The Anambra State government, led by Governor Chukwuma Soludo, has begun the process of transforming Ekwueme Square in Awka Capital City into a world-class event center. During the official handover of the project site to the contractors, Honorable Commissioner for Housing, Hon. Pauly Onyeka, emphasized the government’s goal of upgrading the old event center to…
The Federal Government has granted waivers to hospitals for the employment of health workers to improve healthcare delivery. The Minister of State for Health, Dr Tunji Alausa, disclosed this during an official visit to the University College Hospital, UCH, Ibadan. Alausa said that medical directors would get waivers for employment from 2024, as the Federal…
The 2023 Labour Party, flag bearer, in the last presidential election Peter Obi, has said Super Eagles victory over Angola in the ongoing AFCON, is an indication that Nigeria will overcome all it’s challenges facing it as a nation He also said that, Super Eagles victory would propel the citizens into overcoming all challenges and…
Nigeria’s Super Eagles have dedicated their 1-0 victory against the Palancas Negras of Angola in the quarterfinals of the ongoing African Cup of Nations to the memory of late Samuel Okwaraji. Okwaraji, a Nigerian international, slumped and died while playing in a 1990 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Angola in Lagos. In celebration of their…
The dust generated by reports of kidnappings across the country is yet to settle down, the daredevil men has struck again At least 55 persons are said to have been kidnapped by a terrorists gang while escorting a bride along Damari town in Sabuwa Local Government Area of Katsina State. Although security agencies are yet…
A traditional ruler has been suspended in Oyo State for his alleged link with illegal miners, the state government has said. In a statement on Friday, the Oyo State Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Dotun Oyelade, said the traditional ruler of Ido town in Ido Local Government Area of the state, Oba Gbolagade Babalola (Gbadewolu…
Unknown gunmen on Thursday attacked a police patrol team in Ngbo-Effium axis in Ohaukwu Local Government Area of Ebonyi. The incident led to the killing of a police officer, while another one was injured. The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Joshua Ukandu confirmed this in a statement on Friday in Abakaliki. “Operatives of…
Anambra State Government has banned the public display of caskets for fabrication and sale in the state. This was contained in the law passed by the state House of Assembly on Thursday to control burial and funeral activities in the state. By this law, all mortuary attendants are to report to the Ministry of Health…
India has finally released a pigeon suspected of spying for China after the bird spent eight months in police custody. The bird was held under lock and key at Bai Sakarbai Dinshaw Petit Hospital for Animals in Mumbai while police carried out an investigation. The pigeon was caught at a port in the financial capital,…
The Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde has approved the suspension of the traditional ruler of Ido town in Ido Local Government Area of the state, Oba Gbolagade Babalola (Gbadewolu I) as the Onido of Ido. The suspension was announced on Friday, in a letter dated February 2, 2024 and signed by the state Commissioner for…
