President Bola Tinubu, in Abuja, congratulated his Aide-de-Camp, Col. Nurudeen Alowonle Yusuf, for his promotion. He described him as a reliable officer, deserving of elevation in rank. Lt. Col. Yusuf was promoted to Colonel by Nigerian Army Promulgation AHQ MS/G1/300/252/2 on 19 December 2024. The rank’s seniority took effect on 22 September 2023. “You all…
Aston Villa came from behind to beat West Ham and qualify for the Fourth round of English FA Cup. In losing, Graham Potter suffered defeat in his first game as West Ham boss. Two goals in five second-half minutes from Amadou Onana and Morgan Rogers completed the hosts’ comeback, although the Hammers were furious referee…
Former Everton and Manchester United manager David Moyes is in talks with Everton over a potential return to Goodison Park after the sacking of manager Sean Dyche. According to reports, while a deal is not yet done, and Moyes is not the only candidate, he is however the frontrunner. Talks are said to be progressing,…
Senator John Azuta-Mbata has been elected as the 13th President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, a prominent Igbo socio-cultural organisation. This development took place during the election of new executives in Enugu on Friday, where Azuta-Mbata was elected as the new leader, succeeding Fidelis Chukwu, whose tenure has ended. Notably, Azuta-Mbata hails from Rivers State in…
Obi, an ally to Governor Alex Otti of Abia State, stated this while speaking on the recent defection of lawmakers from the Labour Party to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Obi has declared Julius Abure Labour Party National Chairman. The member representing Ikwuano/Umuahia North/ Umuahia South Federal Constituency of Abia State in the House of…
In exercise of his powers under the Land Use Act 1978, Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, on Thursday, signed Land Use Regulation 2025 as well as Executive Order No. 1, 2025, designating some areas in the state as urban areas. By the provisions of the Executive Order, entitled “Enugu State Designation of Land…
The National Bureau of Statistics, NBS, says that illegal and hidden activities like prost!tuition and drug peddling will now be included in the country’s Gross Domestic Product, GDP. Vanguard reports that NBS disclosed this at a sensitization workshop on GDP and Consumer Price Index, CPI Rebasing organised in collaboration with the Nigerian Economic Summit Group…
The United States and Nigeria have officially signed a memorandum of understanding to repatriate $53 million in stolen funds to Nigeria. These funds are associated with the Galactica asset linked to former Petroleum Minister Diezani Alison-Madueke. During the signing ceremony, Nigeria’s Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), announced that $50 million of…
President Bola Tinubu is set to embark on a five-day trip to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), following an invitation from His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE. The visit will take place from January 12 to 18, 2025. During his stay, President Tinubu will attend the prestigious Abu Dhabi…
At least 11 persons have reportedly been killed in the latest ongoing massacre in Amanaogu Autonomous Community Ihitenansa in the Orsu Local Government Area of Imo State, Southeast Nigeria, by unknown assailants. It was gathered that the latest attack occurred around 8 pm on Wednesday, January 8, when the assailants invaded the community. Unconfirmed reports…
