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By Princess-Ekwi Ajide
The newly appointed Archbishop of Owerri, Most Rev. Lucius Ugorji, has emerged the new President of the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria, CBCN.
He is taking over from Most Rev. Augustine Obiora Akubeze of Benin Diocese whose four...
By Savinews Reporter
As a Senatorial Zone thirsty of accelerated development and quality leadership, the elders of Okigwe Senatorial Zone popularly known as Imo North under the auspices of Okigwe Elders Forum/Okigwe Global Forum has advanced plans to soon host...
Princess-Ekwi Ajide, Abuja
is no longer business as usual for oil thieves sabotaging the country's economy by indulging in illegal oil bunkering activities especially in South South Nigeria as the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lieutenant General Faruk Yahaya charged...
By Princess-Ekwi Ajide
A suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police, Abba Kyari, has pleaded not quilty to an 8 count criminal charge bordering on conspiracy and drug trafficking.
Kyari and 6 others, were arraigned before Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High...
By Mary Ugorji, Owerri
Basil Maduka Campaign Organization (BAMACO) has Inaugurated its Coordinators.
The Inauguration took place at their Campaign office, Okigwe road, Owerri opposite Okigwe pack on Friday 4th of March 2022.
The Inaugurated Coordinators include John Eke from Ngor Okpala,...
By Princess-Ekwi Ajide
The Federal government says it will not tolerate the recruitment of Nigerians as mercenaries to fight in Ukraine or anywhere else in the world
A statement signed by the spokesperson,
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mrs. Francisca Omayuli, said as...
By Savinews Reporter
Pope Francis has named Bishop Lucius Ugorji the new Archbishop of Owerri Ecclesiastical Province and also retained his position ast he Apostolic administrator for Ahiara Diocese
According to the Apostolic Nuncio to Nigeria, Antonio Filipazzi who made the...
Princess-Ekwi Ajide, Abuja
The Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria has commenced its plenary for the year with a call on Nigerians to tow the path of building human fraternity and sustainable peace in the country.
In his opening remarks, the President...
Princess-Ekwi Ajide Abuja
Recent reports by the National Bureau of of statistics, and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crimes, UNODC, show about 14.3 million Nigerians abuse drugs out of which close to 3 million suffered from a Drug...
By Princess-Ekwi Ajide Abuja
The US Ambassador to Nigeria, Mary Beth Leonard says there is a dire need for the defense and protection of press freedom and the perseverance of Nigeria's democracy as the only way to restore public confidence...
By Princess-Ekwi Ajide Abuja
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC says the media has important roles to play in the 2023 General elections.
The Chairman of the Commission, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, who stated this at a town Hall Meeting on Agenda...
By Princess-Ekwi Ajide Abuja
The Independent National Electoral Commission INEC, says it is committed to improving the nation's electoral process through the deployment of state of the art technology.
The Chairman of the Commission, Professor Mahmud Yakubu, who gave the assurance...
By Princess-Ekwi Ajide Abuja
Qatar Airways has begun a direct flight from Doha, Qatar to Kano, Nigeria.
In a speech at the inaugural ceremony, the Nigeria Ambassador to Qatar, Yakubu Ahmed expressed pleasure that Qatar Airways made a wise decision by...
By Okechukwu Onuegbu
Awka
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Anambra State Command, Wednesday, partnered the State council of Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) to sensitise the public on safety driving.
According to the State Sector Commander, Mr Adeoye Irelewuyi, the partnership...
By Savinews Reporter
Troops of the multinational joint task force (MNJTF) operating in the shores of Lake Chad had on Tuesday announced the interception of many bicycles near the borders of Sambisa Forest.
About 21 newly purchased bicycles were among the...
By Princess-Ekwi Ajide, Abuja
The Federal Government of Nigeria has informed that arrangements are concluded
for the evacuation of the first batch of Nigerian nationals willing to return home
via Romania, Poland and Hungary.
A statement by the spokesperson
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mrs....
By Savinews Reporter
President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, had urged the President Muhammadu Buhari-led government to transmit a bill to the National Assembly to amend the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA).
Lawan made the call in his remarks moments before he...
By Sylvia Kodilichukwu Enugu
President of Enugu Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (ECCIMA) Barr. Jasper Nduagwuike has expressed the chamber's readiness to host a hitch-free 33rd Enugu International Trade Fair.
The president also assured exhibitors and visitors to the...
Princess-Ekwi Ajide Abuja
Recently, Zion Gate Orphanage and Charity Home Mararaba, empowered widows in the area with food stuff and cash.
The widows, 20 in number were visibly elated as they prayed for the proprietress of the home, Princess Kaima Mozie...
By Princess-Ekwi Ajide, Abuja
Various religious groups in the South East converged on Aguleri, Anambra East Local Government Area of Anambra State from Wednesday 13th to Saturday 16th October, 2021; praying for peaceful coexistence, divine protection, security of lives...
By Savinews Reporter
The Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare has sent a condolence message to the management of sports publishing outfit Complete Communications over the death of its founder, Dr Emmanuel Sunny Ojeagbase.
Dr Ojeagbase passed on in...
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
Fuel scarcity has persisted in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, and this has made life harder for the residents.
As at 6pm today, hours after close of work, civil servants of the Federal Civil Service were seen in their...
Princess-Ekwi Ajide, Abuja
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt Gen Faruk Yahaya says the new NA ultra modern Centre will coordinate and control all NA operational engagements across theatres of operations nationwide.
The COAS gave the des6while commissioning the newly...
By Princess-Ekwi Ajide, Abuja
The Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs says it is expecting another batch of about 200 Nigerians into the city of Budapest later today.
A statement signed by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Ambassador Gabriel Aduda, said...
By Princess-Ekwi Ajide, Abuja
The Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs, says it is taking adequate measures to assuage the challenges Nigerians crossing into countries bordering Ukraine, especially the Polish border, are facing.
A statement signed by the Permanent Secretary of the...
By Princess-Ekwi Ajide Abuja
The Independent National Electoral Commission has announced the timetable for the 2023 general elections following the assent to the Electoral Act 2022 by President Muhammadu Buhari.
INEC Chairman, Mahmood Yakubu, while briefing journalists on Saturday stated that,...
By Princess-Ekwi Ajide Abuja
President of the Federal Republic Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari, has signed the Electoral Bill 2022 into law.
Reacting to this, the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC says it appreciates the importance of proceeding with the implementation in earnest...
By Princess-Ekwi Ajide Abuja
The World Health Organisation (WHO) says the newly recorded Wild Polio Virus (WPV) case in Malawi was imported.
The WHO Regional Immunisation Advisor for Africa, Richard Mihigo, who disclosed this while addressing journalists at Area 2 Primary Health Care...
By Mmaduabuchi Onwumelu
The Catholic bishop of Awka Diocese, His Lordship Most Rev Paulinus Ezeokafor, has admonished youths to shun unbridled quest for materialism and embrace hardwork, honest labour as well as patience, even as he described life as a...
By Princess-Ekwi Ajide Abuja
President of the Senate, Ahmed Lawan says as soon as the Electoral Act 2021 is returned to the Legislature by the Executive, the National Assembly will commence work immediately to expunge section 84.12 from it.
The Senate...
