The authorities of the Imo State Custodial Centre have firmly denied widespread online reports suggesting a jailbreak or attack at the Owerri correctional facility. According to the Public Relations Officer of the centre, Chief Superintendent of Corrections (CSC) Goodluck Uboegbulam, the circulating claim—alleging an invasion by armed Fulani herdsmen and the escape of inmates—is entirely…
The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has rolled out a robust $300 million export manufacturing initiative across Cross River, Imo, Enugu, and Kano States, aimed at driving industrial growth and strengthening Nigeria’s non-oil export capacity. The announcement was made by Afreximbank President, Prof. Benedict Oramah, during the inauguration of the Afreximbank African Trade Centre (AATC) in…
The Olusegun Obasanjo Foundation has officially commenced the distribution of 1,000 complimentary hearing aids to individuals with hearing impairments across the South-East region of Nigeria. This humanitarian outreach, launched in collaboration with the Abia State Government and the Starkey Hearing Foundation, was themed “So Nigerians May Hear”. The initiative was flagged off in Umuahia under…
Federal Polytechnic Nekede, Owerri, has officially welcomed approximately 16,000 fresh students into its academic community during the institution’s 47th matriculation ceremony, held at the Mini Stadium on campus. Presiding over the event, the Rector, Dr. Basilia Igbokwe, charged the matriculating students to pursue excellence, set clear academic goals, and strive to become proud representatives of…
The Anambra State Police Command operatives attached to the Ekwulobia Divisional Police Station on 11th April 2025 by 1.40pm arrested one Nnamdi Anyaji aged 49 years of Amudo Village, Ekwulobia who attempted to take his own life after killing his mother Mrs Dorathy Anyaji aged 68 years. ‘which items was recovered from him. According…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka What could be best described as mixed reactions have trailed the naming of a newly-completed administrative complex after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu within the permanent site of the Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital (NAUTH), Nnewi, Anambra State. The edifice, officially designated as the Bola Ahmed Tinubu Administrative Complex, is touted…
Youths from the South East have responded to the Nigerian Army’s concern over the low number of applicants from the region in the ongoing recruitment exercise. They criticized the system, saying it is unjust that job opportunities at institutions like the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC)…
Following pockets of allegations that bars, restaurants and other hospitality businesses have become take off points for criminals in Anambra state, the joint team of the Anambra Police Command, Ministry of Culture and Tourism and the Restaurant and Bar Owners Association have entered into an agreement to flush out criminal elements in the area. This…
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has made a compelling case to French investors, spotlighting Nigeria’s ambitious economic reforms, dynamic market potential, and investor-friendly environment as part of the administration’s push to attract sustained foreign direct investment. Minister Idris emphasized Nigeria’s commitment to fostering deeper economic ties with France while speaking…
The Honourable member representing Idemili North and South Federal Constituency, Hon. Uchenna Harris Okonkwo, has commended the Labour Party’s National Executive Council (NEC) meeting and stakeholders’ interactive town hall held today, April 9, 2025, at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel in Abuja. The Labour Party NEC meeting, convened by the party’s national leader, H.E. Peter…
