Senator Prince Ned Munir Nwoko, a strong advocate of Malaria eradication in Africa, (born 21 December 1960) popularly known as Ned Nwoko is a Nigerian lawyer, philanthropist and politician, the Senator representing Delta North Senatorial District at the Nigerian National Assembly. He may seldom hug the media headlines for different reasons, but one glaring thing…
Dr. Mrs. Queen Elizabeth Agwu, the INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner for Anambra State, who was sent to conduct the court-ordered supplementary election in Enugu South Urban Constituency is integrity personified and a dimer of hope for Nigeria. A woman who stood firm and insisted that the right thing shall be done, despite pressure from some…
Historical, forensic and verifiable records, available, have shown grandly that the Igbo Nation is 2,550yrs older than the Yoruba Nation; 2,250yrs older than the Hausa Nation; 3,140yrs older than the Fulani Nation; and 550yrs older than the Bini/Agbon (Agbor) Nation. A new Nigeria is possible with the Igbos, the ancient people of Nigeria, Africa.
By Unini Chioma The Senate on Thursday, February 22, passed a Bill which seeks to establish the South East Development Commission (SEDC). The agency according to the Bill is to be charged with the responsibility to receive and manage funds from the allocation of the Federation Account for the reconstruction and rehabilitation of roads, houses,…
17 Abia State LGAs received ₦46.5bn, on the average, each LGA received ₦2.74bn 21 ADAMAWA LGAs: ₦62.3bn | ₦2.97bn 31 AKWA IBOM LGAs: ₦83.6bn | ₦2.70bn 21 ANAMBRA LGAs: ₦66.5bn | ₦3.17bn 20 BAUCHI LGAs: ₦69.6bn | ₦3.48bn 8 BAYELSA LGAs: ₦30.5bn | ₦3.82bn 23 BENUE LGAs: ₦73.5bn | ₦3.2bn 27 BORNO LGAs: ₦82.4bn |…
By Nik Ekechukwu- Uweru A new economic corridor appears to be opening from northern fringes of the West African sub region through to North Africa going by a new trade collaboration between Algeria and Mauritania, DDM has learnt. The two North African countries opened a gate at their border to strengthen ties and promote trade…
By Law Mefor A few days ago, Ndigbo came under fire from Professor Usman Yusuf, the former Executive Secretary of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), for their perceived lack of interest in the ongoing nationally spreading hunger protests and strikes. He said: “I honestly don’t know why the South East is quiet, uncharacteristically quiet….
Former Spokesman of President Bola Tinubu in the South East, Dr. Josef Onoh has stated that the region has restrained itself from the isolated hardship protests across the country because Nigeria has refused to accord the South East its due status as an integral part of the country, but had rather imposed hardship on the…
Veteran Nollywood actor, Chief Pete Edochie, has been announced the brand ambassador for Rowe Engine Oil. The unveiling was held on Friday, in Enugu. Okechukwu Benjamin Tonio, MD, 9th Integrated Energy Solutions Ltd said the choice of Pete Edochie was based on his impeccable character which resonates with the brand essence of Rowe Oil. He…
The iconic Professor Frank Nwachukwu Ndili, first African Professor of Nuclear Physics, and easily one of the greatest Vice-Chancellors of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka has died. A statement signed by his Children Dr. Isioma Ndili-Nwokolo and Dr. Amaechi Ndili announcing his demise reads: “The Family of Professor Frank and Dame Edna Ndili, wish to…
