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Professor Felix Asogwa Advocates Consensus Building in Addressing Separatist Agitations in Nigeria

The Director Institute for Peace, Conflict and Development Studies, Enugu State University of Science and Technology, ESUT, Professor Felix Asogwa, has advocated for consensus building in managing separatist agitation in Nigeria, adding that the first step in this direction should be the release of the leaders and members of the separatist movements in detention in Nigeria, especially the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafran, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu and his followers. Asogwa, who is a Professor of political science, International […]

todayMarch 5, 2025

Sports

Arsenal Thrashes PSV Eindhoven To Reach Champions League Last 16 Tie.

Arsenal last night thrashed PSV Eindhoven 7-1, to secure a dominant advantage, to head into the second leg of their Champions League last-16 clash. Ismael Saibari struck the crossbar early for the hosts, but Arsenal seized control after Jurrien Timber scored the opening goal in the 18th minute and three minutes later Ethan Nwaneri doubled Arsenal's advantage as Myles Lewis-Skelly smartly pulled the ball back for the 17-year-old to significantly score past Walter Benitez. Mikel Merino scored a third goal […]

todayMarch 5, 2025

Security

Enugu community raises alarm over growing insecurity, urges government action.

The people of Isiogbo-Nara community in Nkanu East Local Council, Enugu State, have raised concerns over escalating insecurity in the area, calling on the state government to intervene urgently. The community, during a peaceful protest, had placards with inscriptions such as;’Bring back our CSO’, Justice for JOE’, decrying  that they are now living in fear as many can no longer  visit their farms due to frequent attacks by hoodlums. The  President-General of the community, Sunday Chukwu, who spoke to newsmen, […]

todayMarch 5, 2025

Politics

Abia PDP Expels Party’s Bot Chairman, Adolphus Wabara.

The Abia State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has expelled Chairman of the Board of Trustees, BoT, Adolphus Wabara accusing him of anti-party activities. This was announced yesterday by the Abia State PDP Chairman, Abraham Amah in Umuahia, following the adoption of the report of a disciplinary committee set up by the party in the state to investigate Wabara’s alleged anti-party conduct. He said the investigative committee thoroughly reviewed Wabara’s earlier suspension before deciding to expel the PDP […]

todayMarch 5, 2025

Politics

South-East Elder Statesman Describes Ibrahim Babangida’s Book As Incomplete.

Elder Statesman and former Secretary General of Igbo socio-cultural organization, Ohaneze Ndi-Igbo, Pa Nduka Eyah, has reacted to the autobiography recently launched by a Former military president of Nigeria, Ibrahim Babangida, titled: “A Journey in Service” in which Babangida gave an account of his personal life and contribution to  leadership of the country. Pa Eyah who featured yesterday on Urban Radio Flagship programme, The Parliament, pointed out that the former military president did not provide a complete account of the […]

todayMarch 5, 2025

Politics

President Tinubu Appoints New Accountant-General Of The Federation.

President Bola Tinubu has appointed Shamsedeen Ogunjimi as the new Accountant General of the Federation after a rigorous selection process. This is contained in a statement issued yesterday by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, noting that Ogunjimi’s appointment takes effect from March 7, 2025, coinciding with the retirement of the current Accountant General, Oluwatoyin Madehin. Onanuga, said the selection of the 57-year-old was carried out by a committee through a competitive, rigorous, and […]

todayMarch 5, 2025

Entertainment

DOLLY PARTON’S HUSBAND DIES AT AGE 82.

Carl Thomas Dean, husband to country music icon, Dolly Parton, has died at the age of 82. The 79 year old Dolly Parton announced the death of her husband, revealing that Carl passed away in Nashville yesterday, March 3rd after nearly 60 years of marriage. In her emotional tribute, posted on her Instagram account, Dolly recounted several amazing years she and Carl had shared, expressing her profound love for him and thanking fans for their prayers.  The Jolene singer mentioned that she […]

todayMarch 4, 2025 3

National

FEDERAL GOVERNMENT APPROVES 2.5 BILLION NAIRA TO COMBAT ILLEGAL MINING.

The federal government has approved the procurement of a 2.5 billion Naira satellite technology to combat illegal mining activities in Nigeria. This was disclosed yesterday by the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, while addressing newsmen shortly after the Federal Executive Council, FEC meeting, emphasizing that the satellite technology is part of an integrated solution framework aimed at addressing unlicensed, unregulated, and under-reported mining operations. The minister said the technology would assist in reducing illegal mining, which has led to revenue loss, […]

todayMarch 4, 2025

National

FCCPC DIRECTS MULTICHOICE TO SUSPEND FEE HIKE

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has directed MultiChoice Nigeria, the operator of DStv and GOtv, to maintain its current subscription prices pending the conclusion of an ongoing investigation into the company’s proposed tariff adjustment.  FCCPC in a statement by its Director of Corporate Affairs, ONDAJE IJAGWU, said it gave the directive following MultiChoice’s request for an extension regarding its scheduled appearance before the commission over concerns surrounding its recurring price increases.  Although FCCPC granted the company’s request to postpone the session, […]

todayFebruary 28, 2025

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