Troops of the Nigerian Army attached to the 82 Division have killed scores of members of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) when they raided their camps at Amagu village, Nkalaha community in Ishielu Local Government Area of Ebonyi State. The operation was carried out in collaboration with the operatives of the Nigerian Air … [Read more…]
Amidst concerns of counterfeiting, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Wednesday, released details and position of the security features in the new Naira notes. There had been concerns from Nigerians after the Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) started circulating the notes last week. Many respondents who spoke to the reporter said they were afraid of … [Read more…]
No fewer than 11 were feared killed following high electric power supply in some areas of Zazzau in Zaria, Kaduna State. Areas affected include Gwargwaje and Kauran Juli situated along Zaria-Kaduna Expressway. “Electric power supply was restored in high voltage in the area around 1am. It caused indiscriminate spark of electricity gadgets. That resulted in … [Read more…]
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Wednesday bowed to pressure from many Nigerians and announced an upward review of its cash withdrawal limits directive. Individuals can now withdraw N500,000 cash weekly and corporate entities can now withdraw up to N5 million cash across all channels including Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) and Point Of Sale … [Read more…]
Mr Doyin Okupe has resigned as the Campaign Director-General of Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi. In a letter addressed to the LP presidential candidate on Tuesday, Okupe said it is better not to allow his personal interest distract the campaign of Obi and that of the party, hence his decision to step … [Read more…]
Majority of the Twitter users, who participated in a poll put up by Elon Musk have voted for his ouster as Chief Executive Office, CEO of the micro-blogging platform. Musk, the billionaire founder Tesla Inc, on Sunday launched a poll to determine whether he should remain as CEO. Based on the result of the poll … [Read more…]
By Uche Anichukwu In teaching the mystery of the little beginning of the gospel, Christ gave the parable of the mustard seed, which someone sowed in the field. Although it is the smallest of all the seeds, it ultimately grew into a tree so that birds of the air made nests on its branches. This … [Read more…]
A Statement by Frank Nweke Jr on the state of Insecurity in Enugu State, released to the Press December 19, 2022. The first duty of government is the security of its people. However, in Enugu State, we are witnessing a consistent breakdown in law and order, with residents living in fear and constant apprehension. The … [Read more…]
Dr Doyin Okupe, a former Senior Special Assistant to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, was on Monday found guilty of receiving over N200m cash from a former National Security Adviser, Col. Sambo Dasuki (retd). He was therefore sentenced to two years imprisonment by Justice Ijeoma Ojukwu of a Federal High Court in Abuja with an option of … [Read more…]
…As They Pledge to Send Him To Government House Come 2023 Frank Nweke Jr, the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) in Enugu State, on Sunday assured Nsukka people that his government will fulfill the promise of providing critical infrastructure and instituting a visionary, transparent, God-fearing and people-oriented leadership come 2023. Nweke … [Read more…]
In line with its tradition of honouring those who have done well in different fields of human endeavours, The Sun Publishing Limited has announced winners of the various categories of The Sun Awards for 2022. According to a press statement signed by Onuoha Ukeh, Managing Director/Editor-in-Chief, Enugu State Governor, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi and Group Chief Operating … [Read more…]
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), its Governor, Mr. Godwin Emefiele and the Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami have been dragged to a Federal Court in Awka over the implementation of the naira redesign policy. The redesigned currencies N1,000, N500 and N200 went into circulation on December 15, 2022, and would finally displace … [Read more…]