The State as a Predator

Abdul Mahmud

-By Abdul Mahmud Three stories from the north and south regions of Nigeria. Three young Nigerians. Three powerful men. One troubling pattern. In Port Harcourt, a young girl, named Ogadinma Miller Uchechi, from Ahoada-West Local Government Area reportedly took photographs of the crumbling structures of Community Secondary School, Odiokwu. The buildings were said to be … [Read more…]

Soludo and Mbah’s Demolition of Properties Under Suspicion as Crime Hideouts: Right or Wrong?

Sebastine Chukwuebuka Okafor

​By Sebastine Okafor, Ph.D. ​In recent times, there have been reports of state governments in parts of South-East Nigeria, especially Anambra and Enugu States, demolishing private houses alleged to be hideouts for kidnappers and criminal groups. While the fight against insecurity is necessary and urgent, the method of destroying property based on suspicion raises serious … [Read more…]

Governors, Ex-Governors, Other Dignitaries, to Grace Archbishop Ede’s 60th Birthday Celebration Today

Governors of Enugu and Ebonyi, Peter Ndubuisi Mbah and Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru, alongside former governors Ifeanyichukwu Jim Nwobodo and Samuel Ominyi Egwu, are expected to attend the 60th birthday celebration of Most Rev. Barr. Christopher Nweke Ede. The three-day event, scheduled for April 4 to 6 in Enugu, is expected to draw prominent political leaders, … [Read more…]

Presidency Not the Priority — Wike Insists PDP Must Stabilise Sub-National Base First

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has cautioned that the ongoing crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) should not be reduced to a contest for presidential ambition, insisting that the party’s survival hinges on rebuilding its grassroots structure. Speaking during a media parley in Abuja on Friday, Wike argued that … [Read more…]

Archbishop Ede @ 60: Medical outreach, book presentation, eucharistic service line up three-day event

A medical outreach, book presentation, and eucharistic service are among key activities lined up for the 60th birthday celebration of Most Rev. Barr. Christopher Nweke Ede, the Methodist Archbishop of Enugu. The three-day event, scheduled for April 4 to 6, 2026, is expected to attract dignitaries from across Nigeria, including serving and former governors, top … [Read more…]

Enugu Police Disburse Over ₦52m to Families of Deceased Officers

The Enugu State Police Command has concluded activities marking the National Police Day 2026 with the disbursement of cheques totalling fifty-two million, nine hundred and seventy-one thousand, eight hundred and three naira, nine kobo (₦52,971,803.09) to families of deceased Police Officers. Presenting the cheques to the beneficiaries on behalf of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP … [Read more…]

Again, gunmen kill another traditional ruler in Ebonyi

Gunmen have killed another traditional ruler in Ebonyi State, Nigeria’s South-East. The victim, Josephat Ikegwu, who is the traditional ruler of Ishinkwo Community in Onicha Local Government Area of the state, was shot dead by the attackers on Wednesday night. Sources in the community reported that the incident occurred around 10 p.m. when the hoodlums … [Read more…]

ADC vows to proceed with congresses, convention

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has declared that it will proceed with its planned congresses and national convention despite the position of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on its internal leadership dispute. Speaking on Thursday during an appearance on Arise TV, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, said the party would not halt … [Read more…]

FG Declares Friday, Monday Public Holidays for Easter

The Federal Government has declared Friday, April 3, and Monday, April 6, 2026, as public holidays to mark this year’s Easter celebration. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Wednesday by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on behalf of the Federal Government. April 3 marks Good Friday, while April 6 is observed as … [Read more…]

Enugu confirms rabies outbreak in Igbo Etiti, urges vaccination, caution

Patrick Nwabueze Ubru, Enugu State Commissioner for Agriculture and Agro-Industrialization

The Enugu State Government has confirmed an outbreak of rabies in Igbo Etiti Local Government Area, warning residents to take urgent preventive measures. In a public notice issued by the Ministry of Agriculture and Agro-Industrialization, authorities said the viral disease, which affects both animals and humans, is almost always fatal once symptoms appear. The government … [Read more…]