Scandal has erupted in Ebonyi State, as allegations of corruption and favoritism mar the Ebonyi State 1-Million Naria Empowerment Programme initiated by the state government led by Gov. Francis Nwifuru. According to Nwoba Chika Nwoba, a social media influencer and member of the Peoples Democratic Party in Ebonyi State, the program, funded by the Federal … Read more
In his quest for robust welfare package for all Corps Members, the NYSC Director General, Brigadier General YD Ahmed has appealed for the consideration of Corps Members in the implementation of the approved new minimum wage by the Federal Government for public servants Salaries . He made the appeal today when he visited the Chairman, … Read more
The maiden edition of the Face of Nzuoko Ndi Uburu Festival is set to take place in October 2024. According to information made available to ASIWAJU MEDIA by the programme convener, Paul Ogbonnaya, the festival/programme aims to promote the people’s culture. “We want to promote cultural understanding and unity, and celebrate our diverse traditions,” Ogbonnaya … Read more
A former National Legal Adviser of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mark Jacob, has asked the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, to take the honourable decision of leaving the party. Mr Jacob called out Mr Wike on Arise News’s ‘Morning Show’ on Thursday morning. He accused Mr Wike, who holds a … Read more
Official Statement from Matrix Energy Group Our attention has been drawn to a recent online publication where our name was featured. We would have loved to ignore the tissue of lies spewed in the publication but the need to set the records straight and facts from sensation behoves on us to address the matter, as … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has strongly condemned the tragic circumstances leading to the passing of Isa Bawa, the District Head of Gatawa District in Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State. Mr Bawa was killed on Tuesday by bandits after about three weeks in captivity. President Tinubu, in a statement by his media aide, Ajuri Ngelale, on Wednesday, … Read more
The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC ) has intercepted and seized three petrol tanker trucks in Apapa, Lagos, carrying crude edible vegetable oil. NAFDAC said in a press statement on Wednesday that it acted “on a tip-off” about the potentially hazardous cargo. According to the agency, the edible oil had been transferred into the … Read more
The university lecturers union, ASUU, has given the federal and state governments a fresh 21-day ultimatum to meet its demands or it will commence a nationwide strike. ASUU asked the governments to address all the “outstanding issues” hindering the development of the nation’s universities for which it last went on strike in 2022. The ASUU National … Read more
The remains of Dr Ogbonnaya Onu, the former Minister of Science, Innovation and Technology will be buried on November 8, 2024, at his hometown of Uburu in Ohaozara LGA, Ebonyi State. Onu, the former Governor of Old Abia State, former Chairman of ANPP, and a foremost founder of APC passed away at the age of … Read more
The Governor of Ebonyi State, Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru has approved the appointment of Prof Engr Ernest Ituma Egba and Prof Patrick Akata Nwofe Acting Vice Chancellor of the ongoing University of ICT, Oferekpe Izhi and University of Aeronautic, Ezza. In the Excos resolution released and signed by the Honourable Commissioner for Information and State Orientation, … Read more
