The prices of garri, a major staple food, and tomatoes, have dropped significantly in Anambra, Ebonyi and Enugu States, bringing some respite to many households in the area. A survey carried out in major markets in Awka, Anambra, showed that a bag of garri now costs N75,000 as against N90,000 in June. Also, a basket…
The District Head of Gatawa in Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State, Isa Bawa, has been killed by his abductors after a delay in delivering the ransom. According to Almustapha Boza, the lawmaker representing Sabon Birni North in the State House of Assembly, a team sent to deliver the ransom found Bawa’s corpse,…
The authorities in Brazil say investigation into allegations of domestic abuse by Manchester United winger Antony has been concluded without any charges being brought against the player The 24-year-old, who has denied wrongdoing, remains the subject of a Greater Manchester Police investigation. Allegations of domestic abuse were made against Antony by three women in September…
Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer has announced his retirement from international football. The 2014 World Cup winner was capped 124 times, for his country Germany with his final game coming last month in their Euro 2024 quarter-final defeat by Spain. The 38-year-old made his international debut in 2009 and featured in eight major tournaments. Neuer…
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has reaffirmed his commitment to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) despite the ongoing internal crisis. Speaking at a media briefing in Abuja to mark his first year in office, Wike dismissed speculations of defecting to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Wike, a PDP member appointed by…
Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has denied appointing suspected terrorist and gunrunner, Bashir Hadejia, as a Special Adviser in his government. Hadejia was arrested last week over alleged treason and subversion against the state. A letter purportedly signed by the Secretary to the Zamfara State Government, Mal Abubakar M. Nakwada, had surfaced online, alleging that…
President of the Trade Union Congress (TUC), Festus Osifo has criticized the police invitation of Joe Ajaero, over allegations of terrorism financing and other offenses. Osifo accuses the government of intimidating the labor movement and demands clarification on the specific offenses Ajaero is accused of. Osifo spoke as a guest on Channels Television’s Politics Today,…
The Anambra State Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Welfare has rescued a 13-year-old boy who was banded with heated electric iron by her aunty, Amarachukwu Happiness Nzekwe. According to a statement issued by the Spokesperson of the Ministry, Chidinma Ikeanyionwu, the incident happened at Ezinifite in Aguata Local Government Area of the state, where…
In a rather concerted effort to curb the rising tide of cultism and violent crimes in Awka, the capital city of Anambra State, stakeholders from the Ezinano community have launched strategic initiatives to restore peace and order in the region. Ezinano community, which comprises 20 out of the 33 villages in Awka, including Umuokpu Quarter,…
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has announced an increase in the fees for the procurement of Nigerian Passports, effective September 1, 2024. This adjustment is part of the Federal Government’s efforts to maintain the quality and integrity of the Nigerian Standard Passport. The revised fees are as follows: 32-page Passport booklet with 5-year validity: previously…
