The Federal Government is in talks with the World Bank to complete the processes of obtaining over $1bn in loans to address Internally Displaced Persons and boost agriculture in the surroundings of IDPs. The request is contained in World Bank documents titled, ‘Solutions for the Internally Displaced and Host Communities Project’ and ‘Rural Access and...
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Soludo admits refusing to construct road because the member representing the area was in the opposition party
The Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo, has said he initially refused to construct the road on Nwokedi Street in Okpoko community, Ogbaru Local Government Area of the state, because the House of Representatives member representing the area, Noble Igwe, was in the opposition party. Soludo said that when the house member complained to him about...
Politics is over, support Tinubu – Governor Sule appeals to Obi
Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa state has appealed to the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the last election, Peter Obi, to support President Bola Tinubu in tackling the challenges facing the country. Ibrahim Addra, the Chief Press Secretary to the governor said in a statement, that Governor Sule made the appeal when...
Court Adjourns Ruling On Abuja ‘House On The Rock’ Pastor Charged With Brandishing AK-47 Rifle
An High Court sitting in Abuja has fixed May 15 for ruling in a motion filed by a pastor of the House on the Rock, Uche Aigbe and two others, seeking a judicial review of their trial before an FCT Magistrates Court. A Chief Magistrate Court in the Federal Capital Territory FCT, Abuja had ruled...
N4.1billion Fraud: Anti-Graft Agency, EFCC Hands Over 324 Recovered Houses To Kano Pensioners
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has said it has handed over documents of property and 324 houses recovered for Kano State pensioners to the affected individuals. EFCC’s spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, who disclosed this in a statement on Monday said that Abuja zonal command of the commission effected the handover of the property. Oyewale...
Tinubu Appoints New Chairman, Executive Secretary For Nigerian Commission For Almajiri, Out-Of-School Kids
President Bola Tinubu on Monday announced the appointment of new chairman and executive secretary for the National Commission for Almajiri and Out-of-School Children Education. The president’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, made this known in a statement titled “President Tinubu appoints new Almajiri Education Commission leadership team.” According to the statement, Brigadier-General...
Gunmen kill kidnapped Bauchi monarch
The village head of Riruwai in Lame District of Bauchi Emirate in Toro LGA of Bauchi State, Alh Garba Badamasi has been reportedly killed after he was kidnapped from his Palace three days ago. Newsmen gathered that the gunmen invaded the community on Friday, 15th of March. One of the traditional title holders of the...
Y’all don’t realise how talented Simi is – Boy Spyce
Nigerian singer Ugbekile David Osemeke, popularly known as Boy Spyce, has said those criticising his female colleague, Simi, do not realise how talented she is. Simi has been under fire with some fans calling for her to change her voice, saying her sound was monotonous. The singer had shared a clip of her singing one of...
Why women earn more in Nollywood – Norbert Young
Veteran Nollywood actor Norbert Young has shared his opinion on why women make more money than men in Nollywood. The 63-year-old Warri-born movie star stated this in an interview where he discusses a series of topics including the evolution of Nollywood, pension plans for veteran actors, and how the government can contribute to the development of...
OHANAEZE NDIGBO FELICITATES MBAH @52
The Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide felicitates a cerebral disruptive and creative thinker; a visionary with poetic eloquence and a disarming charisma; a tenacious goal getter and extraordinary energetic workaholic; the jinx breaker, and the Governor of Enugu State, His Excellency Barr. Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah as he clocks 52 on March 17,2024. The recent visit to...