Hon. Francis Nwifuru, Governor of Ebonyi State, Tuesday received in his office the Norwegian Ambassador to Nigeria, Svein Baera. The Governor at the event sought the partnership of the Norwegian Government in the provision of basic and life-sustaining facilities across healthcare services, energy, infrastructure, water and sanitation sectors in the state. Nwifuru also appealed to…
The Independent National Electoral Commission INEC has promised to be guided by extant laws and own regulations with respect to the ongoing attempts to recall the Senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial District of Kogi state, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. INEC in a statement by its National Commissioner and Chairman of its Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam…
Renowned entrepreneur, Dr Obinna Iyiegbu, popularly known as “Obi Cubana”, has announced plans to inaugurate a tricycle assembly plant in Ebonyi. Iyiegbu, Chairman of Cubana Group of Companies, disclosed this on Tuesday in Abakaliki while speaking to journalists after a meeting with Gov. Francis Nwifuru. He said his company aims to expand its business operations…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka Fear and tension have gripped residents of Awgu town in Enugu State following a deadly attack on the Awgu Divisional Police Headquarters by yet-to-be-identified gunmen. The assailants stormed the station in the early hours of yesterday, killing a police officer and looting arms from the facility. The victim, identified as…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka A combined security team in Anambra State has rescued a kidnapped victim and recovered his shuttle bus following a gun duel with armed criminals in Ihiala. One of the assailants was neutralized in the encounter, while four others escaped with gunshot wounds. According to a statement released by the Anambra…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka The popular Stanel Dome in Awka, Anambra State capital, was filled to the brim on Saturday as the 4th edition of the prestigious Anambra Man of the Year (AMTY) Award held amid panegyrics and resounding celebrations. The event, which attracted an impressive gathering of eminent personalities, was a day of…
Valentine Ozigbo, respected business leader and leading contender in the 2025 Anambra governorship race, served as the Chairman and Special Guest of Honour at the Legislative Summit of the Student Senate Council of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, on Friday, March 21, 2025. The summit, themed “The Power of the Gavel: Student Legislature in Action,” brought…
Plateau State Governor, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, has reiterated his administration’s steadfast commitment to strengthening security across the state to ensure the safety of lives and property. He emphasized that security remains a top priority as his government strives to fulfill its social contract with the people of Plateau State. The Governor also declared that…
— Imo Speaker, Chike Olemgbe Charges Elder Statesmen. The Speaker of Imo State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Chike Olemgbe has charged all pensionable elder statesmen in the 27 local government areas of the state to respond massively for enrollment into Governor Hope Uzodimma-intiated ImoCare Health Insurance programme for local and state pensioners of Imo…
As part of efforts to boost the nation’s economy, Kolomoni Microfinance Bank (MFB) has supported female-owned businesses in the country with grants to help develop their businesses. The Microfinance bank said its gesture was based on World Bank data which showed that 41 percent of the federation’s micro-businesses are controlled by women. It has also…
