Igbo
25 Oct
The Coalition of Southeast Youths, a leading pan-Igbo political pressure group, has hailed President Bola Tinubu's decision to restructure his cabinet, saying the action was overdue. The group has also joined other civil society organisations and opinion leaders in demanding a further rejigging of the cabinet, including the merger of the Ministry of Police Affairs…
22 Sep
This production delves into the rich traditions, values, and narratives of the Igbo people, weaving together folklore, music, dance, and drama to create an immersive experience for the audience. 'Nma Oha,’ a stage play on the rich cultural heritage of the Igbo people, is set to thrill audiences in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in…
11 Sep
The World Igbo Congress (WIC) has decried the non-safety, threats and killing of Igbo, resolving that an immediate implementation of a robust security strategy should be adopted.
31 Aug
The recent anti-Yoruba remarks made by a Canadian woman of Igbo descent have been criticised as extreme bigotry by Peter Obi, the Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 election.
28 Aug
The Federal Government has identified a Canada-based woman who allegedly threatened to kill Nigerians living in the country. The chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa, revealed on Wednesday, August 28, that the woman in question is Amaka Patience Sunnberger. The announcement followed a viral video clip circulating on X (formerly Twitter),…
3 Aug 2024
De Imperial Philanthropic Family (DIPF), a non-governmental organisation comprising distinguished sons of Igbo land from Nigeria's five Eastern States, proudly announces the launch of the 2024 DIPF Scholarships Exercise. This initiative aims to eradicate poverty through education and empower the region's young minds. Following the successful awarding of scholarships to 250 students from the Southeast…
3 Aug 2024
As the 10 days #Endbadgovernance protest entered its day two on Friday, the experiences of Nigerians across the states differed.
26 Jul 2024
Lagos State Commissioner of Police (CP), Fayoade Adegoke, has said that the state is not envisaging violent protests but the rights
14 Jun 2024
Recently, a lawyer friend in Lagos went to enroll his daughter in a primary school in Lagos. During the enrollment process, he learned from
18 May 2024
At Christhill School, Amuwo Odofin, Lagos, it was a celebration of Nigeria’s diverse cultures recently, as parents joined their children to c
5 May 2024
The Ohanaeze Ndigbo has been cautioned against professing that the Ikwere people in Rivers State are Igbo. A group in the state, the Iwhnurohna Progressive Organisation (IPO), has criticised the president of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, for describing the Ikwerre people in Rivers as Igbo. The group said the recent statement by the Ohaneze Ndigbo…
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The 25-year-old Alfa AbdulRahman Bello, alleged to have killed the 24-year-old final-year student of the Kwara State College of Education,
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The Ogun State Police Command killed a highway robber while others escaped through a bush path with bullet wounds during an encounter
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It was against the run of play that the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) ran a race of his life. The first
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Detained Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader, Nnamdi Kanu, has announced that he won't, both now and ever, face any trial conducted by any judge or court without jurisdiction or whose jurisdiction does not pass constitutional muster. He said that this decision would stand even "if it will take the rest of my life in…
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Nothing screams indulgence like a creamy, tropical smoothie that is refreshing and satisfying. This sweet treat, perfect as a dessert or a midday pick-me-up, combines the richness of coconut with the natural sweetness of ripe bananas, crowned with a tangy strawberry topping to deliver pure bliss with every sip. READ ALSO: Demand for coconuts has…
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The U.S. Embassy in Abuja and the Consulate General in Lagos will be closed on Monday, February 17, in observance of Presidents' Day, a federal holiday in the United States. The embassy made the announcement in a short statement on Sunday, confirming that normal operations will resume on Tuesday, February 18, 2025. "The U.S. Embassy…
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Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) on Sunday issued a stern warning to property owners, agents, and private occupiers in the state to desist from illegal recycling and scavenging in unlicensed facilities. It also advised them to halt indiscriminate sorting, dumping, storing, and trading of recyclable waste in their facilities and public spaces around them. Commenting…
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Worried by rising security concerns and fraudulent activities within Ogun State’s informal transport sector, the Commercial Motorcycle (Okada) Riders Associations have announced a bold digital transformation aimed at revolutionizing riders’ accountability and public safety. Speaking on behalf of the chairmen of all affiliated motorcycle riders’ associations yesterday, Kayode Showunmi said the decision was reached during…
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The Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures of Nigeria has called on Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara and other stakeholders to engage with the duly constituted Assembly to promote stability and progress in the state. In a communiqué signed by the Director General, Busari Sarafadeen, on behalf of the Chairman, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin, the…
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A civil society group, the Rule of Law and Accountability Advocacy Centre (RULAAC), has urged the Police Service Commission (PSC) to order an independent investigation into the alleged kidnapping, extortion, and abuse of power involving members of the Enugu State Command of the Nigeria Police Force. RULAAC's appeal followed allegations by one Mr. Olu Agwu,…