It is with profound sorrow and a heavy heart that I received the news of the passing of His Excellency, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (Rtd), GCFR, my predecessor, who departed this life today, Sunday, July 13, 2025, at a hospital in the United Kingdom. President Buhari was to the very core, a patriot, a soldier,…
By Femi Anamelechi There was a brief scare at the Port Harcourt International Airport as Air Peace flight from Lagos to Port Harcourt encountered a runway incident upon landing on Sunday morning, resulting in what the airline described as a “runway excursion.” Air Peace spokesperson Osifo-Whiskey Efe confirmed that the aircraft operating Flight P47190 veered…
By Dennis Onifade In the fast-paced, high-stakes sphere of government communication, few roles are as demanding as that of a governor’s Press Secretary. The position requires sharp intellect, untiring agility, and the savvy to maintain a delicate balance between media relations, strategic messaging, and personal integrity. For the past three years, Christian Aburime, Press Secretary…
By Cosmas Okereafor The Chairman, Board of Fellows, Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN), Uche Apakama, during the week disclosed that over 40 million Nigerians are suffering from various mental illnesses induced by drug abuse.This revelation was made at the 7th Public Lecture, organized by the Board of Fellows of Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria, that took…
By Femi Anamelechi The Oyo state government has urged all students in the state to eschew any form of malpractices during the ongoing National Examination Council examination. The new Chairman Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM), Mrs. Oladipo Olubukola made this known during the monitoring exercise to some secondary schools across different zones in the state on…
By Christian ABURIME Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Soludo has issued certificates of recognition to Traditional Rulers of four communities.The Communities and their Traditional rulers include; Igwe Chinonso Ezeokafor, Traditional Ruler of Ikenga, Igwe Austine Chinedum Emelobe, Traditional Ruler of Oba, Igwe Sunday Ozoemena, Traditional Ruler of Ifite Anam and Igwe Ifeanyi Okonkwo, Traditional Ruler…
By Femi Anamelechi The United States has issued a travel advisory urging its citizens to exercise caution and avoid non-essential travel within Nigeria due to heightened security risks. The advisory, released by the U.S. Embassy in Abuja, highlights ongoing concerns about crime, terrorism, kidnapping, and civil unrest across various regions of the country. According to…
By Femi Anamelechi The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) continued to receive recognition and accolades from highly reputable Unions in Nigeria as the Nigeria Union of Journalist honoured NCS Comptroller General Bashir Adewale Adebiyi (MFR) for Championing continuous support and relentless advocacy for Press freedom. The Customs Comptroller General received the “Media Promoter and Advocate of…
By Femi Anamelechi The city of Enugu is set to come alive from 29 June to 5 July 2025, as over 10,000 lovers of culture, literature and history converge for the inaugural Things Fall Apart Festival, in honour of the literary legend, Chinua Achebe.The event, which is being organised by the Centre for Memories –…
By Femi Anamelechi The Anambra State Police Command has confirmed the release of the abducted Anambra State Director of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Mr. Daniel Onyishi, who regained freedom ten days after his abduction by kidnappers. Mr. Onyishi was kidnapped in the early hours of Wednesday, June 12, 2025, along Winner Road…
