The national grid experienced another system collapse, throwing many Nigerians into darkness. Our correspondent reports that the grid lost power generation some minutes after 11 on Wednesday morning. The spokesperson of the Transmission Company of Nigeria, Ndidi Mbah, has yet to respond to a message sent to her by our correspondent as she said she…
The four tax reform bills transmitted to the National Assembly in 2024 by President Bola Tinubu have scaled second reading in the House of Representatives. The bills scaled second reading on the floor of the Green Chamber on Wednesday some six months after the President transmitted them to the National Assembly for consideration following the…
Emmanuel Emeka Odanwu, the Coordinator of Ishielu North Development Centre, has confirmed that he petitioned the Ebonyi State Command of the Nigeria Police Force to arrest the National President of the Ohanaeze Youth Council (OYC), Igboayaka O. Igboayaka, over his statement on the recent deadly attacks in the state. Speaking at a press briefing at…
The Labour Party (LP) has distanced itself from its former Presidential Campaign Council spokesman, Kenneth Okonkwo, stating that he is no longer a member of the party. Okonkwo, in a statement on Tuesday, had announced his resignation from the LP, citing internal crises and leadership struggles as reasons for his departure. According to him, the…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka History will be made on March 22, 2025, as former Vice-Chancellor of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Professor Charles Okechukwu Esimone, is listed among other prominent personalities to receive award at the upcoming Anambra Man of the Year (AMTY) Awards ceremony, making him the first active or former Vice Chancellor of any…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka The Anambra State Government has refuted the viral video and media reports currently trending on social media accusing the government officials of demolishing property of the Nigeria Television Authority (NTA) at the Trans-Nkisi Area of Onitsha. It would be recalled that the media space was recently awash with a video…
Ivo Local Government Area of Ebonyi State has commenced the construction of a modern market in Ishiagu to boost economic activities in the mineral-rich community. The multi-million naira market, which will occupy 16 hectares of land, was approved by Governor Francis Nwifuru. A commercial bank, schools, a hospital, and a police station will be…
A live interview on Arise Television took a dramatic turn on Tuesday when Presidential aide Daniel Bwala and TV anchor, Rufai Oseni engaged in a heated exchange over Bwala’s decision to serve in the current administration under President Bola Tinubu, despite his previous vocal criticisms. Oseni questioned Bwala on why he chose to…
Transparency International, a global coalition against corruption, has ranked Nigeria as the 36th most corrupt country in the world. Nigeria was joined by Uganda, Mexico, Madagascar, Iraq, and Cameroon in the same spot with a total score of 26 points. The ranking released on Tuesday highlighted the 2024 corruption perceptions index. …
The former Governor of Kaduna State, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai has vowed not to go on exile in spite of the alleged plan to arrest him. El-Rufai noted that the arrest, detention and torture of perceived political enemies are nothing new in human affairs, saying he had been arrested and detained thrice in the…
