NIGERIA and the United States have reached an agreement to repatriate $52.88 million in assets forfeited by former petroleum resources minister Diezani Alison-Madueke and her associates. Nigerian Justice Minister Lateef Fagbemi confirmed the deal on Friday, marking another milestone in efforts to…
THE former Senator representing Rivers East at the National Assembly, Sen. John Mbata, has emerged the new President-General of the Igbo Apex Socio-Cultural Organisation, Ohaneze Ndigbo Worldwide. Mbata was elected at the Ohanaeze Ndigbo General Assembly meeting held at…
THE Federal Government and the U.S. Government on Friday signed an agreement for the repatriation of 52.88 million dollars being proceeds from the forfeiture of the Galactica assets, linked to the former Petroleum Resources Minister Diezani Alison-Madueke and her associates.…
MINISTER of State for Labour and Employment, Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, says the new minimum wage will be reviewed in less than two years from now. Onyejeocha said this while addressing newsmen after a meeting with labour leaders in Abia State…
THE Minister of Works, David Umahi, has set an April 2025 deadline for the completion of the ongoing dualisation of the East-West Road, Section II-II, from Ahoada to Kaiama in Rivers and Bayelsa States. Umahi made the announcement…
NIGERIA is grappling with an environmental emergency, as heaps of plastic waste and garbage clutter streets, just days after the Christmas and New Year celebrations. Overflowing dumpsters, blocked drains, and littered gutters have become common sights, worsening the nation’s waste…
NASARAWA State Emergency Management Agency (NASEMA) says it has concluded arrangements to begin the distribution of relief materials to 17 communities in five Local Government Areas (LGAs) affected by the 2024 flood. The Director General of the agency, Mr…
PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu on Thursday urged the Chinese government to increase the two billion dollar currency swap between Nigeria and China to enhance trade between the two countries. He also called for an upward review of the 50 billion…
By Inusa Ndahi MAMMOTH crowd besieged the popular Maiduguri Eye Hospital located along Damboa road within the Metropolis jostling to acquire the mega free Eye treatment and surgery cases related to cataract among other related illnesses. Recall that Senator…
PETER Obi, Labour Party presidential candidate in Nigeria’s 2023 general elections has reaffirmed commitment to supporting the newly established University on the Niger in Anambra. Obi gave the assurance while speaking during the grand formal opening of the University’s…
