The younger brother to the Minister of Works, Chief Austin Umahi, has withdrawn his senatorial ambition in the February 3 re-run election. In a statement that was signed on behalf of the family by High Chief Nwaze Umahi and made available to journalists by Chief Austin Umahi, he was prevailed upon by his family members…
The Bayelsa State Government has invited the parents of a four-year-old girl and the 54-year-old man involved in a purported marriage in the Akeddei community in the Sagbama Local Government Area of the state. The state government, through the Ministry of Women Affairs, Children and Social Development and the State Gender Response Initiative Team, GRIT,…
A woman reportedly lost her life while two others were injured in a road accident that occurred along the Okija-Owerri Expressway in Anambra State on Thursday. The accident involved a Nissan commercial bus with registration number: NEM608XA and a Nissan Pathfinder Jeep. An eyewitness said the driver of the Nissan Pathfinder Jeep while driving against…
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Benue, says the state is sliding into turmoil under the ongoing allotment of Lead representative Hyacinth Alia. The party in a statement by its spokesperson, Bemgba Iortyom condemned the indefinite suspension of Kwande LGA Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Terdoo Kenti, and other members of his Executive…
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has threatened to suspend its services in Anambra State due to the state government’s failure to pay contractors the sum of N900 million owed to them for supplying Automotive Gas Oil (AGO) used to power streetlights before the project was terminated. Mr Chinedu Anyaso, Chairman of the…
The Ofala festival is an Igbo festival generated in Anambra. The festival is recognized by every average Anambarian and emulated by some non-Anambra Leaders. HRH Igwe Kenneth Orizu, the longest-serving monarch in the world is on the second day of his 60th Ofala celebration at his palace(Obi) in Nnewi. A Blend of Culture at its…
Former US President Barack Obama has added four Nigerian songs to his favourite music of 2023 list. The songs are ‘Unavailable’ by Davido featuring Musa Keys, ‘Amapiano’ by Asake featuring Olamide, ‘Me & U’ by Tems, and ‘Sittin’ On Top Of The World’ by Burna Boy featuring 21 Savage. The list featured music from around…
The Coalition of South East Youth Leaders, COSEYL has asked the Anambra State Governor, Prof Chukwuma Soludo to resign following his alleged inability to tackle security issues in the state. Reacting to Thursday night’s brutal attack in the state which left two policemen and two civilians dead, as well as several others abducted. Reacting, the…
Nigeria’s Vice President Kashim Shetima say President Bola Tinubu’s administration will tackle insecurity in the South-East Gunmen have in recent years launched attacks in the region, killing many, destroying properties and kidnapping residents. But Shettima, who visited the Bende area of Abia State on Friday, said the President is worried about the economic devastation inflicted…
Super Eagles coach Jose Peseiro has released his 25-man list for the delayed 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) with captain Ahmed Musa making the cut while Enyimba’s Olorunleke Ojo is the only home-based player. The list, which was released on the team’s social media platforms Friday evening, is headlined by Victor Osimhen and also…
