Visa application from Nigerians to S’Africa double despite xenophobic attacks—Envoy
By Nkiruka Nnorom South Africa’s Consul-General in Nigeria, Prof. Bobby Moroe, has said interest in his country remained high, with visa applications from Nigerians almost doubling in recent months, despite the persistent reports of xenophobic attacks. Moroe stated this in an interview on Nigeria Info FM on Sunday, insisting that South Africa remained safe and […]
Suspended Ndokwa East councillors protest in Asaba
NDOKWA East local government councillors yesterday protested their purported suspension in Asaba, insisting that due process was not followed and said the suspension was of no effect.
Ebonyi expends N185m on Afikpo water restoration
By Dennis Agbo Abakaliki – Ebonyi state government has provided the sum of N185.2million for the restoration of pipe borne water in the ancient city of Afikpo and its Uwana environs. The state government said it noted with concern that Afikpo and its surroundings, have been experiencing epileptic water supply for upward of five years, […]
6 injured as building collapses in Oyo
PART of a building being constructed at the back of the office of Governor Adebayo Alao-Akala of Oyo State collapsed yesterday injuring no fewer than eight workers at the site.
Bayelsa AC hails ANPP’s withdrawal from Sylva’s unity govt
The Ac tion Congress (AC) in Bayelsa State has hailed the decision of the All Nigerian Peoples Party (ANPP) to withdraw from the unity government initiated by Governor Timipre Sylva.
Abia youths protest use of transition chairmen in LGs
By Anayo Okoli Umuahia – Hundred of youths from Isikwuato Local Government Area of Abia state, yesterday stormed the Abia State House of Assembly, to protest the continued use of appointed transition chairman to run the council. The youths said they want an elected chairman to handle the affairs of the council. Isikwuato is the […]
