There was pandemonium, gnashing of teeth and tears in the Imo State University (IMSU) Owerri as students were not allowed to take their second semester examinations in the law faculty last Monday, even as the directives continued. It was alleged that the students affected were yet to regularise their admissions by the institution. Information has…
The enforcement team of the Courier and Logistics Regulations Department (CLRD) attached to the Nigeria Postal Service (NIPOST) has clamped down on unlicensed/illegal Courier, Express, Delivery, Dispatch and Logistics Operators in Aba the commercial hub of Abia State. The General manager CLRD Mr Shonde G.Dotun, in chat with our correspondent shortly after the exercise on…
Peace in South East Project (PISE-P), a dynamic non-governmental organization (NGO), has emerged with a resounding mission to restore the South East’s rightful place in the national political space and usher in the era of democracy dividends. Determined to attain this noble objective, PISE-P has devised a non-kinetic approach built on the Seven Pillars for…
The Managing Director, Anambra Water Resources Management Agency, Mr. Ikeobi Ejiofor, has expressed the current Government of Anambra State commitment to revitalizing the state’s water systems. He said, “Allocations have been made in the budget by the Governor for the refurbishment of water facilities in Onitsha, Obizi, Otuocha, Awka, Nnewi and other communities in the…
The Transmission Company of Nigeria, on Thursday, raised the alarm over indiscriminate buildings on TCN Right of Ways in Enugu State. It also lamented the death of 21 power projects in the southeast region since 2019, blaming it on the activities of the residents. The General Manager (Transmission) Enugu Region, Mr Emmanuel Akpa, who disclosed…
Most Rev Valerian Okeke, The Metropolitan Archbishop of Onitsha Archdiocesan, on Thursday hosted the Onitsha Archdiocesan Catholic Lawyers who celebrated their end of year thanksgiving. In his homily,the Archbishop eulogized members of the association for their apostolate and sacrifice in fighting for the good of the church. The ocassion started with a mass inside the…
The first trial in Africa of two combination vaccines to prevent HIV has been halted after researchers concluded it was not working. The vaccines (part of the PrEPVacc study) were being tested on 1,500 people aged between 18 and 40 in Uganda, Tanzania and South Africa. The African-led trial, which began in December 2020, was…
In the order to acquire justice, the Ogun State Government has announced a N50 million reward for individuals who will provide information leading to the apprehension of those responsible for the murder of Taiwo Oyekanmi, the former Director of Finance and Administration in Governor Dapo Abiodun’s office at Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta. The murder took olace on…
Nigeria is currently engaged in negotiations with India’s Hindustan Aeronautics Limited for the procurement of Tejas fighter jets. The chairman of the military hardware manufacturer also mentioned Argentina, Egypt and the Philippines as countries they were discussing with to purchase these aircraft. The Chairman of Hindustan Aeronautics, C. B. Ananthakrishnan, disclosed this on Thursday, according…
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons has said it rescued and received 21,181 victims of human trafficking in 20 years. The Director General of NAPTIP, Prof. Fatima Waziri-Azi, said this when she appeared before the Senate Committee on Social Duties for the defence of the 2024 budget. She said the agency…
