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Telecom Tariff: NLC Planned Protest Not In Public Interest, CSOs Tell Labour

The Coalition of Human Rights Monitoring Groups (CHRMG) has condemned the Nigeria Labour Congress’s (NLC) planned protest against the 50% telecom tariff increase, describing it as “misguided and not in the public... Read more »
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NCAA Demands Proof as Kenyan Airways Refuses to Fly Nigerian Passenger

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has strongly criticized Kenyan Airways for allegedly refusing to board a Nigerian passenger, Gloria Ibukun Omisore, over claims of misconduct. According to the airline, Ms. Omisore,... Read more »
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Student Loans: NELFUND Denies Disbursing N104 Billion, Provides Accurate Disbursement Figures

The Management of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) under the leadership of Akintunde Sawyer, has refuted the claim that it has disbursed over N104 billion to 600 beneficiaries. The Management of... Read more »
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Azuka Okwuosa Emerges as APC’s Top Choice for Anambra South Senate Seat

On the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Anambra State, one name that resonates on the lips of most residents of Anambra South Senatorial Zone is Hon. Sir Azuka Okwuosa... Read more »
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Enugu State Government Issues Final Notice of Demolition Along Nike Lake Road and Airport Road

The Enugu State Government has issued a final notice of demolition for structures along two major road projects in the state: the Nike Lake Road dualization and the Enugu Airport Road Flyover... Read more »
Tipper Drivers

Oba Tipper Drivers Deny Involvement in Death of SASA Operatives as APGA Chieftain Calls for Justice

Tension continues to rise in Anambra following the tragic deaths of eight operatives of the State Anti-Touting Squad (SASA) in Oba, Idemili South Local Government Area. While reports initially suggested that the... Read more »
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Anambra Police Arrest Six Suspects, Recover Arms and Hard Drugs in Stop-and-Search Operations

The Anambra State Police Command has arrested six suspects at separate checkpoints following intensified stop-and-search operations across the state. The arrests, made on February 1st and 2nd, 2025, led to the recovery... Read more »
Electricity Tariffs

FG to Raise Electricity Tariffs Amid Efforts to Attract Private Investment

The Federal Government says plans are ongoing to increase electricity tariffs “over the next few months”. It, however, said that the planned increase needed to be balanced by subsidies for less-affluent electricity... Read more »
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Niger Delta Sports Festival: State Commissioners Applaud NDDC’s Initiative

The Commissioners for Sports and Chairmen of Sports Commissions in the nine mandate states of the Nigeria Delta Development Commission, NDDC, have hailed the leadership of the commission for establishing the Niger... Read more »
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Anambra Police Arrest Suspect Attempting to Escape with Stolen Five-Year-Old Girl

Police operatives in Anambra State have arrested a 32-year-old man, Joshua Simeon, at Nkpor Central Park while attempting to elope with a five-year-old girl, Nkemdilim Jacob. The suspect, originally from Ebonyi State,... Read more »