The members of Ndiowu community in Orumba North Local Government Area of Anambra State have formally elected Chief Chibuzo Okekeifi as Ezediọramma II of Ndiowu, bringing to an end an 11-year vacancy on the community’s revered royal throne. The development marks a major milestone in Ndiowu’s traditional history, coming more than a decade after the … [Read more…]
A Rivers High Court sitting in Oyigbo Local Government Area has stepped into the escalating political crisis in the state, issuing an interim injunction that temporarily halts further action on the impeachment process against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Nma-Odu. In a ruling delivered in Port Harcourt, the court restrained the Speaker of … [Read more…]
The Anambra State Police Command has warned individuals and groups to desist from organising or participating in any form of march or street protest or unlawful gatherings within Awka, the State capital, in the interest of public safety, peace, and public order. In a press statement on Friday, the command’s Spokesman, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, said … [Read more…]
The Enugu State Police Command has confirmed the death of two officers following an attack on a Police Distress Response Squad (DRS) team along Agbani Road, Enugu, late on Wednesday, January 15, 2026. According to a statement issued on Thursday by the Command’s spokesperson, SP Daniel Ndukwe, the officers sustained severe gunshot injuries after suspected … [Read more…]
Doris Ewoh, Enugu The Nigeria Police Trust Fund (NPTF), in conjunction with Rojore Resources Limited, has embarked on a training workshop on automobile practices for Nigeria Police technicians, aimed at improving and sustaining the operational mobility of the Force. The ongoing workshop, which commenced on 5 January and will end on 16 January 2025, is … [Read more…]
In a move widely seen as politically symbolic and potentially destabilising for the opposition, Abubakar Atiku Abubakar, the son of former Vice President and 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), while declaring his commitment to the re-election of President Bola … [Read more…]
… Emphasises lessons from scars of Nigeria’s history Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to continue to partner with the Federal Government to support the Nigerian Armed Forces, fallen heroes, and their families. Mbah also stressed the need to learn from the scars of division and internal conflicts inherent … [Read more…]
Abia State Governor, Dr Alex Otti, OFR, has used the occasion of the 2026 Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day to call on Nigerians to look beyond many shortcomings of the Nation and embrace unity and the ideals the compatriots lived and died for. Governor Otti made the call on Thursday, January 15th, during the … [Read more…]
The Board Chairman of the Enugu Smart City Development Authority, Rt. Hon. Ikemba U.S.A Igwesi, has officially registered with the All Progressives Congress (APC) in his ward, declaring full support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Peter Mbah’s developmental visions for Nigeria and Enugu State. Igwesi completed his registration as part of the ongoing … [Read more…]
…Restates zero tolerance for all forms of child abuse Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, says his administration will continue to prioritise the welfare and education of children in the state, as it remains the only way to guarantee a prosperous and decent future for the state. Mbah has also reiterated his administration’s zero … [Read more…]
Two opposition parties — the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the African Democratic Congress (ADC) — have criticised the Federal Government over reports that it has approved a $9 million public relations and lobbying contract in the United States, describing the move as deceptive, wasteful, and insensitive to the country’s current security and economic challenges. … [Read more…]
The Federal Government has commended the Super Eagles for their performance at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, assuring the team that Nigerians remain proud of them despite their semi-final exit from the tournament. In a statement released on Thursday by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, the government praised the players … [Read more…]