Abia Community, Sympathisers Mourn At Burial Of 4 Under-Aged Siblings
The people of Umukaonu Umuagu in Abia and sympathisers wailed profusely on Saturday, when the remains of four siblings, who died under mysterious circumstances on Aug. 25, were laid to rest. The deceased, including three...
Umahi Suspends 5 Permanent Secretaries For 6 Months
Gov. David Umahi of Ebonyi on Wednesday suspended five permanent secretaries in the state civil service for six months over alleged lack of commitment to duties. Umahi made the disclosure while swearing in 11 reappointed...
Ikpeazu Signs Water Bill Into Law
Gov. Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia on Tuesday signed the Abia State Water Bill into law to facilitate the state government efforts in providing affordable potable water to all households in the state. Speaking during the...
Imo Police Confirm Owerri Robbery, Debunk Fire In Assembly Complex
The Imo Police Command has confirmed Sunday’s robbery attack on motorists in Orji area of Owerri, which left four persons with bullet injuries. The command’s Spokesperson, SP Orlando Ikeokwu, confirmed the incident to the News...
Abia Govt. Announces Death Of Deputy Chief of Staff
Abia State government has announced the death of Chief Ukpai Agwu, the Deputy Chief of Staff to Gov. Okezie Ikpeazu. According to a statement by the Commissioner for Information, Mr. John Kalu, in Umuahia on...
Stop Planned Demolition Of Okorocha’s Properties, Imo Govt Urged
Ms Zainab Mohammed, Adviser to Sen. Rochas Okorocha on Public Affairs, has called on the agents of Imo Government to stop the planned demolition of properties belonging to the family of Okorocha. Mohammed made the call on...
Ebonyi High Court Discharges, Acquits alleged Wife Murderer After 8yrs Awaiting trial
An Abakiliki High Court Thursday discharged and acquitted Mr. Chukwudi Omeh, after his eighth year in the Correctional Centre for allegedly killing his wife, Chinagorom. Chinagorom, who was three-month pregnant when she died, had her...
Kalu, PDP Chieftain, Tasks Igbo Leaders On Ohanaeze Leadership
As Igbo leaders strategise on the election of new leaders for the Ohanaeze Ndigbo, a Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain, Mr. Emeka Charles Kalu, has called on them to elect someone who can be...
National Youths Day: Enugu Govt. Empowers 240 Youths With Vocational Skills
Enugu State Government through its Ministry of Youths and Sports has graduated 240 trainees with start up materials in different vocational skills in the state.
The trainees were given the start up materials and certificates...
Baby Survives, Mother Dies In Anambra Building Collapse — Police
The Police Command in Anambra has confirmed the rescue of a six-month-old baby from the wreckage of a storey building which collapsed at Obosi near Onitsha on Sunday. The Command’s Spokesman, SP Haruna Mohammed, however,...
Imo Sets Up Task Force On Public Safety
Desirous to enhance the safety of residents of the state, Imo State government has inaugurated a task force on public safety to further strengthen the operations of its public safety unit. The Special Adviser to...
COVID-19: FRSC Impounds 8,345 Vehicles For Violating Safety Protocols In Anambra
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), on Sunday, said it impounded 8,345 commercial buses for non-adherence to safety protocols against the spread of COVID-19 in Anambra. The Sector Commander in the state, Mr. Andrew Kumapayi,...
NDLEA Destroys 9.110 Tons Of Illicit Drugs In Aba
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has destroyed seized illicit drugs worth millions of naira in Aba, the commercial nerve centre of Abia State. The exercise, which took place on Friday, was carried out...
