the rising odds, experts say there is no need for alarm. The global astronomical community is closely…
Atalanta manager Gian Piero Gasperini has strongly criticised Ademola Lookman’s penalty-taking abilities following the team’s 3-1 defeat to Club Brugge in the Champions League knockout round play-offs. The Nigerian forward, who had earlier scored Atalanta’s only goal in the match, missed a crucial penalty that could have given his side a chance to fight back….
Enugu State House of Assembly on Tuesday screened and confirmed the appointment of 5 nominees for Enugu State Local government Commission. The screening took place at the Enugu State House of Assembly complex, the state capitol. One Nana Ogbodo was confirmed as the Chairman of the local government Commission, while, Peter Nnaji as member, Others…
