The Court of Appeal in Abuja has struck out two motions filed by Senate President Godswill Akpabio seeking to appeal a Federal High Court judgment that restrained the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges and Public Petitions from taking disciplinary action against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The motions, dated March 20 and 25, 2025, respectively, were withdrawn…

A drone landed on Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II’s head before crashing to the floor while he was speaking at the Kano Government House on Sunday. The incident happened during the Eid-el-Kabir celebration, creating confusion among those present. The moment was recorded on video and quickly spread on social media. Some believed that the emir had…

Senator Ned Nwoko has responded to growing concerns from constituents and stakeholders over the decision to hold the South-South public hearing on the proposed creation of Anioma State in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, instead of Asaba, Delta State—the heart of the Anioma region. In a statement released on Tuesday, the senator representing Delta North acknowledged…

Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has commissioned 14 New Road projects rehabilitated by his administration across Aba and its environs. The commissioning of the roads is part of the first phase of the 55 projects the Governor had announced to be either commissioned or flagged off in the coming weeks in the State. Speaking…

The Honorable Commissioner for Lands and Housing in Abia State, Chaka Chukwumerije, narrowly escaped death last nights, when unknown gunmen opened fire on his vehicle along the Okigwe–Umuahia road. Chukwumerije, a key member of Governor Alex Otti’s cabinet, was reportedly returning to Umuahia when a trailing vehicle suddenly opened fire. Despite the hail of bullets,…

Minister of Works Engr David Umahi, has urged citizens of South-East geo-political zone, to embrace national re-integration and cohesive engagement with the Federal Government ahead of the 2027 general election. Umahi gave the admonition at the wéekend in Abakaliki, on the occasion of Sallah celebration he organized for muslim community in Ebonyi State. He enjoined…

Anambra State Government has called for all hands to be on deck in the efforts to change the mindset of the youths with regards to get reach quick syndrome bedeviling the youths nowadays. Addressing Stakeholders in Awka, during a courtesy visit to the Traditional Ruler of Awka, Obi Gibson Nwosu, the Commissioner for Information, Dr…

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) and The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Anambra State is teaming up with the Kimpact Development Initiative (KDI) to improve election security ahead of the state’s governorship poll on November 8. It disclosed this on Wednesday in a statement signed by its spokesperson, Edwin Okadigbo. The development…

  By Izunna Okafor, Awka It was a moment of grief over the weekend in Awka, the capital city of Anambra State, as the burial ceremony of the 17-year-old Frank Anene, who died during the just-concluded 2025 Imo Awka Festival, held amid tears, tributes, and cultural lamentations. Recall that Frank, a native of Okpaeri Village…