The House of Representatives Committee on the South East Development Commission (SEDC) Monday approved the 2025 budget as takeoff for the new commission. Chairman of the committee, Chris Nkwonta, who disclosed after the budget defence with the management of commission said the budget will mark the beginning of good things in the South East…
Israel Adesanya’s ex-girlfriend, Charlotte Powdrell, reportedly broke down in tears after being ordered to pay him $500,000 following a controversial court case over their breakup. Case Details: Charlotte, a New Zealand-based real estate agent, sued Adesanya for half of his estimated $15 million fortune, arguing that their one-year relationship was long enough to entitle…
The Federal Government and stakeholders have reiterated the need for the country and the entire West Africa to totally adopt liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) for domestic and industrial use. The stakeholders noted that the rate at which LPG is adopted in Nigeria and Africa is too low and not encouraging, as it contributes to…
…Advocates Test Before Treatment To End Malaria Misdiagnosis, Drug Resistance In a bold and transformative move, the Lagos State Government has announced the launch of the Pathway to Malaria Pre-Elimination & Digitisation Programme, an ambitious initiative designed to accelerate malaria elimination through digital innovations, strengthened case management, and enhanced public-private partnerships. Speaking at a…
The Obi of Onitsha, Igwe Nnaemeka Achebe, has been appointed Chairman of the South-East Traditional Rulers’ Council, just two months after his removal as Chairman of the Anambra State Traditional Rulers Council by Governor Chukwuma Soludo. In a viral video, Achebe described his new appointment as “not a mean feat”. He downplayed his removal by…
Prominent Pentecostal cleric, Dr. Jerry Nwachukwu, has challenged one Mathias Ezeaku, a native doctor, to supremacy contest in Anambra state. Dr. Nwachukwu, Senior Pastor of the Bible Base Miracle Assembly, Nkpor-Agu, said he was upset that Mathias Ezeaku, a native doctor, took to the social media to say that Jesus Christ has no power to…
The Governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, has expressed sincere felicitations and best wishes to esteemed Muslim brothers and sisters in Anambra State and across Nigeria as they commence the holy month of Ramadan fast. In his goodwill message, Governor Soludo stated that Ramadan, a period of profound spiritual reflection, self-discipline, and…
The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utsev over the weekend explained that President Bola Tinubu approved the whopping sum of N80 billion naira for the reconstruction of Alau dam, because he believes in a sustainable investment that will make great impacts on future generations. Utsev who flagged off the reconstruction of…
A Nigerian national, Dr. Amanda Bisong, has earned a doctorate in International Law from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, receiving the prestigious ‘cum laude’ distinction for her exceptional research. This honour is a rare accolade in the Netherlands and across Europe, awarded to only 5% of Ph.D candidates over the last two decades. The Faculty of Law…
Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara has called on the people and residents of the State to remain calm, and peacefully go about their legitimate daily activities while the government continues to do everything in its powers to advance good governance to the citizens. The governor, who gave the directive in a Statewide Broadcast…
