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…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka In a renewed bid to strengthen security and foster mutual cooperation, the Anambra State Police Command and the Nzukọ Odinani Welfare Association have agreed to work together to address social issues and enhance harmony between law enforcement and traditional cultural institutions in the state. This was the outcome of a…
Acting WHO Regional Director for Africa, Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu has urged African governments, international organisations, and communities to prioritise nursing as a central component of healthcare development. In a message to mark the International Nurses Day 2025, Dr Ihekweazu said African countries must move beyond words to action. This year’s theme, ‘Our Nurses. Our…
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has sharply criticized Amnesty International Nigeria for what it termed a rushed and baseless accusation linking the group to a recent violent attack along Okigwe Road in Imo State. In a statement issued by its Media and Publicity Secretary, Emma Powerful, IPOB condemned Amnesty International for allegedly…
The former presidential candidate of Labour Party, LP, in the last 2023 general election, Peter Obi at the weekend condemned in totality the massacre of thirty persons by unknown gunmen in Imo State. Obi who made this known in a statement signed and made available through his official X-handle, said the recurring attacks, violence…
The young Anambra Nwa Boy who impregnated 10 girls including his Oga’s daughter has opened up on what ignited the Baltazzar skills in him. He said: “At my leisure moments at my Oga’s shop, I usually play an old song by Dbanj “Che you wan know the kooko iiyaa Che you wan know the…
At least 30 people were killed when gunmen attacked travellers in Nigeria’s southeastern Imo State, according to Amnesty International. The human rights NGO reported on Friday that more than 20 commuter vehicles and trucks were set ablaze during a “vicious attack” along the Okigwe-Owerri road the day before. The attackers are suspected of being…
