Monday, 30 December, 2024

Month: August 2023


The Egbu Umuenem had a successful appeal fund outing to complete their hall multi-level hall. The event succeeded beyond the wildest imagination of the planners as the economic situation had worsened. Several months ago, the dynamic President General (PG), Arch Read more…


The Delta State Police Command made a significant arrest on Tuesday, apprehending more than 100 individuals suspected of participating in a gay wedding ceremony held at a local hotel in the state. According to an official statement posted on the Read more…


Julius Abure, national chairman of the Labour Party (LP), says Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the party, will be declared president of Nigeria by the tribunal. Abure spoke while addressing some Nigerians in the United States during a tour of the Read more…


Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, has said the House would not be threatened over rejection of 17 commissioners-nominees sent for confirmation by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. Speaker Obasa disclosed this during plenary on Monday Read more…


The Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has for the umpteenth time called on President Bola Tinubu to unconditionally release leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. The apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation at the weekend declared its readiness to sign Read more…


STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of a new Board and Management team of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), inclusive of the following Board and Management team members: Mr. Chiedu Ebie – Chairman Read more…


The Board of Trustees, BoT, of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP, on Tuesday, suspended its candidate in the February, 25 Presidential election, Rabiu Kwankwaso, and one other member over alleged anti-party activities. The suspension is to take effect for Read more…


The Kremlin has welcomed remarks by Pope Frances on Russia’s historical legacy, made during a speech to young Russian Catholics. “It’s very good that the pontiff knows Russian history, which is deeply rooted,” spokesman Dmitry Peskov told journalists on Tuesday. Speaking Read more…


Pope Francis has lamented what he called a “reactionary” Catholic Church in the United States, where he said political ideology has replaced faith in some cases. In the 10 years since his election, Francis has been criticised by conservative sectors Read more…


The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) of the Tin-Can Island Command on Monday, said it has arrested a Nigerian importer, Boniface (surname witheld),  for allegedly offering $54,330 (N50 million) bribe to its officers over the seizure of two 40ft containers laden with illicit Read more…


Contrary to reports that the currency swap agreement with China has expired, the Central Bank of Nigeria on Monday, disclosed that its bilateral currency agreement with China was renewed after the expiration of the deal in 2021. The apex bank released Read more…


Human rights activist, Femi Falana, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), has asked the federal government to clear the confusion arising from figures surrounding the nation’s foreign reserve by disclosing its true status. He also said the Central Bank of Read more…