Abia Targets 8000 Teachers As Gov. Otti Launches New Education Policy
No fewer than 8,000 teachers in Abia State would undergo training to enhance their capacity for more efficient service delivery.
Trump Unveils $5 Million Gold Card Residency Permits For Wealthy Foreign Investors
U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday a new initiative to introduce a high-value residency permit, dubbed the “gold card,” priced at $5 million per applicant.
Pressure Mounts On President Tinubu As American Igbo Veterans Demand Nnamdi Kanu’s Freedom
The American Veterans of Igbo Descent (AVID) have issued a strongly worded open letter to the Nigerian government, urging President Bola Tinubu to release the detained leader of the Indigenous…
Justin Timberlake Humiliated By Crowd As New Album Flops On Tour
Justin Timberlake's latest concert in St. Paul, Minnesota, left many fans disappointed, as the pop star leaned heavily on new material that failed to resonate with the crowd.
In Enugu: House Of Assembly Moves To Regulate Tenancy Fees, Landlord Charges
The Enugu State House of Assembly has introduced a bill to curb alleged excesses in agency and legal fees for tenancy agreements.
Guinness World Record Couple Who Kissed For 58 Hours Part Ways
Ekkachai and Laksana Tiranarat, a Thai couple who set a world record for the longest kiss in February 2013 with a duration of 58 hours and 35 minutes, have announced…
Nigeria’s World Bank Debt May Hit $9.2 Billion As FG Eyes Six Loans
The Federal Government is set to secure six new loans totalling $2.23bn from the World Bank in 2025 as the international financial institution continues to support the country’s economic and…
Lil Durk In More Legal Trouble After New Wrongful Death Lawsuit
Lil Durk has one more legal trouble to worry about after the mother of the man killed in the murder-for-hire case he is awaiting trial for filed a wrongful death…
In Abia: Government Begins Registration Of Citizens For Social Identification Number
The Abia State Government, through the Ministry of Budget and Planning, has announced the commencement of the registration of all Abia citizens and other residents in the state.
OnlyFans Star Storms Out Of Podcast After Hosts Ask What She’s ‘Contributing To Society
British OnlyFans star Rebecca Goodwin appeared to storm off the set of a U.K. podcast after the hosts questioned her lifestyle.
Police Service Commission Drops Enugu Police Commissioner From AIG Promotion List
The Nigerian Police Service Commission (PSC) has reportedly suspended the promotion of Enugu State Commissioner of Police, Kanayo Uzuegbu, to the Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) due to multiple corruption…
FG Spent Almost $8bn To Support Naira’s Stability – Rewane
The steady appreciation of the naira was as a result of about $8 billion the federal government spent to keep it up to its current levels, Bismarck Rewane, the MD/CEO…
In Ebonyi: Commissioner Pays WAEC Fees For 109 Indigent Students
Ebonyi State Commissioner for Works, Stanley Lebechi Mbam, has covered the West African Examination Council (WAEC) fees for 109 indigent students across Ebonyi North Senatorial Zone to improve literacy and…
Kanye West Attends Bianca Censori’s Movie Premiere With Mystery Woman
"Gold Digger" artist Kanye West made an appearance at the premiere of Bianca Censori’s new film, but it wasn’t just his presence that turned heads, it was his mysterious plus-one.
In Abia: Government Vows To Sanction Doctors Diverting Patients To Private Clinics
It has become a big offense for any Optometrist working in Abia State civil service and government-owned medical institutions to divert patients to their private clinics.
FG Urges China To Scrap Trade Tariffs For Nigeria
The Federal Government has urged China to remove trade tariffs from Nigeria, just as it has done for 33 other African nations.
Airline Offers $30,000 Compensation To Toronto Crash Survivors
US airline Delta told AFP on Wednesday that it would pay $30,000 to each passenger on a plane that crashed during the plane’s landing at Toronto airport this week.
Umuahia To Get Bus Shelters, Modern Market, And 2,000-Hectare Smart City Under New Abia Plan
The Abia State Government has launched urban renewal projects to modernize Umuahia, including bus shelters, a relocated market, and a 2,000-hectare smart city.
Microsoft Announces $1 Million Investment To Train One Million Nigerians In AI Skills
Microsoft has announced a $1 million investment to equip one million Nigerians with artificial intelligence (AI) skills.
Jamaica Seeks Nigerian Talent To Fill 400 Key Positions
In a significant diplomatic and economic development, the Government of Jamaica has officially requested the services of 400 Nigerian professionals across various fields to bridge the country’s widening manpower gap.
Juror In A$AP Rocky’s Criminal Case Says He’s Lucky There Wasn’t Enough Evidence To Convict
A$AP Rocky was acquitted of the charges against him in his criminal trial, but one of the jurors has said the rapper was lucky to avoid a conviction.
Beast Games Winners Won Over $25 Million, MrBeast Reveals Breakdown
MrBeast recently announced that Beast Games awarded over $25 million in prize money, making it one of the most significant game show payouts in history.
Former UNIZIK VC To Receive Public Servant Of The Year Award
The former Vice-Chancellor of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Professor Okechukwu Esimone, is among prominent personalities to receive award at upcoming AMTY Award ceremony scheduled for March 22nd, 2025. The event which…
AU Demands Action As Sudan Faces Unrelenting War Crimes
The African Union (AU) said on Wednesday that it was “deeply concerned” about the ongoing “crimes against humanity” and the war in Sudan.
Onitsha Traders In Turmoil As NAFDAC Keeps Markets Shut
Traders in Onitsha have suffered losses as a result of security forces closing six significant local markets for over two weeks.
IPOB Accuses Peter Mbah Of Paying Community N30bn To Release Lands For Fulani Settlement
Proscribed Igbo separatist group, the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has accused Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah of allegedly paying some leaders of Eha-Amufu community in Isi Uzo Local Government…
World’s First Openly Gay Imam Shot Dead In South Africa
Muhsin Hendricks, known as the world's first openly gay imam, was shot and killed in South Africa over the weekend, as authorities investigate whether the murder was a hate crime.
In Ebonyi: Governor Urges Army To End Sit-At-Home In South-East
Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has urged the Nigerian Army to strengthen its strategies to end the sit-at-home order in the South-east of the country.
China Urges US To ‘Correct Its Mistakes’ After State Department Website Removes Taiwan Independence Reference
China on Monday urged the United States to "correct its mistakes" after the U.S. State Department removed previous wording on its website about not supporting Taiwan independence, which it said…
In Abia: Local Government Chairman Cries Out As Fake Resignation Letter Trends
The Executive Chairman of Umunnochi local government area of Abia State, Sunday Afurobi has raised alarm over a trending resignation letter claimed to have been issued by him.