U.S. Group Condemns Anambra Governor Over Onitsha Market Closure
A United States-based advocacy group has criticised the Anambra State governor, Chukwuma Soludo, over the recent closure of Onitsha’s main commercial district, warning that it could seek international action against him. The Rising Sun Foundation, working with a coalition supporting Biafra self-determination, described the one-week blockade of Onitsha’s business area as excessive and harmful to […]
Court Admits Video Evidence in Sowore Cyberstalking Trial
A Federal High Court in Nigeria’s capital, Abuja, has admitted video evidence featuring comments made by a former presidential aide about President Bola Tinubu in the ongoing cyberstalking trial of activist and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore. The trial judge, Justice Mohammed Garba Umar, ruled on Tuesday that the video clips met the legal requirements […]
Traders Protest as Soludo Closes Onitsha Market Over Sit-at-Home Defiance
Traders at the Onitsha Main Market in Anambra State took to the streets on Tuesday to protest a government order shutting the market for one week. The closure was ordered by the state governor, Chukwuma Soludo on Monday, after traders repeatedly failed to comply with a directive to resume business activities on Mondays, despite a […]
Anambra Closes 54 Health Facilities Over Quackery
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting In order to ensure that the lives of patients are not toiled with but be treated adequately if brought before them, the Anambra State government decided to close down 54 health facilities in different parts of the state for quackery and for engaging in unwholesome medical practices. Commissioner for Health in the […]
Super Eagles Captain Wilfred Ndidi Loses Father
Super Eagles captain, Wilfred Ndidi, has been thrown into mourning following the death of his father, Sunday Ndidi. Reports indicate that Sunday Ndidi, a retired military officer, was involved in a fatal road accident on Tuesday in Umunede, Delta State. He was said to have been rushed to a hospital in Agbor after the crash, […]
Edo NAWOJ Urges Parents To Avail Children Full Participation In Ongoing Measles, Rubella Vaccinations
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Edo State Chapter, has called on parents and guardians to avail their children to participate in the ongoing measles and Rubella vaccination exercise across the state. The chairperson of NAWOJ, Edo State chapter, Comrade Habiba Sam, made the appeal while speaking with journalists in Benin […]
Edo Community Seeks Govt, Security Agencies’ Intervention In Ridding Forest Of Kidnappers
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The inhabitants of Erah Community in Owan East Local Government Area of Edo State have called on the state government and the security agencies in the state to help rid their forest of kidnappers to help boost food productions in the area. The appeal was contained in a statement signed by Mr. […]
BREAKING: Tinubu Stumbles, Falls in Turkey
In a video already trending on social media, the Nigerian leader was walking alongside his Turkish counterpart, President Recep Erdogan, when the incident happened.
Court Orders Striking FCT Workers to End Strike, Mandates Immediate Resumption
The order stems from a motion filed by FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, represented by Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) James Onoja, who challenged the strike’s legality.
Indicted Officers Face Death Penalty in Alleged Coup Plot Against Tinubu
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) confirmed on Monday that a special probe panel had completed its inquiries and forwarded its findings to the appropriate superior authority. Those implicated in the coup allegations will be arraigned before a military judicial panel for trial under the Armed Forces Act and relevant service regulations.