The Coalition of South East Youth Leaders (COSEYL), the apex socio-political youth group in the South East geopolitical zone has criticised the Ebonyi State Government for allegedly arresting Mr. Chika Nwoba, a social media influencer for accusing the government of diverting N3 billion meant for palliatives for indigent Ebonyi citizens. In a statement signed by…
The newly sworn in Senator representing Ebonyi South in the National Assembly, Prof. Anthony Okorie Ani, has described himself as a lucky man, assuring his people that he won’t fail them. Ani stated this during a reception organised in his honour on Tuesday night, which had in attendance the Minister of Works, Engr. Dave Umahi,…
INEC says it is 100 per cent ready for the rescheduled Enugu South Urban State Constituency rerun election scheduled for Wednesday, February 14. INEC’s head of voter education and publicity department, Rex Achumie, told journalists in Enugu on Tuesday that adequate arrangements had been made for the exercise. Mr Achumie said the commission would receive…
Nine people have been hospitalized after a police van and a double decker bus crashed Among the injured were Police officers needing treatment following the smash on Kennington Park Road, London. The van was on its way to an emergency call when the smash happened. A cordon is in place after the incident occurred fortunately…
Human rights activist, Femi Falana, (SAN), has asked the office of the Accountant General of the Federation to publish its monthly allocation to states and local governments. He made the call on Tuesday during an appearance on Channels Television. Falana insisted that the government must be transparent enough to convince Nigerians of what the proceeds…
The Kogi State Government has shut down 17 tertiary institutions operating without formal accreditation in the state. The Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Hon Wemi Jones disclosed this during an oversight function of the House of Assembly standing Committee on Education, Science and Technology, led by Hon. Idris Aliyu Mekudi. The Commissioner maintained that…
The Abia State Government has expressed anger that proprietors of some of the 197 private schools that were recently shut down for various infractions reopened without reaching the required minimum standards set for them. The Commissioner for information and culture, Okey Kanu, who made this known at Government House, Umuahia, while briefing journalists on the…
The Nigerian Breweries Plc has increased the price of its products over the rising costs of importation. This was stated in a letter dated February 12 titled: “Price review notification,” by the Zonal Business Manager (West), Lekan Awosanya, saying the price effect would commence on February 19th, 2024. The letter reads in part, “This is…
Lagos residents have raised concerns over the increasing cost of condom (contraceptives), saying it will lead to unsafe sex and unprepared pregnancies among citizens. The residents spoke in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday in Lagos. NAN reports that there are different types and brands of condoms, and the best…
Anambra first Lady, Mrs Nonye Soludo, has reaffirmed her position on love as the most valid form of communication for humanity’s collective prosperity. Mrs Soludo who made this known in a message released in Awka to mark this year’s Ash Wednesday and Valentine’s Day, explained that humanity should embrace the principal ideals of love to…
