By Mimi Chiadikaobi The Chairman of the Anambra State House of Assembly Committee on Screening and Election Matters, Mr. Pius Okoye, has stated that the clearance of Mrs. Esther Onyekesi as Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development was not a form of compensation for the death of her son. Okoye, who is also the…
Former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Sadiya Umar Farouq, The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Saturday declared former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Sadiya Umar Farouq, wanted over alleged cases of criminal conspiracy, abuse of office, and diversion of public funds.The anti-graft agency published the notice on its official website.According to the notice, the 52-year-old…
The World Bank Country Director for Nigeria, Matthew Verghis, has expressed satisfaction with the progress being recorded in Abia State.He also commended the Governor of Abia State, Alex Otti, for providing impactful governance across various sectors of the state.Verghis gave the commendation when Governor Otti paid a working and familiarisation visit to him at the…
Engr. Patience Aningo By Our Corespondent There are growing fears that many bridges across Nigeria are on the verge of collapse, following what professionals in Civil Engineering have described as poor maintenance culture by government authorities. The professionals further alleged that construction standards and quality were compromised in the execution of some bridges, despite the…
Human rights lawyer Sir Ifeanyi Ejiofor Nigerian human rights lawyer and lead counsel to the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Sir Ifeanyi Ejiofor, has expressed deep concern over what he described as the disturbing trend of some lawyers, who were certified fit and proper to be called to the Nigerian Bar, now conducting themselves with…
