Bandits abduct 2 catholic priests from parish rectory in Plateau

The Congregation of Missionaries Sons of the Immaculate Heart of Mary (Claretian Missionaries) is appealing for the safety and freedom of two members who were kidnapped by bandits on Thursday, 1 February. In a statement issued on 2 February, the provincial secretary of the Claretian Missionaries (CMF), Rev. Fr Dominic Ukpo announced with “sadness” the abduction of Rev. Fr Kenneth Kanwa and his assistant, Rev. Fr Jude Nwachukwu. Fr Kanwa is the parish priest of...

National grid collapse plunges Nigerians into darkness

The power outage that persisted for several hours on Sunday is as a result of the collapse of the national grid, according to electricity distribution companies (discos). The Abuja Electricity Distribution, AEDC, said the grid collapsed at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday, leading to a nationwide blackout. “The management of Abuja Electricity Distribution Plc (AEDC) wishes to inform its valued customers that the power outage being experienced is a result of a system failure from the...

“Anambra’s biggest Problem is that it is Outside the Centre” – Paul Chukwuma

The former National Auditor of the ruling All Progressives Congress – APC and the Pro-Chancellor of Olivia University Burundi, Mr. Paul Chukwuma, has described himself as a child of grace. In a media parley at his country home in Umueri, Chukwuma recalled how events in his life have all aligned, ultimately resulting in the kind of man that he has become. A first-class graduate of Philosophy from the University of Nigeria, Paul Chukwuma was also...

Group Charges Governor Soludo to Constitute ANSIEC or Face Legal Action

Three concerned Anambra citizens have expressed their utter dissatisfaction with the silence of the Anambra State government over the conduct of local government elections for a whole two years. In a letter written by Enwezor and Co, one of the leading law firms in Anambra State, on behalf of the concerned citizens and addressed to the governor of Anambra State, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, the group expressed their utmost desire to help redirect the governor to...

NAFDAC Warns Youths Against Abuse Of Alcohol

The Assistant Chief Regulator Officer, Investigation and Enforcement Department, National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Apapa, Lagos, Mr Kazeem Adeniran has warned youths in the country against abuse of alcohol. Adeniran who gave the warning on Friday in Ota, Ogun state, attributed one of the causes of crime in the country to abuse of alcohol and restated the commitment of the NAFDAC to intensify public enlightenment against abuse of alcohol to ensure...

Re-Run Election: Enugu South 1 State Constituency And 2 Others Suspended

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has suspended the re-run election in Enugu South 1 State Constituency and two other states. In a press release signed by the National Commissioner & Chairman, of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun, the suspension of the re-run elections in specific constituencies is due to disruptions, irregularities and abduction of election officials experienced in those polling units. Out of the 26 states and 8934 polling units involved...

Ogun @48: Gov Abiodun restates commitment to infrastructural development

Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun has restated his administration’s commitment to the development of the state as well as his desire to improve the well-being of the citizens. Abiodun disclosed this on Saturday, to mark the 48th anniversary of the creation of the state. It will be recalled that Ogun State was created in 1976 by the regime of the late General Murtala Mohammed. Abiodun noted that despite various challenges, the Gateway State...

Anambra Police Deploys Massive Enforcement for Today’s Rerun Elections

….Restricts Vehicular Movement In Nnewi North, Orumba North LGAs In view of the rerun elections in Nnewi North and Orumba North Local Government Areas of Anambra State scheduled for Saturday, February 3, 2024, by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the Commissioner of Police, Anambra State Command, CP Aderemi Adeoye has ordered massive deployment of personnel to provide adequate security for the electorate as well as officials taking part in the election. This was contained...

Anambra: INEC commences distribution of sensitive materials ahead of Saturday, election

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Anambra State has commenced the distribution of sensitive materials to Nnewi North and Orumba North Local Government Areas (LGAs) ahead of Saturday, February 3, 2024 rerun election in the state. According to reports, the distribution exercise took place at the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Awka, on Friday and was supervised by the State Resident Electoral Commissioner, Dr. Queen Elizabeth Agwu. While addressing journalists, Dr. Agwu said that the...

Unknown gunmen attack on operatives of Ebonyi State Police Command on patrol along Ngbo-Effium road in Ohaukwu Local Government Area (LGA) of the state has resulted in the death of a policeman, while another officer sustained injury. The State Police Command disclosed this in a statement signed by the acting Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Joshua Ukandu, on Friday. The statement noted that the hoodlums operated in an ash coloured Toyota Sienna. The attack took...

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