Barely two weeks before the local government council elections in Delta State, a Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) councillorship candidate has died. Identified as Hon Jumi Odaji, he was seeking a second term to represent Bowen Ward 20 (Agbassa & Alders Town) in Warri South Local Government Area of Delta State in the upcoming July 13…
The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa, has said that the development of Nigeria’s housing market has the potential to unlock the country’s targeted $1 trillion economy. Dangiwa disclosed this during a recent groundbreaking ceremony for the 250-housing unit Renewed Hope Estate in Akwa Ibom. According to him, under the current administration, Nigeria…
Liverpool have turned down a proposal from Newcastle United which involved Anthony Gordon joining the Reds and Jarell Quansah moving in the opposite direction as part of the deal. The Anfield club did not view the deal as being right for them, even though 23-year-old forward Gordon is a player they admire. Gordon, who joined…
Real Madrid star Vinicius Jr scored twice as Brazil kick-started their Copa America campaign with a 4-1 win against Paraguay. After a disappointing draw against Costa Rica in their first match, Brazil needed to beat Paraguay before their final group fixture against Colombia. The nine-time winners were gifted a chance to open the lead in…
The Anambra State Executive Council (ANSEC) received two strategic presentations today from external sources. First was a presentation on the framework for the establishment of the Anambra Development and Investment Corporation (ADIC). This was done by CardinalStone and Africa Finance Corporation (AFC). The presentation focused on a comprehensive framework for the transformation of the Anambra…
The Transition Committee Chairman Of Idemili South Local Government Area, Hon. Mrs Amaka Obi, has visited Afor Nnobi burnt market in idemili South Local Government Area, Anambra State. Speaking during the visitation, Hon. Obi expressed her sincere sympathy to the victims of the fire outbreak and the people of Nnobi in general and urged them…
Nigeria is poised to exit the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list in early 2025, according to the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU). The FATF approved Nigeria’s 3rd Progress Report at its June 2024 Plenary meeting in Singapore, acknowledging the country’s progress in implementing the Action Plan developed to address anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism…
Former Nigerian Senator, Shehu Sani, has narrated how he shielded ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo from being assaulted by inmates of the Kirikiri Maximum Security prison in 1995. He spoke in Abuja at the second edition of This Nigeria’s lecture and award event themed,“25 Years of Unbroken Democracy: Challenges, Prospects, and Possibilities.” Sani was among the pro-democracy…
The Senator representing the Kogi Central Senatorial district, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has disclosed the reason behind the appointment of 100 constituency aides from her district. Speaking on Friday in a statement through her Chief Press Secretary, Arogbonlo Israel, the senator noted that the appointments were imperative to “bolster our representation.” The appointees, drawn from across 57…
Democrats are reportedly not happy with President Joe Biden’s performance at the first presidential debate with Former President, Donald Trump. President Joe Biden was supposed to put the nation’s mind at ease over his physical and mental capacity with his debate showing Thursday night. But from the onset of the debate, the 81-year-old seemingly struggled…
