The Federal Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology (FMIST), under the leadership of Dr. Kingsley Tochukwu Udeh, SAN, has announced a strategic collaboration with the Kano State Government and key stakeholders across the North West ahead of the official launch of the Energise Commercialisation Now (ECoN) programme. The initiative is championed by the First Lady, … [Read more…]
By Tai Emeka Obasi Your Excellency, I write to you, once more, at a defining moment in your life and in the history of our nation. Moments like this are rare, and how they are handled often determines whether a man is remembered for what he achieved or for what he chose to give up … [Read more…]
Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Tuesday warned members of the public against fraudulent messages, emails and online communications falsely claiming to originate from the apex bank. The bank said the fake messages were designed to mislead the public and, in some cases, gain unauthorised access to personal accounts through malicious links and deceptive online … [Read more…]
The Cross River State Ministry of Health has confirmed a case of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in the state. The Commissioner for Health, Dr Henry Ayuk, who made the confirmation while briefing journalists at the ministry’s headquarters at the state secretariat, Calabar, yesterday, said the case, which was confirmed on April 17, 2026, is the first … [Read more…]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has elevated Taiwo Oyedele to the position of Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy following a minor reshuffle of the Federal Executive Council. The reshuffle saw the removal of Wale Edun as Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, alongside Ahmed Dangiwa as Minister of Housing and … [Read more…]
Political leaders from Enugu State on Tuesday pledged unalloyed support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election in 2027. The leaders, representing the state’s seven million citizens, made this pledge when Governor Peter Mbah led them to a meeting with President Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The high-powered delegation included Minister of Innovation, Science … [Read more…]
Diaspora Nigerians and the youth wing of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) on Monday joined in the call for the resignation of the INEC Chairman following the circulation of alleged pro-Tinubu tweets linked to him, staging a protest in the commission’s Lagos office and the United Kingdom Parliament, respectively. This is also as the Independent … [Read more…]
The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced the release of its primaries timetable. The action is in line with the April 23 to May 30 window given by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for parties to conduct their primaries.The big prize – the Presidential ticket – will be decided on May 15 and … [Read more…]
The Enugu State Police Command has dismissed a viral video circulating online that alleged unlawful detention and killing of suspects in the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Unit, Enugu. In a press release issued by SP Daniel Ndukwe, Police Public Relations Officer, Enugu State Command, and dated 20th April 2026, the Command categorically stated that … [Read more…]
Three persons have lost their lives in a tragic accident at the Polo Roundabout in Jos, Plateau State. The truck reportedly lost control, resulting in a fatal crash that claimed the lives of the driver and two other persons. The Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, confirmed the incident to newsmen. The command’s Public Education Officer … [Read more…]
A professional in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector, Dr. Nick Ogbodo, has expressed hope that the tenure of the newly appointed Inspector General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, will restore public trust in the police and ease the nation’s security concerns. In a statement personally signed by Dr. Nick Ogbodo and issued to newsmen after … [Read more…]
Operatives of the Enugu State Police Command attached to the Trans-Ekulu Division, on 18th April 2026 at about 10:00 a.m., arrested a 30-year-old male suspect, Ibeabuchi Ifeanyi Collins, and recovered a stolen tricycle in his possession. The arrest followed a report by the custodian of the tricycle, who stated that he discovered the vehicle missing … [Read more…]