By Nefishetu Yakubu The Speaker of the Edo House of Assembly, Mr Blessing Agbebaku, has explained reasons behind his defecting from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). According to him, he defected to retain the benefits of the speakership seat for the development of hisContinue Reading
By Ikenna Osuoha Initiative for Leadership Development and Change (ILDC), a Civil Society Organisation (CSO), says the Federal Government’s ban on foreign goods is a testament to President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to re-engineering Nigeria’s economy. Chief Ugochukwu Nnam, President ILDC, said this in an interview with the News Agency ofContinue Reading
By Justina Auta The National Blood Service Agency (NBSA) has partnered with Values Africa, a pan-African media and advocacy organisation, to mobilise 10,000 voluntary blood donors across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The initiative was announced by Prof. Saleh Yuguda, Director General of the NBSA, following a high-level meeting inContinue Reading
By Taiye Agbaje The Federal Government, on Wednesday, played some of the “Radio Biafra” broadcasts and videos made by Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), in open court to establish the allegation of terrorism preferred against him. The broadcast and video documents, which were markedContinue Reading
By Deborah Ifeanyi Afrobeat superstar Ayra Starr has earned the prestigious Platinum Certification in the United Kingdom for her hit single “Rush” for surpassing 600,000 units in combined sales and streams. The British Phonographic Industry (BPI) officially recognised “Rush” with a platinum plaque, making the “Sability” crooner the first NigerianContinue Reading
Shaped by centuries-old rituals, the conclave to choose a successor to the late Pope Francis is set to begin on Wednesday. A ringing of bells will accompany puffs of white smoke announcing that a new pontiff has been chosen to lead the world’s Roman Catholics. However, before that can happen,Continue Reading
By Abujah Racheal Dr Emmanuel Akhaumere, the Deputy Director of Medical Laboratory Services at National Hospital in Abuja, has called for increased public awareness about proper blood collection practices. Akhaumere made the call in Abuja at during the OncoSeek Cancer Training for Journalists, an initiative aimed at deepening media understandingContinue Reading
When the conclave begins in the Sistine Chapel on Wednesday, everything will revolve around the successor to Pope Francis. In the Roman Catholic Church, the Conclave is the assembly of cardinals for the election of a pope. The focus on Wednesday will be on the cardinals, including some who are not considered candidatesContinue Reading
The election of a new pope begins in the Vatican on Wednesday. Two and a half weeks after the death of Pope Francis, 133 cardinals will gather in the Sistine Chapel to decide on his successor. The first ballot is scheduled for the afternoon, but a swift decision is consideredContinue Reading
By Ijendu Iheaka The Abia Government is to begin enumeration of all houses and business outlets, with the aim of bringing more residents and businesses into its tax net. Addressing newsmen in Umuahia, the Commissioner for Information, Okey Kanu, said that the enumeration would help the state to improve itsContinue Reading
