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Senator John Azuta-Mbata emerges as Ohanaeze Ndigbo President
John Azuta-Mbata Elected President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide
John Azuta-Mbata, a former Senator representing the Rivers East constituency, has been elected as the new President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide. The election took place on January 10, 2025, at the … Continue Reading
BREAKING: Barr. Uche Nnam Okwukwu Emerges As New Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide President
Okwukwu Pledges Unity, Advocacy for Restructuring, and State Creation in His Vision for Ndigbo
Renowned activist lawyer Barr. Uche Nnam Okwukwu has been elected as the President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, a leading Igbo socio-cultural organization.
Okwukwu, who … Continue Reading
Building mansion in The village is waste of money – Canada-based Dr. Zo
Canadian-Nigerian Dr. Zo Challenges Tradition of Building Mansions in Villages
Dr. Arinze Onwumelu, a Canadian-based Nigerian physician known as Dr. Zo, has raised pertinent questions about the financial feasibility of constructing mansions in rural villages, a practice deeply rooted … Continue Reading
JUST IN: Landmark Group To Transform Port Harcourt Tourist Beach Into A World-Class Destination
Landmark Group Teams Up with Rivers State Government to Redevelop Port Harcourt Tourist Beach into a World-Class Tourism, Leisure, and Hospitality Destination, Reviving a Historic Landmark and Boosting Economic Growth
Landmark Group, a prominent player in the African leisure … Continue Reading
No Plans To Revive botched Nigeria Air Project – FG
Federal Government Confirms No Plans to Revive Troubled Nigeria Air Project
In a recent announcement, the Federal Government has expressed no intention of reinstating the troubled Nigeria Air initiative, which was a collaboration with Ethiopian Airlines. This statement comes … Continue Reading
Nigeria’s military drops to 39th in Global Rankings
Nigeria’s Armed Forces Slip to 39th in 2024 Global Firepower Rankings
In the latest Global Firepower (GFP) rankings, Nigeria’s Armed Forces have fallen to 39th place, marking the third consecutive year of decline, having been ranked 36th in 2023 … Continue Reading
Gunmen Kidnap Two Catholic Nuns in Anambra
Authorities Confirm Kidnapping of Two Catholic Nuns in Anambra
The Anambra State Police Command has confirmed the abduction of two Catholic nuns by unidentified gunmen along the Ufuma Road in the Orumba North Local Government Area.
The incident was reported … Continue Reading
Nnamdi Kanu rejects FG’s trial resumption Request
Nnamdi Kanu of IPOB Rejects Federal Government’s Request for Trial Resumption
Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has firmly dismissed the federal government’s attempt to set a date for his trial, which was recently … Continue Reading
Telecom tariff Will Increase but not by 100% – Minister
Telecom Tariffs in Nigeria Set for Increase Amid Industry Challenges
In a recent announcement, Bosun Tijani, Nigeria’s Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, revealed that an increase in telecom tariffs is forthcoming, although it will not reach the … Continue Reading
EFCC Detains 10 Officers in Lagos for Alleged Theft
EFCC Detains 10 Officers Over Allegations of Operational Item Theft
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has detained 10 officers from its Lagos Zonal Command amid allegations of theft involving operational items. The action is part of … Continue Reading