Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Afam Osigwe, has been inaugurated as the 32nd President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA). He took his oath of office and will lead the association for the next two years, succeeding immediate past president, Yakubu Maikyau. In his inaugural speech, Osigwe commended his opponents, Tobenna Erojikwe and Chukwukwa Ikwazom, for…
The President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Ajaero, has reaffirmed the labour movement’s unwavering patriotism, declaring that it is the most patriotic organization in the country. He made this statement while addressing a gathering of labour members at the NLC headquarters, where he was welcomed back after being questioned by the police. Ajaero emphasized…
The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has expressed disappointment over the decision by the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors’ (Nard) to embark on a seven-day warning strike, despite pleas by the Federal Government to resolve its concerns and ensure continued industrial harmony. In a statement by the ministry’s spokesman Ado Bako, the Federal…
The political crisis in Rivers State has taken a new twist with the paramount ruler of Emohua kingdom, His Majesty Sir Ohna Sergeant Awuse, banning anyone not supporting Former governor Nyesom Wike from entering his palace declared his palace Awuse is a chieftain of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and a former governorship candidate of…
Movers and shakers of the Nigerian movie industry are expected in Ilorin in November as Kwara State hosts the 16th edition of the Best of Nollywood awards in November. Receiving the hosting rights of the award on Wednesday in Ilorin, Governor Abdulrazaq said the event will hold at the iconic Sugar Factory Film Studio which…
The Imo State government has taken decisive action to address environmental and safety concerns by closing several mining sites in and around Owerri, the state capital. Chief Ernest Ibejiakor, the State Commissioner for Mines and Solid Minerals, made this announcement through an official press release. In his statement, Chief Ibejiakor emphasized the importance of adhering…
Adidas has unveiled its first Adidas Original store on African soil, choosing Nigeria’s vibrant metropolis, Lagos, as its home. This remarkable establishment, nestled within the bustling Ikeja City Mall, stands as the largest of its kind in the West African region. Far from being a conventional retail outlet, this new space has been meticulously crafted…
A metal scrap dealer (popularly known as Iron Condemn), Mr. Chinonso Ezekiel Nwaebonyi has been arrested in Anambra State for defiling his neighbour’s seven-year-old child in Awka, the capital city of the state. Aged 30, Mr. Nwaebonyi, who hails from Ebonyi State was said to have committed the crime no fewer than five times before…
The people of Mbanano in Enugwu-Agidi community, Njikoka Local Government Area of Anambra State have called for the urgent intervention of the state government over the alleged invasion of their ancestral lands by group of notorious land grabbers. Mbanano, which is made up of four villages in Enugwu-Agidi, made the call in a press conference…
As the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) orientation camp opened this week across the country, Polytechnic graduates with the Higher National Diploma (HND) without Industrial Training (IT) certification were sent back. NYSC had introduced a new policy demanding IT certification for those seeking to fulfil their national service obligations and has halted the screening process…
