Metro

    Amah Samuel-Ugbor Nnachi   At least one prospective member of the National Youth Service Corps was killed in a fatal road accident that happened in Ebonyi state, on Wednesday. The deceased prospective corps member was among a group of 12 prospective corps members in a 14-seater bus involved…

      Stanley Ihedigbo As the National Assembly reviews the N49.7 trillion 2025 Appropriation Bill, a pressing concern has emerged, Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has urged lawmakers to significantly increase the budgetary allocation for Tobacco Control in the 2025 National Budget. Currently, a meager N10 million…

    Stanley Ihedigbo   Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, expresses grief on the loss of one of its officers, Assistant Superintendent of the EFCC, ASE11 Aminu Sahabi Salisu, who was killed in cold blood while on legitimate duty on January 17, 2025, by a suspected internet fraudster, Joshua…

  Stanley Ihedigbo   Governor of Anambra State, Charles Soludo, has extended warm felicitations to Chief Emeka Anyaoku, a distinguished elder statesman, on the occasion of his 92nd birthday, January 18, 2025. Chief Anyaoku is a reputable Nigerian diplomat, who has meritoriously served for years in Nigeria’s foreign missions, the…

    Judith Echefu, Abakaliki A communal clash in Ndieguzu Agalegu Omege community, Ikwo Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, turned deadly on Saturday night, resulting in the loss of one life and the destruction of at least 10 houses. It was also gathered that many people were injured after…

      Stanley Ihedigbo   Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo has launched a bold initiative to tackle the security challenges facing Anambra State. The Anambra Homeland Security Law 2025 and the special security operation, “Operation Udo Ga-Achi,” aim to provide a safe and secure environment for all citizens. According to…

    Stanley Ihedigbo   Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has identified public sector corruption as Nigeria’s most significant challenge, with procurement and contract fraud accounting for a staggering 90% of the country’s corruption and fraud issues. According to the Head, Media and…

  Stanley Ihedigbo   Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede, has charged the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC), to prioritize asset recovery in its operations. According to the Head, Media and Publicity, EFCC, Mr. Dele Oyewale, he gave the charge when a delegation of…

    Stanley Ihedigbo   Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has urged the federal government and the Trustees of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) to reconsider plans to limit student loan access to specific courses deemed “high demand” and “practical” for national development. According to the Media…

      Stanley Ihedigbo   First Bank of Nigeria Limited (FBN) is facing a challenge to its Mareva injunction against General Hydrocarbons Limited (GHL) and its related entities. On Friday, January 17, 2025, Dr. Abiodun Layonu, SAN, representing GHL, argued that the injunction should be set aside due to…