The senate committee on ethics and privileges, headed by Neda Imaseun has dismissed the petition submitted by Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, lawmaker representing Kogi central, against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. On Wednesday, Akpoti-Uduaghan tendered a sexual harassment petition against Akpabio on the floor of the upper legislative chamber. The committee rejected the petition, citing breaches of…
Operatives of the Ebonyi State Police Command have apprehended a suspect, Ovuta Chigozie, from the Okoffia community in the Ezza South Local Government Area, who was discovered in possession of two human skulls and three locally made firearms. The command’s Police Public Relations Officer, SP Joshua Ukandu, revealed this in a statement on Wednesday….
A popular Gospel Singer, Mercy Chinwo has taken legal action against social media critic VeryDarkMan (VDM), suing him for N1.1 billion over alleged defamation, Newmax Nigeria reports. The lawsuit, dated March 3, was filed in response to a series of Instagram posts by VDM, in which he accused Chinwo of withholding earnings from her…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka After over 24 hours of silence, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Anambra State Command, has finally released details of the fatal crash that occurred on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, along the Idemili River by the Second Niger Bridge, confirming that four people lost their lives while two others sustained injuries…
The Vice Chancellor of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike (MOUAU), has sent a passionate appeal to the Federal government to address the ban in employment across Universities in Nigeria. According to him,since 2019, no waiver has been granted for recruitment in Nigerian universities. Addressing Journalists in a media chat,as part of activities marking the…
The Hospital Management Board (HMB) of Abia State recently held an orientation seminar for newly appointed temporary nurses, medical laboratory scientists, and pharmacists. The group of 72 professionals, including nurses, medical laboratory scientists, and pharmacists, was selected after rigorous interviews, which encompassed computer-based tests and oral assessments. Their temporary roles in the Abia State civil…
The Rivers State House of Assembly, dominated by allies of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has intensified actions that could lead to the impeachment of Governor Siminalayi Fubara. Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Martins Amaewhule, on Wednesday, issued a letter to the governor, demanding the removal of 19 commissioners and…
Anambra State Government on Tuesday 4th March 2025, through the offices of the Commissioner for Culture, Entertainment and Tourism as well as the Special Adviser to the Governor on Pharmaceuticals, Dr. Godwin Nnadozie has played host to traditional medicine practitioners in the state to clarify issues surrounding the practice of herbal medicine, native doctors, and…
A former Chairman of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Prof. Chidi Odinkalu, has urged academics to prioritize professional excellence and personal integrity over the relentless pursuit of material wealth. He emphasized that scholars should focus on building a reputable name rather than being driven solely by financial gains. Prof. Odinkalu, a legal practitioner and…
The Imo State Police Command has issued a stern warning to unlicensed and unscrupulous native doctors operating in the state, urging them to desist from illegal practices or face the full force of the law. This directive follows a resolution reached during an emergency meeting of Imo traditional rulers, chaired by Eze Emmanuel Okeke, where…
