The Federal Government has called for the strategic deployment of the nation’s pension assets to accelerate national development, describing the industry as a key engine for long-term growth. Speaking over the weekend at the 2025 Pension Industry Leadership Retreat in Lagos, themed Sustainable Retirement – Strategic Blueprint for Economic Development and Inclusion, the Honourable…
The Anambra State Government has imposed a one-month sanction on Blossom Fount School in Awka, the state capital, for allegedly selling the position of head prefect during a student election. The Anambra State Commissioner for Education, Prof. Ngozi Chuma-Udeh, made this known in a statement issued on Saturday, May 10, 2025. The commissioner stated that…
The First Lady of Imo State, Dr. Barr. Mrs. Chioma Uzodinma, has officially launched a statewide awareness campaign aimed at promoting immunization against measles, rubella, tuberculosis (TB), and the Human Papillomavirus (HPV). The event, held in Owerri, brought together key stakeholders in the health sector, community leaders, and representatives from all 27 local government areas…
Over 8,391 UTME candidates have reportedly filed complaints against the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), demanding access to their full mark sheets following claims of unusually low scores in the 2025 UTME exam. The development was revealed in a post shared on X (formerly Twitter) by user @winexviv, who disclosed that the candidates had…
A tragic incident occurred on Sunday in the Anambra State capital of Awka, as a tricycle operator fatally struck a boy dressed as a masquerade, crushing his head and resulting in instant death. The incident, which cast a pall over the city, took place amidst early festivities and public processions associated with the upcoming Imo…
The Enugu Air, CNG Mass Transit Programme, and the ultramodern transport terminals all built from scratch by the Governor Peter Administration are to be launched for operation before the second anniversary of the government. The government has also approved the development of the state’s tourism industry, while total transformation of the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium and…
Governors and key leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) are currently gathered behind closed doors in Abuja for a high-stakes meeting aimed at addressing pressing internal challenges confronting the party. The meeting, convened by the Chairman of the PDP Governors Forum and Governor of Bauchi State, Senator Bala Mohammed, is anticipated to help define…
The suspended Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, has said he is not desperate to return to office. Fubara disclosed this at the service of songs held in honour of the late elder statesman, Edwin Clark, in Port Harcourt, on Sunday. “Can’t you see how better I look? Do you think I am interested in…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka A cloud of sorrow and reactions enveloped parts of Awka, the Anambra State capital, on Sunday following the tragic death of a young masquerade allegedly hit by a moving tricycle (popularly known as Keke Napep) during the ongoing Imo Awka festival. The incident, which occurred in the afternoon, reportedly involved…
The Federal Government has advised Nigeria youths to beware of the negative influence of social media, describing it as double edge sword. Minister of Information and National Orientation Alhaji Mohammed Idris, at TEDxNTICAbujaYouth 2025 at Nigeria Tulip International College on Saturday, said the digital space being a unifier can also be used negatively. “The…
