For Nigerians interested in participating in the 2023 elections, it’s time to keep your permanent voter cards (PVCs) closer than ever. This is because under the Electoral Act 2022, persons whose PVCs are lost or damaged 90 days before an election date will not be eligible to vote in that election. On Friday, President […]
The Russian military advance on Kyiv has momentarily stalled, hampered by Ukrainian resistance as well as fuel and food shortages, a senior US defense official said Tuesday. “We generally sense that the Russian military movement… the overarching movement on Kyiv, is stalled at this point,” the official told reporters. “We do think that some […]
The trial of Omoyele Sowore, Convener, #RevolutionNow, in the alleged treasonable felony was on Tuesday, stalled in a Federal High Court (FHC), Abuja. The trial, which was to begin afresh today before Justice Obiora Egwuatu, could not proceed due to its re-assignment to another judge. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Sowore […]
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday said more Nigerians need to show patriotism and be involved in securing the nation. He made the remark in an address at the opening ceremony of Alumni Association of the National Defence College (AANDEC), according to a statement signed by presidential spokesperson Femi Adesina. “Security is not just a […]
A first group of Ghanaian students evacuated from Ukraine arrived home on Tuesday as African governments stepped up efforts to extract stranded citizens following the Russian invasion. Nigeria plans to start evacuating hundreds of its citizens on Wednesday from neighbouring Poland, Romania and Hungary, where they have fled the conflict. Nigeria’s government and the […]
Not minding the number of years in existence, the Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, MOUAU is faced with challenges that include funding. The Vice Chancellor of the university, Prof. Maduebibisi Ofo Iwe, disclosed this while addressing newsmen on the occasion of his 365 days in office. He said, “There is a dire need […]
The Governor of Rivers State, Chief Nyesom Wike, has stated that his administration having fulfilled almost all of its promises to the state said he is now ready to empower those who patiently worked with him. Wike also explained that his administration from the onset prioritised laying a solid foundation for the State through […]
Omoyele Sowore, an activist, has declared his intention to run for president in 2023. Sowore announced his presidential ambition on Tuesday at an event held in Abuja. He also shared a campaign banner and an official Twitter handle tagged ‘Omoyele Sowore 2023’. The activist is joining the presidential race for the second time after […]
Ibe Pascal Arogorn, Owerri Prof. Uchefula Chukwumaeze, SAN has replaced Prof. Peter Achunike Akah as the new Imo University Owerri (IMSU) substantive Vice-Chancellor. Recall that until his replacement, Professor Peter Achunike Akah was the acting Vice-Chancellor of Imo State University Owerri (IMSU). Professor Achunike Akah was appointed Imo varsity acting Vice-Chancellor in January last year. […]
..Says chairman’s statement is right …says Ngor Okpala election showed DSS becoming APC army The Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) has warned the Department of State Services (DSS) to stop threatening the National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr Iyorchia Ayu, over his comment on some of the bye-elections held in […]
