A non-profit, socio-cultural organization interested in supporting and ensuring good and credible governance in Ebonyi state on the aegis of Association of Ebonyi Indigenes Socio-Cultural in Diaspora (AEISCID), has warned the national leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) against contempt of Court and manipulation by some ‘desperate politicians.’ The group urged the leadership of […]

It was a rain of encomiums and jubilation as a retired blind school teacher in Osun State received a bond certificate of N8.3million. The retiree, Mr. Aniobi John, described the gesture as the best thing that ever happened to him, saying Governor Adegboyega Oyetola has rekindled his dashed hope. He was among 162 retirees that […]

Sprint hurdler Tobiloba Amusan anchored the Nigerian women’s 4x100m relay quartet to gold medal in an emphatic fashion. The team made up of Praise Idamadudu, Tima Godbless, Praise Ofoku and Amusan rose from the disappointment of qualifying for the final as one of the two fastest losers to successfully defend the title they won four […]

By Olasunkanmi Akoni Nobel laureate and renowned playwright, Prof. Wole Soyinka, has described the terror attack in Owo, last Sunday, as a message to the South West. Soyinka made the remark when he visited Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu,SAN, on Friday, at his office, Alagbaka, Akure on a condolence visit over the terror attack […]

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), says it is set to introduce the Unstructured Supplementary (USSD) code as part of steps to improve the Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC). The Deputy Governor of the CBN, Kingsley Obiora, said this at the IMF African Department Speakers Series held virtually on Friday. The News Agency of Nigeria […]

The Police Command in Ebonyi, on Friday, said its Crack Squad had arrested a three-man notorious armed robbery gang in Onueke, Ezza South Local Government Area of the state. The command said that the gang members specialised in robbing people of their vehicles and other valuables at gunpoint. Speaking with newsmen in Abakaliki, the command’s […]

By Dennis Agbo Members of the Concerned Emudo Development Union— National (EDUN) Stakeholders Forum in Aninri Local Government Area of Enugu State have raised concern over possible breakdown of law and order in their community. The Coordinator of the group, Mr Udeinya Ukegbu made the disclosure in Enugu while briefing newsmen on the security concerns […]

A Kano Sharia Court on Friday ordered that a 32-year-old housewife, Ummi Hussain, be remanded in a correctional centre for alleged visa scam. The police charged Hussain, who lives in Kofar yamma in Wudil local government area with alleged criminal breach of trust, cheating, conspiracy and misappropriation. The Judge, Malam smai’l Muhammed-Ahmed ordered that Hussain […]

It is no longer a surprise or news that EmmaRose’s ship sailed long time ago, episode six of the Big Brother Naija Reunion has offered us an insight into what led to the end of most admired ship in season 6 of the reality TV show. Well, it seemed so many relationships crashed and several […]

By David Royal Nollywood director, producer and actor, Yul Edochie has likened himself to King David in the Bible who had many wives and still attracted the blessings of God. Yul in a long text shared on Instagram narrated that marrying a second wife has brought many blessings to his family and elevated his two […]

… promises to fight poverty, create jobs John Alechenu , Abuja The Labour Party has issued Peter Obi his certificate of return after recent victory at the LP Presidential primary.  National Chairman of the party, Julius Abure, handed over the certificate to Obi at a  ceremony at its National headquarters in Abuja, on Friday.  While handing […]

President Muhammadu Buhari has inaugurated the Presidential Council on Digital Economy and e-Government, promising that his administration will continue to take advantage of digital technologies to transform every sector of the economy.

The United Kingdom has said it will provide One Million Pounds (£1million) worth of support to enhance the operations of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA in 2022 and additional provision over a period of three years.

By Omeiza Ajayi, Abuja The Independent National Electoral Commission INEC said it has received reports from States indicating an unprecedented surge in the number of citizens wishing to register as voters and the challenges they face across the country.  Accordingly, the commission said it has released more machines to address the development. INEC National Commissioner […]