The remains of the daughter of former head of state, Aguiyi Ironsi, Lady Caroline Aguiyi – Ironsi, was laid to rest on Saturday at Umuanna Village, Ndume Ibeku in Umuahia North Local Government Area of Abia State, with Governor Alex Otti commiserating with the family of former Nigerian leader. Governor Otti, represented by his deputy,…
Minister of Works, David Umahi, on Sunday, directed that a 14-day termination notice be issued to Messrs China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation, (CECC) which is handling the Abia Section of Enugu-Port Harcourt Highway currently undergoing rehabilitation. Umahi revealed the reason for termination was for non-performance. He gave the directive during an inspection of the work…
Governor Hope Uzodimma has been accused of abandoning his constitutional duties and making governance suffer in the state. The allegation was made by the deputy governorship candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the November 11, Imo state governorship polls, Tony Nwulu. According to him, Uzodinma has been out of the state for over thirty…
Veteran Nollywood actor, Pete Edochie has sealed an endorsement deal worth millions of naira with Rowe Oil for the nationwide promotion of the company’s products. The deal was signed in Enugu at the launching of the company’s engine oil with its top executives attendance. Speaking at the unveiling of the product, the Managing Director, 9th…
The Anioma Nation in Delta State of Nigeria, has been thrown into yet another mourning as the very revered Traditional connoisseur and culture colossus, Her Royal Majesty, Obi Martha Dunkwu (Omu Okpanam/Omu Anioma/Nneoha) joins her Ancestors in an unannounced transition. The Organisation For the Advancement of Anioma Culture (OFAAC) as the umbrella body of Anioma…
The Abia State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has welcomed 2,950 executive members and supporters from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP; Young Progressive Party, YPP; and All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA; to its fold in the Ohafia Local Government Area of the state. Others are members of the African Democratic Congress, ADC; Action…
A student of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, identified as Chioma, has allegedly poured hot water on the president of her hostel, identified as Mark over disagreement on sanitation of hostel. A Facebook source, Valentine Mbadugha, said the female student also stabbed him, however Mark had been taken to a local hospital for medical attention. The…
Professor Usman Yusuf, former Executive Secretary, National Health Insurance Scheme, NHIS, on Saturday, said he is surprised the South Eastern part of the country has remained calm Amidst the worsening economic hardship facing the country. He Urged President Tinubu to buy food, flood the market and feed the people before things get too late. Yusuf…
A member of the House of Representatives, , representing Ondo West/Ondo East Federal Constituency, Biola Makinde has berated his colleagues for writing a letter to President Bola Tinubu accusing Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of anti party activities Makinde, who stated that the caucus members from the state goofed, urged the federal lawmakers to avoid heating up…
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has warned that rising prices of fuel and other commodities could lead to social unrest in Nigeria, Ethiopia, Angola and Kenya. The AfDB said this in its macroeconomic performance and outlook for 2024 in which it projected Africa’s economy to grow higher than the 3.2 per cent recorded in 2023….
