The Enugu State governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, has said his administration is currently executing over 1,000 landmark projects across the state which would be completed in record time, in addition to the ongoing recruitment of 15,000 smart school teachers and skilled workers into the state’s workforce. Governor Mbah, who disclosed this on Wednesday in Enugu…
In a shocking turn of events, Pastor John Ogbonna, a renowned clergyman from Ebonyi State, has lost his life while fasting and praying for Nigeria’s well-being on a mountain. According to sources close to the family, Pastor Ugonna had embarked on a spiritual retreat to seek divine intervention for the country’s challenges. Unfortunately, his life…
The Federal Government has approved the increase of Corps Members’ monthly allowance from thirty-three thousand Naira (33,000) to Seventy-Seven Thousand Naira (N77,000) with effect from July 2024. This was revealed in a statement by Caroline Embu, acting Director of Information and Public Relations, NYSC. The scheme said the increment is in line with the enactment…
It is yet another giant feat in the ongoing infrastructure rejuvenation under Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s administration, as the people of Akwu Ukwu in Idemili South Local Government Area of Anambra State received a newly rehabilitated solar-powered borehole. The project, aimed at improving water supply in the community, was officially handed over by the Anambra State…
Former Manchester United, Real Madrid and France defender Raphael Varane has retired from football at the age of 31. Varane joined Italian club Como on a free transfer in July but suffered a knee injury on his debut against Sampdoria last month. The centre-back says he will stay at Como in a non-playing role. “I…
Veteran Nigerian actress Toyin Adegbola, popularly known as Toyin Tomato, has advised women to stay committed to their marriages, despite challenges they may face. In a recent Instagram live session on Monday, the 62-year-old movie star expressed her views on the topic of divorce and equality in marriage. Adegbola emphasised that in her opinion, there…
Felix Morka, National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has launched a scathing attack on Peter Obi, labeling him a “serial complainer” who consistently rejects election results that don’t favor him. Morka’s remarks come amidst Obi’s recent objections to the Edo election results. “Peter Obi has become notorious for denying the obvious,” Morka…
Adams Oshiomhole, the senator representing Edo North, gave an explanation for his kneeling in front of Oba Ewuare II, the Oba of Benin. Oshiomhole claimed that he recognised and appreciated the Benin people’s ancient institution, which is why he knelt before the Oba. The member added that Godwin Obaseki, the outgoing governor, was an ineffective…
The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, has urged for an immediate increase in oil production and a comprehensive economic diversification strategy to stabilize the country’s fluctuating exchange rate. He made this statement on Tuesday after a two-day Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting in Abuja. Cardoso stressed that although initiatives aimed…
The Federal Government has predicted heavy rainfall in 15 states, affecting 35 specific locations nationwide. This warning was issued on Tuesday by the National Flood Early Warning Systems Centre under the Ministry of Environment. The projected period for these rains, which could lead to flooding, spans from September 24 to 28, 2024. Recommended StoriesEFCC summons…
