The Netherlands should recruit workers in emerging countries such as Indonesia and Nigeria to prevent an economic downturn, government advisory body WRR has said. The Dutch economy relies on labour from Eastern Europe and on products made in China but the ageing population in those countries will make products scarcer and workers more expensive, it…
Former President Goodluck Jonathan of Nigeria and ex-President of Mozambique, Filipe Jacinto Nyusi, were among top dignitaries held up in Guinea-Bissau on Wednesday after the military in the West African country announced that they had taken over power. Although THISDAY confirmed that the African leaders were safe in their hotel rooms as of last night,…
By Kelvin Obambon During the Senate debate on escalating insecurity, Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong delivered an address on Wednesday, urging the Federal Government to implement immediate and uncompromising reforms to fortify Nigeria’s defense and protect its populace. He began by emphasizing the unprecedented unity among Senators across party and geopolitical lines on the need to tackle…
In a remarkable display of humanity and swift action, Master Stephen Bassey was recently rescued from a life-threatening medical condition involving a tripartite diagnosis of appendicitis, acute infection and peptic ulcer. The incident began with a heartfelt appeal on social media, highlighting the dire medical needs of young Stephen and appealing directly to the Oden…
By Ovat Abeng Wife of the Anambra State Governor, Mrs Nonye Soludo has call for more collaboration among concerned stakeholders against cases of gender-based violence in Anambra State, Nigeria and the World at large. Her called was contained in her commemoratory message to mark this year’s 2025 International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against…
By Ovat Abeng Nawfia community in Njikoka local government area of Anambra State, has congratulated Prof Chukwuma Charles Soludo on his victory in the recent concluded November 8, 2025 gubernatorial election in the state In a press statement concerning the reelection of the Governor and the Certificate Return given to him and his Deputy, Dr…
By Ejike Abana On November 19, 2024, Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, stood before the Anambra State House of Assembly and presented the 2025 budget—aptly titled “Changing Gears 2.0.” This budget proposal marked a decisive step in pursuing the administration’s ambitious agenda for economic transformation and social development. With a modest but significantly ambitious figure…
By Nsan Ndoma-Neji A group operating under the aegis of Clans Club International in Nigeria has pledged it’s support for the unity of Nigerians against terrorism and violent extremism, calling for support of government efforts to put an end the menace. Chairman, Grand Elders Council of the Club, Dr. Ekong Udoro made the call at…
By Kelvin Obambon PadBank Mobile Outreach on Tuesday November 25 joined the global community in marking the commencement of the 2025 International 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, highlighting the critical and often overlooked link between menstrual poverty and vulnerability to exploitation. The initiative, committed to ending menstrual poverty and empowering the girl child,…
By Kelvin Obambon A crisis has erupted within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Cross River State over the meager monthly stipends disbursed from the state executive committee to local government chapters and ward executive members. Kelvin Njong, chairman of the Forum of APC Chapter Chairmen and Secretaries in Cross River, revealed that each ward…
