The Anambra lawyer, Adachukwu Okafor, who allegedly abused her 11-year-old maid, injuring her in the process, has surrendered herself to the police and will be arraigned in court. Recall that the Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, placed a N2m bounty on her head. Chidimma Ikeanyionwu, the media aide to the State Women and Social…
The rippling effects of the high costs of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) is continuing to take its toll on the Nigerian economy. Truck drivers under the aegis of Nigerian Association of Road Transport Owners (NARTO) are set to suspend operations from Monday, February 19. They say they have been operating at a loss since President…
Nigeria, alongside other African nations, despite much hyped efforts at promoting stability and crime reduction, several African countries including South Africa, Angola and Nigeria, continue to struggle with high crime rate, which significantly impact their economies. This is evident in deterring investments, impeding business growth, and limiting job creation opportunities. The Index serves as an…
Trump’s judgement fines jump to $461.6m, as court orders him, his company to pay $3644m for fraudPublished 6 days ago on February 17, 2024By Tim ElombahEx-United States President Donald Trump looking glum in courtFacebookTwitterWhatsAppTelegramLinkedInEmailCopy LinkShareJudgement fines slammed on former United States President Donald Trump has jumped to $461.6 million after a New York court ordered…
In an assembly of vision, unity, and progressive resolve, the 85 support groups along with the Obidient Movement, convened at the Labour Party Campaign Office, Udoka Estate, Awka, Anambra State, on the auspicious day of Saturday, 27th January 2024. Our gathering, marked by fervent discussions and strategic deliberations: Having carefully reviewed the political landscape of…
Celebrated Global CEO calls for urgent intervention over security crisis in Ihiala LGA, other parts of Anambra State ISSEKE KINGDOM, Anambra State – In a poignant display of empathy and leadership, Valentine Ozigbo, a respected business leader and 2021 Anambra Gubernatorial Candidate, paid a courtesy visit to His Royal Majesty, Igwe Emmanuel Nnabuife (Ezeoha of…
The Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has urged President Bola Tinubu to fulfill his campaign promises, particularly addressing the prevalent insecurity in Nigeria. Obi, expressing concern on Tuesday about escalating violence in the Federal Capital Territory, warned that the current situation would deter foreign investors or partners He emphasized the urgency for leaders…
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has cautioned residents of Bodija explosion to vacate their residence for now until the whole area is well secured. Addressing journalists in a world press conference shortly after his visit to the scene of the explosion at Governor’s Office Press Center, Agodi Secretariat, Makinde cautioned the victims of the incident…
By Comr. Okoye KenechiIn a swift response to the letter from Hon. Tony Collins Nwabunwanne, the Honourable Commissioner for Local Government, Chieftaincy, and Community Affairs, the Chairman of the Anambra State Traditional Rulers Council (ASTRC), His Royal Majesty Igwe Nnaemeka A. Achebe, the Obi Of Onitsha, has addressed the suspension of the traditional ruler of…
Iran on Tuesday launched missile and drone attacks against the Pakistan-based headquarters of a militant group opposed to Tehran, Iran’s Tasnim news agency reported. Tasnim said two “important headquarters” of Jaish al-Adl (Army of Justice) in Pakistan were “destroyed.” The agency said the strikes were concentrated in an area in Pakistan’s southwestern Balochistan province where…
