The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA), on Tuesday, called for a comprehensive investigation into the recent visit of Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, to Nigeria. According to the association, the visit was ill-conceived, unnecessary and wasteful to Nigeria. In a press statement signed by its National Coordinator, Comrade…
The Electricity Consumers Assocation of Nigeria (ECAN) has commended Aba Power for maintaining the 2023 electricity tariff even when every other power distribution company (DisCo) in Nigeria has increased the amount paid by Band A customers who receive a minimum of 20 hours of electricity daily by almost 300%. “Though Aba Power Electricity (APLE) Limited…
A Nigerian man Olubunmi Abodunde, who murdered his wife, Taiwo, with a skateboard and blamed his loss of control on medication has been jailed for life in the United Kingdom. According to report, Abodunde, 48, a resident of Exning Road, in Newmarket, Suffolk killed his wife on 28 November, 2023. He admitted to killing Taiwo,…
No fewer than 30 drivers were, on Tuesday, May 14, arraigned before a mobile court sitting along the Enugu-Onitsha Expressway in Anambra State, for various traffic related-offences, including Attempting to Corrupt Marshal on duty (ACS). While 27 of the arraigned motorists were convicted by the Court presided over by Chief Magistrate Mike Anyadiegwu; 3 others…
The United Nations Development Programme, UNDP has expressed their readiness to partner with Anambra state government to develop and implement sustainable youth development programmes for the state. The Coordinator of UNDP, Mrs Joyce Oburu, during a visit to the Commissioner for Youth Development, Mr Patrick Agha Mba, revealed that they are ready to support the…
Faithful Ebube Ejealor, a 15-year-old student, has revealed the key to his exceptional performance in the recently concluded 2024 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). He serves as the head boy at Hallel College in Port Harcourt, Rivers state. Faithful, who comes from Umuohie-Ukwu Eziama in Ngor-Okpala local government area, Imo state, achieved an impressive score…
A 46-year-old Teacher gives birth to quadruplets after 14 years of marriage appeals for help A secondary school teacher, Mrs Sabina Mamah, who gave to quadruplets after 14 years of marriage, has called for assistance from well-meaning Nigerians. Mamah, who hails from Obollo Orie in Udenu Council Area of Enugu State, gave birth to three…
A woman, known as @precioustalk1 on TikTok, has taken to social media to strongly advise against relocating to two specific countries. She shared personal experiences and stories of acquaintances to caution others against making what she believes could be life-changing mistakes. The first country she mentioned is India, highlighting the difficulties faced by those considering…
A widow and mother of five in Anambra State has successfully escaped assassination in her home and also cried for intervention, as her sister-in-law allegedly stormed her house with thugs in the midnight and also demolished her newly-constructed house. The incident happened in Osumenyi, Nnewi South Local Government Area of the shortly after the burial…
… Says He Lacks capacity to Carry out Exercise. The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP has described Gov Hope Uzodinma’s move to conduct local government election as another dubious means to extort and render Imo people insolvent, adding that he lacks the capacity to carry out the exercise. Speaking, Acting Chairman of PDP in the state,…
