By Izunna Okafor, Awka A trigger-happy gunman has been arrested in Anambra State, following the tragedy that struck the Unubi community in Nnewi South Local Government Area of the State over the week. The suspect had reportedly invaded the residence of a teacher couple, Mr. and Mrs. Nwokedi in the community on Tuesday night…
The presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, has urged President Bola Tinubu to cut short his two-week foreign trip and return to address what he described as an escalating security crisis across the country. Obi, in a statement shared via his social media handles, called out Tinubu for his…
On Thursday, the Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Otti alongside the Presidential Flag-bearer of the Labour Party in the 2023 General Election, and former Governor of Anambra State, His Excellency, Mr. Peter Gregory Obi joined the Catholic faithful and family at the Christ the King Catholic Church (CKC), Aba to commemorate the 2025 Chrism…
The Securities and Exchange Commission has declared that Crypto Bridge Exchange, also known as CBEX, is not registered to operate as a digital assets exchange in Nigeria, warning the investing public against transacting with the platform. In a circular released by the commission on Thursday, it stated that CBEX, operating under various aliases such as…
A Magistrate Court in Enugu has arraigned Professor Uchenna Ezemagu, a lecturer at Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike Ikwo (AE-FUNAI), over false accusations that allegedly led to the arrest and suspension of HRH Igwe Christopher Okwor, a traditional ruler in Enugu State. The case, registered as Charge No: MEN/100C/2025, is being heard at the Admin…
A member of the House of Representatives, Solomon Bob, has criticised the Nigerian Bar Association over its claim that the N300m reportedly paid to it by the Rivers State Government was a “gift.” Bob, who represents Akuku-Toru/Asari-Toru Federal Constituency, described the NBA’s position as “unreasonable and unbecoming” of a self-styled ombudsman, accusing the association of…
Abia State Governor Dr. Alex Otti has approved the establishment of a 10-megawatt Independent Power Plant at Abia State University, Uturu (ABSU), to solve electricity challenges in the university and the surrounding Uturu community. The governor made the announcement during a civic reception in his honour at Isuikwuato High School, Otankpa, hosted by the people…
Prominent human rights lawyer, Femi Falana SAN, has asserted that the Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Ibok-Ete Ibas, has violated constitutional procedures and disregarded directives issued by President Bola Tinubu, warranting his removal. Falana made these remarks in a statement issued on Thursday. Ibas, a former Chief of Naval Staff, was appointed by the President…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka What could be best described as mixed reactions have trailed the recent demolition of the Head Office of the Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing (IVM) located along the Nnewi-Owerri Road at Nnewi, Nnewi North Local Government Area of Anambra, by the state government. This reporter, Izunna Okafor, gathered that the Head Office…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has said that he cannot forgive the suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, because the governor has not asked for forgiveness. Wike made this known through his media aide while reacting to a public appeal from ex-militant leader Government Ekpemupolo, also known as Tompolo. Tompolo…
