By Ifeanyi Araraume My dear people of Imo State, On this historic occasion, my heart overflows with gratitude as I join you to celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of the creation of our beloved state. Fifty years is more than a milestone. It is a moment of reckoning, an invitation to reflect, to take stock, and…
Former Aviation Minister, Hadi Siriki, Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice in Taraba, Yakubu Maisasuwa and his Edo State counter, Dr. Samson Osagie, on Monday in Abuja, described Godwin Amuagbonrie Idiagbonya (SAN) as a bundle of resilience who fought his way to the top of his profession with dedication and integrity. The trio and others,…
The Nigerian government has announced the cancellation of the Independence Day parade earlier scheduled to hold on Wednesday, October 1 as part of activities marking Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary. In a statement issued on Monday, September 29, 2025, by the Director of Information and Public Relations, Segun Imohiosen, the government explained that while the parade…
By Erasmus Ikhide Today, Dr. Solomon Ehigiator Arase, a retired Inspector-General of the Nigeria Police and renowned philanthropist, celebrates his 69th birthday. As he marks this milestone, his life’s work and legacy serve as a testament to his unwavering commitment to public service, education, and community development. Dr. Arase’s distinguished career in the Nigeria Police…
The Ndi-Igbo Intellectual and Cultural Development Organisation (NIDO), a pro-Igbo advocacy group, has called on the federal government to correct what it describes as a glaring injustice by honouring the late Professor Humphrey Nwosu. The late Nwosu conducted Nigeria’s widely acclaimed June 12, 1993, presidential election. In a statement signed by its Director of Communications…
By Titus Maduako Eleweke In the tapestry of justice, Sir ifeanyi Ejiofor stands as both a beacon and a shield,fifty years woven with threads of resilience, courage, and unyielding compassion. As a champion for the silenced, your voice has echoed in courtrooms and hearts alike, calling for dignity, fairness, and the preservation of rights that…
The world’s many different time zones are always fascinating, especially during a once-a-year event like New Year’s Eve. When the clock strikes midnight, people often wonder which country celebrates the new year first. While January 1 is universally recognised as the beginning of each year, some countries celebrate the New Year before the rest of…
