Former Anambra State governorship aspirant, Chief Rommy Okoli has called on leaders to be responsible The Elder Statesman who stated this in a press briefing in Awka to mark his birthday said that the level of hunger and starvation among Nigerians at the moment is worrisome. He said that it is even more heartbreaking to…
The three-day summit and capacity-building training for community development associations in Kwara State has continued today in Kwara South Senatorial District. The training is holding at IVTEC, Ajase-Ipo, Ifelodun LGA. The participants from different associations across the seven (7) local governments of the districts have started arriving for the highly-anticipated summit which will deepen participatory…
The buzz on Anambra State’s proposed local government (LG) councils’ this time is on timing and procedure. Following a series of commentaries I wrote on the approaching LG elections in Anambra, the most feedbacks I got dotted on the scheduled time of polls and the transparence of the process. A common question was: “why the…
The Anambra State Government has taken a significant step forward in improving the transportation sector by introducing a new tracking system for tricycles (Keke). Official launch of the initial roll out of implementation of the tracking system took place at UHBET Center, Awka, today, August 20, 2024. This innovative initiative is designed to address key…
A young music producer Nathan Akhimie, has been detained at the Lagos State Criminal Investigation Department in Panti, Yaba, since Friday, August 16, 2024, despite allegedly committing no offense. His family is struggling to meet the N1 million bail demand set by police operatives led by Superintendent Samuel Akhigbe. The incident began when Akhimie visited…
The Abuja Court of Appeal has upheld the reinstatement of Philip Shaibu as the Deputy Governor of Edo State, dismissing an appeal by the Edo State House of Assembly to overturn the lower court’s judgment. This decision affirms the earlier ruling that nullified Shaibu’s impeachment and restores him to his position. The Federal High Court…
Raheem Sterling has been left out of Chelsea’s squad for the Europa Conference League play-off against Servette, marking his second consecutive absence from a matchday squad. He was also omitted from Chelsea’s Premier League opener against Manchester City. Sterling’s representatives have asked for some clarity on his future at Chelsea, which has been thrown into…
Manchester City’s Phil Foden and Chelsea’s Cole Palmer have taken home the top honors at the Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA) awards. Foden, 24, was named the PFA men’s Player of the Year, while Palmer, 22, took home the PFA Young Player of the Year award. Foden had an incredible season, scoring 19 goals in 35…
The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has alleged that the All Progressives Congress (APC) withdrew from the upcoming local government election in Anambra State to avoid defeat. According to Chinedu Obigwe, National Coordinator of the APGA Media Forum, the APC’s withdrawal indicates a lack of confidence in winning the election. Obigwe stated, “Anambra APC is…
Traditional worshippers in Ondo State, Nigeria, are advocating for the recognition of traditional oath-taking for public officers, citing its potency and efficacy in ensuring accountability and integrity. They argue that traditional oath-taking would restore sanity and decency to public offices, as the consequences of violating such oaths are well understood in Yorubaland. Proponents of traditional…
