By Sophia Afolabi Operatives of the Orlu Divisional Headquarters have arrested a pastor and his accomplice for the alleged rape of a 20-year-old woman. The suspects, Pastor Ikenna Emmanuel ‘m’, 32 years, of Umuobom, Ideato-South LGA, and in charge of Authentic Power City Church, and Franklin Chizoba ‘m’, lured the victim to the pastor’s residence […]
By Sophia Afolabi The Ebonyi State Governor Francis Nwifuru has expressed deep sorrow following the devastating flood that claimed the lives of eight residents—including three children—and ravaged more than 800 farmlands in parts of Afikpo and Abakaliki Local Government Areas. The deadly flood swept through Enohia Itim and Kpoghirikpo communities in Afikpo on August 1, […]
By Sophia Afolabi A Nigerian woman, Mrs. Chioma Chikadibia, has died following months of deteriorating health and emotional trauma linked to the continued detention of her husband and three daughters by the Abia State Police Command. Her surviving daughter, Chikiezie Ifeoma Lilian, confirmed her death to journalists on Wednesday, revealing that Mrs. Chikadibia passed away […]
The Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo Central has taken a dramatic turn ahead of the forthcoming senatorial election, abandoning its own candidate, Prince Joe Okojie, and declaring open support for his All Progressives Congress (APC) rival, Joe Ikpea. The move, announced on Tuesday in Ekpoma, Esan West Local Government […]
By Sophia Afolabi In a major push to modernise public transportation, the Imo State government has launched an ambitious digitised Mass Transit Programme, featuring the construction of state-of-the-art bus terminals across key locations in the state. Announced over the weekend, the initiative marks a significant step in the administration’s broader infrastructure transformation strategy and is […]
New head coach Moses Aduku has invited 35 players to the camp of the Nigeria U20 girls, Falconets, to kick off preparations for next month’s 2026 FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup qualifying fixture against their Rwandan counterparts. The Rwandans will host the first leg of the second-round games in Kigali on Sunday, 21st September, with […]
By Sophia Afolabi A wave of anxiety has swept through government circles in Ebonyi State following a directive from Governor Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru ordering all political appointees and top civil servants to submit their official vehicles for physical inspection. The directive, made public via a statement issued on Thursday by the Secretary to the State […]
By Sophia Afolabi To show a strong political support, stakeholders of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) from Anambra South Senatorial District have donated ₦100 million to back Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s re-election campaign ahead of the November 8 gubernatorial poll. The donation was announced during an endorsement rally organised in the district. Jonathan Uzoigwe, convener […]
By Sophia Afolabi In a bold step to modernize public transportation and enhance social development, the Governor of Abia State Alex Otti has approved the procurement of an additional 20 electric buses, bringing the state’s total fleet to 40. The approval was announced by the Commissioner for Information, Prince Okey Kanu, during a press briefing […]
Police recover locally made pistols, foil threats of violence across three local governments The Imo State Police Command has arrested three individuals in a series of coordinated operations aimed at curbing cultism and the illegal possession of firearms within the state. The most notable arrest occurred on July 29, 2025, when Okoye Florence Chinenyenwa, a […]
