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Despite initial protest by some members of the Nnamdi Azikiwe University community, the new Vice Chancellor of the university, Prof Benard Odoh has assumed office. Odoh was last Tuesday announced as the 7th substantive Vice Chancellor of Nnamdi Azikiwe University,…
The police in Ebonyi state have arrested a man identified as Chima Eseni allegedly k!lling his wife, Ugo Chima, during a fight in their home on Ogbaga Road, Kpirikpiri located in Abakaliki, the state capital. Eyewitnesses say the couple…
By Nabob Ogbonna, Abakaliki Fri, 1 Nov 2024 7:00:16 WAT A man, Chima Eseni, has reportedly killed his wife and injured his neighbour who is police man serving with the state command in Abakaliki, the Ebonyi State capital. Daily Trust…
The Labour Party governorship aspirant for the upcoming 2025 election in Anambra has condemned the plan of Governor Chukwuma Soludo to build a close to N1 billion water fountain in his local government secretariat. Soludo and his executive council had,…
A Nigerian banker identified as Victor Udensi, with Zenith Bank in its Umuahia branch, was shot de@d by unknown gunmen on Monday, October 28. Confirming the incident to newsmen, the Abia state Commissioner of Police, CP Danladi Isa, said…
EFCC operatives Thu, 31 Oct 2024 20:11:21 WAT The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says there is no reason to overlook any financial malfeasance that must have been committed by the top executives of the commercial banks in the…
The Head of the Department of Psychology, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, NAU, Awka, Anambra State, Professor Chidozie Nwafor has urged partnership between security agencies and host communities for the protection of schools against criminal incisions. Nwafor, who made the call in…
The National Economic Council (NEC) has declared the flooding ravaging about 34 states in the country a national emergency and major disaster. Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, governor of Anambra, said this while briefing State House correspondents after the NEC meeting, in…
petrol import Thu, 31 Oct 2024 15:48:18 WAT Governors of the 36 states of the federation have expressed dismay over the lingering crisis in the petroleum industry, saying it is shameful that despite being a member of the Organisation of…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, says it has recovered over N248bn in the last year. The Director of Public Affairs of the Commission, Wilson Uwajaren, made this disclosure on Thursday when he gave an update on the achievements…
The Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla, has stated that Nigeria’s blue economy is essential to the country’s economic growth, especially in light of population increases. Ogalla made the remarks in Nsukka on Thursday during the 2024…
Gunmen have k!lled a 48-year-old businessman and member of the local security, Michael Nnaji, and set his body ablaze at Amaka Ngbo community in Ohaukwu Local Government Area of Ebonyi state. The native of Amuri in Nkanu Local Government…
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) announced the successful restoration of bulk power supply through the 330kV Ugwuaji-Apir transmission line 1 on Wednesday, October 30, at 4:56 pm, following the completion of repairs on a vandalized section. In a statement…
More changes may be carried out at Abia State University, Uturu, following the appointment of a new Vice-Chancellor and other members of the institution’s management team. This follows the release and publication of the White Paper report of the full…
A male Police Inspector serving in the Anti-Cultism Tactical Squad of the Enugu State Police Command has been arrested and detained over the alleged m#rder of a male traditional Ogene musician, Okezie Chikezie Mba, popularly known as Igbo-Jah. The incident…
The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Okezie Kalu, has distributed grants to 1,200 indigent and vulnerable in his Bende federal constituency of Abia state. The generous gesture of the Deputy Speaker, tagged “Family Support Grant for Rural…
The Department of State Security Services (DSS) has granted permission to lawyers to gain access to the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Mr Nnamdi Kanu. This is made known by a House of Representatives member representing Ikwuano/Umuahia…
Enugu State Government has taken swift action regarding the disturbing case of Mrs. Ada Ogbogu, who allegedly assaulted her stepson with a pestle, causing serious harm. Commissioner for Children, Gender Affairs and Social Development, Mrs. Ngozi Enih, announced on Saturday…
Enyimba head coach, Yemi Olanrewaju says the People’s Elephant won’t underrate Ikorodu City, reports Enyimba head coach, Yemi Olanrewaju says the People’s Elephant won’t underrate Ikorodu City, reports Enyimba head coach, Yemi Olanrewaju says the People’s Elephant won’t underrate Ikorodu…
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Honourable Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, on her election as the incoming Secretary-General of the Commonwealth. President Tinubu on Saturday also expressed confidence that Botchwey’s leadership experience will bring…