Precious Nwonu, Enugu Nigeria and the European Union have renewed discussions on migration cooperation, with both sides working towards concluding a readmission agreement that has been under negotiation since 2016. The issue was discussed on Monday in New York during a meeting between Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, and the EU Commissioner … [Read more…]
Precious Nwonu, Enugu The South East Development Commission has commenced the development of a 200-hectare integrated agricultural project in Nomeh Unataeze, Nkanu East Local Government Area of Enugu State. The project, being implemented under the Commission’s South East Agro-Development Programme, is expected to create more than 1,000 direct jobs when fully operational. The initiative is … [Read more…]
Precious Nwonu, Enugu The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has introduced enhanced surveillance measures for travellers arriving in Nigeria from countries affected by Ebola Virus Disease. The agency said passengers arriving from countries with active or relevant Ebola transmission may be required to complete a health declaration form as part of efforts to … [Read more…]
Precious Nwonu, Enugu The Anambra State Internal Revenue Service has commenced enforcement measures against individuals, businesses and corporate organisations that have failed to meet their tax obligations in the state. The Executive Chairman of AIRS, Ikeazor Okonkwo, announced this on Tuesday at a press briefing held at the agency’s headquarters in Awka. Okonkwo said the … [Read more…]
Precious Nwonu, Enugu The Central Bank of Nigeria has reduced its benchmark interest rate by 350 basis points, cutting the Monetary Policy Rate from 26.5 per cent to 23 per cent. CBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso announced the decision on Tuesday after the Monetary Policy Committee concluded its two-day meeting in Abuja. The reduction is the … [Read more…]
Precious Nwonu, Enugu Iranian delegates walked out of the United Nations General Assembly during President Donald Trump’s address on Tuesday after the US leader warned that he could “annihilate” the Islamic Republic if Tehran failed to reach an agreement with Washington. Trump made the remarks during a wide-ranging speech at the 81st session of the … [Read more…]
Precious Nwonu, Enugu The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has reported 1,086 confirmed cases of Lassa fever and 259 deaths across 24 states in Nigeria in 2026. The figures were contained in the agency’s Lassa Fever Situation Report for epidemiological week 36, covering August 31 to September 6, 2026. According to the report, … [Read more…]
Precious Nwonu, Enugu The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority has warned petrol station operators that they risk losing their licences if they continue to short-change consumers through under-dispensing of petroleum products. The regulator issued the warning in a circular released on Tuesday in Abuja, following reports of petrol stations dispensing less fuel than … [Read more…]
Precious Nwonu, Enugu The National Assembly has clarified that only the proposed constitutional amendment seeking to establish State Police Services has so far been transmitted to the 36 state Houses of Assembly. The clarification followed reports suggesting that the various Constitution Alteration Bills currently before the National Assembly had already been forwarded to the state … [Read more…]
The Enugu State Police Command has arrested a 30-year-old man, Okpara Chibuike Emmanuel, over the alleged murder of his girlfriend, identified only as Chinyere, and concealment of her remains in the toilet of his apartment. The suspect, a resident of Olympic Layout, One-Day, Enugu, was rescued from an angry mob and re-arrested by operatives of … [Read more…]
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Nkanu East Local Government Area of Enugu State has rounded off its campaign tour with a grand finale in Nkerefi Ward 1, home ward of the party’s chairmanship candidate, Engr. Mike Ogbuekwe. The event, held on Monday, September 21, attracted APC leaders, political appointees, community stakeholders and supporters, who … [Read more…]
Precious Nwonu, Enugu The Federal Government has warned that it may shut the Lagos section of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway if motorists and other road users fail to comply with safety regulations within the next two weeks. The Federal Controller of Works in Lagos, Olufemi Dare, issued the warning on Monday, citing persistent violations including … [Read more…]