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The President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, is dead. This was confirmed in a statement on Thursday by Jide Iwuanyanwu, the son of the late Chief Emmanuel. According to the statement, the 82-year-old Iwuanyanwu died on Thursday after a brief illness. “The Iwuanyanwu family of Umuohii Atta, in Ikeduru Local Government Area of Imo State announces the demise of our patriarch, Engr Chief Emmanuel Chukwuemeka Iwuanyanwu-Ahaejiagamba Ndigbo,” the statement read. “Chief Iwuanyanwu died on Thursday July 25, 2024 after a brief illness. He was aged 82. Chief Iwuanyanwu before his death was President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo worldwide…

The Forum of South-East Academic Doctors (FOSAD) extends heartfelt commendation to President Bola Tinubu for the historic signing of the South East Development Commission (SEDC) into law. This milestone legislation is a testament to the administration's commitment to addressing the unique developmental challenges and unlocking the vast potential of the South East region. The establishment of the SEDC is a significant step towards the holistic development of the South East, encompassing infrastructure, education, healthcare, and economic growth. It is a long-awaited recognition of the region's need for focused and sustained investment to redress historical inequities and drive progress. We recognize…

National Diaspora Day: Umeh,NIDCOM to address "Japa" syndrome From Abuja, Kenneth Udeh Senate Committee on Diaspora Affairs and Non-Governmental Organizations chaired by Senator Victor Umeh and the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) Chairman, Mrs Abike Dabiri-Erewa have resolved to stem the tide of mass migration of Nigerians most especially youths out of the country. To address the socio-economic impacts of mass migration "popularly referred to as "Japa" it was resolved that there was dire need for repratation of knowledge back to Nigeria. This was agreed on Wednesday during a working visit by the NIDCOM Chairman, Abike Dabiri to the National…

Socio-political group, Southeast Mandate Group, has lauded Senator Stella Oduah for initiating and championing the recently signed Southeast Development Commission Bill. The group in a Press Statement signed by its National Chairman Comrade Jude Udemba on Wednesday in Abuja equally expressed gratitude to President Bola Tinubu for granting his assent to the bill stating that the gesture attests to his unwavering commitment to the growth and prosperity of the South-East region. Tinubu had on Tuesday signed into law bills creating two new regional development commissions. The bills; North West Development Commission (NWDC) and the South East Development Commission (SEDC) were…

After Defecting To APC, Tinubu Receives Ex—SGF Pius Anyim At Presidential Villa President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday received in audience former Secretary to Government of the Federation (SGF), Anyim Pius Anyim, who recently defected from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Anyim, a former Senate President was led to President Tinubu at the State House, Abuja by the Chairman of the Progressives Governors’ Forum (PGF), Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State, and his Ebonyi State counterpart, Francis Nwifuru. Speaking with newsmen after meeting with the President, Anyim while justifying his defection said “given the…

The Conference of Civil Society for Transparency and Accountability (COCTA) An umbrella body of over CSO,s has commended the Honourable Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, for his commitment to transparency and accountability in revolutionizing farming practices in Nigeria. In a communiqué issued at the end of an emergency meeting on Tuesday in Abuja, COCTA praised the Ministry's initiatives aimed at: Ensuring food sufficiency, empowering stakeholders and creating employment opportunities for youths in the agricultural sector The communiqué, signed by National Coordinator Comrade Olumuyiwa Onlede and Haruna Abdulsalam, Director of Communication & Advocacy , acknowledged the Minister's…

President Bola Tinubu has assented the North-West and South-East Development Commission Bills into law, thereby setting the stage for the establishment of the two interventionist agencies to address development challenges in the North-West and South-East parts of the country, respectively, following years of insecurity. The Deputy President of the Senate and sponsor of the North-West Development Commission Bill, Senator Jibrin Barau, disclosed the presidential assent to the Bill during a chat with journalists in Abuja on Tuesday night. Similarly, the chief press secretary (CPS) to the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Levinus Nwabughiogu, took to his Facebook page…

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has issued a public apology to Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, for the comment he made at the Senate plenary last week, suggesting that the latter was speaking “like she was in a nightclub.” The incident occurred when Akpoti-Uduaghan spoke without being recognised by the Senate President. Speaking on the floor of the red chamber on Tuesday following a backlash, Akpabio expressed regret for his remark and emphasised his respect for women. “I will not intentionally denigrate any woman and I always pray that God will uplift women,” he stated. Akpabio noted that both his phone…

Fifty-eight of the 164 member states of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) members have voiced support for a proposal from the African Group backing incumbent Director General, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, to serve a second term. The 58 member countries of the trade association made this known at a July 22 meeting of the WTO General Council, according to a statement by the world trade body. “The African Group requests that the current Director-General make herself available to serve a second term, and has proposed that the process of reappointing the Director-General should be started as soon as possible,” the statement partly…

Mele Kyari, NNPC Group Chief Executive Officer, says he does not own a blending plant in Malta, adding that he does not know of any employee of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited who owns such a facility in the island country in Europe. Kyari, in a Tuesday post on X (formerly Twitter), asked the President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, to publicly declare NNPC personnel who operate a blending plant in Malta. Over the weekend, Dangote, Africa’s richest man and the owner of a $20bn refinery in Lagos, said some NNPC personnel and oil traders operate a blending plant…