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Benue State governor, Hyacinth Alia, suspends his Special Adviser on Documentation, Research, and Planning.

Benue State governor, Hyacinth Alia, has suspended his Special Adviser on Documentation, Research, and Planning, Mkor Aondona. Recall that the embattled aide was arrested by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC over allegations bordering on sextortion, cyberbullying, and blackmail. However, in a statement issued yesterday and signed by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Tersoo Kula, Governor Alia described the development as deeply troubling, stressing that his administration […]

todayJune 23, 2025

Economy

Nkpokote Nsukka Development Forum Set to Support Security Initiatives in Enugu.

A non-partisan socio-cultural and developmental civil society group,  Nkpokote Nsukka Development Forum has expressed readiness to support security initiatives across the Nsukka cultural zone. In a statement signed by the President General of the forum, Barthilomoew Ugwoke and Secretary General, Emeka Agbo, the group expressed displeasure over the recent surge in insecurity and killings in communities such as; Nimbo, Opanda, and Igga in Uzo-Uwani LGA, Eha-Amufu, and Neke in Isi-Uzo […]

todayJune 23, 2025

Education

Prof Abigail Alio of ESUT has identified technical and vocational education as the engine of national development

A Professor of Vocational Teacher Education, and immediate past Director of Quality Assurance and Servicom, Enugu State University of Science and Technology ESUT, Abigail  Alio, has identified technical and vocational education as the engine of national development. Professor Alio made these submissions at the 48th Inaugural Lecture of Enugu State University of Science and Technology, titled, "Technology and Vocational Education as Pathway for Self- Reliance in the Informal Sector of […]

todayJune 23, 2025

Politics

President Tinubu Bows Out as Ecowas Chairman

President Bola Tinubu has formally concluded his tenure as Chairman of the Authority of Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, and called on regional leaders to remain steadfast in their commitment to peace, security, and inclusive development. Delivering his closing remarks at the 67th Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Authority held in Abuja yesterday, President Tinubu acknowledged the challenging terrain that defined […]

todayJune 23, 2025

National

PRESIDENT TINUBU BOWS OUT AS ECOWAS CHAIRMAN

President BOLA TINUBU has formally concluded his tenure as Chairman of the Authority of Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, and called on regional leaders to remain steadfast in their commitment to peace, security, and inclusive development.  Delivering his closing remarks at the 67th Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Authority held in Abuja yesterday, President TINUBUacknowledged the challenging terrain that defined his tenure—marked by political disruptions and […]

todayJune 23, 2025

National

SENATE RAISES ALARM OVER ₦200TRN ‘UNACCOUNTED FUNDS’ IN NNPC COFFERS.

The Senate Committee on Public Accounts has raised serious alarm over discrepancies involving trillions of naira in the audited financial statements of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC), describing the revelations as mind-boggling and worrisome. The committee,  during the investigative session held yesterday and chaired by ALIYU WADADA, where the Chief Financial Officer, DAPO SEGUN, was present, questioned the absence of detailed records justifying massive legal and auditing fees, as well as contradictions in receivables reportedly worth over N210 trillion […]

todayJune 19, 2025

News

REAL MADRID HELD BY AL-HILAL IN ALONSO’S DEBUT

Real Madrid were held to a 1-1 draw by Al Hilal in their first fixture at the 2025 Club World Cup last night. The Saudi Arabian champions began the game on the front foot and threatened to take the lead but it was Madrid who scored first, with GONZALO GARCIA finishing off a fine team move. Al-Hilal were level before the break from the penalty spot as RAUL ASENCIO ended up pulling the shirt […]

todayJune 19, 2025

National

ENUGU HOUSE OF REPS MEMBER DEFENDS HIS DEFECTION FROM LABOUR PARTY TO APC.

The Special Adviser on Project and Special Duties to the member of the House of Representatives representing Udi/Ezeagu federal constituency, CYRIACUS UMEHA, JASON OKECHUKWU, has defended the defection of the lawmaker to the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC from the Labour Party, attributing the decision to the internal crisis rocking the party.  OKECHUKWU, who featured yesterday on Urban Radio flagship programme, THE PARLIAMENT, argued that the recent defection is in the interest […]

todayJune 19, 2025

Entertainment

NIGERIAN CELEBRITIES NOMINATED FOR 2025 TREND-UPP AFRICA AWARDS.

Some Nigerian celebrities have been nominated for the 2025 Trendupp Africa Awards.  The social media personalities nominated for the 2025 edition of Trendupp Awards include; popular Nigerian chess player, Tunde Onakoya, alongside Bimbo Ademoye, Stan Nze, Veekee James, Nancy Isime, Omoni Oboli, Regina Daniels, Aproko Doctor, Priscilla Ojo, Enioluwa Adeoluwa, Peller, Sabinus, Taaooma, Brain Jotter, Asher Kine, Cubana Chief Priest among other notable celebrities. The Trendupp Africa Awards celebrates influencers, […]

todayJune 19, 2025

News

SIMON SET TO JOIN PARIS FC ON A THREE-YEAR DEAL

Super Eagles winger, MOSES SIMON is on the verge of completing a move to newly promoted Ligue 1 club Paris FC. According to reports, SIMON will sign a three-year contract with the modest club, which will pay €6.5m to secure his services from another Ligue 1 club Nantes. The 29-year-old will earn around €300,000 on a monthly basis. The talented winger has spent six years at Nantes and registered eight goals and 10 assists in 32 league […]

todayJune 18, 2025

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