AWKA— Residents of Oduke, Ugwuagba, Obosi, in Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra, have appealed to the state and Federal Governments to urgently intervene in a devastating gully erosion threatening homes, roads and other infrastructure in the area. The residents said the erosion had cut off the road linking Awada and Electrical axis of…
Four members of the same family have died after a three-storey building collapsed at Popo Giwa, Ilorin, Kwara State, on Tuesday morning. The building, located at No. 41 Popo Giwa Street, beside Gogoro Mosque, collapsed at about 5 a.m., trapping eight members of the family beneath the rubble. The Kwara State Fire Service later confirmed…
ENUGU — The Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN), in collaboration with the Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support Project (L-PRES), has commenced the second phase of capacity building for selected livestock farmers and entrepreneurs from Enugu and Ebonyi states. The five-day Livestock Accelerator and Mentorship Programme (LAMP), which began in Enugu on Monday, is designed to…
ENUGU — The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Enugu State Council, has urged the Enugu State Government to review the N150 million campaign advertising permit fee imposed on political parties and candidates ahead of the 2027 general elections. The Council made the call in a communiqué issued after its monthly Congress at the NUJ Secretariat,…
The 042 Lotto has added another winning ticket to its growing story, emerging as the recipient of the prestigious Emerging Gaming Brand of the Year Award. The recognition marks a significant milestone for the fast-rising lottery and gaming brand, underscoring its growing presence in the competitive gaming industry and the increasing confidence placed in it…
Gov. Alex Otti of Abia has urged Labour Party stakeholders in Nsulu, Isiala Ngwa North LGA, to unite and collectively drive his administration’s development agenda, preparatory to the 2027 polls. Otti spoke at the Nsulu Labour Party Stakeholders’ Summit, held at the Umuomainta Women Hall on Monday. The theme of the event was “Sustaining the…
ENUGU— The governorship candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Enugu State, Chief Chinyeaka Ohaa, has urged party members and supporters to remain united, disciplined and focused ahead of the 2027 general elections. Ohaa made the call in a statement issued by his spokesperson, Mr Jideofor Ude, in Enugu, urging members to remain committed…
AWKA — The Commissioner of Police in Anambra, CP Nnanna Oji Ama, has visited the family of slain Awka media personality, Isaac Nwosu, popularly known as “Aiza”, and vowed to bring the perpetrators to justice. Ama made the pledge on Monday during a condolence visit to the deceased’s family in Awka, shortly after a two-hour…
Former presidential aide, Reno Omokri, has defended President Bola Tinubu’s opposition to the public release of his records held by the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation, arguing that the existence of FBI records bearing the President’s name does not necessarily mean he has a criminal record. Omokri made the submission in a statement posted…
ENUGU— Chief Kingsley Chizoba Nweke, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for Enugu East Senatorial District in the 2027 election, says he is contesting to rescue his people from past mistakes and provide better representation. Nweke, popularly known as “Odaa Opuo”, stated this on Monday at a world press conference at the Nigeria Union of…
