Former presidential candidate Peter Obi joined thousands of literary enthusiasts in London for the launch of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s latest novel, Dream Count. The event, held over the weekend at the Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall, attracted about 3,000 attendees. Obi, who arrived in the UK on Sunday, March 2, shared details of his trip,…
Mudashiru Obasa has officially reclaimed his position as Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly following a sudden leadership reshuffle. His reinstatement came after Mojisola Meranda, who briefly held the position, resigned during a plenary session on Monday. Obasa’s return follows his impeachment in January, when lawmakers accused him of poor leadership, abuse of…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has reduced the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, from N945 to N860 per litre. The price adjustment follows a recent reduction in the ex-depot price by the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, which has influenced market rates. Reports confirmed that some NNPC retail outlets…
The House Committee on the South East Development Commission (SEDC) has approved the commission’s N250 billion budget for 2025, expressing confidence that it will mark the beginning of much-needed development in the region, which has faced neglect for over five decades since the civil war. Committee Chairman, Hon Chris Nkwonta, who spoke after the budget…
Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has inaugurated the recently reconstituted State Local Government Service Commission, tasking the appointees on a productive and efficient local government system to ensure the success of the administration’s drive for inclusive development and prosperity. The Commission has Barr. Nana Ogbodo as Chairman, Hon. Peter Nnaji as Member I, Mrs….
Prominent Pentecostal cleric, Dr. Jerry Nwachukwu, has challenged one Mathias Ezeaku, a native doctor, to supremacy contest in Anambra state. Dr. Nwachukwu, Senior Pastor of the Bible Base Miracle Assembly, Nkpor-Agu, said he was upset that Mathias Ezeaku, a native doctor, took to the social media to say that Jesus Christ has no power to…
The Governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, has expressed sincere felicitations and best wishes to esteemed Muslim brothers and sisters in Anambra State and across Nigeria as they commence the holy month of Ramadan fast. In his goodwill message, Governor Soludo stated that Ramadan, a period of profound spiritual reflection, self-discipline, and…
The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utsev over the weekend explained that President Bola Tinubu approved the whopping sum of N80 billion naira for the reconstruction of Alau dam, because he believes in a sustainable investment that will make great impacts on future generations. Utsev who flagged off the reconstruction of…
A Nigerian national, Dr. Amanda Bisong, has earned a doctorate in International Law from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, receiving the prestigious ‘cum laude’ distinction for her exceptional research. This honour is a rare accolade in the Netherlands and across Europe, awarded to only 5% of Ph.D candidates over the last two decades. The Faculty of Law…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka The Anambra State Police Command has intensified operations against the illegal Sit-at-Home order, with the new Commissioner of Police in the state, CP Ikioye Orutugu, leading a campaign to discourage residents from complying with the directive and urging them to go about their lawful activities without fear. According to a…
