The Imo State Government has mocked the state chapter of the PDP for exhibiting crass ignorance by hurriedly celebrating the report of a group called the Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID), a body that, in its report, showed a lack of credibility to undertake an empirical assessment of press freedom in Nigeria. It…
Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has insisted that he is not like other Nigerian politicians who make promises they don’t intend to keep, saying his pledge to serve only one term if elected president remains unchanged. In a statement released on Sunday, Obi acknowledged that Nigerians are right to be sceptical of political…
A Professor of Law and former Secretary to the Enugu State Government, Simon Ortuanya, has emerged as the 16th Vice Chancellor of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN). Ortuanya beats 25 other candidates to clinch the keenly contested position. His appointment was ratified on Sunday in Enugu by the Governing Council of the University, following…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka The Anambra State Police Command has received commendation from stakeholders, traditional institutions, and members of the public following what has been described as a peaceful and hitch-free 2025 Imọka Festival held in Awka, the state capital. The commendation came as the festival, which is one of the most prominent cultural…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka What could be best described as pandemonium erupted in Awka, the Anambra State capital, over the week, following a controversial eviction exercise allegedly carried out by the Catholic Diocese of Awka with the backing of a court order, which left tenants devastated and counting losses running into tens of millions…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that the nationwide Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise ahead of the 2025 elections will commence on Monday, August 18, 2025. According to a statement released on Friday via its official handle, INEC disclosed that online pre-registration will begin first through the portal cvr.inecnigeria.org, while physical registration will…
The Owerri Capital Development Authority (OCDA) has carried out a significant demolition exercise in Nekede, near the back gate of the Federal Polytechnic Nekede, Imo State. The operation, which was executed under the leadership of OCDA General Manager, Hon. Frank Nkem Nzewodo, and the Special Adviser to the Governor on OCDA Matters, Prince Amanze Njemanze,…
Mainpower ElectricityIn a major boost for electricity consumers in Enugu State, MainPower Distribution Company has officially reduced its electricity tariff, easing the financial burden on households and businesses. The new approved rate now stands at ₦172 per kilowatt-hour (kWh), down from ₦209/kWh, marking a significant drop in energy costs across the state.This adjustment follows a…
John Mahama, Ghanaian President has stated that there is no place for xenophobia in the country, assuring that Nigerians residing in Ghana are safe. Mahama gave this assurance while receiving President Bola Tinubu’s special envoy led by the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Amb. Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu at the Presidential Palace, Accra, Ghana. A statement…
UK Secretary of State for Business and Trade and leader of the Conservative Party, Kemi Badenoch, has said she no longer identifies as Nigerian, despite her heritage and formative years spent in the country. Speaking on the Rosebud podcast, Badenoch reflected on her personal history and evolving identity, explaining that while her roots are Nigerian,…
