The people of Idodo Zone, Governor Peter Mbah’s immediate zone in Nkanu East Local Government Area of Enugu State, have hosted him to a grand civic reception, describing him as “a son in whom they are well pleased,” while also donating N50 million towards the governor’s reelection. In a separate but equally significant development, the … [Read more…]
United States President Donald Trump has announced that a ceasefire deal with Iran has been agreed to and that toll-free shipping through the Strait of Hormuz will now begin. The agreement, later confirmed by Iran’s deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi on Sunday, will immediately end hostilities between Iran and the US. Trump, who turned 80 on … [Read more…]
By Abdul Mahmud Governments often lionise those they choose, but history reserves its own place for those it recognises as true heroes. For anyone who followed the social and political movements of the 1980s and 1990s, and the long struggle for the revalidation of June 12, two names remain impossible to ignore: Glory Kilanko and … [Read more…]
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released a revised final list of candidates for the June 20, 2026 Enugu North Senatorial District by-election, clearing seven candidates from different political parties to contest for the vacant Senate seat. The updated list marks a significant expansion of the field, coming more than a week after the … [Read more…]
…Haul in 1,071 rounds of ammunition, 17 AK-47 rifles, GMPG, rocket propelled rifle, grenades, others …Leave Enugu or face the music, Mba warns remnant criminal elements …Charges property owners on background checks of prospective tenants …Hails Tinubu for releasing funds to revamp security training institutions …Lauds passage of State Police Bill In major joint operations, … [Read more…]
The Federal Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology (FMIST) has opened discussions with former Delaware Governor, Dr. Bethany Hall-Long, on potential partnerships aimed at advancing youth capacity development, innovation, and technology-driven economic growth in Nigeria. The talks took place in Abuja on Tuesday when the Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Dr. Kingsley Tochukwu Udeh, … [Read more…]
The Enugu State Government on Wednesday signed agreements with four renewable energy developers to provide electricity to four rural communities across the state’s three senatorial districts. The agreement was signed during the Renewable Energy Development for State Electricity Market (REDSEM) Grant Agreement Signing Ceremony organised by the Enugu State Government with support from the Nigerian … [Read more…]
…Says attacks on schools may cripple education, stall development The presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar has decried the worsening state of insecurity in Nigeria, expressing concern that the terrorists and bandits attacks are now targeted at not only wasting precious human lives, but crippling … [Read more…]
…over 7000 cases reported A cholera outbreak has infected thousands of people and placed growing pressure on health facilities in Borno State, with 74 deaths and 7,850 suspected cases recorded in the state since early May. In a statement issued on 9 June, the international medical humanitarian organisation Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), also known … [Read more…]
The Department of State Services on Monday arraigned a man, Paul Jibrin Oweleke, before the Federal High Court in Lagos over allegations that he used social media to call for a military coup to remove President Bola Tinubu from office. Oweleke was arraigned before Justice Akintoye Aluko on a two-count charge bordering on alleged cybercrime … [Read more…]
Some gunmen on Wednesday morning invaded Government Secondary School in Iluke, Kabba-Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State, killing three persons including the Vice Principal, Mr Gani Anifowose. The bandits attacked the school at about 9am when students were writing the ongoing West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). The attackers invaded the community and disrupted … [Read more…]
Happy Birthday, Honourable Michael Chikosolu Ogbuekwe! Today, we celebrate a rare gem a man whose life is a shining example of excellence, dedication, and impactful service. Hon. Mike Ogbuekwe, from your roots in Nkerefi, Nkanu East, through your formative years in Jos, Plateau State, to becoming a Mechanical Engineering graduate of the University of Nigeria … [Read more…]