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Anambra begins evacuation of residents in flood-prone communities

The Anambra State government has begun the immediate evacuation of residents living in riverine communities of the state as a result of flooding that is spreading due to rising water levels in the River Niger and Benue in the past few days. It was gathered that some of the communities already hit by the flood
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The Anambra State government has begun the immediate evacuation of residents living in riverine communities of the state as a result of flooding that is spreading due to rising water levels in the River Niger and Benue in the past few days. It was gathered that some of the communities already hit by the flood

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US Budget deficit reaches third-highest level with $1.8trn

The United States on Friday reported a budget deficit of $1.8 trillion for the past year, widening from 2023’s level on greater spending, including for interest on the public debt. The overall deficit expanded by $138 billion for the year ending September 30, said the Treasury Department. The nation’s debt remains a key concern for
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The United States on Friday reported a budget deficit of $1.8 trillion for the past year, widening from 2023’s level on greater spending, including for interest on the public debt. The overall deficit expanded by $138 billion for the year ending September 30, said the Treasury Department. The nation’s debt remains a key concern for

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Iwuanyanwu stood by me during Yar’Adua’s illness — Jonathan

Former President Goodluck Jonathan on Friday praised the late President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, for organising a private prayer session and supporting him at the height of his persecution when his principal, Umaru Yar’Adua, was gravely ill. Jonathan paid this tribute during a service of songs held in honour of the late
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Former President Goodluck Jonathan on Friday praised the late President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, for organising a private prayer session and supporting him at the height of his persecution when his principal, Umaru Yar’Adua, was gravely ill. Jonathan paid this tribute during a service of songs held in honour of the late

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Atiku hails Gowon at 90

Former Vice President Abubakar Atiku on Friday described Nigeria’s former military Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon, as a refined and uncontroversial public figure with an unwavering commitment to national unity and integrity. This was disclosed in a congratulatory message issued by his Media Adviser, Paul Ibe, to mark Gowon’s 90th birthday anniversary. The former
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Former Vice President Abubakar Atiku on Friday described Nigeria’s former military Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon, as a refined and uncontroversial public figure with an unwavering commitment to national unity and integrity. This was disclosed in a congratulatory message issued by his Media Adviser, Paul Ibe, to mark Gowon’s 90th birthday anniversary. The former

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Air Peace diverts Lagos-London flight to Manchester over bad weather

Nigeria airline, Air Peace has diverted its London-Gatwick flight to Manchester over claims relating to bad weather on Friday. In a statement, posted on its X handle, the airline said that flight P47578 departed Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, at 11:59 pm on October 17 heading for London Gatwick but “experienced weather-related delay and diversion.”
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Nigeria airline, Air Peace has diverted its London-Gatwick flight to Manchester over claims relating to bad weather on Friday. In a statement, posted on its X handle, the airline said that flight P47578 departed Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, at 11:59 pm on October 17 heading for London Gatwick but “experienced weather-related delay and diversion.”

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Obi of Onitsha decries economic hardship, insecurity

The Obi of Onitsha, Alfred Achebe, has lamented the growing insecurity and prevailing economic hardship in Nigeria. He noted that in the last 12 months, the country has been marked by uncertainties and hikes in the cost of living. Achebe, a first-class monarch, noted that Nigeria is declining under the watch of the present administration
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The Obi of Onitsha, Alfred Achebe, has lamented the growing insecurity and prevailing economic hardship in Nigeria. He noted that in the last 12 months, the country has been marked by uncertainties and hikes in the cost of living. Achebe, a first-class monarch, noted that Nigeria is declining under the watch of the present administration

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Kogi LG poll: SDP warns against violence, irregularities

The Social Democratic Party on Friday cautioned against violence and irregularities ahead of the October 19 Local Government elections in Kogi State. This was disclosed in a statement issued in Abuja by the National Secretary of the party, Dr Olu Agunloye. The warning comes a few hours after the state government assured that the restriction
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The Social Democratic Party on Friday cautioned against violence and irregularities ahead of the October 19 Local Government elections in Kogi State. This was disclosed in a statement issued in Abuja by the National Secretary of the party, Dr Olu Agunloye. The warning comes a few hours after the state government assured that the restriction

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