Vice President Kashim Shettima has lauded the MacArthur Foundation for its significant contributions to Nigeria’s development and democracy over the past three decades. Senator Shettima called on the Foundation to strengthen its partnership with the federal government to fast-track the delivery of the programmes and policies of the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Speaking…
… As NIPR, COOU Hosts HRM Obi Alfred Achebe 2nd Lecture Series The renown Political economist, Prof Pat Utomi has tasked Nigeria Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) to reduce the stupidity and idiocy in the country by holding political office holders accountable as a means to achieving peace and Reconciliation among tribalized Nigerians. Pat Utomi…
Plateau State Governor Barr. Caleb Mutfwang has commended the conduct of the October 9th Local Government elections in the state, describing it as peaceful and well-coordinated. Governor Mutfwang made the remark on Wednesday after voting at his Pushik 1 polling unit in Ampang West, Mangu Local Government Area at about 9:15am. He praised the Plateau…
Anambra State House of Assembly has passed the Anambra State Local Government Administration Bill, 2024. The bill was passed during a plenary session in Awka, following the presentation and consideration of the report by the Joint House Committee on Local Government, Chieftaincy and Community Affairs, and the Committee on Judiciary and Justice. The Speaker, Mr…
The Traditional Ruler of Alor kingdom, Idemilli South Local Government Area of Anambra State, His Royal Majesty, Igwe Dr. MacAnthony Chinedu Elibe Okonkwo, said he had trained more than 30 billionaires in different parts of the State. Igwe Okonkwo stated in his palace after receiving a letter of award nomination from the Anambra State Council…
Journalists in Anambra State, under the umbrella of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) are set to honour Mrs. Nonye Soludo, the wife of Anambra State Governor, with two distinguished awards. The Chairman of NUJ, Anambra State Council, Comrade Odogwu Emeka Odogwu, PhD, announced this in a statement made available to newsmen in Awka, in…
The Local Organising Committee, LOC, for the burial of the late President General of the Ohaneze Ndigbo Worldwide, elder statesman and business mogul Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, in a bid to ensure that he gets a befitting burial has disclosed that adequate security has been put in place during and after the burial scheduled for November…
Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has sacked one of his political aides, the Special Assistant on Forestry (Central Senatorial District), Adeboye Taofiq Ewenla, with immediate effect. The sack was contained in a statement on Wednesday by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Ebenezer Adeniyan. “This followed allegations of bribery and intimidation levelled against Mr….
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) on Wednesday rejected the new increase in petrol pump price, saying it will further deepen poverty in the country. Many filling stations not owned by the NNPCL immediately followed suit as they also incrementally adjusted their pump prices, with many selling as high as ₦1050 in many parts of Lagos….
A gun battle took place on Wednesday between soldiers and gunmen in Ehime Mbano Local Government Area of Imo State, which left scores dead and many injured. According to the Nation, the attack occurred at the Aba branch in Ehime Mbano last night. Following the incident, residents fled in panic amid constant shootings that filled…
