Ike Ekweremadu’s Son, Sullivan Chime’s Daughter Makes Enugu Commissioners’ List
Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State, on Friday, appointed 15 commissioner-nominees, including Chief Ike Ekweremadu’s son, Lloyd, and ex-governor Sullivan’s daughter, Ada Chukwu.
FG Approves N25,000 Allowance For Medical Doctors, Dentists
The Federal Government has approved the payment of N25,000 of peculiar allowance for medical doctors and dentists in hospitals, medical centres, and clinics in the federal public service.
Certificate Forgery: Court Dismisses NYSC’s Objection In Mbah’s Suit
On Friday, the Abuja Division of the Federal High Court dismissed the preliminary objection filed by the National Youth Service Corp (NYSC) against Governor Peter Mbah’s N20 billion suit over…
In Anambra: Unizik Workers Protest 4 Years Of Unpaid Salaries
Some staff of the Nnamdi Azikiwe University (NAU), Awka, Anambra, on Thursday staged a peaceful protest over non-payment of their four years salaries.
Russia To Supply 50,000 Tonnes Of Grain To African Countries For Free — Putin
President Vladimir Putin of the Federation of Russia has said that the country will freely supply African countries with 25,000 to 50,000 tonnes of grains in four months time to…
Lai Mohammed Becomes Special Adviser To UNWTO Secretary General
Lai Mohammed has been appointed special adviser to Zurab Pololikashvili, the secretary general of the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO).
70,000 People Fled To Ethiopia From Sudan — UN
The number of people entering Ethiopia from Sudan is about 70,000, the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) said.
Jeriq Is Mainstream, He Just Doesn’t Do P.R Enough — Socialite Roars
A Twitterati took to his social space to acknowledge rapper, JeriQ while defending the stance of mainstream artists in Nigeria
“Stop Monday Sit-At-Home, It’s Crippling SouthEast Economy” — Nnamdi Kanu Cries Out
Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, has asked those behind the Monday sit-at-home in the southeast region to stop the exercise.
#SitAtHome: Simon Ekpa Writes EU, US, Demands Visa Ban On Enugu Gov, Peter Mbah
Finland-based Pro-Biafra agitator, Simon Ekpa, has written to the European Union and the United States of America over alleged human rights abuses carried out by Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu…
Closure Of Anambra-owned Newspaper, National Light By Gov Soludo Has Rendered 100 People Jobless
The Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Anambra State chapter, Dr. Odogwu Emeka Odogwu, has berated Governor Chukwuma Soludo-led Anambra State government for ‘permanently shutting down’ an old…
Rida Obtains License To Officially Operate In Lagos State
Rida, the set-your-price ride-hailing service, has received its official license to operate in the vibrant city of Lagos.
In Anambra: Cultists K!ll, Behead Notorious Gang Member Inside Eke Awka Market
Persons suspected to be cultists on Wednesday morning killed a member of a rival gang, inside Eke Awka market, in Awka South Local Government Area of Anambra State.
Dental College Enugu Gets Face-Lift, Completes Roads’ Network
The Federal College of Dental Technology and Therapy, Enugu, has completed a network of roads in different parts of the college.
Women’s World Cup Ticket Sales Heading Towards Breaking Record — FIFA
The women’s World Cup being hosted by Australia and New Zealand is on track to be the best attended in the competition’s history, world football governing body FIFA has announced.
Reps Begin Probe Into $2.5bn Annual Loss To Gas Flaring
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Tajudeen Abbas has inaugurated an Ad hoc Committee to investigate alleged 9.05 billion dollar-revenue loss from gas flaring in the last one…
Epileptic Power Supply Must End In Nigeria — Energy Alliance
Prof. Magnus Onuoha, President , Governing Council, Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Associations Alliance (REEEA-A), says it is time to bring an end to epileptic power supply in Nigeria.
FIFA WWC: Canada Knock Republic Of Ireland Out Of World Cup
Canada came from behind to beat Republic of Ireland 2-1 at Perth Rectangular Stadium in Australia, to eliminate Vera Pauw’s side from the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup on Wednesday.
SouthEast: Senate Seeks Extradition Of Simon Ekpa Over Sit-At-Home
The Federal Government has been called up by the Senate to collaborate with Finish Government on ways to extradite Simon Ekpa, a self-styled separatist leader for his alleged roles in…
Asari Dokubo Training An Army Near Igbo Borders — Ohanaeze Raises Alarm
Secretary General of Ohanaeze and former Nigeria Consular to South Africa, Dr Okey Emuchay, who raised the alarm while addressing select journalists in his Azumini country home, Ukwa East Local…
In Enugu: Lawmakers Hold Candlelight For Murdered Colleague
Lawmakers in Enugu State, under the aegis of the Forum of 260 Ward Councillors in the state, on Tuesday held a candlelight procession in honour of late Sylvester Ofunwa.
Biafra: Senate Rejects Motion To Release Nnamdi Kanu From Prison
The Senate has rejected a motion to release from the detention the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, Pecohub reports.
FG Detects 1,618 Civil Servants With Fake Employment Letters
The Federal Government says it has detected 1,618 civil servants with fake employment letters in its efforts to block leakages and incessant infiltration of ghost workers in the civil service.
Anambra Community Set To Immortalize Chinua Achebe With Varsity
Indigenes of Ogidi in the Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra state have set the ball rolling on their plans to immortalise the late literary icon, Chinua Achebe, with…
Protest Rocks Enugu State Over Sealing of Shops Participating in Sit-at-Home
Enugu Residents are currently protesting in major roads and markets against the Enugu State Governor Mba over his government’s illegal sealing of private business premises that didn’t open for business…
In Abia: Gunmen Attack Commissioner’s Convoy, K!ll Two Police Officers
Abia Command of the Nigeria Police has confirmed the killing of two of its personnel on Tuesday evening in Aba, the state’s commercial hub, by unknown gunmen.
Tottenham Owner Joe Lewis Indicted In U.S. For ‘Brazen’ Insider Trading
Joe Lewis, a British billionaire and owner of Premier League club Tottenham, has been indicted by the Office of the Southern District of New York for orchestrating a “brazen” inside…
Singer, Kelly Hansome Kicked Out Of Imo State Forum Meeting In America
Nigerian musician, Kelly Hansome, was on Sunday walked out of the Imo State Forum meeting organized by the All Progressive Congress, APC, America chapter.
Enugu Shuts 106 Shops, 2 Banks Over Sit-At-Home Order
The Enugu State Government on Monday shut 106 shops and two banks for allegedly observing Monday’s sit-at-home order by a faction of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra.
Irish Priest Dermot Doran Who Helped Thousands Of Biafrans D!es At 88
Dermot Doran, an Irish priest who assisted thousands of Biafrans, mainly Igbo-speaking people in South-East Nigeria, is dead.