Since President Bola Tinubu took office, West Africa Weekly, an online newspaper, has revealed that at least 12 Nigerian journalists have been detained, raising concerns about press freedom and freedom of speech in the country. According to the paper, here are the profiles of the detained journalists: 1. Daniel Ojukwu (FIJ) – Detained for exposing … [Read more…]
By Christian ABURIME Another year, another anniversary. As Anambra State marks its 33rd anniversary today, it is a moment of reflection and celebration, a time to appreciate the monumental strides made and look forward to an even more promising future. Since its creation on August 27, 1991, Anambra State has evolved, overcoming numerous challenges to … [Read more…]
…As Gov Mbah pays tributes to founding fathers Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, on Tuesday, joined the people of the state in commemorating the 33rd anniversary of the state’s creation, saying that his administration was also getting ready to celebrate the 115th anniversary of Enugu city as a pre-eminent centre of history, commerce, … [Read more…]
Being the Text of Governor Alex Otti’s Message to Mark the 33rd Anniversary of the Creation of Abia State on Tuesday, August 27, 2024 1. Fellow Abians, brothers and sisters, friends, well-wishers and lovers of our great State, I bring you warm felicitations on this historic day as we celebrate the 33rd anniversary of the … [Read more…]
Enugu State took a long lane to birth, after two abortions! The quest for ‘Waawa State,’ from the war-causing 12 states of Yakubu Gowon, intensified after the war. It was principally to give aggrieved sections of the Igbo nation a better sense of belonging and to accelerate development beyond the congesting Coal City. On February … [Read more…]
Governor Umo Eno has urged Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, to establish additional Army Battalion on the southern waterways of Akwa Ibom state. The governor made the request Monday in Uyo as he received the COAS who leads the Army to Akwa Ibom for a combined 2nd and 3rd Quarters … [Read more…]
At least 60 people have been killed after a dam burst because of heavy rainfall in war-torn Sudan. Search operations are currently underway, but there are fears that the death toll could be even higher. The Arbat dam has a capacity of 25 million cubic metres, and is the main source of drinking water for … [Read more…]
The Federal Ministry of Innovation, Science, and Technology has awarded ₦47 million in grants to 36 exceptional inventors and innovators under the 2023 Presidential Standing Committee on Inventions and Innovations (PSCII). This initiative, part of Nigeria’s broader push towards a knowledge-based economy, emphasizes the importance of technological innovation in national development. In a landmark event … [Read more…]
The economy is on the right path and will soon turn the curve. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu expressed this enthusiasm yesterday following the report that Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew in the second quarter (Q2). The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) put the growth of GDP in Q2 at 3.2 per cent year on year far … [Read more…]
Gunmen have killed a man identified as Garba Yakubu and abducted two others in the Gadabuke community of Toto Local Government Area, Nasarawa State. The incident was confirmed by the Police Public Relations Officer, Ramhan Nansel, during a telephone conversation with Channels Television. According to Nansel, the gunmen stormed the residence of Agaba Yakubu early Monday … [Read more…]
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of new Directors-General of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA) and the Department of State Services (DSS). According to a statement by Presidential spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, on Monday evening, Ambassador Mohammed Mohammed is the new Director-General of the NIA. This is even as Yusuf Bichi has resigned as the … [Read more…]
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has set aside the July 4 judgment of a Federal High Court in Abuja faulting the conduct of the governorship primary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo State, which produced Asue Ighodalo as the party’s candidate in the forthcoming September 21 election. In a unanimous judgment a … [Read more…]