By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The All Progressives Congress (APC) Caretaker and Extra-ordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC) has passed a Vote of no Confidence on its Secretary, Sen. John Akpanudoedehe. This is contained in a letter dated March 8 and made available on Thursday in Abuja. The letter was...
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Mrs Bianca Ojukwu has posed with one of Governor Soludo’s campaign directors, Ugochukwu Tony Oputa minutes after fighting ex-Governor Willie Obiano’s wife, Ebelechukwu at the inauguration ceremony of Charles Soludo. Oputa stated that the photo was taken 30 minutes after she slapped Obiano’s wife at the inauguration. ...
Nigeria, ECOWAS support WFP’s food and nutrition assistance to vulnerable families with US1m in 2021
Nigeria, ECOWAS support WFP’s food and nutrition assistance to vulnerable families with US1m in 2021
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) received the sum of US$1 million in 2021 from the Government of Nigeria as part of an ECOWAS humanitarian assistance to the Nigerian Government for victims of violent conflicts in North West and North East Nigeria. The fund from ECOWAS was granted...
A video has surfaced showing the moment the new Governor of Anambra State, Charles Soludo ordered some people making noise during his swearing-in inauguration out of the event. The drama happened on Thursday. The former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, noted that Anambra State would be...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – No fewer than four hundred and fifty thatch and leather tents were destroyed by fire outbreak at Government Girls Secondary School (GGSS) designated IDPs Camp in Mafa LGA of Borno State. The fire outbreak also destroyed the IDPs properties including foodstuffs and other valuable...
The Kaduna State Command of the National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), on Thursday, said that it arrested a total of 111 drug traffickers between January and February 2022, in the state. Mr. Umar Adoro, the commander, Kaduna command, made the disclosure in an interview with the News Agency...
Drama ensued on Thursday at the inauguration of Prof Chukwuma Soludo as the Governor of Anambra when the wife of outgoing Gov. Willie Obiano, Ebelechukwu, slapped Mrs Bianca Ojukwu at the event. A NAN correspondent who was at the scene of the event reports that the incident occurred immediately...
Regardless of recent onslaughts recorded against the rights of Nigerian women in Nigeria, with the most painful example being the lawmakers in both Senate and House of Representatives rejection of bills which sought to grant special seats for women in the legislature and 35 percent party leadership during the...
Charles Soludo has been sworn in as the fifth governor of Anambra State in a modest event that took place at the Government House on Thursday. Soludo took over from Willie Obiano. The former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) governor took the oath of office alongside his deputy, Onyeka...
Nigerian economist, Tony Elumelu has lamented about the worsening economic situation of the country. He recounted how he listened to his colleagues at the office bemoan the pressing issues they face in the country which include no electricity for 5 days, hikes in the price of diesel, frightening food...
Former Arsenal star, Paul Merson, has that Manchester City will still go on to win the Premier League. Merson was speaking on Sky Sports shortly after Liverpool beat the Gunners 2-0 on Wednesday night. The win moved Jurgen Klopp’s men to within one point close to the leaders, City....
An Anambra lawmaker, Dr Timothy Ifedioranma, has urged the incoming governor of the state, Prof. Charles Soludo, not to repeat the mistakes of his predecessor, Dr Willie Obiano. Ifedioranma, representing Njikoka Constituency I, under the platform of All Progressives Congress in the Anambra State House of Assembly, made the...
Popular Nollywood actress, Chioma Toplis, has been remanded at the Nigeria Correctional Centre, Afara over defamation charge. Actress Toplis was dragged before Magistrate Court in Umuahia, Abia for allegedly using her Facebook page to post “a malicious publication” against the Chairman of Abia State Traditional Prime Ministers Council, High Chief...
By PATRICK ABANG, Calabar – The Cross River State House of Assembly has invited the management of Port Harcourt Electricity Distribution Company (PHEDC) in the state to explain why estimated billing method is the preferred choice of the company. It also resolved to invite the company to explain why...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – Nigeria’s First Lady, Dr. Aisha Buhari has appealed for a new approach from donor-dictated humanitarian and development aid, to a needs-driven and community-centered model for the benefit of vulnerable populations. Mrs. Buhari made the call, Tuesday, in a keynote address at the 18th Dubai...
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has reaffirmed its commitment to accelerate deployment of robust broadband infrastructure accessible to all Nigerians. This is to enhance their access to the required resources to carry out seamless digital financial services, irrespective of their locations and circumstances. The Commission gave the assurance at...
By BENJAMIN ORISEMEKE, Abuja – OPEC said on Tuesday that oil demand in 2022 faced challenges from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and rising inflation as crude prices soar, increasing the likelihood of reductions to its forecast for robust demand this year. Oil prices shot above $139 a barrel this...
By BENJAMIN ORISEMEKE, Abuja – Italian energy group Eni said it would lift a force majeure on exports of Nigerian Brass River crude oil this week after it completed repairs to a pipeline damaged by a blast. The group had cut oil and gas exports from its Brass Export...
By BENJAMIN ORISEMEKE, Abuja – The Power Generation Companies (GENCOS), Wednesday, disclosed that they cannot meet their gas obligations owing to the Nigeria Bulk Electricity Trading Plc. (NBET’s) indebtedness. To this end, they declared that the situation was responsible for the shutdown of gas supply to the thermal, which...
Popular Nigerian superstar, David Adeleke better known as Davido has revealed the kind gesture he’ll do on Friday to help 20 Nigerians ensure their financial stability and breakthrough. The singer recently took to his Twitter to announce that he’ll be giving out the sum of one million naira each...