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Labour Party Guber aspirant laments lawmaker’s murder, calls for justice

Labour Party Guber aspirant laments lawmaker’s murder, calls for justice

AWKA — Mr. John Nwosu, a governorship aspirant under the Labour Party (LP) for the upcoming November 8 election in Anambra State, has expressed deep shock over the brutal killing of Hon. Justice Azuka, a member representing Onitsha North 1 Constituency in the State House of Assembly. Azuka’s decomposing body was discovered near the Onitsha …

Onitsha community, Acheb mourn as kidnapped lawmaker, Azuka, found dead

Onitsha community, Acheb mourn as kidnapped lawmaker, Azuka, found dead

Onitsha, Anambra State – The Onitsha community was thrown into mourning on Thursday following the discovery of the body of Hon. Justice Azuka, the only son of his family and a member of the Anambra State House of Assembly. He represented the Onitsha North 1 Constituency before his tragic death.Hon. Azuka was kidnapped on December …

Late Azuka was a man of integrity – Anambra Speaker

Late Azuka was a man of integrity – Anambra Speaker

Awka – The Speaker of the Anambra State House of Assembly, Dr. Somtochukwu Udeze, has described the late Hon. Justice Azuka as a man of integrity following his tragic death. Hon. Azuka’s decomposing body was discovered at the 2nd Niger Bridge, two weeks after he was kidnapped along Ugwunankpa Road, Inland Town, Onitsha, on December …

Asset declaration: Tinubu must tell Nigerians the source of his wealth

Asset declaration: Tinubu must tell Nigerians the source of his wealth

Since he became president in May 2023, Bola Tinubu has enjoyed nothing more than hiring and firing people. A week hardly passes without Tinubu making one public appointment or another, which shows the enormous patronage power of the Nigerian president. Asset declaration: Tinubu must tell Nigerians the source of his wealth, by Olu FasanBut equally, …

Alleged N7.1bn Fraud: FG gets nod to appeal stoppage of ex-Gov Kalu’s trial

Senate appoints Orji Kalu chairman, C’ttee on SEDC

ABUJA—THE Senate has announced Senator Orji Uzor Kalu (APC,  Abia-North), as pioneer chairman of the newly created Committee on South-East Development Commission, while Senator Ken Eze (APC, Ebonyi Central), was appointed vice chairman. SEDC is one of the regional development commissions signed into law by President Bola Tinubu recently. The announcement was made, yesterday by …

Alarm as cartels target teenage girls for organ harvesting

Alarm as cartels target teenage girls for organ harvesting

LAGOS — In Nigeria, an unacknowledged crisis is escalating, as young persons, especially girls, are being lured into a dangerous underground organ trade. Snared by promises of money or medical treatment, these teenagers unknowingly have their ovaries harvested and sold. Often from poor backgrounds, they are targeted by criminals posing as doctors or trusted figures who …

Grammy 2025: See full list of winners

The 2025 Grammy Awards was held on Sunday, February 2, celebrating music’s biggest night with Nigeria’s Tems among the winners on the night. Hosted by Trevor Noah for the fifth year, the event at Crypto.com Arena honors 2024’s top breakout stars, chart-topping hits, and fan-favorite artists. Here is the full list of winners at the 67th Grammy: …

Odize congratulates Oborevwori on Governor of the Year Award

Odize congratulates Oborevwori on Governor of the Year Award

Odize congratulates Oborevwori on Governor of the Year Award Dr. Victory Oghenerabome Odize, Senior Special Assistant to the Delta State Governor on Diaspora Affairs, has congratulated Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori on his recognition as Governor of the Year by THISDAY/Arise TV. He described the award as a fitting tribute to the governor’s exceptional leadership, which …

Trump’s Message from God for Africa, by Azu Ishiekwene

Trump’s Message from God for Africa, by Azu Ishiekwene

It’s hard to argue when U.S. President Donald Trump says that God saved him to save America. Not only is a rational argument often suspended or lost when God enters the matter, but Trump’s return as the 47th president defies logic. A leader’s job is never done. But how do you rationally explain Kamala Harris’s defeat …