Something historic is unfolding in Isuikwuato Local Government Area, Abia State. Mayor Hon. Chinedu Ekeke is not only planting crops—he is planting the foundation for a new agricultural economy. With a 50-hectare cassava project underway, Isuikwuato is positioning itself as…
Salary Padding Scandal Exposed The Abia State Government has dismissed six civil servants from the Ministry of Justice after uncovering their involvement in a salary padding scheme. The dismissal, approved following an internal audit and administrative inquiry, highlights the state’s…
Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru, has announced a sweeping ban on house and land agent businesses across the state, effective January 2026. The governor said the decision was necessary to curb exploitation, rent inflation, and arbitrary charges imposed by middlemen…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested Mr. Ahamba Tochukwu, Chief Executive Officer of Gavice Logistics Limited, for allegedly defrauding investors of more than ₦2 billion through a suspected Ponzi scheme. According to EFCC spokesman Dele Oyewale, Tochukwu…
The African Philanthropy Forum (APF), in partnership with the Charities Aid Foundation (CAF), has unveiled the Nigeria chapter of the World Giving Report 2025, spotlighting Nigeria’s exceptional culture of generosity. According to the findings, Nigeria leads the world in several…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has recorded a decisive victory in the Rivers State local government elections held on Saturday, claiming 20 out of the 23 chairmanship seats across the state. The announcement was made by Dr. Michael Odey, Chairman…
Agbama Residents Cry to Governor Alex Otti Over Electricity Challenges Residents of F-Line Agbama Housing Estate, Umuahia, have raised a passionate appeal to Governor Alex Otti to urgently intervene in the lingering electricity crisis that has left the community in…
The Nigeria Immigration Service, NIS, has announced an upward review of fees for the Nigerian standard passport, with the new rates set to take effect from September 1, 2025. According to a statement posted on its X handle yesterday, by…
The Otampa Cultural Festival Committee held its meeting on Sunday, August 24, 2025, to deliberate on preparations for the upcoming cultural celebration. The session began with an opening prayer by Chimaobi Ben Okorie, followed by opening remarks from the Head…
A Nigerian woman, Jennifer, has been fined ₦450,000 or sentenced to seven years in jail for failing to visit a man after collecting ₦30,000 as transport fare. The magistrate court ruled that her failure to honor the promise constituted…
