The Aliko Dangote Foundation has unveiled the 2025 Annual National Food Intervention Project valued N16bn to benefit one million Nigerians nationwide. The Chairman of the Aliko Dangote Foundation, Mr Aliko Dangote, made the disclosure during the inaugural ceremony on Thursday in Kano. Represented by his daughter, Marya Aliko-Dangote, he said the annual initiative, which embodies…
The Senate on Thursday passed for second reading a bill seeking to establish the National Council for Traditional Rulers, a move aimed at formally assigning monarchs and community leaders defined roles in governance. Sponsored by Senator Simon Lalong (Plateau South), the bill reignited debate among lawmakers, with some expressing concerns over potential conflicts between traditional…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka A mother of four arrested in Anambra State for drug-related offences has assured to desist from the illegal activities if provided with job that can sustain her and her family. The suspect, identified as Ifeoma Omonyi, made the promise while being interrogated shortly after her arrest at Umueri by the operatives…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka The Chairman of the Anambra State Sports Commission, Patrick Estate Onyedum, has said that whopping cash prizes exceeding fifteen million naira (N15,000,000) are up for g rab as the third edition of the Anambra Solution Sports Initiative (ANSSI) is set to kick off on March 19, 2025 and conclude on…
By Olivia Patrick Chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, Comrade Sir Humphrey Emeka Nwafor has extended his congratulations and that of Anambra workers to the newly elected Chairman of the Anambra State Joint Public Service Negotiating Council, (JNPSNC), Comrade Chika Muomaife. Just as the Trade Union Congress,TUC, Anambra State chairman, Comrade Chris Ogbonna has…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka The Commissioner of Police in Anambra State, CP Ikioye Orutugu, fwc MNIPS PhD, has intensified advocacy for the security of schools and the restoration of academic activities disrupted by the illegal sit-at-home order in the state. Speaking during a visit to schools on March 12, 2025, as part of the…
Recently, The Honourable Member Representing Idemili North and South Federal Constituency, Hon. Uchenna Harris Okonkwo, and the Chairman House Committee on Nigeria-China Relations, Hon. Jaafaru Yakubu, attended the unveiling of the Nigeria-China Sustainable Business, Bilateral Trade, and Investment Summit. However, the event marks a significant step towards advancing a legislative agenda focused on improving…
The National Disciplinary Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has submitted its first report to the party’s National Working Committee (NWC), earlier today at the Party’s headquarters in Abuja, recommending the expulsion of the ousted National Secretary, Senator Samuel Anyanwu from the party. The recommendation follows allegations of gross misconduct, anti-party activities and other…
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to creating an enabling environment for hydrocarbon investments to address energy poverty, emphasizing that Africa is not a net contributor to global emissions. The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Energy, Olu Verheijen, made this statement on Tuesday during a session at CERAWeek by S&P Global,…
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, on Wednesday, received the Jamaican Ambassador to Nigeria, Lincoln Downer, and the his Consular, Andre Hibbert, to his office in Abuja, for a significant diplomatic engagement. According to a statement signed by Tunde Moshood, Special Adviser on Media and Communications to the Minister of Aviation…
