By Izunna Okafor, Awka The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Anambra State, Chief Sir Basil Ejidike, has been appointed the Chairman, Governing Board of the National Root Crops Research Institute (NRCRI), Umudike, Abia State, by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. According to a chieftain of the party in the state, Pascal Candle,…
Deputy Speaker of Nigeria’s House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu has called on countries of the world to priorities the development and implementation of robust frameworks for post-war recovery. He made the call in a proposal titled “The Imperative for Strengthened Post-War Management” at the ongoing 150th General Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) at…
It was a day of pride and cultural awakening as the Igbo Book of Records was unveiled today in Enugu, in a colourful ceremony attended by eminent personalities, scholars, traditional leaders, and cultural enthusiasts. The highlight of the event was the address by the former Governor of Anambra State, Mr. Peter Obi, represented by…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced a Balance of Payments (BOP), surplus of $6.83 billion for the 2024 financial year, marking a decisive turnaround from deficits of $3.34 billion in 2023 and $3.32 billion in 2022. This improvement reflects the impact of wide-ranging macroeconomic reforms, stronger trade performance, and renewed investor confidence…
In a major step forward towards the November 8, 2025 Anambra gubernatorial election, Prince Dr Nicholas Ukachukwu, popularly known as IKUKUOMA, has officially received his Certificate of Return from the party headquarters in Abuja today. The brief but symbolic ceremony, which took place at the national secretariat of the party, was attended by top…
Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has called for justice for Yusuf Alabi, a 15-year-old boy who has been held at the Kirikiri Correctional Centre for over three months without trial. Alabi gained national attention in 2023 when he was photographed standing bravely in front of Obi’s convoy during a campaign rally…
Abia State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Enoch Ogbonnaya Uche, has embarked on a comprehensive tour of healthcare facilities in the state, assessing their condition and outlining plans for renovation and staffing improvements. During his visit to the Abia State Health Insurance Agency (ABSHIA) and the Children’s Specialist Hospital, Prof. Uche was accompanied by a team…
Aloy Ejimakor, legal counsel to the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, has described his client as a prisoner of war rather than a criminal suspect. In a statement shared via his X (formerly Twitter) account on Wednesday, Ejimakor argued that Kanu’s prolonged detention represents a continuation of hostilities…
Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general election, has voiced his deep concern over the severe hardships faced by Nigerians, stating that the country is on the brink of collapse. He made these remarks while addressing party members during the ongoing National Executive Council meeting in Abuja on Wednesday….
The Federal Government has announced that, effective May 1, 2025, all landing and exit cards for foreigners entering or leaving Nigeria will be automated, as part of efforts to enhance border security and streamline immigration processes. With the automation, foreigners will be required to complete the forms online before boarding flights to or from Nigeria….
