The federal government has begun negotiation with power Generation Companies (Gencos) in Nigeria, with a view to setting out modalities for gradual payment of N4 trillion owed them. A statement by Bolaji Tunji, the Special Adviser, Strategic Communications and Media Relations to the Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, stated that the move will help … [Read more…]
…CP Giwa Orders Manhunt for Fleeing Suspects Operatives of the Enugu State Police Command, attached to the CP’s Monitoring Unit and the Anti-Kidnapping Tactical Squad, successfully rescued a male kidnapping victim and neutralised one of the kidnappers in the early hours of May 3, 2025. The operation also led to the recovery of a locally … [Read more…]
In God’s name, our citizens must act fast. Our country is bleeding. The signs are everywhere. There is no other way to put it. Across our country, from the dusty villages of Zamfara and Borno to the streets of Lagos and Abuja, there is no mistaking the fact that our country is on the brink … [Read more…]
The All Progressives Congress in Lagos State has released the official list of qualified chairmanship aspirants for the July 12 local government elections. A total of 455 aspirants were screened, according to a document signed by the Chairman of the Screening Committee, Babatunde Ogala, SAN, and the Secretary, Nurudeen Bamidele. According to Sunday Punch, Abdulganiyu … [Read more…]
…Mbah promises continuous improvement Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, on Saturday, participated in the 1st Enugu City International Marathon, completing the 10km road race in 45 minutes, while East African athletes cleared the first, second, and third positions in the elite 42km full marathon. The event, which was supervised by the World Athletics … [Read more…]
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has responded to Meta’s threat to pull Facebook and Instagram out of Nigeria, stating that quitting the country does not absolve the US tech giant of its legal responsibilities. In a statement issued Saturday and signed by the commission’s Director of Corporate Affairs, Ondaje Ijagwu, the FCCPC … [Read more…]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will be flagging off the construction of Abia Airport in Isiala Ngwa North Local Government during his proposed visit to the state. He will also commission the newly reconstructed Port Harcourt Road that was abandoned for about 20 years, which was reconstructed by the incumbent government in the state led by … [Read more…]
A witness of the Federal Government on Friday, admitted before Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja, that no weapon of terrorism or violence was recovered from Nnamdi Kanu, when he was arrested on October 15, 2015 in Lagos. The witness, who is an operative of the Department of the State Services … [Read more…]
Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, on Friday, joined other well-meaning Nigerians in paying last respects to the late elder statesman and former Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Chief Dubem Onyia, describing him as a legendary figure, whose life impacted many. Governor Mbah spoke at a well-attended funeral mass in honour of Chief … [Read more…]
Governor Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has reiterated his administration’ s Commitment to engender a work environment that will empower workers to thrive. He stated this in a message for the 2025 Workers’ Day celebration held at the Pa Ngele Oruta Township Stadium. He said he has introduced a reward system to ensure excellence, … [Read more…]
President Trump said Thursday that he would rename Veterans Day, on Nov. 11, as “Victory Day for World War I” and May 8, widely known as V-E Day, as “Victory Day for World War II,” so that the United States could celebrate its achievements in those conflicts. “We won both Wars, nobody was close to … [Read more…]
The federal lawmakers representing Igbo-Eze North/Udenu federal constituency, Hon Dennis Agbo, and Igbo-Eze South/Nsukka federal constituency, Hon Mark Chidi Obetta, as well as Hon Malachi Onyechi, who represents Nsukka West state constituency in the Enugu State House of Assembly, have defected from the Labour Party (LP) to the Peoples Democratic Party, insisting that the state … [Read more…]