By Izunna Okafor, Awka The Anambra State Executive Council (ANSEC) has called on the newly established South East Development Commission (SEDC) to prioritize the construction of a regional railway connecting the five southeastern states, emphasizing its economic and infrastructural significance to the region. Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, made this charge during the 4th ANSEC…
Nigeria and China have signed a €7.6 billion Green Hydrogen Energy Deal that will lead to a gradual transition from fossil fuels to clean energy, in line with global best practices. The agreement was signed at the weekend in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital, between the Federal Government, APPL Hydrogen Limited, and a Chinese…
Manchester United has announced a transformation plan designed to revamp its corporate structure, improve financial sustainability, and enhance operational efficiency. The club noted that after five consecutive years of financial losses since 2019, the club is taking decisive action to restore profitability and strengthen its position on and off the pitch. A central pillar of…
Court Admits Account Of American International School OpenLife Nigeria reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC on Monday, February 24, 2025, presented its first round of witnesses in the trial of former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, before Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court in Abuja. Also presented was the…
Pope Francis’s health remains in a critical state on his tenth day in the hospital, the Vatican confirmed on Sunday, as Catholics worldwide continue to pray for the 88-year-old pontiff’s recovery. Despite his condition, the Vatican noted that the pope has not experienced another respiratory attack since Saturday evening. However, officials declined to provide a…
Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has denied claims that the National Assembly rejected his ministerial nomination, stating that President Bola Tinubu simply decided against it. Speaking on Arise TV’s Prime Time on Monday, El-Rufai dismissed reports that his nomination was withdrawn due to a security report from the Department of State Services (DSS). “Since…
A human rights organisation, the Committee for the Defence of Human Rights (CDHR), has called for the prosecution of former military ruler, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB), for his role in the annulment of the June 12, 1993, presidential election. The CDHR’s demand comes after Babangida’s recent public admission of his involvement in the annulment,…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka The new Commissioner of Police in Anambra State Command, CP Ikioye Orutugu, has announced plans to revive the Cattle Menace Committee to address challenges posed by cattle grazing in the state. The CP made this known over the week when he received members of the Hausa/Fulani community on a courtesy…
The Federal Polytechnic, Oko, Anambra State, has announced that the video circulating on the social media, which falsely alleges that the Rector of the institution, Dr. Chioma Irene Awuzie, had previously held the position of “South East Polytechnics Director of TETFund” which is non-existent, and further insinuates that she diverted funds from TETFund, is not…
With an eye on the 2027 gubernatorial elections, the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has intensified efforts to unseat the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ebonyi State. In a bold move over the weekend, APGA’s South East Regional Officers, led by Rev. Austin Ehimere, joined forces with the party’s state leadership to launch a…
