The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has condemned the recent demolitions conducted by the Enugu Capital Territory Development Authority (ECTDA), describing it as ‘troubling’. While calling for a comprehensive investigation into the matter, HURIWA revealed that the petition from the Obeagu community provided a comprehensive account of the historical context of the dispute,…

Nollywood actress, Sarah Martins, slams BBNaija Star, Natacha Akide, popularly known as Tacha, over her controversial advice to ladies on having multiple boyfriends as plan B until marriage happens In a recent podcast with her colleague, Phyna, claimed there is no point in being faithful in a romantic relationship, especially when the lady has not…

The Abia State Government says it has commenced re-modeling of major markets in the state to make them complete favourably with standard markets elsewhere. Commissioner for Trade and Investment Dr Chimezie Ukaegbu who disclosed this at a press briefing in Umuahia, also said the State had abolished multiple taxation, and touting in all Abia markets….

Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu has commended the authorities at the Supreme Court of Nigeria for releasing the Certified True Copy (CTC) of its December 15, 2024 judgement on the detention of the leader of Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. It would be recalled that the…

Nigeria’s Vice President, Kashim Shettima has said Kizz that Daniel and Tekno’s 2023 hit song, ‘Buga,’ is almost becoming the country’s second national anthem. Speaking in an interview with Arise TV, Shettima whose ‘Buga’ dance video went viral last year, explained that he joined the challenge because Nigeria needs to showcase its arts and culture…

Thirty fire outbreaks have been recorded in different parts of Abis State between December 2023 to date. This disclosure was made by the Chief Fire Officer of Abia State, Mr Arua Nnanna. Nnanna who attributed the high figure of incidents to the period of intense heat and hot wind, told Abia residents to be more…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has sent the former Governor of Anambra State, Willie Maduabuchi Obiano, into Courtroom 5 of the Federal High Court in Abuja for arraignment. He was driven into the court premises around 8am in an 18-seater Toyota Bus marked ABC 573 KQ and kept inside the vehicle for some…

The governor of Ondo state, lucky aiyedatiwa, has dissolved the state executive council, with immediate effect. In a statement dissolving the cabinet the governor’s spokesman, Ebenezer adeniyan, said all members of the cabinet are to immediately hand over to the permanent secretaries or the most senior administrative officers in their respective offices. Aiyedatiwa also relieved…