By Nnedinma Michael It was an atmosphere of deep sorrow and reflection as family members, friends, political associates, and well-wishers gathered in Umuonaga Village, Awka, Anambra State, to bid farewell to the late Chief Kenneth Osita Agbata, fondly known as Chinyeleugo. The Agbata family, visibly grief-stricken, described the deceased as a man of rare character […]
By Nnedinma Michael Dr. Nicholas Ukachukwu, the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate for the 2025 Anambra State election, has vowed to transform the state into a secure, investor-friendly and development-driven homeland if elected. Ukachukwu, a businessman and real estate magnate, emerged from the APC primary held on April 6, 2025, at the Professor Dora […]
By George Ozalla The Centre for Black and African Arts and Civilization (CBAAC), a parastatal under the Federal Ministry of Arts, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with DigitA, an Africa-based strategy and advisory firm, to strengthen the role of technology and innovation in the promotion and preservation of […]
By George Ozalla Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Gwabin Musa, has met with his Slovak counterpart, General Daniel Zmeko, in Bratislava, in what has been described as a strategic step towards strengthening bilateral defence relations between the two nations. The high-level meeting, which took place at the Slovak Ministry of Defence headquarters, focused […]
By Amaka Okwudili Edo State has been thrown into a heated controversy following the installation of Mrs. Josephine Ebhaguejezele as Iyeki General of Edo Market Women Association by Mrs. Folashade Tinubu-Ojo, daughter of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and self-styled Iyaloja-General of Nigeria. The ceremony, held at the Festival Hall of Edo State Government House, has […]
By George Ozalla The deal, signed with the Liberia Petroleum Regulatory Authority, comes with a $12 million signature bonus and a projected $800 million total investment. Atlas Oranto is expected to channel about $200 million into each block, bringing with it cutting-edge technology, exploration expertise, and much-needed capital to stimulate Liberia’s long-stalled oil sector. Liberia, […]
By George Ozalla The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) have pledged to deepen their collaboration in monitoring imported communication devices, as part of efforts to boost revenue generation, strengthen national security, and protect public safety. Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, gave this assurance on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, when […]
✅ By Stanley Nwosu ✍️ On 1st October 2025, Nigeria marked its 65th Independence Anniversary with the usual pride and pageantry. Top government officials and eminent Nigerians delivered inspiring speeches and gathered at different platforms to discuss Nigeria’s journey since independence and the way forward. The green-white-green flag fluttered across villages and cities; patriotic hymns […]
By George Ozalla The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has recorded a major breakthrough in Nigeria’s governance landscape by rising to third place in the 2025 Transparency and Integrity Index (TII), a sharp improvement from its 19th position in 2024. The ranking, conducted annually by the Centre for Fiscal Transparency and […]
By George Ozalla The Benjamin Kalu Foundation, in partnership with the Taiwanese Peace Corps, has launched a large-scale medical outreach that is set to provide free healthcare services to more than 10,000 Nigerians across Abia State and beyond. The initiative, flagged off in Bende Local Government Area, is aimed at addressing the pressing healthcare needs […]
