Gov. Alex Otti of Abia, on Friday, assented to the 2025 Appropriation Bill of N750.2 billion as passed by the state House of Assembly. In a speech at the brief event held at Nvosi in Isiala Ngwa South Local Government Area, Otti said that the budget underscores the commitment of …
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THE Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has approved the disconnection of Exchange Telecommunications Ltd. from MTN Nigeria network due to the non-settlement of interconnect charges. The commission made this known in a public notice signed by Mr Reuben Muoka, the Public Affairs Director at NCC, on Friday. The News Agency of …
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GOVERNOR Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has immortalised his predecessor, Rotimi Akeredolu, as he announced that the new High Court complex to be constructed in the state would be named after the departed ex-governor. Aiyedatiwa disclosed this while speaking during the flag-off of the construction of the new high court …
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Hudson Meek, a teen actor best known for his work in “Baby Driver,” died after he fell from a moving vehicle in Alabama, officials said. He was 16. Meek sustained blunt force injuries when he fell from the motor vehicle in his hometown, Vestavia Hills, the Jefferson County Medical Examiner’s …
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AFRICA’S travel and tourism sector is on a transformative trajectory, poised to contribute billions to the continent’s economy while creating millions of jobs. With its unparalleled natural beauty, vibrant cultures, and diverse wildlife, the industry’s impact is becoming a cornerstone of economic development. Projections from ESI Africa reveal that coastal tourism alone …
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AS the winter chill grips the northern hemisphere, one African gem promises the perfect sun-soaked getaway: Tanzania. With an impressive average of 12.06 hours of sunshine per day, this East African paradise outshines other destinations and offers a much-needed respite from bleak winters. Sunshine and golden beaches Tanzania leads global …
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Bose Akinyemi has emerged the first female Commissioner of Police ever produced by Ekiti State. The Ekiti State lady was among those recently elevated to the position of Commissioner of Police by the Police Service Commission. According to a write-up on an online platform, cited by Eagle Online, “the renowned …
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Gov. Dapo Abiodun of Ogun has appointed Dr Oluwatoyin Taiwo as his Chief of Staff. This is contained in a statement issued by Mr Kayode Akinmade, Special Adviser on Media and Strategy to the Governor , in Abeokuta on Thursday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that prior to …
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SOUTH Korea has voted to impeach its acting president Han Duck-soo, two weeks after parliament voted to impeach its President Yoon Suk Yeol. A total of 192 lawmakers voted for his impeachment, more than the 151 votes needed for it to succeed. Prime minister Han took over the role after …
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MARKING the Holy Year of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis opened a Holy Door at a prison in Rome on Thursday, offering a message of hope and forgiveness to inmates. “Do not lose hope, that is the message I want to give you,” the 88-year-old pontiff told the prisoners during …
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