Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, has lamented that the wage increase demands being made by organised labour are not realistic. Akume spoke in Abuja on Thursday, June 6, during a meeting with the National Executive Council (NEC) of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN). He addressed the Christian community for support…
A bill seeking the creation of an additional state in the South-East geo-political zone has passed first reading at the House of Representatives. The state if created will be known as ‘Orlu State’, with its capital in Orlu. The bill, seeking to alter the 1999 Constitution (as amended) was sponsored by the member representing Ideato…
Lawyers of the detained leader of the Indigenous People Of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, have submitted a full list of judgements in the matter to the office of the Attorney General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi, at the Federal Ministry of Justice in Abuja. The leader of the team, Barr Nnaemeka Ejiofor, told journalists on…
The Federal Government says it will initiate a process to possibly relocate Ikoyi prison and some of other correctional centres from urban centres in the country to other area. Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, stated this on Thursday. The minister said urbanisation has eaten into the setbacks that ought to be around correctional centres in…
Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, says the Tripartite Committee on Minimum Wage will arrive at a figure by Friday. Uzodimma, who is the Chairman of the Progressive Governors Forum (PGF) of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), stated this after the committee’s meeting on Thursday. Addressing the press after the meeting, Uzodimma said the committee…
The Anambra State PDP Executive Council met at the State Party Secretariat in Awka to conclude arrangements for the party’s Mini Rally billed to hold in Awka on Saturday, June 8, 2024. The well attended meeting comprised of members of the State Exco and Party Chairmen of the twenty-one LG of the state. At the…
The Anambra State Governor, Prof. Charles Chukwuma Soludo, has reassured that potable water must get to every nook and cranny of the State, in furtherance of his administration’s strides to ensure that no part of Anambra State is left without access to clean and reliable water. The Governor, speaking through the State Commissioner for Power…
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has arrested and detained Mr Paul Chukwuma, The 2025 APC Governorship Aspirant In Anambra state. Paul Chukwuma has been in detention since yesterday at the ICPC headquarters Abuja. He was arrested over his alleged involvement in contract scandal currently rocking the Tertiary Education Trust Fund…
The Anambra State Chapter Of The Youth Assembly of Nigeria (YAN) has unequivocally declared its unalloyed support for the National Speakership aspiration of Amb. Sir Charles Ezeaniekwe, the Anambra State YAN Ambassador. This resounding endorsement was made during an emergency meeting of the Anambra State YAN executive council held on 5th June, 2024 at Awka,…
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) have reaffirmed their commitment to collaborate in tackling illegal migration, human trafficking, and vandalism of critical national assets and infrastructure in Anambra State. The Press Statement was issued by SC Okadigbo Edwin, The Public Relations Officer, NSCDC Anambra State. Command. Available…
