The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPoB, yesterday, alleged that it has uncovered the perpetrators and sponsors of insecurity in Imo State and South East, warning them to refrain from their heinous activities, or it will come after them. IPOB alleged that the Senator Hope Uzodimma-led Imo State government is totally bereft of information, just as … [Read more…]
The ding-dong in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) continued, yesterday, as Governor Nyesom Wike maintained his hard stance despite a confidence vote in Senator Iyorchia Ayu by the National Executive Committee (NEC) at a meeting attended by only six of the party’s 13 governors. Not even the decision by Walid Jibrin to step down as chairman … [Read more…]
Nigeria’s oil production crashed below the one million barrels per day mark in August costing the country about $2.658 billion, latest data has shown. Oil production figures posted by the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission, NUPRC, yesterday, showed that daily average production for August was 972,394 barrels, compared to 1.083 million barrels produced in July … [Read more…]
Presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, Mr. Peter Obi, has restated his resolve to ensure that the education sector in the ‘New Nigeria’ receives the robust funding it needs to productively transform the nation. This resolution was made in his Message to mark the International Literacy Day 2022. He maintained his unwavering belief in … [Read more…]
The Federal Government has spent the sum of N21billion on the mapping of the country into enumeration areas ahead of the 2023 census. Vice President Yemi Osinbajo stated this at a breakfast meeting with partners on the 2023 population and housing census, yesterday, in Abuja. Osinbajo, represented by his spokesperson, Laolu Akande, said the government … [Read more…]
Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu has pledged to ratify the multi-sectoral strategic plan of action on nutrition aimed at curbing stunting and malnutrition in the state in line with the adoption of the National Policy on Food and Nutrition and domestication of the National Strategic Plan of Action on Nutrition by his administration. Ugwuanyi made … [Read more…]
Ndi Enugu, With the burgeoning increase in the number of out of school children in Enugu, this World Literacy Day rings an alarm for me. Beyond the individual loss of good education, the impact of a low literacy level and poor access to education to the State is even more alarming. We are inadvertently perpetrating … [Read more…]
When Queen Elizabeth II died Thursday afternoon, the crown was immediately passed on to her eldest son and heir, Charles, as part of the United Kingdom’s constitutional monarchy system. Charles is now king, Buckingham Palace said in a statement announcing Elizabeth’s death, though a coronation—traditionally held at Westminster Abbey—will be planned later to officially crown the new king (Charles’ … [Read more…]
Queen Elizabeth II, the UK’s longest-serving monarch, has died at Balmoral aged 96, after reigning for 70 years. Her family gathered at her Scottish estate after concerns grew about her health earlier on Thursday. The Queen came to the throne in 1952 and witnessed enormous social change. With her death, her eldest son Charles, the … [Read more…]
The Director General, Peter Mbah Campaign Organization, Chief Ikeje Asogwa has called on the party stakeholders and supporters to embark on massive mobilisation of the electorate and deployment of resources to deliver their polling units and wards to the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the forthcoming 2023 general elections. Asogwa who made this call on … [Read more…]
The Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has emerged as the new Chairman of Peoples Democratic Party Governors’ Forum. Makinde emerged as the new chairman few minutes after the former chairman, Governor Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State resigns from the position on Thursday. The oyo state governor emerged as the new chairman at the ongoing PDP … [Read more…]
Chelsea have appointed Graham Potter as its new manager following the sack of Thomas Tuchel, the former coach. Potter, who will take charge of Chelsea ahead of their game against Fulham this weekend, was handed a five-year contract. In a statement, Chelsea said, “Chelsea Football Club is delighted to welcome Graham Potter as our new … [Read more…]