2020

The Federal Government says it has no intention whatsoever to shut down social media. It however clarified that its plan is to regulate social media to be responsible and refrain from being purveyor of fake news and hate speech.…

The Obong of Calabar, Edidem Ekpo Okon Abasi Otu V, has called on Governor Ben Ayade of Cross River State to step aside to enable an interim administration teach him how to handle administration and governance. The monarch blamed Ayade…

Artisans in 11 states and the FCT have started receiving the N30,000 one-time grant under the Artisan Support Scheme of the Federal Government, the Presidency has said. The Artisan Support Scheme is under the Federal Governments’…

The Lagos State Judicial Panel of Enquiry and Restitution for Victims of SARS related abuses and other matters Saturday heard the chilling details of how the now dissolved police unit allegedly tortured a pregnant woman and her husband for…

A businessman, Mr. Ocheze Onumaegbu, has recounted how a police Sergeant shot him at Chokocho police station in Etche Local Government Area of Rivers State. Speaking with ABIA ONLINE in an exclusive interview, Mr. Onamaegbu, who said he…

CAMPAIGN FOR A NEW NIGERIA A Statement on the Youth Protests and Challenges facing the Nation. THE YOUTH PROTESTS: ISSUES, LESSONS AND THE WAY FORWARD FOR NIGERIA. 1. Prelude: “Suppression of expression conceals the real…

An American hostage has been rescued in Nigeria by SEAL Team 6 in a daring raid, Fox News has learned. Without suffering any casualties, the elite commandos rescued Philip Walton, 27, who had been taken hostage by armed men last week,…

SIR SEAN CONNERY - who was best known for playing James Bond - has died at the age of 90, his family have confirmed. Sir Sean Connery has died at the age of 90. The sad news of the star’s death was confirmed by his family. Sir Sean's…

Abia State Governor Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu has approved a slight adjustment in the curfew time in Aba and Umuahia. Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Sir Onyebuchi Ememanka, said in a release that curfew period of between 5pm and 8am has…

I will continue to appreciate the importance of social media in Nigeria. It has exposed many to ridicule. Some adults we erroneously thought were intelligent have fallen short of such expectation thereby exposing the shallowness of their…