Governor Fubara dissolves Rivers pensions board

Rivers State governor Siminalayi Fubara has dissolved the state pensions board with immediate effect, barely two weeks after it was inaugurated.       The board, which was set up…

US Black militant wanted by FBI dies in Cuba

Cuba has announced the death of Assata Shakur, the American-born Black militant who lived as a fugitive for more than four decades after her dramatic escape from a U.S. prison.…

Police intercept 127 bags of Cannabis concealed in Yam tuber truck in Kwara

‎The Kwara state Police command, in collaboration with operatives of the National Security Adviser (NSA), the Nigeria Forest Security Service (NFSS), and vigilante groups in the state on Friday, September…

Chimamanda Adichie opens up on depression, writing struggles and finding her voice again

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has spoken honestly about her battle with depression and how it almost silenced her love for fiction in an interview with CNN Africa.       She…

UK to launch digital ID scheme to curb illegal migration

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has unveiled plans to introduce a free nationwide digital identification system, in what his government says is a major step towards tackling illegal migration while…

Elon Musk and Prince Andrew named in newly-released Epstein files

Elon Musk and Prince Andrew are named in new Jeffrey Epstein files released by Congressional Democrats.   The files turned over to the House Oversight Committee by the Jeffrey Epstein…

IJE AWELE MOVEMENT INAUGURATES NEW EXECUTIVES, PASSES VOTE OF CONFIDENCE ON GOVERNOR MBAH*

  The Ije Awele Movement, a prominent socio-political advocacy group in Enugu State, has inaugurated its new executive leadership with a resounding declaration of support for Governor Peter Ndubuisi Mbah,…

Toscana sports club ongoing 3days Annual retreat and Annual general meeting (AGM) in port Harcourt first day yesterday (photos)

The Toscana Sports Club has kicked off its 3-day Annual Retreat and Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Port Harcourt.   Day One held yesterday, marking the beginning of a series…

ENUGU GOVT PROPOSES NEW ANNUAL TAX FOR LAWYERS, DEMANDS BVN AND NIN

The Enugu State Government has unveiled a proposed taxation framework aimed at lawyers practicing within the state.   According to the proposal, practitioners will be required to pay annual fees…

South East Governors are seriously engaging relevant authorities for Kanu’s release — Otti

Abia State governor Alex Otti has moved to dispel the perception that South East governors have abandoned Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).  …