The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially complied with a court order mandating recognition of Julius Abure as the leader of the Labour Party. In a correspondence directed to Abure and Alhaji Umar Farouk Ibrahim, the Secretary of the…

Apple Music has announced that the latest featured artiste in its ‘Up Next’ artiste development programme in Nigeria is Afrofusion singer-songwriter Chella (real name Uzochukwu Michael Ikechukwu). “Being selected for Apple Music Up Next Nigeria is a huge honour for…

Orji Kalu, the senator representing Abia North, has stated that President Bola Tinubu is aware of the economic hardships facing Nigerians. During a recent interview with Channels Television, Kalu noted that Tinubu frequently moves around Abuja to gauge the sentiments…

Former Governor of Abia State and current lawmaker representing Abia North in the Senate, Orji Kalu, has disclosed that he earns N14 million monthly as a member of the National Assembly. Kalu made this revelation during an appearance on Channels…

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has advocated effective oversight of health institutions by the relevant committees to ensure they serve the Nigerian public satisfactorily. Abbas made this statement on Thursday at a public hearing organised by…

A Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Anambra State, Pharm Chinedu Ikeagwuonwu Klinsmann has expressed his displeasure with the Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, for stating that granting full autonomy to Nigeria’s 774 Local Government Areas (LGAs)…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has complied with the court order to recognize the Julius Abure leadership of the Labour Party. In a letter addressed to Abure and Alhaji Umar Farouk Ibrahim, the Secretary of the Commission, Rose Oriaran-Anthony,…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially announced the date for the Anambra governorship election. This announcement was made by INEC National Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, during a meeting with representatives of political parties at the INEC headquarters in…

Nigeria’s former ambassador to Spain, Mrs Bianca Odumegwu Ojukwu, has reiterated her call for the release of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). Bianca, the wife of the late Biafra leader Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegwu-Ojukwu,…

She made the allegation in a petition filed by her lawyer, Moses Ibe, before a Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Customary Court sitting in Ushafa, Bwari Area Council. The petitioner is seeking, among others, the dissolution of her 13-year marriage with…

Olisa Agbakogba Olisa Agbakoba, former President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), has written to the National Assembly claiming the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) was unconstitutionally established. Agbakoba asserts that the EFCC’s powers exceed those of the Senate…

Nasarawa United forward, Anas Yusuf has pledged to maintain his impressive goal-scoring form for the club. Yusuf grabbed a hat-trick in Nasarawa United’s 3-0 win over Abia Warriors in a matchday 7 fixture at the Lafia City Stadium on Wednesday.…

Enugu Rangers have faced their first home defeat of the 2024/25 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season. Four first-half goals from Kano Pillars included two penalty kicks from Rabiu Ali, alongside efforts from Zulkifilu Muhammed and Ahmed Musa just before…

The Imo State Police Command has initiated an orderly room trial against four officers accused of extortion in a viral video by Young C Entertainment in Owerri. The officers involved, Inspector Ibrahim Nainna, Unaka Maxvirgin, Inspector Miller Ibinitta, and Sergeant…

In a bid to support education amidst economic challenges, the UBA Foundation, the corporate social responsibility arm of the United Bank for Africa (UBA), has increased grant prizes for its 2024 National Essay Competition (NEC). The foundation disclosed the increment…

The Nigerian Senate on Wednesday has officially confirmed the appointments of 21 federal commissioners to the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) during Wednesday’s plenary session led by Senate President Godswill Akpabio. These appointments were submitted by President Bola…

Deputy Governor of Abia State, Ikechukwu Emetu has advised the people of Azumini in Ukwa East LGA of the State to refrain from acts capable of hindering the ongoing road construction in their community. The deputy governor made this statement…

Systemic corruption is the bane of many developing countries. In the words of a prominent anti-corruption crusader, corruption is a “force which drives poverty, inequality, dysfunctional democracy and global insecurity”. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu recently highlighted the dangers of allowing…

Enugu State Commissioner Commissioner of Police, Mr Kanayo Uzuegbu, has ordered full investigation into the alleged shooting and killing of one Smith Odinaka in Enugu. The command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Daniel Ndukwe, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday…

Stakeholders in the police ecosystem have begun the process of improving revenue generation for enhanced welfare and developmental projects. Specifically, officials of the Ministry of Police Affairs and Internally Generated Revenue desk officers from all police commands, in collaboration with…