Philip Shaibu, the reinstated deputy governor of Edo State, has announced a reward of N1 million for anyone providing information related to the alleged looting of government assets as the current administration approaches its end. During a press conference in Benin City on Friday, Shaibu claimed to possess evidence supporting allegations of looting and last-minute…
Following palpable apprehension that Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu might be concessioned, staff of the aviation industry, Federal Airport Authorities of Nigeria, FAAN, Friday embarked on a peaceful protest. They said taking over of the Airport should not be done through the backdoor. The workers who came out in their numbers in front of the…
The Special Adviser to Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo on Youth Empowerment Programme, Dr. Nelson Omenugha, has lamented the failure of many political parties in Nigeria to live up to their duties, particularly in fostering youth participation. Dr. Omenugha, who is also the Convener of Youths Earnestly Seek Solution (YESS), made this assertion while speaking…
The Ogbe Oye, Market Inland Town, Onitsha, Anambra State, was agog on Thursday, as the market women trooped out en masse to celebrate and commend Governor Chukwuma Soludo for resuscitation and providing them with pipe-borne water after over 20 years they last saw something like that. The women gave the commendation when theState Commissioner for…
The Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Ijanikin Police Station in Lagos, CSP Bolaji Olugbenga, has passed away after reportedly collapsing in his office. The incident occurred on Thursday night, with efforts to rush him to the hospital proving unsuccessful, as he was pronounced dead before arrival. His sudden death has left officers at the Ijanikin…
The House of Representatives has resolved to accelerate the consideration of the bill on the introduction of independent candidacy by referring it to the Special Ad-hoc Committee on Constitution Review. The private member bill was sponsored by Chairman, House Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Hon. Akin Rotimi. Hon Rotimi while addressing House of Representatives…
The Obi of Onitsha Igwe Alfred Nnaemeka Achebe is celebrating his 23rd Ofala festival. Ofala Onitsha is ranked as the highest celebration of the ancient kingdom of Onitsha. The Ofala Onitsha festival which is globally recognized as a world tourist attraction, attracted various people from all walks of life. It is a showcase of rich…
Following an extraordinary State Executive Council meeting held in conjunction with 21 LGA party chairmen and their secretaries, at the party’s State Secretariat Awka, the party has elected High Chief Dr Chinedu Anthony Umeadi as it’s party leader. Dr. Chinedu Anthony Umeadi , who was the Anambra Central senatorial candidate of Ypp in the 2023…
The Executive Chairman of Orumba South local government area, Hon. Shedrack Azubuike has urged youths in the council area and Anambra State to embrace empowerment programmes introduced by Anambra State Government as the world celebrates International Day for Eradication of Poverty. Speaking about the theme which is “Ending Social And Institutional Maltreatment, he said, it…
Addressing a press conference on Thursday at the APC national secretariat in Abuja, chairman of the forum, Comrade Haruna Sardauna, said President Tinubu deserves praise on the reduction of the country’s debt service ratio from 97% percent to 68% percent and payment of bills without resorting to borrowing like before. The forum noted: “The introduction…
