Security has been beefed up at the Abia State High Court located at Ikot Ekpene Road Umuahia, the state capital, as the suit filed by Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, comes up for hearing today. Recall that the secessionist, had through his special counsel, …
Read More »2023: “My Dream For A United Nigeria Driving Me Crazy” – Okorocha
Former Governor of Imo State and SENATOR representing Imo West, Rochas Okorocha, has said his vision for a united Nigeria is driving him crazy. Okorocha spoke during a media chat with the federal capital territory (FCT) chapter of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ). The FCT NUJ hosted the former …
Read More »BREAKING: FG Absent As Abia Court Takes Major Decision On Nnamdi Kanu Case
FG is absent as Abia Court has taken a major decision on Nnamdi Kanu Case. The High Court of Abia State on Tuesday adjourned the hearing of the case involving the detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, till October 7, 2021. The vacation judge, Justice …
Read More »Cholera killed over 2,300 Nigerians in nine months – Report
Cholera has killed more than 2,300 people and infected thousands more, mostly children, in Nigeria since the start of the year, a senior health official said on Monday. Africa’s most populous nation suffers from a high rate of water-borne diseases as a result of dilapidated infrastructure and under-investment.` “As at …
Read More »Buhari writes senate, seeks amendment of PIA
President Muhammadu Buhari has written to the National Assembly, seeking an amendment to the recently signed Petroleum Industry Act, PIA. In the letter, President Buhari wants an amendment to the new Act to allow for the removal of the Ministers of Petroleum and Finance from the board of the Nigerian …
Read More »King Sunny Ade’s Wife, Risikat Adegeye Is Dead
Risikat Ajoke Adegeye, a former member of the Lagos State House of Assembly and wife of Juju maestro, King Sunny Ade, is dead. A media aide to Adegeye’s son, Daniel Fayemi, and sources in the Lagos State House of Assembly confirmed this. Fayemi said, “The philanthropic politician passed on in …
Read More »Olugbo of Ugbo Set to Host Second edition of Turf Club Federation Tournament, Pledges to Nigeria Unity
In a bid to foster continuous unity among Nigerians at a time when Nigeria is struggling to remain united as an entity; members of the Turf Club Federation of Nigeria is doing everything within their capacity in line with its core values and mission statement in maintaining peace, stability and …
Read More »Military officer kidnapped during NDA attack regains freedom
Christopher Datong, the military officer who was abducted when bandits attacked the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) in Kaduna, has been rescued by security forces after 24 days in captivity. The bandits had attacked the military training institution on August 24, 2021, killing two officers, injuring one other, while Datong was …
Read More »Unfolding NewsThumb Magazine 10th Year Anniversary and Achievers’ Award
Just like yesterday, 10 years have passed since our magazine rolled out and hit the newsstands. We however thank God that despite the biting economic hardship and the unfriendly climate in the print media, we have been able to keep our head above waters and still be in the volatile …
Read More »VAT: Gov Umahi Breaks Ranks With Southern Governors
Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi State has disagreed with Southern Governors on the issue of who should collect Value Added Tax. The Southern Governors Forum on Thursday in Enugu after meeting demanded that states be allowed to collect their own VAT. But speaking during an interview on Channels Television’s …
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