The apex Igbo sociocultural organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, stands resolute in its commitment to advocate for the welfare of our people amidst the prevailing economic turmoil. In light of the recent and distressing hike in fuel prices—which have surged to an alarming rate of up to ₦1400 per litre—and the consequent inflationary pressures that have beset…
The stakeholders and people of the Amegu community in the Abakaliki Local Government Area of Ebonyi State have officially declared a ban on the sale and purchase of land within their ancestral homes. The community stakeholders said the decision became effective following the pronouncement of Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State over land security within…
The Enugu state government has awarded contract for the upgrade of five parks in Enugu metropolis in line with Governor Peter Mbah’s campaign promise to position the South East state as the preferred destination for business, investment, tourism, and living. The five parks are the Edward Nnaji Park at New Haven, Ngwo Park and Eze…
The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede has explained why he’s prioritizing corruption prevention over prosecuting and jailing corrupt individuals. Speaking at an event in Abuja, he said: “Upon my assumption of office, I made it known to Nigerians that one of the key areas that we will…
President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerians of his commitment to replicate China’s infrastructure success in Nigeria. The Special Adviser to the President on Media & Publicity, Chief Ajuri Ngelale in a statement on Friday stated that one key takeaway from President Tinubu’s visit to China is the commitment to replicate China’s infrastructure back home. “We…
A recent report by Beacon Consulting has revealed a staggering surge in violence across Nigeria, with 13,346 people killed and 9,207 abducted since President Bola Tinubu’s inauguration on May 29, 2023. The report highlights a dramatic escalation in terrorism, banditry, farmer-herder conflicts, and social upheaval, affecting 667 local government areas. The situation has worsened in…
Sir Chuka Nnabuife, the immediate-past Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Anambra State Newspapers and Printing Corporation (ANPC), publishers of the National Light Newspaper, Ka Ọ Dị Taa, and Sportslight Xtra, has been appointed the Managing Director of the Civic and Social Reformation Office in the State. Mr. Christian Aburime, the Press Secretary…
Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player to score 900 top-level career goals as Portugal kicked off their Nations League campaign with victory over Croatia. The 39-year-old volleyed in from the edge of the six-yard box in the 34th minute to double Portugal’s lead from Nuno Mendes’ deep cross. It was a record-extending 131st goal for…
Lagos State Government has extended the work-from-home policy for civil servants due to the rising cost of living. In a statement on Wednesday, Lagos State Head of Service, Bode Agoro, said the government has extended the “flexible work initiative” for another three months to assuage the effects of the removal of petrol subsidy. “Babajide Olusola…
A professor of Political Economy, Pat Utomi, on Thursday called for the return of subsidy on petroleum products. He made this call amid the scarcity of the essential commodity as well as a hike in the price of petrol. “The first thing to do is to recognise essential things that Nigerians need fuel for. I…
