The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has asked the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to disqualify Governor Hope Uzodimma and his party, the All Progressives Congress (APC), 24 hours before the Imo governorship election. This was as a result of the reported involvement of the APC and Governor Uzodimma in producing and circulating a fake video…
Former General Secretary of the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers, Chief Frank Kokori, on Thursday, called on the leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress and Trade Union Congress to sheathe their swords and give President Bola Tinubu time to address the ailing economy before deciding on embarking on strike. Kokori, who is…
A Former General Secretary of the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers, NUPENG, Frank Kokori, is lying critically ill in a hospital in Warri Delta state with kidney related ailment Kokori, a well-known unionist and leader during the General Sani Abacha’s military junta, said if he had money, he would have sought treatment…
Some appointees of governor of Anambra state have been fingered in the diversion of market IGR in the state. One of those fingered is the PG of Anambra State Market Amalgamated Traders Association ASMATA Chief Humphrey Chukwudi Anuna for conniving with some agents to ensure that revenue meant for Government is not remitted, he is…
Twelve companies based in Anambra state have been awarded the Mandatory Conformity Assessment Programme certificate by the Standards Organisation of Nigeria for maintaining the prestigious awards of quality. The awards presentation ceremony took place at the SON office, in Nnewi, Anambra State, on Thursday. Speaking at the event, the Director General of SON, Mallam Farouk…
No fewer than eleven suspected miscreants have been nabbed by the Kano State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) In a statement by the Command’s spokesperson, on Thursday, Ibrahim Idris-Abdullahi, he said operatives of the Anti-Vandalism Unit of the command, Gezawa and Garun Malam Divisions arrested the suspects for allegedly committing…
INEC Chairman Prof Mahmood Yakubu says “the Independent National Electoral Commission is not interested in who wins the governorship election in Bayelsa, Imo and Kogi states”. In a statement on Thursday the electoral chief pledged to ensure a level playing field for all political parties and candidates in the elections. In less than 48 hours,…
Two suspected thieves have been arrested by the police in Amichi community in Nnewi South Local Government Area of Anambra State, for allegedly stealing bags of bitter kola. The suspects, identified as Onyenachiya and Chigbo were also accused to have stolen telephone handsets, ATM cards, and money belonging to a yet-to-be-identified lady, who owned the…
The father of Liverpool forward Luiz Diaz has been released by his abductors Luis Manuel Díaz who was kidnapped by the left-wing guerrillas 13 days ago, was handed over to United Nations and Catholic Church officials by members of the National Liberation Army. He was immediately taken to hospital where he would undergo a medical…
A breakthrough has been achieved in the Israel Hamas crisis with Israel agreeing to implement a four-hour military pauses in areas of northern Gaza each day to allow civilians to flee White House spokesman John Kirby says the move represents a “significant first step” Earlier the Israeli military said “there are tactical, local pauses for…
