The State Controller and Chief Fire Officer of Abia State Fire Service, Arua Nnanna has expressed concern over incessant fire outbreaks in the State, saying that several properties were destroyed by the outbreaks. Nnanna made the observations in Umuahia while reacting to the recent fire incident at Amuzukwu primary school in Umuahia, Nigeria Institute of…
Governor Alex Otti has directed that civil servants and pensioners in Abia State must receive their salaries before political office holders are paid. This is even as he has lamented that pensioners were owed for so long by previous administrations in the state, before the backlog of the unpaid pensions were cleared by his administration….
The presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP in the 2023 General elections, Peter Obi has explained why he was not present at the party’s National Convention held in Anambra State on Wednesday, March 14, 2024. Obi who made the revelation on his X handle, (formally known as Twitter) hosted by Parallel Facts on Friday,…
Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, says no sacrifice is too big to improve the lives of the people, insisting that even in the quest to build an economically vibrant state, the welfare of the citizens is topmost. The Governor, in his Easter message to the people of Abia, released Sunday morning, said if Jesus…
The Nri Kingdom holds a significant place in Igbo history as an ancient political and spiritual center. The Nri Kingdom, located in present-day Anambra State, Nigeria, emerged around the 10th century AD. It was one of the oldest centralized states in West Africa and played a crucial role in shaping Igbo society. The kingdom was…
The Igbo people, one of Nigeria’s largest ethnic groups, have a rich history of migration that has contributed to the widespread influence of Igbo culture across different regions. This article explores the migration patterns of the Igbo people and the ways in which their vibrant culture has been disseminated. The Igbo people have a long…
The Aro Confederacy was a significant and influential trading empire that emerged among the Igbo people in what is now southeastern Nigeria. It played a crucial role in the economic, political, and social development of the region during the 17th to 19th centuries. The Aro Confederacy was formed by the Aro people, who were primarily…
Socio-Economic Right and Accountability Project has given all 36states governors and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, a one-week ultimatum to provide the loan agreements and spending details of the loans obtained by their states and the FCT. A statement issued on Sunday by the organisation’s Deputy Director, Kolawole Oluwadare, explained that…
The Independent National Electoral Commission, on Saturday, published the forms and particulars of political parties’ candidates submitted for the Edo State governorship election holding on September 21. The particulars were displayed at the INEC office in Aduwawa in Benin, the state capital, and in all its 18 local government offices in the state. The state…
Former Liverpool midfielder, Jamie Redknapp has slammed Manchester United for their poor performance against Brentford which he said made the Bees look like Real Madrid. Redknapp was reacting to United’s 1-1 draw at the GTech Community Stadium on Saturday. United were second best for the majority of the match, but took the lead through Mason…
