No Suspect Killed, Unlawfully Detained in Enugu SWAT — Police Command Tells Public

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…]

3 die in truck accident in Jos

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…]

First Lady Oluremi Tinubu to Launch Udeh-Led FMIST ECoN Initiative in Kano

The First Lady of Nigeria, Oluremi Tinubu, is set to officially launch Energise Commercialisation Now (ECoN), a Federal Government-backed innovation and industrialisation initiative, in Kano on Thursday, April 23, 2026. The programme, designed to bridge the gap between research, innovation, and market-ready products, is expected to play a key role in driving industrial growth and … [Read more…]

Standstill Nation and Delusion’s Last Stand

Oseloka Henry Obaze

By Oseloka H. Obaze In the summer of 2011, two unconnected op-ed pieces appeared on the same page of the New York Times. They pertained respectively to challenges confronting two different nations; the United States that was then suffering from governance paralysis. The other nation was Libya, which was about to implode from NATO bombings … [Read more…]

Gov. Mbah Shines at Independent Silver Jubilee, Clinches Double Honours

It was a night of recognition and celebration as Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, emerged as one of the biggest winners at the Independent Newspaper Silver Jubilee Awards, clinching two major honours for his leadership and governance strides. The high-profile event, organised by the Independent Newspaper Group to commemorate its 25th anniversary in Lagos … [Read more…]

The Mirror We Refuse to Face

Abdul Mahmud

-By Abdul Mahmud There is a certain comfort in blaming leaders. It absolves us of responsibility. It allows us to stand at a moral distance from the foolishness of our own choices. But every now and then, a harder truth insists on being heard. A nation is often a reflection of the people who choose … [Read more…]

Trump accuses Iran of ceasefire violation in Hormuz, threatens strikes if talks fail

President Donald Trump accused Iran of violating a ceasefire agreement Sunday after gunfire was directed at foreign vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, including ships linked to France and the United Kingdom. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said Iran “decided to fire bullets yesterday in the Strait of Hormuz — a total violation of our … [Read more…]

2027: Enugu West Throws Weight Behind Tinubu, Mbah, Donates N100m for Mbah’s Nomination Form

…One-term promises a big scam, Ken Nnamani warns The people of Enugu West Senatorial District have endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, for a second term in office, citing their policies, projects, programmes, and interventions that have positively impacted the nation, South East, and Enugu State in … [Read more…]