By Chinwe Imo-Eze Onwosi Senator Peter Onyekachi Nwebonyi, representing Ebonyi North Senatorial District, has distributed ₦50 million in scholarship grants to 225 students and provided agricultural empowerment to over 2,000 farmers in the district. According to the Senator, each student received ₦200,000 to support their education, with the initiative aimed at boosting both education and…
Pope Francis has died at the age of 88, the Vatican has announced. The pontiff, who was Bishop of Rome and head of the Catholic Church, became pope in 2013 after his predecessor Benedict XVI resigned. His death was announced by Cardinal Kevin Farrell in a statement released by the Vatican. He said: “Dearest brothers…
Gabriel hamino Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) have rescued twelve (12) victims of kidnapping in major operations across the country. These operations led to the arrest of three suspected terrorists, recovery of N10 million cash, arms and ammunition, among others. Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi said that in Imo State, operatives…
By Timileyin Dele The Serving Overseer of the Citadel Global Community Church (CGCC), Pastor Tunde Bakare on Sunday said the country is too delicate for the kind of politics allegedly being played by President Bola Tinubu through weakening established institutions and subjugating the people to have his way. The Lagos fiery preacher who stated this…
There was pandemonium in Lagos on Saturday when a businessman and hotelier, A.O. Akinyele, slumped and died. The tragedy happened during the 60th birthday party of his wife, Catherine, in Egbeda area of the state. Akinyele had just unveiled a brand new Toyota Highlander SUV he bought for his wife to mark the event. Then,…
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency has predicted a thundery weather outlook across the country from Sunday to Tuesday. NiMet’s weather outlook, released on Saturday in Abuja, indicated chances of localised thunderstorms over parts of Taraba, Adamawa and southern Kaduna States during the afternoon or evening period on Sunday. According to the agency, partly cloudy skies are…
By Amarachi Okechukwu As Christians around the world mark the celebration of Easter, Dr. Ifeanyi Chukwuma Odii, the PDP’s gubernatorial candidate Ebonyi State in the 2023 general election, has delivered a heartfelt message of hope, calling on residents to reflect on the deeper values of the season, including renewal, sacrifice, and unity. In his Easter…
By Kamsiyiochukwu Emma The support groups of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Campaign Council in the 2023 general election in Ebonyi State have felicitated with High Chief Chukwuma Odii (Anyichuks), as he marks his Birthday Anniversary. In a congratulatory message signed by Prince (Hon) Darlington Peter Onwe, on behalf of all support groups of the…
FG has declared public holidays for Easter 2025 celebration. THE VOICE reports that the Federal Government, led by President Bola Tinubu, has declared Friday, April 18, and Monday, April 21, 2025, as public holidays to mark Good Friday and Easter Monday. The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, disclosed the public holidays for Easter 2025 celebration on Tuesday evening, April…
Abakaliki FC produced a superb display to eliminate four-time champions Enyimba 2-0 in the Round of 16 of the 2025 President Federation Cup on Wednesday. Chukwudi Okoro and Daniel Eni scored both goals for the Nigeria National League, NNL outfit in the encounter played at the Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba. Abakaliki FC have set up…
