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Idemili South Council Mayor, Hon. Amaka Obi Attends Handover/ Swearing-in Ceremony Of Newly Elected Executives Of Ngo Nnobi Development Union

The Mayor of Idemili South local government area, Hon. Mrs Amaka Obi(Iyom Ife-Abata), on Saturday 15th February, 2025, joined the people of Nnobi community as they swear-in newly elected executives of Ngo Nnobi Development Union(NNDU). Speaking during the event, Hon. Obi appreciated the former executives for their selfless service to the community and congratulated the…

Orumba South Mayor, Hon. Shedrack Azubuike Visits Consular General, Seeks Collaboration On Agriculture, Healthcare, Others

Echezona Okafor1 year ago01 mins

The Orumba South Council Mayor, Hon. Shedrack Azubuike alongside stakeholders paid a courtesy visit to Consular General, Ms. Jette Bjerumn in Lagos to seek collaboration in key sectors, including healthcare, agricultural development and many others. During the visitation, Hon. Shedrack appreciated her for the support and reaffirmed his commitment to the development of Orumba…

Food Prices Crash By 40% In Kano, Says Market Leader

Echezona Okafor1 year ago01 mins

Prices of essential commodities like rice, flour, milk, beans, and spaghetti have crashed by over 40 per cent in Kano, following the Federal Government’s intervention. The Chairman, of Singer Market, Junaidu Zakari, disclosed this while speaking to newsmen on Monday. He explained that the government window gave importers opportunity to bring in some essential…

Supreme Court Denies Anyanwu Stay Of Execution-

Echezona Okafor1 year ago03 mins

…Grants Accelerated Hearings …Adjourn Proceedings To March 10, 2025. In another significant development from today’s preceding at the Supreme Court, the justices of the court after a highly contested arguments by Samuel Anyanwu’s lawyer, denied Senator Samuel Anyanwu’s request for a stay of execution on the December 20, 2024, Appeal Court ruling that removed…

Tinubu Hails Alex Otti On 60th Birthday

Echezona Okafor1 year ago02 mins

President Bola Tinubu has hailed the Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, on the occasion of his 60th birthday celebration. Tinubu praised the ongoing transformation in Abia State, highlighting significant improvements in infrastructure, education, and the provision of essential facilities to support business growth, particularly in Aba, the state’s commercial hub. The president’s congratulatory message was…

Aviation Minister, Festus Keyamo Grants Approval For Algiers–Abuja-Douala Flight Route, Pledges Smooth Process For Air Algérie

Echezona Okafor1 year ago02 mins

The Ambassador of Algeria, H.E. Mezoued Hochine, paid a courtesy visit to the Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, SAN, CON, FCIArb (UK), seeking approval for Air Algérie’s new flight route from Algiers-Abuja-Douala, scheduled to launch on April 6th as the airline’s 7th route in Africa. The Honourable Minister warmly welcomed the…

Osun, Lagos: Tinubu Desperate to Retain Power At All Cost – Atiku

Echezona Okafor1 year ago05 mins

The former Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar has slammed President Bola Tinubu-led All Progressives Congress, APC. He accused the party of desperately trying to retain power. Atiku alleged that APC wants to retain through political brigandage and subversion of Nigerian democracy. He was reacting to the local government crisis in Osun State…

Lagos Assembly Lawmakers Received ₦30 Million Each to Impeach Obasa, Install Meranda – Obasa’s Aide Alleges

Echezona Okafor1 year ago02 mins

A fresh controversy has emerged in the Lagos State House of Assembly as Niniola Adegoke, Special Assistant on Youth Affairs and Special Duties to ousted Speaker Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, has alleged that lawmakers were financially induced to impeach him. Speaking in an interview, Adegoke claimed that each legislator received ₦30 million on January 13,…

Peter Obi Urges Reconsideration Of Head Bridge Market Closure

Echezona Okafor1 year ago03 mins

Former Governor of Anambra State, Mr. Peter Obi, has called for the immediate reopening of markets affected by the recent closure of the Head Bridge Market in Onitsha. He stated this in a message shared on his X handle yesterday. The market was shut down by regulatory and security agencies due to suspected illegal drug…

Imo State Government Warns Against Rising “One Chance” Criminal Activities

Echezona Okafor1 year ago02 mins

The Imo State Government, through the Office of the Special Adviser on Monitoring and Compliance, has raised concerns over the increasing incidents of “One Chance” criminal activities within the state capital. According to reports, criminals posing as taxi drivers and passengers have been targeting unsuspecting commuters for robbery, kidnapping, and, in some cases, ritual-related crimes….