A former acting Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Folashodun Shonubi, on Wednesday, told Justice Maryann Anenih of the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Maitama, Abuja, that intrigues and politics were involved in the naira redesign exercise carried out in 2022. Shonubi, who served as the Deputy Governor of Operations before his appointment…
Pro-democracy group Kwara Rebuilders has announced a 7-day campaign to raise awareness on flooding and environmental sustainability among residents of the state. The announcement is contained in a statement issued by Publicity Secretary of the group, Abdullah Abdulganiy, on Wednesday. According to him, the campaign tagged #PushItBack will include online discussions, media promotions, and engagements…
A Rivers State High Court sitting in Port Harcourt presided over by Justice G. O. Ollor has granted bail to the tune of N1m each to three ex-soldiers and seven civilians facing trial over alleged armed robbery, burglary and receipt of stolen property. The Nigeria Police Force had arraigned the suspects numbering 12 on the…
The Standard Organization of Nigeria (SON) has enjoined Market Leaders, Traders and Importers under the auspices of Anambra State Markets Amalgamated Traders Association (ASMATA) to collaborate with SON in combating the proliferation of substandard products saying that together they could build a healthier, more prosperous, and successful nation. Speaking during the Public/Stakeholders sensitization in Onitsha,…
The President, Anambra state chapter of Nigerian Union of Local Government Employees, (NULGE),Comrade Nicholas Aromeh, has tasked Nigerian government at all levels on formulating favorable economic policies that could reverse the endemic poverty, hunger and economic hardship in the country. Commenting on the 64th Independence anniversary of Nigeria yesterday in Awka, Comrade Aromeh, , regretted…
Naval Outpost Onitsha has conducted a Medical Rhapsody for Odekpe community in Ogbaru Council Area and its environs. The event was held at Odekpe Primary Health Care Centre. The Medical Rhapsody included distribution of well equipped post natal bags for over 50 women, provision of variety of drugs, blood pressure and sugar equipments test, eyesight…
The newly elected chairmen and counselors in Anambra State have been charged to ensure they deliver democracy dividends to the grassroots.The Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Soludo gave the charge during this year’s Independent celebration held at Ekwueme Square in Awka the state capital. The Governor reminded Ndi Anambra that he has fulfilled one of…
Physically challenged persons in Nnewi North Local Government Area of Anambra State Tuesday protested at Nnewi Area Command over alleged tear gas attack on their Chairman, Hon Okonkwo Onyemaobi, a Councilorship candidate of the Young Progressives Party (YPP) during the September 28 local government election. The protesters under the aegis of Voice of the Abilities…
Nigeria’s President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has taken off to the United Kingdom to have some rest rest. Mr. Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy announced this in a statement made available to newsmen on Wednesday. According to him, the two-week vacation is part of the President’s yearly leave. “He…
Barely one month after dumping the All Progressive Congress (APC), the immediate-past Managing Director of the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), Chief Dr. George Moghalu, has settled for the Labour Party (LP). The ex-APC stalwart perfected the defection on Tuesday, October 2, when he was received into his new party at his ward, Uruagu Nnewi,…
