The Anambra State Traditional Rulers Council has explained the circumstances that led to the Obi of Onitsha, Nnaemeka Achebe receiving the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Atiku Abubakar in Awka, the Anambra State capital, and not in his palace at Onitsha last Thursday. There have been criticisms of the monarch’s action with some commentators condemning the …

A Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced a former Special Adviser to the President on Public Affairs, Dr Doyin Okupe to two years imprisonment for breaching the money laundering act. In a judgment on Monday, Okupe, who is now Director General of the Labour Party presidential campaign council, was found guilty of 26 out of a 59-count charge preferred …

An umbrella socio-cultural organisation, the Esan Okpa Initiative has strongly applauded the Federal Government over the new National Language Policy, which makes it compulsory for the teaching of indigenous languages at the first six years of child‘s  education — Primaries 1 to 6. The organisation noted that the decision aligns with its agitation for urgent intervention in the face of …

The Meeting Point Event Centre, at Gudu District of Abuja witnessed a large gathering of dignitaries that graced the traditional wedding ceremony of the daughter of political influencer, Dr Jerry Nwohu. The event last Saturday could rightly be described as a carnival. It was a convergence of crème de la crème of the society, from different parts of the country. …

Renewing its commitment to ensure that education is accessible to every child irrespective of socio-economic status or environment, the Lagos State government will on Tuesday commence a survey programme, targeted at out-of-school children. The goal is to upscale efforts in bringing the sustained obligation into action, and guarantee a better and secured future for the children. During a One-Day Training …

A judge of an Abuja High Court, Justice Kayode Agunloye today summoned the Heads of the old and new Keffi Correctional Centres, Simon Kagama and Alao Moses to appear before him to account for the whereabouts of a suspect, Suleiman Mohammed who was allegedly involved in the murder and robbery of Mr Gabriel Adukwu. Although the “disappearing” suspect was charged …

The Federal Government has declared three days — including Monday, 26th December — as public holdays for the Christmas and New Year Day celebrations. The other days are Tuesday, 27th December and Monday, 2nd January 2023. Expectations were high that another day would be announced as holiday for Christmas since 26th December is generally observed as work-free day. In a …

The Army Council has approved the promotion of 122 senior officers from Brigadier General to Major General; and Colonel to Brigadier General. In the development, 52 Brigadier Generals were elevated to Major General, while 70 Colonels are now Brigadier Generals. In a statement on Friday, the Director Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu said that the promotion was in …

Ahead of his 80th birthday tomorrow, many political leaders have been congratulating President Muhammadu Buhari and eulogising him for his service to the nation. They included the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu; the Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege; and Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu. In a statement by his …

Twelve winners have emerged in the 15th edition of the NCF/Ambassador Aduke Alakija Memorial National Schools’ Art and Essay competition, which has the theme “Only One Earth”. The Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) has announced 12 intelligent and creative students as winners among the their colleagues who participated in competition that was widely applied for across the nation. Environmental education is …