Edo State Commissioner for Communication and Orientation, Chris Nehikhare, has criticized the All Progressives Congress (APC) transition team, led by Dr. Pius Odubu, for being unprepared for a peaceful transition ahead of the November 12 handover date. Speaking at the John Odigie-Oyegun Public Service Academy (JOOPSA) in Benin, Nehikhare accused the APC team of raising…
The University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), has refuted circulating rumors of criminal activities, including alleged kidnappings and the killing of a student on its campuses. This response follows a viral video online claiming that a 17-year-old student named Joy Eze was murdered and that several other crimes, such as kidnappings, were happening at the institution….
The Federal Executive Council has approved a loan of about $618m from a group of financiers for the procurement of six fighter aircraft and ammunition for the Nigerian Air Force.This was disclosed by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, in Abuja, on Wednesday, following the conclusion of the FEC meeting presided over…
The Anambra State Police Command has launched investigation into the trending video and voice note from a self-acclaimed member of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPoB) threatening violence in the State. The State Public Relations Officer, SP Ikenga Tochukwu announced this in a statement issued to newsmen on Thursday, in reaction to the viral video…
Panic and fear gripped Awka today, October 24, 2024, following a deadly shooting incident that is suspected to have left several people dead. The tragic incident was said to have occurred around 9:15 a.m. at Ifite, behind the Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, and nearby Wintess Garden along Ifite Amansea Road. Recounting how it happened, omet…
Member representing Esan CentralConstituency in the Edo State Youth Parliament and Campaign Coordinator, National Dropout Prevention Campaign 2024, Hon. Ogbidi Peace yesterday said , the recent statistics showing Nigeria as one of the countries with the highest rate of out -of -school children in Sub-Saharan Africa is unacceptable. Ogbidi said millions of children and young…
The forthcoming Anambra South senatorial by-election presents a critical opportunity for the zone to reaffirm its commitment to progress and development. As the people of Anambra South prepare for this pivotal exercise, it is essential to prioritize continuity and fairness. Note: There is no zoning arrangement in Anambra South, despite some claims to the contrary….
Earlier on Wednesday, the Executive Governor of Anambra State, Professor Charles Chukwuma Soludo CFR paid an unscheduled visit to Nkwo Umunze market where he reassured the traders of his commitment towards ensuring an end to the infamous Monday Sit-at-Home. Governor Soludo had in the past weeks issued a directive to end the Monday Sit-at-Home syndrome…
Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, Tuesday, flagged off the construction of Nortra Tractor Assembly Plant and Service Centre, an investment by ODK Group of Denmark, in Enugu city On the same day, the governor also commissioned the New-Watson Doors Industry established by a Chinese firm at Nachi, Enugu State. Flagging off the construction…
…Call For Release Of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. The Coalition of South East Youth Leaders (COSEYL) has voiced deep concerns over the ongoing sit-at-home orders that have repeatedly paralyzed economic activities in the Southeast. Recently, several areas across the region experienced a partial economic shutdown due to a sit-at-home directive issued by unidentified individuals. Both the…
