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Canada yet to decide if it will pay Harry and Meghan security costs
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said there are ‘discussions going on’ as to whether his country will cover security costs for Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle (pictured November
TUC Gives States January 31 Ultimatum to Pay Minimum wage
The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria, TUC has issued a twenty-one ultimatum to 30 states to conclude negotiations and commence payment of the new national minimum wage. At its National Executive
Thousands Face Uncertainty as Philippine Volcano Spews 🌋 Lava
Taal volcano in the Philippines could spew lava and ash for weeks, authorities warned Tuesday, leaving thousands in limbo after they fled their homes fearing a massive eruption. The crater
Huge Sinkhole Swallows Bus, Kills Six in China
An enormous sinkhole swallowed a bus and pedestrians in China, sparking an explosion, killing six people and leaving 10 more missing, state media said Tuesday. Footage showed people at a
Nigeria Customs Service Records N1.35trn in 2019
The Nigeria Customs Service says it generated a total of N1.34trn revenue for the government in the 2019 fiscal year. The Public Relations Officer, NCS, Joseph Attah, confirmed the figure
Only A Stupid Soldier Will Think Of A Coup – IBB
Former Military President of Nigeria, General Ibrahim Babaginda (Rtd) has stated that the era of coup d’état has fast left Nigeria, insisting that only a stupid soldier can think of
Rain Offers Hope in Australian Bushfire Fight
Forecasts of heavy rain offered hope Tuesday in the months-long battle to contain Australia’s unprecedented bushfires, but smoke lifted pollution levels in the nation’s second biggest city to among the
Chris Ezemmuo Empowers 200 Persons at Njaba
Ikenna Orioha Empowerment items have been recently given to about 200 persons at Ugbele, Njaba local government area, Imo State, by Ezemmuo Foundation. The empowerment items included vehicles, motorcycles, sewing
Customs impounds 333 Bags of Foreign Rice, 4,958 Pieces of Used Tyres
The Federal Operations Unit (FOU), Zone ‘C’ of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Owerri says it has intercepted and seized 333 bags of foreign rice and 4,958 pieces of used
INC Calls on Gov Ayade to Release Agba Jalingo or Face the Wrath of Nigerians
ThankGod Emeh. The Igbo National Council (INC) led by its President, Comrade Chilos Godsent alongside a notable number of good conscience Nigerians has called for the immediate release of Comrade
Face of Arise Africa Beauty Contest 2020 Set To Hold In Nigeria As Forms Goes On Sale
Africa are you ready for the biggest and most glamourous Beauty Pageant? Dignitaries and models across Nigeria and Africa will participate during the 4th Edition of Face of Arise Africa
Igbo National Council Blast Gov Ikpeazu for Branding IPOB a Terrorist Group
An Igbo socio-cultural group, Igbo National Council, INC said it “has read with great disappointment the malicious and damaging statement credited to Gov Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia State saying
Nigeria’s Visa Free Policy for African Immigrants: A Threat, Sabotage to National Security and Economy
An Igbo Organization, the Igbo National Council (INC), has frowned at announcement of Visa Free Policy for African Immigrants by President Buhari led administration describing the development as regrettable and
2023 Presidential Election: High time ACF Called Yerima Shettima to Order Before He Divides Nigeria –INC
ThankGod Emeh The attention of the Igbo National Council (INC) has been drawn to a recent inciting video and press statement as published by the Punch online credited
IMO OMPAN Felicitates with Christians at Christmas
The Online Media Practitioners Association of Nigeria, OMPAN, Imo State Chapter in the spirit of the season wishes all Christian faithfuls across the country and the state in particular a
NUJ Chairman Felicitates with Imo Journalists at Christmas
The Imo State Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists( NUJ), Imo Council, Chief Chris Akaraonye has felicitated with all journalists in the state as they celebrate in this Christmas
Chidi Okoli Hails Ihedioha’s Vision on Affordable Housing Estate
Ikenna Orioha General Manager, Imo State Housing Corporation, Arc Chidi Okoli, has hailed Governor Emeka Ihedioha’s vision on building and providing quality affordable housing estate for Imo people. He hailed
CHRISTMAS: Sancta Teresa Sec. Sch. Old Students Association Holds General Assembly- 28 December 2019
In warm spitit of the Yuletide, the old students association of renowned Sancta Teresa Secondary Schol, Amurie Omanze, Isu Local Government Area, Imo State has called on the alumni members
Unachuku Mourns Departed Colleague, Tony Okere
Ikenna Orioha. Commissioner For Lands, Survey and Physical Planning, Imo State, Sir Bon Unachukwu, has mourned his departed colleague, Hon Tony Ifeanyichukwu Eze Okere who he described as a good
24 Imo Communities Openly Denounce Female Genital Mutilation Practice
Owerri, Twenty- four (24) communities in Oguta Local Government Area (LGA) of Imo Weekend openly denounced the practice of female genital mutilation (FGM) promising not to revert to it again.
Traditional Rulers Declare Abandonment of Female Genital Mutilation in Imo
Owerri, Traditional rulers in Orlu Local Government Area of Imo came out in their numbers to publicly declare the abandonment of Female Genital Mutilation and threatened to sanction practitioners of
Christmas: DPR Assures Nigerians of Availability of Fuel Throughout Festive season
The Department of Petroleum Resources in Cross River has assured residents in the state and beyond that there was enough product to serve for the Christmas season and beyond. DPR
Yuletide: Senate Adjourns Till January 28
The Senate has adjourned its plenary till January 28 to allow for Christmas and New year celebrations. The Senate had on Wednesday adjourned plenary till Friday, in honour of the
Federal Government Declares December 25, 26, January 1, 2020 Public Holidays
The Federal Government has declared Dec. 25 and Dec. 26 as well as Jan. 1, 2020 as public holidays for Christmas, Boxing Day and New Year celebrations. The Minister of
Andrew Bailey named as Bank of England Governor
Britain’s finance minister on Friday named Andrew Bailey, the head of the Financial Conduct Authority regulator, as new governor of the Bank of England to guide it through Brexit. “I
