Ogugu community, nestled in Awgu Local Government Area of Enugu State, is a place rich in cultural heritage yet burdened by underdevelopment and a high poverty rate. For many years, this once-vibrant community grappled with a leadership crisis following the death of its traditional ruler, Igwe Godwin Ochi, in 1999. The absence of a clear leader created a vacuum that severely hindered progress, leaving the community with little government presence and a declining infrastructure. This leadership crisis, which spanned over two decades, finally came to an end on January 14, 2024, when Chief Aloysius Chidozie Ogbonna Jnr, known widely as…
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The Labour Party, LP factional leadership led by Julius Abure says all its tickets ahead of the 2027 general election are open to qualified Nigerians. Abure made the announcement after a National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting in Abuja on Monday. “NEC in session also reviewed the decision of the National Convention to reserve its Presidential and Governorship tickets for Peter Gregory Obi and Alex Otti respectively,” a viral communique. “Consequently, all tickets of the party from the Presidency to the House of Assemblies are open to all qualified Nigerians,” he declared. Abure’s statement comes amid the controversy that trailed the…
Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria, HURIWA, has condemned what it described as the arbitrary and illegal arrest and detention of the President of the Nigerian Labour Congress, NLC, Comrade Joe Ajaero by the Department of State Services, DSS. The rights group also told President Bola Tinubu that trade unionism, human rights activism and journalism are not in anyway criminal but are rather integral stakeholders that sustain constitutional democracy. The association said the government should play the game of governance by the rules, and put an end to acts of arbitrariness, illegal detentions and unconstitutional harassment of journalists, rights activists…
The Nigerian Government’s revenue collection from Value-Added Tax rose to N1.56 trillion in the second quarter (Q2) of 2024. This is according to the National Bureau of Statistics, NBS, VAT Q2 2024 data released on Monday. The figure represents a 99.82 percent increase compared to the N781.35 billion collected in the corresponding quarter of last year. Also on a quarter-on-quarter basis, the Q2 VAT rose by 9.11 percent from N1.43 trillion in Q1 2024. The data showed that local VAT payments recorded were N792.58 billion, foreign VAT payments stood at N395.74 billion, while import VAT contributed N372.95 billion in Q2…
Operatives of the Benin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Sunday arrested 46 suspected internet fraudsters. They were arrested at different locations within Warri, Delta State. The anti-graft agency made this known in a statement on its X page on Monday. The suspects were arrested following credible intelligence on their alleged involvement in internet-related fraud. Thirteen exotic cars, laptops and phones were recovered from them. The suspects will be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded. EFCC arrests 46 internet fraudsters in Warri
The Minister of Art, Culture and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa has lauded the Bankers’ Committee for facilitating the ongoing renovation and revitalization of the National Theatre, Iganmu, in Lagos. Musawa, in a statement on Monday, said the Public, Private Partnership (PPP) exhibited by the Ministry and the Bankers’ Committee in executing the renovation of the National Theatre reflects a shared commitment to preserving Nigeria’s rich cultural heritage while fostering economic growth through the creative sector. She described the renovation as a gift to the nation and a source of national pride. “The successful renovation of the National Theatre marks…
The Federal Government has instructed that third-party research grant funds of federal universities and research institutions be excluded from the Treasury Single Account, TSA. This was made known in a letter signed by the Acting Executive Secretary of the National Universities Commission, NUC, Chris Maiyaki, forwarded to university Vice Chancellors on September 6, 2024. The letter was shared with journalists in Abuja on Monday. The Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, conveyed the President’s directive to the Coordinating Minister of Finance and National Economy, Wale Edun, instructing the exemption. Maiyaki emphasized that the directive allows universities and research institutions to…
There are indications that all may not be well in Osun State over the preparations for the National Youth Games slated for September 9 to 19, 2024 This is as rumours that the athletes who will represent the state are preparing for a showdown with the state Deputy Governor, Kola Adewusi who also doubles as the Commissioner for Sports. It was gathered that a massive protest in the coming days by the staff of the Osun State Sports Council is in the offing over allegations of sabotage by Adewusi. The staff alleged that towards the preparation for the games, funds…
Big Brother, popularly called Biggie has assigned another secret mission to ‘No Loose Guard’ housemate, Ben. Biggie promised Ben a double reward if the task is perfectly executed. A viral video on social media showed the moment Ben received the secret order from Big Brother during a diary session. He also warned Ben not to get caught so as to receive the double reward. In response, Ben said, “I will not inform you when I will execute the task.” The new mission came after Ben asked for the reward he was promised after retrieving stolen eggs from housemates. Watch the…
The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has said it cannot ascertain the whereabouts of its National President, Joe Ajaero. NLC Spokesman, Benson Upah said this while raising concerns over the whereabouts of Ajaero. The Department of State Services, DSS, had arrested Ajaero at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja. Ajaero was on his way to the United Kingdom on the invitation of the Trade Union Congress, TUC, of Britain, before he was whisked away by the DSS. A statement issued by Upah reads partly: “Comrade Joe Ajaero, President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has been detained by the Nigerian…