Angry Protesters have burned down the palace of the District Head of Bokkos during demonstrations over what they tagged as the indiscriminate arrests in the area following recent killings in the community. They were expressing their displeasure over the arrest of some community members in connection to the assaults in the area. The protesters, mostly…
A founding member of the Peoples Democratic Party, Chief Bode George, has frowned at the level of insecurity in the country. Speaking on a television programme, he said the situation the country is in at the moment has gone beyond playing politics, adding that President Tinubu has a lot of work to do. “The state…
Information posted on the website of the ministry of interior says more than 1,400 fleeing inmates from the Owerri Custodial Centre in Imo State and the Kuje Medium Custodial Centre in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, have yet to be recaptured after the jailbreaks. Two years after the attack on the Owerri custodial centre, 864…
The US Supreme Court has said it will hear a historic case to determine if Donald Trump can run for president. The justices agreed to take up Mr Trump’s appeal against a decision by Colorado to remove him from the 2024 ballot in that state. The case will be heard in February and the ruling…
Governor Godwin Obaseki has expressed his deepest condolences on the passing of a great Edo son and one of Nigeria’s most accomplished football players and coaches, Sebastian Broderick Imaseun, who passed away at the age of 85. Late Imaseun was a dedicated family man whose exploits as a football player and tactician knew no bounds,…
In a momentous occasion, the Dr. Alex Ekwueme Civic Centre was officially commissioned in Oko, Anambra, by the Executive Governor of the state. This remarkable endeavor, spearheaded by the “Ide Memorial Group,” is a heartfelt tribute to a man who mentored countless individuals and placed Oko on the global stage. The Ide Memorial Group, comprised…
Imo CP, Aboki Danjuma The Commissioner of Police, Imo State Command, Aboki Danjuma, has set up an investigating team, comprising officers of his monitoring unit and other disciplinary units to investigate allegations of extortion and sundry professional misconduct leveled against them. The police promised to ensure that any officer found wanting is severely sanctioned in…
David Umahi and Francis Nwifuru Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi state, the Minister of Works, David Umahi, and former Senate President, Anyim Pius were among seventeen notable dignitaries, sons, and daughters of Ohaozara/Onicha/Ivo federal constituency who were honoured for their services to the state and the nation. Others include former Minister of Science and Technology,…
Governor Uzodimma The Convener of Imo DiaspoÂra Support for Senator Hope Uzodimma, Ochiagha Nnanna Okere, has said that the comÂmitment of Governor Hope Uzodimma to good governance, accountability and inclusivity has not only resonated with the people, but fosters a sense of hope and optimism in them. Okere spoke on Thursday at the Government House…
Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives , Benjamin Kalu, has promised that the house of representatives will intervene in revitalization of Agro-based processing facilities in Abia state. Kalu’s promise was contained in his response to a three-item request made by Item Development Association (IDA) during a…
