Awka—THERE have been dissenting voices in Ezennaja-Amada village, Oraukwu, in Idemili South LGA, Anambra State, over the selection of the traditional ruler for the community. However, a section of Ezennaja-Amada has denied any rift over the choice of a candidate for the stool. Chief Ogoo Mmeni, Chairman of Ezennaja-Amada village, whose turn it is to produce the traditional ruler, said that contrary to insinuation in some quarters, there is no crisis in Oraukwu over the selection of the next traditional ruler of the town, adding that all the required processes for the selection have been carried out successfully.

AWKA—THE people of Nnaka, Orumba North Local Government Area of Anambra State, last week, celebrated their late traditional ruler, Igwe Gilbert Nwabueze Ofomata, who ruled the community for 24 years before joining his ancestors on February 9, 2015. Igwe Ofomata, whose title was Obu Nanka of Nanka, was selected and crowned after recognition by the then Military Administrator of Anambra State, Navy Captain Joseph Abulu in 1991. In fact, he was among the first traditional rulers to be recognised after the new Anambra State was created.

Yahoo on Tuesday said it is cutting 15 percent of its workforce and narrowing its focus as it explores “strategic alternatives” for the future of the faded Internet star.

Members of the Enugu State House of Assembly yesterday passed the 2016 Budget of N85,179, 449,000 after some amendments.

Anambra state House of Assembly has approved the appointment of 19 out of 21 elected council chairmen and 326 councillors as transition committee members to pilot the affairs of the council areas for three months.

Pa Julius Orumere, father of the Minority Whip, Delta State House of Assembly, Chief Peter Uviejitobor, has been installed as the oldest man of Ekreseha quarters, Okpako Uduwun Ekreseha, in Orhuwhorhun Community, Udu Local Government Area of the state.

The Federal Government has put all the 36 states including the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, on a red alert following the declaration of Zika virus as an international public health emergency by the World Health Organisation, WHO.

The Chairman, All Progressives Congress, APC, Lagos State chapter, Otunba Henry Ajomale has assured the Igbo in the state of better welfare and co-operation, as he hosted Imo State Liaison Officer, Lagos, Hon. Nze Steve Asimobi in the company of some principal officers.

Continuing, he said: “Growth will rebound after a disappointing 2015 to almost five per cent in 2016 as tight fuel supplies and power outages abate and a more accommodative monetary and fiscal stance takes hold. A crackdown on corruption should also help to increase FDI inflows, supported by improved security and better governance

The Presidency on Tuesday night, reacted to a report by an online newspaper that the President Muhammadu Buhari-led Federal Government is proposing to spend N3.87 billion this year, on capital projects at the State House Medical Centre, Aso Rock, Abuja.

February 1, the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, NERC,approved the takeoff of new electricity structure under the Multi Year Tariff Order, MYTO 2015. Prior to the takeoff, there were scepticisms about whether the new rates will come to be or not given the public outcry and resistance even from the legislators.

Remi Garde has urged Aston Villa to stick together as they begin a 15-match bid to salvage their Barclays Premier League status with a trip to West Ham United. Villa were left to focus solely on their plight at the foot of the table on Saturday after Manchester City beat them 4-0 to end their participation in the FA Cup.

Catholic Priest, Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka and founder of the Adoration Ministries Enugu (AMEN) , has disclosed that he didn’t collect any money from President Muhammadu Buhari during his visit to Aso Rock in December.

Riyad Mahrez has called on Leicester City fans to inspire their side to victory when they host Liverpool in the Barclays Premier League.

THERE was tension in Benin City Tuesday after not leas than five houses were destroyed after a bomb blast.