APC, Gov Mbah Commend Enugu Party Faithful for Peaceful, Democratic LG Congresses

The All Progressives Congress, APC, national panel and Governor Peter Mbah have commended the Enugu State chapter of the party for a peaceful and democratic local government congress. Speaking after monitoring the election of a new local government party executive and three-man national delegates at Amagunze, Nkanu East LGA, on Saturday, Chairman of the national … [Read more…]

FCT Polls: ADC Candidate Fires at Wike, Says, ‘AMAC Is Not Obio-Akpor, Our Votes Will Count’

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) chairmanship candidate for Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), Dr Paul Moses, has declared that the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, cannot influence or “write” election results in AMAC, insisting that residents would defend their votes in Saturday’s poll. Moses made the remarks in a video shared … [Read more…]

Nigeria Aligns STI Agenda With UN as FMIST Expands Strategic Cooperation

In a decisive move to accelerate Nigeria’s innovation-driven development agenda, the Honourable Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Kingsley Tochukwu Udeh, SAN, paid a high-level courtesy visit to the United Nations Resident Coordinator, Mohammed Malik Fall, at the United Nations House. The strategic engagement signals a renewed commitment by the Federal Ministry of Innovation, Science … [Read more…]

False rape claim: Police to prosecute Ogun TikToker

Ogun Police Command has said it is set to prosecute a female TikTok content creator, identified as Mirabel, following an alleged confession that her viral rape claim was fabricated. Mirabel reportedly made the admission during a recorded telephone conversation with social media commentator VeryDarkMan, also known as VDM. The audio, which surfaced online on Thursday, … [Read more…]

India: Four Arrested for Burning Mother, Baby to Death Over Witchcraft Claims

Indian police have arrested four men in connection with the killing of a woman and her 10-month-old son in Jharkhand state, following accusations of witchcraft in their remote tribal village, BBC News has reported. The victims, Jyoti Sinku and her infant, were set on fire in Kudsai hamlet, approximately 250 kilometres from the state capital, … [Read more…]

Osinbajo Commends Gov. Otti’s Leadership

Former Vice President and 14th Vice President of Nigeria, Yemi Osinbajo, has applauded Governor Alex Otti for what he described as purposeful, people-centered leadership that is repositioning Abia State for sustainable growth and prosperity. Speaking during his visit to the Governor in his office on Wednesday, February 18th, which coincided with the Governor’s birthday, Prof. … [Read more…]

Gov. Eno Releases Additional N2.3bn for Payment of Gratuities, Total Payout Hits N80 Billion

Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has released an additional N2.3 billion for the payment of outstanding gratuities owed to retired public servants in the state. The latest disbursement brings the total amount paid by his administration since assuming office on May 29, 2023, to approximately N80 billion, according to a statement from the … [Read more…]

APC Hails Enugu’s Peaceful, Transparent Ward Congresses, Assures on Credible LG Congresses

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has commended the Enugu State chapter of the party for the successful congresses in the 260 political wards of the state, describing the exercise as peaceful, free, fair, and credible. The commendation was given by the Chairman of the APC Ward and Local Government Congresses Committee in Enugu State, Hon. … [Read more…]

In Rivers, State Assembly Halts Impeachment Move Against Fubara

Rivers State House of Assembly has suspended impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Prof. Ngozi Ordu. This followed the recent intervention of President Bola Tinubu in the lingering crisis between the governor and the 27 lawmakers of the Assembly loyal to the Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike. The lawmakers … [Read more…]

Labour Leaders Hail Mbah After Consultative Meeting, Excited by New Welfare Packages for Workers

…as Enugu Govt sets aside N32 billion for pensions, gratuities in 2026 budget Labour leaders in Enugu State have applauded Governor Peter Mbah following what they described as a productive and solution-driven consultative meeting, expressing excitement over a new welfare interventions for workers and retirees. The commendation came after a strategic engagement between the governor … [Read more…]