In form Cole Palmer continued his brilliant season with Chelsea as his goal helped the Blues boost their European qualification hopes with a win at Brighton in the Premier League. Palmer netted his 22nd goal of the season meeting Marc Cucurella’s cross with a looping header into the far corner in the 34th minute. And…
Rasmus Hojlund broke his 10-game scoring drought to seal victory for Manchester United in a thrilling Old Trafford encounter with Newcastle. Kobbie Mainoo put the home side in front after 31 minutes when he applied a cool finish from 10 yards after being played onside by Kieran Trippier. Anthony Gordon levelled four minutes after the…
A fresh wave of resignations has hit the Rivers State Government as five more commissioners, who are loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, have resigned from the governor’s cabinet. Those who resigned are Chinedu Mmom (from the Ministry of Education), Gift Worlu (from the Ministry of Housing) and Jacobson…
The labour unions comprising the Nigeria Labour Congress and Trade Union Congress on Wednesday walked out of the ongoing minimum wage negotiations with the government and the Organised Private Sector. Angered by the N48,000 proposal by the Federal Government as the national minimum wage, the labour unions described the offer as ridiculous. The NLC President,…
Professor Chukwuma Soludo, Governor of Anambra State, has granted the approval by the Anambra State Executive Council (ANSEC), for the dualization of Amawbia – Agulu – Nanka – Ekwulobia -Uga Road by Governor Chukwuma Soludo. The Amawbia -Agulu – Nanka -Ekwulobia – Uga – Akokwa Road, which is a federal road, connecting Awka, the capital…
Anambra State First Lady, Mrs Nonye Soludo, has encouraged eligible women within the accredited age bracket to turn up for vaccination as the state gets ready to launch free vaccination for the human papillomavirus vaccine. Mrs Soludo, who was speaking in Awka, said that the free vaccination, which is accessible to girls between the age…
In a gathering at the INEC 2nd Quarterly Consultative meeting today, The National Chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Barr. Sly Ezeokenwa, joined the INEC Chairman, Prof Mahmoud Yakubu, INEC’s National Commissioners, Directors, and other Chairmen of political parties, to deliberate on the upcoming gubernatorial elections in Edo and Ondo states. During the…
Professor Chukwuma Soludo, Governor of Anambra State has approved the skill-up training of ten thousand youths of Anambra State through the 1 Youth 2 Skills Solution Program of the Ministry of Youth Development. This was disclosed by the State Commissioner for Youth Development – Mr. Patrick Agha Mba during an interactive session with some members…
In response to the recent electricity tariff hike and the surging cost of fuel, Nigeria’s premium electricity consumers, known as Band A customers, are increasingly turning to solar power as a sustainable alternative. The shift comes after a significant increase in electricity costs, which have reportedly risen by over 300 per cent since April due…
Tokunbo Wahab, the Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources gave a light-hearted response after residents complained to him about couples moaning loudly and disturbing neighbours. The X users who made the complaint did so in jest. An X user wrote: “It’s actually a wicked act for neighbours to be moaning loud at midnight, especially on…
