The immediate past Ebonyi State, David Umahi, says he is happy that his successor, Francis Nwifuru, still honours him after leaving office. Umahi said this while speaking with newsmen after being conferred with an honorary doctorate degree by the Ebonyi State University on Saturday in Abakaliki. Umahi, Minister of Works, said it was not common…
A group of civil society organisations have condemned what they described as the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s anti-democratic approaches to issues of law enforcement against a former Kogi governor, Yahaya Bello. It also condemned the unjust application of state power by the Federal Government. This came on the heels of a notice issued by…
The Nigeria Labour Congress has listed seven demands from the Federal Government ahead of the May 1, 2024 Workers’ Day. Aside from demanding for a new minimum wage, the NLC is also asking for the creation of state and local government police to tackle insecurity in the country. The congress also stressed that states and…
In a bid to cushion the effects of hardship on workers, the Abia state government has commenced the distribution of federal government palliatives to lower grade of civil servants in the state. The Commissioner for Information and Culture, Okey Kanu, stated this while briefing newsmen on the outcome of the week’s State Executive Council meeting…
In the latest Global Peace Index (GPI) report released by the Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP), Nigeria is listed as one of the world’s least peaceful countries. Positioned at 144th out of 163 nations, Nigeria’s peace ranking is slightly higher than that of Israel, despite both facing major security challenges. The GPI, now in…
The Abia State Ministry of Education, Umuahia, has directed schools in the state to resume on Monday, next week, for the 2023/2024 third term academic session. A statement signed by Mr Ikechuckwu Oriuwa, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, directed teachers in the state to resume at their duty posts as strict monitorings would be…
Following a recent criticism and condemnation from members of the public over the report of N42 million as school fees per annum for each primary school student and N2 million as a non-refundable registration fee at the Charterhouse, a private-owned British school which is newly opened in Lagos and its first in Africa, the management…
Nigeria’s Vice President, Kashim Shettima, has provided reassurance that the naira will maintain its upward trend against the United States (US) dollar. According to Shettima, ‘they were inwardly laughing’ when the Naira went haywire and some Nigerians were celebrating. Shettima said the government was not bothered by the reactions of some citizens about the Naira…
Veronica Anyim, a law graduate, has expressed her excitement in a video as she embarks on an all-expenses-paid vacation after a terrible experience. It is worth noting that her internet exposure increased following Pastor Paul Enenche’s public dispute over an alleged fraudulent testimony. In her most recent Facebook post on Saturday, Veronica announced her journey…
Okuama-Ewu in Ughelli South Local Government Area, Delta State, have initiated a N200 billion lawsuit against the Nigerian Army at the Federal High Court in Warri. They allege that the Army cordoned off their community, destroyed their homes, subjected them to inhumane treatment, and falsely accused them of killing 17 military personnel. About 17 residents…
