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Orji Kalu Seeks Post Conviction Bail On Health Grounds
The former governor of Abia state, Orji Uzor Kalu has filed an application for bail pending his appeal against his jail sentence. Mr Kalu through his counsel is making the
Trump Rages as Impeachment Vote Set for Wednesday
An enraged US President Donald Trump said he was being subjected to an “attempted coup” and a witch trial as Democrats set a historic impeachment vote for Wednesday. In an
Yuletide: Imo Police Command Bans Use of Fireworks, Explosives
The Imo State Police Command has charged the people of state to do away with Fireworks during the Yuletide celebrations, adding that the ban on sales, possessing or discharge of
Governor Ihedioha Directs Immediate Payment Of December Salaries To Workers
Imo State Governor Emeka Ihedioha has directed payment of December Salaries to Civil servants in the State as well as workers in the Local Governments. This was made known in
EU Removes Gabon from Euro Airspace Blacklist After 11 years
Gabonese airlines have been removed from the European Union blacklist. This meant that flights from the country could not access the European airspace. The EU Commission said it had “withdrawn
Alleged Corruption Charges: NFF Officials to Appear Before EFCC
The Economic and financial crimes commission has submitted a letter inviting NFF president Amaju Pinnick and several top officials for questioning over alleged corruption charges . The officials will appear
Boeing to Halt 737 MAX Production Next Month
Boeing said Monday it would temporarily suspend production of its globally grounded 737 MAX jets next month as safety regulators delay the aircraft’s return to the skies after two crashes.
Gender workplace equality 257 years away: WEF
Women may have to wait more than two centuries for equality at work, according to a report on Tuesday showing gender inequality growing in workplaces worldwide despite increasing demands for
Imo Government Vows to Partner Institute of Town Planners for Sustained Environment, Housing
Ikenna Orioha. Commissioner for Lands, Survey and Physical Planning, Imo State, Sir Bon Unachukwu, says the State Government will partner the Institute of Town Planners in the initiation and implementation
Clergy Enjoins Politicians to Uphold Good Governance
Presiding Bishop of House of God Church, Bishop Prof Athan Azubuike, has enjoined politicians to uphold good governance to ensure efficient social service delivery to the people for improved economy
Youths Charged on Good Conduct as YAN Abia State Chapter Celebrates End of Year
Ikenna Orioha. Abia State youths have been charged to always exhibit good conduct as they strive for the promotion of peace, orderliness and development of their society. This is stated
APC Lifts Suspension on Okorocha, Amosun, Akeredolu, others
The incubent- All Progressives Congress on Monday, 16th December, 2019 lifted the suspension on some key members of the party, including Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, former governors Ibikunle Amosun and Rochas
Sun Newspaper Goes Neutral in Legal Battle Between EFCC And Orji Kalu
The management of the Sun newspaper has condemned the actions of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), who on Saturday marked the publication’s corporate headquarters in Lagos linked to
Buhari Frowns over ‘Alleged Execution’ Of Four Aid Workers
President Muhammadu Buhari: “Evil will always be defeated by good at the end of the day.” President Muhammadu Buhari, on Saturday, expressed sorrow over the death of four aid workers
Power Supply: FG To Disconnect Benin, Togo Over $16m Debts
The Federal Government has promised to disconnect Niger Republic and Togo’s power supply if they fail to pay their outstanding $16 million debts. This was disclosed by the Managing Director
Chile Says No Hope of Survivors from Missing Plane
Chile confirmed Thursday that a military plane with 38 people aboard crashed in the sea, with no hope of finding survivors. “The condition of the plane wreckage that was found
UK’s Johnson Looks Set for Big Win in ‘Brexit’ Election
Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s ruling party appeared on course for a sweeping victory in Thursday’s snap election, an exit poll showed, paving the way for Britain to leave the EU
US Lawmakers Clash Over Impeachment Charges Against Trump
A deep partisan rift was on full display Thursday as US lawmakers slogged towards a fateful vote to advance the impeachment of Donald Trump for his alleged misconduct involving his
Liverpool Survive Salzburg Test To Reach Champions League Last 16
Liverpool struck twice in two minutes through Naby Keita and Mohamed Salah to avoid an embarrassing early Champions League exit by winning 2-0 in Salzburg on Tuesday. The European champions
Buhari Arrives In Egypt For ASWAN Forum
President Muhammadu Buhari has arrived in Egypt ahead of the ASWAN Forum on Peace and Sustainable Development in Africa. The forum is expected to hold between Wednesday, December 11 and
US, Mexico, Canada Finalize Trade Deal
The United States, Mexico and Canada signed a deal Tuesday to finalize their new trade agreement, paving the way to ratification after more than two years of arduous negotiations. However,
As Strike Drags on, French Government to Unveil Pension Plan Details
The French government will unveil the details of a pension reform plan Wednesday that has already seen workers down tools in anticipation, crippling transport for a week as hundreds of
Final Push in Britain’s Brexit Election
Britain’s political leaders were to criss-cross the country on Wednesday’s final day of general election campaigning as a key poll showed the outcome could be hanging in the balance. Conservative
Prof Remmy Uche Stresses Need for Improved Metallurgical Economy
Ikenna Orioha A call has gone to the government to solidly and timely implement policies in order to grow the mine and steel industries to boost production and strengthen economy.
Harnessing of Mines Sector, Key to Industrial Development — Gov. Ihedioha
Evangeline Opara, Owerri. Imo state Governor, Chief Emeka Ihedioha, says that no country can develop industrially without harnessing her mines and metal sector. Ihedioha stated this at the 2nd Nigeria
