Anambra LGA Chairman Arrested In US Faces 20 Years Jail, Deputy Chair May Take Over
Franklin Ikechukwu Nwadialo, the newly elected chairman of Ogbaru Local Government Area in Anambra State, arrested in Texas, United States, for allegedly running a $3.3 million romance scam may be jailed for 20 years . Nwadialo was arrested upon his…
Four teenagers arrested for allegedly killing photographer in Minna
Four teenagers aged between 19 and 22 have been arrested by the police in Minna, Niger State, for allegedly killing a photographer, Zaccheaus Salawudeen, during a robbery at his residence in February this year. The deceased, a 33-year-old resident of…
Nigeria, Brazil pact to boost agric in 774 councils
Nigeria and Brazil have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that would attract $4.3 billion private sector investment in agriculture in 774 local governments. The scope of the investment, which is expected to revolutionalise agriculture in the country, covers fertiliser…
Anambra 2025: Insecurity remains our people’s greatest challenge, says APC aspirant
One of the contenders for the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship ticket ahead of the 2025 governorship election in Anambra, Paul Chukwuma, has emphasised the need for the state to align with the federal to fully benefit from the dividends…
Rivers will receive federal allocation despite legal battle – FG
The Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation says it will adhere to court orders regarding the disbursement of federal allocations to Rivers State, following recent legal controversies surrounding the state’s financial entitlements. Speaking to The PUNCH on Friday, the…
Again, arraignment of 109 foreigners on cybercrime charges stalled.
The planned arraignment before a Federal High Court in Abuja of 109 foreigners accused of involvement in cybercrime was stalled on Friday owing to discrepancies in their names as reflected on the face of the charge sheet. The foreigners are…
UNIZIK reinstates Ikechebelu as acting VC
The authorities of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, have reinstated Prof. Joseph I. Ikechebelu as the acting Vice-Chancellor of the institution with immediate effect. This was disclosed in a press statement signed by the Director of Information and Public Relations/Protocol Officer…
Plot to pit Wike against Tinubu has failed, says ex-Rivers CoS
Former Chief of Staff, Rivers State Government House, Chukwuemeka Woke, has lambasted critics of his former boss and Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, saying their plot to pitch him against President Bola Tinubu is dead on arrival….
Verdict on one month in office: Nigerians divided on Tinubu’s performance
THURSDAY was exactly one month since President Bola Tinubu mounted the saddle as Nigeria’s 16th head of state. In the last 30 days, Tinubu has carried out a flurry of activities that shook the economic, security, political and social firmaments…
Transforming Nigeria into a Great Nation is Achievable Under Tinubu’s Led Administration – Ms. Odor Augustina
The Secretary-General of South East Young Leaders Consultative Forum has expressed her confidence in the ability of President Bola to positively change Nigeria into a great Country in the shortest time. Odor said this during an interview with the CDA…