Ahead of Tuesday’s hearing regarding the defamation charge against Dele Farotimi, the Lagos-based legal practitioner has filed a preliminary objection, urging the Ado Ekiti Magistrate Court to dismiss the suit. The preliminary objection, dated December 9, 2024, was filed by Farotimi’s counsel, Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) Adeyinka Olumide-Fusika, who leads a team of 19…
The speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas has said corruption is major cause of the nation’s dysfunctional education and healthcare sectors. He disclosed this on Monday at an event commemorating the International Anti-Corruption Day, held at the National Assembly Complex in Abuja. Abbas expressed concern over the adverse effects on the country’s development….
Nigeria’s Vice President, Kashim Shettima, has hit out at the newly elected United Kingdom’s Conservative Party leader, Kemi Badenoch. Shettima accused Badenoch of disparaging her country of origin, Nigeria. The Vice President spoke on Monday at the 10th Annual Migration Dialogue at the State House in Abuja. According to report, In 2022, Badenoch, then United…
The Association of Past Presidents General (APPAS) of all town unions in Anambra South has endorsed Chief (Dr) Ebuka Onunkwo, Chairman/CEO of Seahorse Lubricant Industries Ltd, for the forthcoming Anambra South Senatorial District by-election. The endorsement was announced after a closed-door meeting of the association on Wednesday, December 4, 2024. Speaking during the meeting, Ichie…
Kwara State Governor and Chairman, Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq will launch the emblem for the 2025 Armed Forces Remembrance Day and Appeal Fund on Tuesday, December 10, 2024. The event will take place at the Ministry of Social Development, Marriage Registry Hall in Ilorin, Kwara State’s capital, at 10 am. The Armed Forces…
In the wake of the unfortunate fire incidents that recently affected the communities of Ojaiya/Ita-Amodu, the Chairman of Ilorin West Local Government Council, Honourable Shehu Abdulrahman Babatunde Ladan has visited the affected areas to offer support and assess the extent of the damage. Before now, the Chairman sent his delegates of council officials, Rt. Hon…
The Federal House of Representatives Committee on Nutrition and Food Security, chaired by Hon. Chike John Okafor, Ph.D., has received an exceptional honor, ranking among the Top 10 Performing Committees in the green chamber. This remarkable recognition was unveiled in the First Session Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Report of the 10th House, which underscores the…
..As Obosi Development Union Graduates 300 Trainees. About Three Hundred Trainees have graduated from the first batch of the Obosi Skills Acquisition, Empowerment and Palliatives (OBISEP) Pilot Phase One project initiated by the Obosi Development Union(ODU). Speaking to newsmen during the event which held at the Obosi Town Hall, Idemili North LGA, Anambra State, the…
The Nnewi North Deputy Mayor, Hon. Mrs Ijeoma Mercy Okoli has commended Anambra State Governor, Professor Charles Chukwuma Soludo CFR on road construction and rehabilitation going on in the state, marking a significant advancement in the state’s infrastructure development. She made the commendation today after Governor Soludo awarded the construction of multiple roads scanning various…
“The End of Year Celebration party with Nwanyi Oguanwu Widows Foundation at Emmanuel Church Anglican Church, Inland Town Onitsha, was a truly uplifting experience.” “The event was a resounding success, bringing joy and hope to the widows and community.” We “Just attended the Nwanyi Oguanwu Widows Foundation End of Year Celebration! What a wonderful way…
