President Bola Tinubu has condemned the assassination attempt on former United States President, Donald Trump. The President expressed  displeasure over  the assassination attempt on Sunday through his X handle, formerly Twitter, describing it as going beyond the democratic norms. His words, “The attack on former President Donald Trump is distasteful and goes beyond the pale of democratic norms. Violence has no place in democracy. “I extend my sympathies to the former President and wish him relief. I...

The Labour Party caucus of  South East Houses of Assembly have urged the Federal Government, led by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to release Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. They said his release would help check criminal activities in the  South East region that has persisted in the guise of genuine agitation. Mr Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra, IPOB, has been held in detention despite Court rulings ordering his release. Speaking in Awka, the...

Over 10,000 nano and micro business operators drawn from the 184 electoral wards in Abia State are to benefit from a one billion naira interest-free loan under the state cooperative support scheme. Abia State Governor Dr. Alex Otti while officially launching the disbursement of the fund held at the International Conference Centre in Umuahia, the state capital, said the beneficiaries were selected from among traders, farmers, and artisans and said the essence is to create...