The Leader of Tinkoriko Calabar Heritage, Rt. Hon. (Chief) Orok Otu Duke, PhD, has promised a bigger and more distinctive Tinkoriko celebration in 2027, with the event expected to further showcase the culture and identity of the people of Calabar. Duke gave the assurance in a recent statement, saying the 2027 celebration would offer participants…
By Uthman Oriyomi The Imole Campaign Council (TICC) commends the candidate of the All Progressives Congress in the recently concluded Osun State Governorship Election, Mr. Bola Oyebamiji, for congratulating His Excellency, Governor Ademola Adeleke, on his victory at the polls. In a statement issued on Monday by The Imole Campaign Council, Pelumi Olajngbesi, it reads,…
By Uthman Oriyomi The recent revelations arising from investigations by the Nigeria Police Force, particularly the IGP Special Tactical Squad, (STS) concerning a syndicate involved in the illegal harvesting of human organs, particularly kidneys, from vulnerable young Nigerians, are profoundly disturbing and demand the strongest possible condemnation. In a statement issued on Monday, signed by…
By Uthman Oriyomi The Executive Governor of Plateau State, Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, has directed an immediate halt to the activities of a group reportedly operating under the name HISBA in parts of Jos North Local Government Area, declaring such activities illegal, unauthorised and unacceptable in Plateau State. The directive follows reports of activities allegedly involving…
By Ovat Abeng COV-OPTICS Eye Hospital has opened it South East Nigeria Headquarters in Awka, Anambra State, bringing affordable eye care, on-site optical services to residents and professionals in the region. The new hospital is located along the popular old INEC road Okpuno-Awka, and offers comprehensive services for all ages. The Awka’s newest eye care…
By Ovat Abeng The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), has cleared all the 21 local government chairmanship and 346 councillorship seats in the just concluded Local Government election in Anambra State. This was made known to journalists by the chairman of the Anambra State Independent Electoral Commission (ANSIEC), Mrs Chinelo Genevieve Osakwe, while announcing the…
By Ovat Abeng Leadership of Nsugbe community in Anambra East Local Government Area of Anambra State, has appealed to the Senator representing Anambra North Senatorial District, Senator Tony Nwoye (NDC) to allow peace to prevail as the community proceeds with the election of its traditional ruler. The appeal was made on Sunday by the Chairman…
At least 11,040 Nigerians applied for asylum in Ireland between 2013 and 2025, official data obtained by Sunday PUNCH shows. The figures are drawn from 13 editions of the Asylum Information Database’s Ireland country reports, published between 2013 and 2025 by the Irish Refugee Council for the AIDA project coordinated by the European Council on Refugees…
By Ovat Abeng Wife of the Anambra State Governor and founder of Healthy Living with Nonye Soludo, Dr Mrs Nonye Soludo, has called for greater public vigilance and stronger action against child abuse, urging Nigerians to speak up whenever they witness the molestation, exploitation or mistreatment of children. Mrs Soludo made the call on Friday…
By Ovat Abeng The good people of Nsugbe Orula in Anambra East local government area of Anambra State are calling the entire Nigerians to hold Anambra state government, Anambra East Local Government, the State Attorney general, Tobechukwu Nweke, SAN and his elder brother Nzekwesi Nweke, whom they are trying to install as the Igwe of…
