…Separatist Agitator Faces Charges Of Alleged Terrorism Incitement At last, the trial of a separatist agitator, Simon Ekpa, is set to begin in Finland, aa authorities have filed charges of incitement of terrorism before the Päijät-Häme District Court in Lahti. Our correspondent gathered that the charges, which were filed on Friday, May 16, border on…
The Business Council for Africa, in collaboration with BrandComms and African Business, has announced the shortlist of the BCABusiness Book of the Year Awards. This annual competition, which is now in its third year, is dedicated to illuminating the compelling business narratives that promote Africa’s socio-economic development. Authors from Nigeria lead this year’s shortlist. Also,…
All the students without exception who sat for 2025 Joint Admission Matriculation Board examination within the South Eastern Nigeria and Lagos state would be retaking their 2025 JAMB examination this Friday, May 16, 2025. The information was revealed this Thursday afternoon by the Anambra State Honourable Commissioner for Information, Dr. Law Mefor during an…
The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has implored the European Union (EU) and Africa to maximise their potential for the continent’s transformative development. He described the EU as Nigeria’s natural partner, whose investments in the most populous nation on the African continent have been assisting greatly in realising ongoing reforms by the administration of…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka Three individuals, including two gunmen and a security operative and were killed on Thursday evening following an attack by armed criminals on a security checkpoint in Isuofia, Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra State. The attack, which occurred on May 15, 2025, was, however, successfully repelled by the gallant operatives…
In a historic milestone, Nigeria has been formally admitted as a member of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), marking a significant step towards boosting private sector access to international capital and supporting the country’s long-term economic transformation. The Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun led…
Former Anambra State Governor and Labour Party Presidential Candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, has expressed concern over the recent technical glitches that marred the release of results by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), affecting nearly 380,000 candidates. In a statement titled “When Glitches Become a National Crisis,” Obi praised JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede,…
Expands Services Via PPMVS, Pharmacies. In a bold move to improve women’s access to family planning services in Lagos State, the Ministry of Health on Tuesday, May 14, 2025, inaugurated the SWIFT Project — an initiative which stands for ‘Supporting Women’s Increased Access to Family Planning Through Pharmacies and Patent and Proprietary Medicine Vendors’. The…
President Bola Tinubu will on Saturday depart Abuja for Rome, the capital of Italy, to attend the inauguration of Pope Leo XIV. According to a release by his spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, the President would be at the ceremony to honour an invitation by the Pope. Accompanied by top Catholic leaders, the President would attend a…
The remains of the former Commissioner for Labour and Productivity in Abia State, Comrade Sunny Okebugwu Nwanganga Onwuma, have been laid to rest in his country home, Ihie-Obuaku, Isiala Ihie Autonomous Community in Ugwunagbo LGA. Speaking at the burial ceremony conducted by the Anglican Church at the Community Primary School, Mbaso Ihie-Obuaku, the Abia State…
