Food, agriculture award opens nominations across five African countries
Public nominations have opened across Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, Tanzania and Rwanda for the maiden Foodies Choice Awards, a consumer-driven recognition platform that seeks to recognise governments, farmers, agribusinesses, food brands, chefs and other players across Africa’s food and agriculture value chain.
NAICOM warns insurers ahead of July 31 recapitalisation deadline
By Rosemary Iwunze The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has warned insurance operators that the July 31 recapitalisation deadline is mandatory, urging companies yet to meet the new minimum capital requirements to act with urgency. The Commissioner for Insurance and Chief Executive Officer of NAICOM, Mr. Olusegun Ayo Omosehin, gave the warning on Friday at the […]
Peter Obi has capacity to lead Nigeria, says Ebonyi NDC senatorial candidate
…Mobilises Support for NDC Ahead of 2027 Polls By Jeff Agbodo, Abakaliki The National Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate for Ebonyi Central Senatorial District in the 2027 general election, Prof. Ben Ifeanyi Odoh, has described the party’s presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, as a leader with the capacity and integrity to move Nigeria forward. Odoh said […]
Police hunt teacher over alleged flogging death of student in Anambra
By Vincent Ujumadu The Anambra State Police Command has launched a manhunt for a teacher accused of allegedly flogging a 12-year-old student to death at a school in Adazi-Ani, Anaocha Local Government Area of the state. The command said it has also activated its Safe School Initiative, headed by the Assistant Commissioner of Police in […]
Anambra Court jails native doctor, Onyeze Jesus, for false claims of supernatural powers
By Vincent Ujumadu An Anambra State High Court sitting in Awka has sentenced a self-acclaimed prophet and native doctor, Onyebuchi Okocha, popularly known as Onyeze Jesus, to six years’ imprisonment for offences under the Anambra Homeland Security Law. The court also imposed a fine of ₦20 million on Okocha. The conviction forms part of the […]
Deschamps set for bittersweet ending to France reign as Zidane waits
Didier Deschamps brings the curtain down on a remarkable 14-year reign as France coach on Saturday when Les Bleus face England in the World Cup third-place play-off.
