17years old boy, Ojibe Chibueze, has taken his own life after being accused of stealing money from his boss. The Lagos State Police Command’s spokesman, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed this to newsmen on Wednesday.Hundeyin said that one Cynthia, said to be a sister to the boy, reported the case to the Elemoro Police Division on…
The International Society for Civil Liberties and Rule of Law, has warned governors of South-East states, especially, governors of Enugu, Abia, Anambra and Imo states, that land in the region was not available for grab for ‘Fulani’ in the name of ranching/settlements in any part of the region. Reminding the governors that the South-East landmass…
Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, will deliver a public lecture at the London School of Economics (LSE), Thursday. The lecture entitled “Enugu State, Nigeria: New Political Leadership; Bold Economic Vision – Spotlight on the Health and Education Strategies”, will be delivered at the School of Health, LSE. At the lecture, which is being…
The court case filed by the Abia State government two years ago against the Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, (MOUAU) for non remittance of Pay As You Earn (PAYE) tax will be withdrawn. This was made known by Governor Alex Otti while receiving the management of the University, led by its Vice Chancellor, Professor…
Abia State government has entered into partnership with the National Root Crops Research Institute Umudike to establish an agro-processing zone at Industrial Park, Owaza.The commissioner for agriculture, Monica Ironkwe announced this while hosting the state chapter of Rice Farmers and Rice Mill Owners Association of Nigeria in her office in Umuahia, the state capital. She…
A video of a Nigerian cleric advising women who are 35 years and above to propose first especially to a man who has shown interest in them Catholic priest, Rev Fr Chinenye Oluoma, who said this on his Facebook page urged women who have clocked 35 years and desire to marry not to wait for…
A yet-to-be-identified man on Wednesday fell to his death from a moving police vehicle in Anambra State. The incident reportedly happened at Ọgbọ Ọgwụ Market, by Port Harcourt Road in Onitsha, the commercial city of the State. According to a video currently trending on the social media and a male voiceover that accompanies it, the…
BBNaija reality star actress-turned rapper, Venita Akpofure has reacted after a social media user berated her over nudity in her new rap video, ‘Gen Z Cypher’ with Magnito. Venita had shared a clip of the video where she was scantily-dressed, on her X handle, which prompted a user to condemn her display of nudity in…
The House of Representatives has urged the Federal Government to hasten investigation on Beta Edu, the suspended Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation. Edu was alleged to have misappropriated funds in the National Social Investment Programme, NSIP, and was subsequently suspended by President Bola Tinubu. The House thereafter, urged the Federal Government to either…
Hon Uchenna Harris Okonkwo, Member Representing Idemili North And South Federal Constituency, presented and led a debate on “a bill for an act to establish the Nigerian Mining Development Bank (NMDB).” The bill aims at establishing a bank dedicated to providing financial support, promoting investment, conducting research, and fostering sustainable development in the mining sector…
