A chieftain of a new political movement in Kwara state, Iyiola Oyedepo, has declared that the present leadership in the state has failed the state and is unable to provide the right direction for good governance in the state. Iyiola, a former member of the Kwara State House of Assembly, stated this over the weekend…
The Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions, NASU and the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities, SSANU, have resolved to embark on an indefinite strike commencing Monday. The Joint Action Committee, JAC, of non-teaching staff unions in the universities, which is coordinating the action has directed its members to proceed on the strike…
The Inter Party Advisory Council (IPAC), Anambra State, led by its chairman, recently paid a courtesy visit to the frontline governorship aspirant of the Labour Party, Chief George Moghalu. The group chairman, Chief Uche Ugwoji, visited Moghalu at his Uruagu-Nnewi home over the weekend. All 18 registered political parties that make up IPAC were fully…
An Anglican priest, Ven. David Arinze Ajaefobi, the Archdeacon of Oyi Central Archdeaconry and Vicar St James’ Parish, Awkuzu has been abducted by yet to be identified abductors. Report has it that he was abducted around 9:00pm, yesterday, (Saturday) October 26, 2024 at the entrance gate of St James’ Parish, Awkuzu in Oyi Local Government…
An Anglican priest, Ven. David Arinze Ajaefobi, the Archdeacon of Oyi Central Archdeaconry and Vicar St James’ Parish, Awkuzu has been abducted by yet to be identified abductors. Report has it that he was abducted around 9:00pm, yesterday, (Saturday) October 26, 2024 at the entrance gate of St James’ Parish, Awkuzu in Oyi Local Government…
National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has called on Anambra State Government to uplift the facilities at the Nnamdi Azikiwe, NYSC Unity Permanent Orientation Camp located at Umuawulu/ Mbaukwu, Awka South Local Government Area of the state. Director, NYSC South East Area Office 1, Mr Ayodele Adegoke who made the appeal while on a familiarisation tour…
In a compassionate act, Hon. Chike Okafor, a member of Nigeria’s House of Representatives, has arranged secure housing for 12-year-old Amarachi Emmanuel. Amarachi, who is currently receiving treatment at Imo State General Hospital in Umuguma, Owerri, was reportedly assaulted by her stepmother, Mrs. Blessing Emmanuel, for eating without permission. Hon. Okafor had pledged to provide…
In response to escalating cases of vandalism, criminal activity, and the misuse of public school facilities, the Imo State House of Assembly has unanimously approved a motion urging Governor Hope Uzodimma to direct the Education Commissioner to collaborate with relevant agencies to bolster security at primary and secondary schools across the state. The motion, presented,…
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has criticised the Nigerian Army for allegedly spreading false information regarding the arrest of the so-called “founding father” of IPOB and the Eastern Security Network (ESN). IPOB called the claim a calculated attempt to intimidate the judiciary and sway the legal proceedings involving its leader, Nnamdi Kanu, and the…
The Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) has advised its customers to ensure that their prepaid meters are upgraded before 24th November 2024. This is due to the Token Identifier (TID) rollover, an exercise that affects all Standard Transfer Specification (STS) compliant prepaid meters across the globe. This is contained in a press release made available…
