Ivo Local Government Area of Ebonyi State has commenced the construction of a modern market in Ishiagu to boost economic activities in the mineral-rich community. The multi-million naira market, which will occupy 16 hectares of land, was approved by Governor Francis Nwifuru. A commercial bank, schools, a hospital, and a police station will be…
A live interview on Arise Television took a dramatic turn on Tuesday when Presidential aide Daniel Bwala and TV anchor, Rufai Oseni engaged in a heated exchange over Bwala’s decision to serve in the current administration under President Bola Tinubu, despite his previous vocal criticisms. Oseni questioned Bwala on why he chose to…
Transparency International, a global coalition against corruption, has ranked Nigeria as the 36th most corrupt country in the world. Nigeria was joined by Uganda, Mexico, Madagascar, Iraq, and Cameroon in the same spot with a total score of 26 points. The ranking released on Tuesday highlighted the 2024 corruption perceptions index. …
The former Governor of Kaduna State, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai has vowed not to go on exile in spite of the alleged plan to arrest him. El-Rufai noted that the arrest, detention and torture of perceived political enemies are nothing new in human affairs, saying he had been arrested and detained thrice in the…
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje, has firmly stated that the presidency will not return to the North in 2027, reaffirming support for President Bola Tinubu’s second-term bid. According to Ganduje, the APC remains committed to the principle of power rotation and zoning. He emphasized that after Tinubu completes…
The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has dismissed the reported suspension of the Chairman of the Board of Trustees (BoT), Senator Adolphus Wabara, labeling it as unconstitutional. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, denounced the suspension, stating that it was in clear violation…
Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates have strengthened their aviation ties through the signing of an amended Bilateral Air Service Agreement (BASA) during the ICAO Global Implementation Support Symposium (GISS) 2025 in Abu Dhabi. The agreement was signed by Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo SAN, and UAE’s Minister of…
MTN Nigeria has begun to raise its data prices considerably. This information was also verified in a statement posted on the company’s X (formerly Twitter) account. The company wrote: “Y’ello! Thanks for stopping by, We apologise for any inconvenience and delayed Response. A price increase has been implemented to enhance our services and serve you…
Jidechukwu Iwuanyanwu, the eldest son of the late Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, former President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, has disclosed the physical and emotional toll his father endured during his final visit to Mazi Nnamdi Kanu in the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS). Speaking in Owerri at his late father’s office, the Glass…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has urged transparency and accountability in the utilization of the $1.07 billion allocated to the health sector in the 2025 budget proposal. He warned against the mismanagement of funds, referencing past incidents where public funds were allegedly swallowed by animals such as snakes, termites, and monkeys. In a statement…
