–as Court sacks Former University Registrar as Village Head, restrains him from parading himself as Village Head By Our Reporter Obong Bassey Albert Nyong has emerged as the authentic and duly elected Village Head of Mbiaya Uruan in Uruan Local ...
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35 Graves, Shrine Discovered In Popular Anambra Hotel Used For Kidnapping
The Anambra State Government has uncovered 35 graves and other chilling discoveries at Udoka Golden Point Hotel and Suites in Oba, Idemili South local government area of the State. The hotel, allegedly used for kidnapping and various crimes, was demolished ...
Read More »Digital Diplomacy: How Sinking Nations Are Advocating For Survival Online
Small island nations are on the frontlines of the climate crisis. Rising sea levels threaten not only their physical territories but also their cultural identity and global representation. As these nations face existential challenges, they are increasingly leveraging digital tools ...
Read More »Tackle Inflation: World Bank, IMF Urge CBN
…As Rate Hits 34.8% The World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have called on the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to remain steadfast in controlling inflation. Nigeria’s inflation rate increased to 34.8 percent in December, up from 33.6 ...
Read More »Nollywood Stars, Legends To Storm Akwa Ibom
Notable entertainment stars and Nollywood legends are expected to storm Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital, for the 25th anniversary of the Directors’ Guild of Nigeria (DGN). The director of Socials of the organisation, Amb Johnpaul Nwanganga, disclosed this at ...
Read More »Singer 2face, Annie File For Divorce After Months Of Separation
One of Nigeria’s celebrated and award-winning talented singer, Innocent Idibia, popularly known as Tuface, has announced he has filed for divorce from his wife of 12 years, Annie Idibia-Macaulay. The musician who released his last single, ‘Kuku Google Am’, in ...
Read More »Edo Confirms Eight Lassa Fever Deaths, 56 Cases
Edo has recorded 56 Lassa fever cases and eight deaths between Dec. 30, 2024 and January 2025, says the Commissioner for Health, Dr Cyril Oshiomhole. Oshiomhole confirmed the incident on Friday in Benin while formally declaring the situation of Lassa fever ...
Read More »Nigeria’s 2025 GDP Growth Could Reach 5.5% With Effective Policies – NESG
Nigeria’s economy is projected to achieve a 5.5 per cent gross domestic growth rate in 2025, contingent on effective reforms, according to Olusegun Omisakin, chief economist of the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG). President Bola Tinubu emphasised that ongoing economic reforms ...
Read More »Nigeria Seeks Higher Quota From OPEC
Nigeria is preparing to persuade the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) to increase its oil production quota as the country’s crude output recovers from years of decline. The chief executive of the Nigeria Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), Gbenga Komolafe, said the ...
Read More »Nigeria, Ghana, Two Others Secure $25bn Funding For Industrial Revolution
Four African countries, namely, Nigeria, Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire, and Senegal have recently secured landmark investments totaling about $25billion aimed at boosting industrial capabilities in these benefiting nations. To this end, Ghana has signed a $12 billion deal with the TCP-UIC ...
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