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Our Reporter, Abuja The All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed media reports claiming that a Canadian court declared the ruling party a terrorist organisation, describing such claims as “false, misleading and mischievous.” In a statement issued on Friday by its National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, the APC said the case in question—Douglas Egharevba v. Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness—did not concern the party, nor did the court make any pronouncement linking the APC to terrorism. According to Morka, the applicant in the case sought judicial review of a decision by Canada’s Immigration Appeal Division (IAD), which had found…
Our Reporter, Abuja The presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 elections, Mr. Peter Obi, has congratulated Zenith Bank Plc on its 35th anniversary, describing the financial institution as a model of visionary leadership, resilience, and service. Obi, who joined eminent Nigerians and foreign dignitaries on Friday night at the bank’s 35th Anniversary and Chairman’s Dinner in Lagos, praised the founder and chairman, Dr. Jim Ovia, CFR, for his foresight in building Zenith Bank into Nigeria’s largest financial institution by Tier-1 capital for 16 consecutive years. He noted that the bank’s phenomenal successes, as well as its strong…
By Cheta Nwanze A recent article in Premium Times highlighted something urgent. Nigeria is in the grip of a worsening food crisis, with millions struggling to afford even basic meals. Soaring prices, rampant insecurity, and systemic failures in agriculture have created a perfect storm, pushing the country towards severe hunger and instability. Without urgent intervention, this crisis will deepen, exacerbating poverty and social unrest. The numbers paint a grim picture. Official data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) show food inflation surging beyond 35% in 2023, making staples like rice, beans, and garri unattainable for many. The World Food…
Ike Nnachi, Abakaliki The Governor of Ebonyi State, Francis Nwifuru, has showered accolades and rewards on Blessing Ejiofor, an Ebonyi-born basketball player who was part of Nigeria’s victorious women’s national team at the 2025 Afrobasket tournament. The governor announced a cash reward of ₦30 million and the gift of a duplex at Tlan Estate in Abakaliki to the basketballer, who hails from Okposi, Ohaozara Local Government Area. Nwifuru made the announcement while receiving Ejiofor at the Government House, Abakaliki, on Friday. The governor expressed pride in her achievement, describing her as a great ambassador of Ebonyi State. He said her…
Ben Ezechime, Enugu Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has pledged to deliver even greater infrastructure transformation across the state following the inauguration of five modern bus terminals under Phase One of the state’s Integrated Transport Infrastructure Projects. The newly commissioned facilities include: Holy Ghost Terminal 1 (Enugu Central Station 1) – for interstate transport; Holy Ghost Terminal 2 (Enugu Central Station 2) – for intercity transport; Gariki Terminal (Gariki Central Station); Abakpa Terminal (Abakpa Central Station); and Nsukka Terminal (Nsukka Central Station). Taking to his official X handle on Friday, Mbah said the terminals were designed to modernise transport…
Our Reporter, New York Nigerian entertainer and social activist, Charly Boy, popularly called Area Fada, has warned politicians planning to rig the 2027 general elections of dire consequences awaiting their actions. Speaking during an exclusive interview with Rudolf Okonkwo on 90MinutesAfrica, the youthful-looking septuagenarian declared that the slogan for the 2027 election will be “rig and die.” Born Charles Chukwuemeka Oputa, Charly Boy is an unrelenting voice of resistance, creativity, and change who rose to fame in the 1980s with his controversial but deeply influential showbiz personality. He has since remained a powerful voice in Nigeria’s socio-political space, fearlessly expressing…
Our Reporter, Abuja Former Chairman of Nigeria’s National Human Rights Commission, and Pro-Chancellor of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU), Prof. Chidi Anselm Odinkalu, has urged the Federal Government to atone for decades-old injustices suffered by the late Christian Chukwu and his generation of footballers, describing them as the athletes who “won the peace” for Nigeria after the civil war. Speaking on Friday at a memorial colloquium organised by the Centre for Memories, Enugu, in honour of the former Green Eagles captain, Odinkalu said Chukwu’s legacy went far beyond sport, making him “the first truly pan-Nigerian superstar” and a unifying figure…
Ben Ezechime, Enugu Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has announced that the newly launched Enugu Transport Management System is expected to generate over 20,000 jobs and significantly boost the state’s economy. Mbah disclosed this in Enugu while inaugurating the New Enugu Transport Management System and five modern bus terminals located at Holy Ghost, Gariki, Abakpa, and Nsukka. The event also featured the rollout of 100 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses to ease transportation challenges in the state. He said the projects would help increase Enugu State’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) to $30 billion and contribute to growing Nigeria’s…
Our Reporter, Abuja The Federal Government has restated its commitment to completing Section Three of the 61-kilometre Enugu–Port Harcourt Expressway in Enugu State within schedule. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, made the pledge on Thursday during an inspection visit to the project site as part of a wider Citizens’ Engagement tour of the South-East. Idris emphasised that modern road infrastructure is key to economic growth, enhanced safety, and improved welfare for Nigerians. “This project is a visible testament to government’s resolve to complete strategic highways nationwide for the benefit of Nigerians,” he said. The dual carriageway, covering…
Our Reporter, Abuja Nigeria on Thursday hosted the high-profile launch of the Women Exporters in the Digital Economy (WEIDE) Fund, a $50 million initiative jointly managed by the World Trade Organization (WTO) and the International Trade Centre (ITC) to help women entrepreneurs thrive through trade in the digital economy. Announcing the event in a post on X (formerly Twitter), WTO Director-General Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala hailed it as “a fantastic launch of the Women Exporters in the Digital Economy (WEIDE) fund in Nigeria today!” Nigeria, she noted, is one of only four countries selected as pilots—alongside Jordan, the Dominican Republic, and…