The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas has assured the North West Development Commission (NWDC) of the support of the House and the entire National Assembly to succeed. The speaker stated that the National Assembly has “high expectations on the performance” of the pioneer NWDC board, saying, “We will be putting a…
The Osun State Chapter of the Action Peoples Party (APP) has declared that the alleged resumption to duty, by the ousted council chairmen and councillors of the All Progressive Congress (APC) is illegal, tagging those involved as looters and imposters while urging security operatives to immediately arrest and prosecute anyone involved in such illegal…
From Echezona Okafor, Nnewi Mr Valentine Ozigbo has resignation from the Labour Party, but he hasn’t joined any new party just yet. He’s promised to reveal his next move in the coming days. This development comes after Val Ozigbo was endorsed by the Obidient Movement for the 2025 Anambra governorship election. He is presently…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has pegged the governorship nomination form of the party for the Anambra State governorship election for the whooping sum of ₦35 million. This was contained in a letter addressed to Anambra PDP Chairman, Chidi Chidebe, by PDP National Organizing Secretary, Umar Bature. In the letter, Bature, on behalf of…
According to Swiss newspaper Blick, members of the elite security force have been placed under curfew as part of preparations for the Pope’s potential passing. The Vatican’s Swiss Guard is reportedly rehearsing the funeral of Pope Francis after the 88-year-old pontiff warned close aides that he “might not make it this time” following his…
Lateef Fagbemi, attorney-general of the federation (AGF) and minister for justice, says the illegal removal of LGA chairpersons by state governors is a treasonable offence. Fagbemi spoke in Abuja on Wednesday during the opening ceremony of an event organised by the Nigeria Bar Association (NBA). Fagbemi, represented by Tijani Gazali, director of civil appeals…
The youth wing of apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide has described as unacceptable the escape of arrested suspects involved in the murder of Anambra lawmaker, Hon. Justice Azuka. It could be recalled that the Anambra State Police Command confirmed the escape of two of the kidnapping, cum murder suspects….
Renowned Nigerian author, Chimamanda Adichie reveals why she didn’t announce the birth of her twin sons. In an exclusive interview, renowned Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie discusses her decision to keep the birth of her twin sons private, her stance on motherhood in the public eye, and her reflections on raising children in today’s…
Valentine Ozigbo, a prominent political figure and former member of the Labour Party, at a recent State Executive Committee meeting in Awka, formally resigned from his position within the Labour Party, setting the stage for what he calls “a new path, one that is not about party lines but about our people.” His decision, as…
The Federal Government has explained why the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has not yet started releasing funds directly to the 774 Local Government Areas (LGAs), despite a Supreme Court ruling. Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, and CBN’s Director of Legal, Kofo Salam-Alade, stated that proper procedures are not…
