The Enugu State Police Command, through operatives of the Nsukka Urban Division, with the support of Neighbourhood Watch Group, on 1st December 2025, arrested one Emeka Emmanuel Nwangwu (male, aged 51) for the gruesome murder of his maternal cousin sister, Loveth Uloma Nwangwu, aged 19. The suspect, a member of the Neighbourhood Security Watch Group, … [Read more…]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated General Christopher Gwabin Musa as the new Minister of Defence. In a letter to Senate President Godswill Akpabio, President Tinubu conveyed General Musa’s nomination as the successor to Alhaji Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, who resigned on Monday. General Musa, 58, on December 25, is a distinguished soldier who served as … [Read more…]
The Enugu State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has announced that former Governor of Enugu State, Rt. Hon. Lawrence Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, will be formally inducted into the Union’s Hall of Fame in recognition of his unprecedented contributions to journalism development during his administration. According to a statement signed by the Chairman of … [Read more…]
Three staff members attached to Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, were on Tuesday morning attacked by unidentified gunmen near the Sam Mbakwe Airport in Owerri, the Imo State capital. The incident, which occurred between Umuowa and Ihite junction, a short distance from the airport, happened while the team was en route to the facility for … [Read more…]
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has formally resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the political platform under which he rose to prominence as senator and later governor. The governor announced his decision in a post on his official X handle late on Monday, attaching a copy of his resignation letter dated November 4, 2025. … [Read more…]
The Kano State Government says it will “strictly enforce” its Motorcycling and Related Matters (Regulations) Law, 2013, which prohibits carrying passengers on motorcycles within the metropolis — a move coming amid a sharp rise in banditry across parts of the state. Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Abdulkarim Maude, SAN, who announced the enforcement on Monday … [Read more…]
Defence Minister Badaru Abubakar has resigned from office, citing health concerns, in a development that comes amid mounting insecurity and President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a national security emergency. His exit has triggered strong speculation that former Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, may be tapped as his replacement, following a meeting with … [Read more…]
The federal government has announced the promotion of 24,202 officers and personnel of four para-military agencies in the country. The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) made the announcement in Abuja, saying the exercise cut across senior officers, middle cadres and other personnel in the agencies. The Minister of Interior and chairman … [Read more…]
…No hiding place for criminals – Enugu Security Trust Fund …We understand the consequences to S’East if Enugu is left porous – Anglican Bishop To further boost the security of lives and property, Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has inaugurated hi-tech security equipment and patrol vehicles procured by the Enugu State Security Trust … [Read more…]
A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) sitting in Maitama has granted the request by the prosecution to shift further hearing in the alleged criminal defamation charge brought against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan by the office of the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF). At the mention of the case, Akpoti-Uduaghan’s lawyer, Ehiogie West Idahosa … [Read more…]
The Presidency has called on Nigerians to play an active role in monitoring and reporting violations of President Bola Tinubu’s directive on the withdrawal of police escorts attached to Very Important Persons (VIPs). Special Adviser on Media and Public Communication, Daniel Bwala, stated this during an interview on TVC on Sunday, where he stressed the … [Read more…]
Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State on Monday presented a N985.9 billion budget proposal for the 2026 fiscal year to the State House of Assembly, outlining a spending plan. The proposed budget heavily focused on capital development, transparency, and community-driven projects. He said that the proposed budget was designed to “renew, rebuild and reposition,” the … [Read more…]