The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, has dismissed as false the reports circulating on social media claiming that Nigerian nationals have been abandoned in Iran.Tuggar clarified the situation in a statement issued on Saturday in Abuja by the ministry’s spokesperson, Mr Kimiebi Ebienfa. According to the statement, the ministry’s attention was drawn to what…
The Association of Traditional Medicine Practitioners (ATMP), Ebonyi State Chapter, has distanced itself from ritual killings and reaffirmed its commitment to ethical health practices, even as internal leadership disputes continue to trouble the traditional medicine community in the state. The State Chairman of the ATMP, Chief Dr. Augustine Ekechi (Omeruoha One), made this declaration yesterday…
The Ebonyi State Government has issued a stern warning to motorists against driving through the Vanco flyover construction site, following a truck accident on Wednesday that caused significant damage to goods and property. The incident occurred when a heavy-duty truck, loaded with cartons of beer, lost control and plunged into a pit at the ongoing…
After weeks of deliberations, the Nigeria National Coalition Group, NNCG, has formally applied to the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, seeking for the registration of a new political party with the name All Democratic Alliance, ADA. The application letter, dated 19th June, 2025, was stamped received by INEC on 20 June, 2025. A copy of…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka A cloud of sorrow has descended on Amanuke community in Awka North Local Government Area of Anambra State, following the death of Mr. Samuel Agunwa Odogwu, father of the Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Anambra State Council, Comrade Odogwu Emeka Odogwu, PhD. Comrade Odogwu confirmed the passing…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka Following the deadly attack at Oko in Orumba North Local Government Area of Anambra State, the Commissioner of Police, CP Ikioye Orutugu, over the weekend, led a high-powered investigation team on a spot assessment of the crime scene, as part of immediate efforts to unravel the perpetrators of the heinous…
The National Opposition Coalition Group, has formally applied to the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, for the registration of a new political party, the All Democratic Alliance, ADA. The opposition coalition is led by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and ex-Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai. The coalition’s application dated June 19, was acknowledged by…
Telegram co-founder Pavel Durov has revealed he’s dividing his $17.1 billion fortune among at least 106 children he claims as his own — including over 100 born through sperm donation. In a recent interview with French outlet Le Point, the 40-year-old tech billionaire said he has six children from natural conception and has…
In a unified show of support, the Progressive Governors’ Forum (PGF) and the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) have endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s renewed vision for national security, which emphasizes empowering local governments and communities to take proactive roles in combating insecurity across the nation. This endorsement follows the President’s recent visit to Benue…
In a pivotal move to galvanize momentum ahead of the November 8 Anambra Gubernatorial Election, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) Deputy Governorship Candidate, Chief Hon. Sir Geoffrey Ndubisi Nwobu, alongside the party’s Governorship Candidate, convened with key stakeholders of the party on Friday, June 20, 2025. The high-level meeting took place at the residence…
