The Federal Government has frozen the bank accounts of Simon Ekpa and 16 others over alleged involvement in terrorism financing. This action follows a meeting by the Nigeria Sanctions Committee in Abuja and is based on the Terrorism (Prevention and Prohibition) Act of 2022. The Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU) confirmed that the move was…
Benefits that Senator Natasha will loose in her six months suspension The Senate on Thursday imposed a six-month suspension on Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central. This decision was made after the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions found her guilty of misconduct, including her failure to appear before the committee. The suspension…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has reopened the Onitsha Drug Market and its adjoining markets after nearly a month-long closure. The move follows extensive investigations into the circulation of fake and substandard drugs in the area. Speaking on Thursday, Mr. Martins Iluyomade, NAFDAC’s South-East Zonal Director, announced the decision…
Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma, has lauded the stability and innovative approach of the newly constituted board and management of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). Speaking today in Nkwerre while commissioning the Owerre-Nkworji- Abba – Eziama Mbano Road, Governor Uzodimma highlighted the absence of internal conflicts since the board’s inception, stating, “Since the…
The senate committee on ethics and privileges, headed by Neda Imaseun has dismissed the petition submitted by Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, lawmaker representing Kogi central, against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. On Wednesday, Akpoti-Uduaghan tendered a sexual harassment petition against Akpabio on the floor of the upper legislative chamber. The committee rejected the petition, citing breaches of…
Operatives of the Ebonyi State Police Command have apprehended a suspect, Ovuta Chigozie, from the Okoffia community in the Ezza South Local Government Area, who was discovered in possession of two human skulls and three locally made firearms. The command’s Police Public Relations Officer, SP Joshua Ukandu, revealed this in a statement on Wednesday….
A popular Gospel Singer, Mercy Chinwo has taken legal action against social media critic VeryDarkMan (VDM), suing him for N1.1 billion over alleged defamation, Newmax Nigeria reports. The lawsuit, dated March 3, was filed in response to a series of Instagram posts by VDM, in which he accused Chinwo of withholding earnings from her…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka After over 24 hours of silence, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Anambra State Command, has finally released details of the fatal crash that occurred on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, along the Idemili River by the Second Niger Bridge, confirming that four people lost their lives while two others sustained injuries…
The Vice Chancellor of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike (MOUAU), has sent a passionate appeal to the Federal government to address the ban in employment across Universities in Nigeria. According to him,since 2019, no waiver has been granted for recruitment in Nigerian universities. Addressing Journalists in a media chat,as part of activities marking the…
The Hospital Management Board (HMB) of Abia State recently held an orientation seminar for newly appointed temporary nurses, medical laboratory scientists, and pharmacists. The group of 72 professionals, including nurses, medical laboratory scientists, and pharmacists, was selected after rigorous interviews, which encompassed computer-based tests and oral assessments. Their temporary roles in the Abia State civil…
