In a historic moment for Nigerian athletics, Ese Brume, Ruth Usoro, and Oluchi Ochonogor have all qualified for the final of the women’s long jump at the Paris Olympics. This unprecedented achievement sets the stage for a thrilling final. Brume, Bronze medalist at the Tokyo Olympics leaped 6.76 metres in the qualification to finish second … Read more
The Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS has urged #EndBadGovernance protesters in Nigeria to listen to President Bola Tinubu’s call for dialogue. The Commission in statement on Monday regrets reports of violence that erupted during the protest. “ECOWAS deeply regrets reports of violence in the course of the protests and the unfortunate death of … Read more
According to the state budget performance report, Governor Umo Eno administration has received N519 billion as revenue within the first half of the 2024 fiscal year. The figure is the aggregate revenue the state government has received from the Federal Account Allocation Committee (FAAC), Independent revenue, internally generated revenue (IGR), capital receipts, and the opening balance … Read more
The Management Committee Member for Works and Information, Ngbo Central Development Centre, and the Coordinator, Ohaukwu Management Committee Members Forum, Hon Martin Chinonso Nwede has extolled the Member Representing Ebonyi/Ohaukwu Federal Constituency, Hon Pastor Eze Nwachukwu Eze for attracting Umuimama/ Egedegede 3 Km, among other projects in Umuogudu Akpu Community. Speaking on the heels of … Read more
President Bola Tinubu says the Federal Government decided to remove fuel subsidy and abolish multiple foreign exchange rates to grow the economy for national development. The president said this while addressing the nation in a broadcast on Sunday on the ongoing nationwide protest. He said that the Nigerian economy had remained anaemic for decades and … Read more
Gunmen have killed eight community leaders in Imo State, Nigeria’s south-east. The incident occurred on Saturday evening at Umucheke Okwe, a community in Onuimo Local Government Area of the state. Residents told us that the victims included the President-General of the community, Hyginus Ohazuruike, and seven village chiefs. A resident of the community, who asked … Read more
In a televised broadcast on Sunday, August 4, 2024, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has addressed the nation amidst ongoing protests and unrest across the country. The President acknowledged the concerns of the protesters, particularly the youth, and expressed his commitment to listening and addressing their grievances. “My dear Nigerians, especially our youth, I have heard … Read more
A Nigerian corps member and public affairs analyst, Ifeanyi Nwugwu, has come to the defense of President Tinubu’s Policies, arguing that they are not the cause of the country’s current economic hardship. In his Facebook post, Nwugwu wrote, “Tinubu did not cause the present economic hardship in Nigeria. If Obi or Atiku had been president, … Read more
A recent social media post by Nwoba Chika Nwoba, a native of Ekpelu in Ikwo and one of the topmost Southeast Social Media influencers, has sheds light on the contradictions of Ikwo Local Government Area. “Ikwo is the political powerhouse of Ebonyi State… but it’s the third underdeveloped or even underdeveloped local government in Ebonyi … Read more
Reno Omokri, a social media influencer and former aide to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, has condemned the recent violence and looting in Nigeria as a result of the Nationwide Protest, which left 17 people dead and widespread destruction. In a scathing social media post, Omokri blasted those who incited the violence, saying they are enjoying safety … Read more
