Uzu Okagbue’s Wife, Amaka, Inducted into the Iyom Agbanze Umunnachi Society

Culture & TraditionNewsNigeriaUzu Okagbue’s Wife, Amaka, Inducted into the Iyom Agbanze Umunnachi Society

Ebuka Onyekwelu (Staff Writer)April 20, 2025

Chief Uzu Okagbue’s wife, Mrs. Amaka Okagbue, has been inducted into the Iyom Agbanze Umunnachi, as Iyom Ugegbe Uzu. The colourful induction on Good Friday was well-attended by close friends, family, and associates of the Okagbues. Uzu Okagbue, a titled Chief and revered Nze in Umunnachi with the title of Ochualili Umuogbenye, is a cultural enthusiast who is particular about the Igbo cultural heritage, especially in his community of Umunnachi. Commencing the induction process, the...

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Kogi Govt Signs Economic Agreement With Hunan Province, China

NewsNigeriaPoliticsKogi Govt Signs Economic Agreement With Hunan Province, China

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)April 20, 2025

…Deal Covers Agriculture, Mining, Ajaokuta Industrial Park The Kogi State Government has signed an agreement with Hunan Province, China, in a major step towards driving economic growth. The partnership is aimed at enhancing development across key sectors including agriculture, mining, and industrialisation. The collaboration was formalised during a high-level visit by Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo and his delegation to China, aimed at positioning Kogi as a prime investment destination in Nigeria. Speaking to journalists in Lokoja,...

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Valentine Ozigbo Challenges Anambra APC Gubernatorial Primary In Court

NewsNigeriaPoliticsValentine Ozigbo Challenges Anambra APC Gubernatorial Primary In Court

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)April 20, 2025

Valentine Ozigbo, a governorship hopeful, has challenged the legitimacy of the All Progressives Congress (APC) gubernatorial primary conducted on April 5, in Anambra State, in a lawsuit he filed at the Federal High Court, Awka. The suit which named the APC, Mr. Nicholas Ukachukwu, and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as defendants, also sought the nullification of Ukachukwu’s nomination, urging the party to recognise Ozigbo as the rightful candidate. In an accompanying personal statement...

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Exam Malpractices: WAEC Revokes Licenses of 574 Schools  

EducationNewsNigeriaExam Malpractices: WAEC Revokes Licenses of 574 Schools  

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)April 19, 2025

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Nigeria has revoked the licenses of 574 schools that were found guilty of examination malpractices. The Head of WAEC’s National Office, Dr. Amos Dangut made this known during a press briefing at the headquarters of the examination body in Lagos. Dangut said WAEC had forwarded the list of the affected schools to the federal government. According to the examination body, the schools will not be allowed to conduct examinations...

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Retired Military Officers Proffer Solutions To Terrorism Attacks

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaRetired Military Officers Proffer Solutions To Terrorism Attacks

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)April 19, 2025

A Retired Brigadier-General, Bashir Adewinbi, said the military solutions cannot curb various attacks in different States, but that political solutions should also be employed. “What I know is that, the redeployment is a routine exercise in the army. When the redeployments are taking place, round pegs are taken to round holes to make sure that there is no stone unturned in terms of providing the security. It is routine. “At the same time, the right...

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Nigerian Air Force Bombs Terrorists In Sambisa Forest

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaNigerian Air Force Bombs Terrorists In Sambisa Forest

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)April 19, 2025

Troops of the Nigerian Air Force attached with the Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai, executed two air interdiction missions and bombed terrorists’ strongholds in Borno State’s Sambisa general area and the Southern Tumbuns. Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, NAF’s spokesman told journalists in Abuja that the first strike occurred at approximately 5:30 a.m. in Kollaram, a known stronghold of insurgents. “Intelligence reports, supported by surveillance footage, confirmed the presence of high-value terrorist commanders in the...

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Jonathan Urges Nigerians To Embrace Lessons Of Sacrifice During Easter

NewsNigeriaJonathan Urges Nigerians To Embrace Lessons Of Sacrifice During Easter

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)April 19, 2025

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has urged Christians and other Nigerians to embrace lessons of sacrifice during the Easter, urging them to leverage the lessons of Christ’s resurrection and imbibe the message of hope and victory over the nation’s current challenges. In his 2025 Easter message Jonathan encouraged Nigerians to remain positive and draw strength from Christ’s love and sacrificial death for humanity and his gift of salvation. He reminded leaders to be selfless and embrace...

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Tinubu Greets Christians At Easter, Promises His Govt Will Restore Peace 

NewsNigeriaPoliticsTinubu Greets Christians At Easter, Promises His Govt Will Restore Peace 

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)April 19, 2025

President Bola Tinubu has  greeted Christians at Easter and promised Nigerians that his government will restore peace in the country. The message which he personally sighed reads, ‘I heartily felicitate Christians in Nigeria and worldwide as they commemorate Easter, the celebration of Jesus Christ’s crucifixion and resurrection—the cornerstone of the Christian faith. “The Holy Week, which spans Palm Sunday through Holy Thursday and Good Friday and culminates in Easter Sunday, calls us to reflect deeply...

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CLE Approves New Law Faculties, Releases Bar Exam Results

EducationNewsNigeriaCLE Approves New Law Faculties, Releases Bar Exam Results

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)April 18, 20251

The Council of Legal Education (CLE) has approved the commencement of Law programmes in five Nigerian universities, following the successful outcome of verification visits conducted by the Nigerian Law School. This resolution formed part of the key outcomes of the Council’s second quarterly hybrid meeting, held on Thursday, 17 April 2025, at the Council Chambers of the Nigerian Law School Headquarters, Bwari, Abuja. The meeting was presided over by Chief Emeka Ngige, OFR, SAN, Life...

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Gunman Kills 15-year old boy, Rapes Sister in Anambra

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaGunman Kills 15-year old boy, Rapes Sister in Anambra

Ebuka Onyekwelu (Staff Writer)April 17, 2025

An armed man on Tuesday invaded the home of Mr. and Mrs. Nwokedi, who are teachers in Unubi, Nnewi South local government area, and killed their son Somtochukwu Nwokedi, a 15-year-old SS1 student. The gunman also raped the late Somto’s sister, after he shut Somto at point-blank around his chest region, killing him immediately. The West African Pilot News gathered that the gunman, average in height, gained access to the compound by scaling the fence....

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