The Enugu State Police Command has intercepted a disturbing social media post alleging that five women who deal in fresh corn at New Market, Enugu, were lured by a man in a minibus under the guise of buying corn from his farm, but were later allegedly murdered and their mutilated bodies found by the roadside. … [Read more…]
Believed to be a part of its urban renewal plans, the Enugu state government has commenced door-to-door collection of waste in the capital city and has also set time for waste disposal at central points for areas that are yet to be covered by the door-to-door waste collection. These were contained a public announcement on … [Read more…]
Former presidential candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Rabiu Kwankwaso, has received several defectors into the party in Kano State. The leader of the Kwankwasiyya Movement disclosed this on Friday via his official X handle. Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State is of the NNPP. The defectors were said to be from the … [Read more…]
Unidentified gunmen, Thursday night, invaded three communities of Umualoma, Ndiakunwanta and Ndiejezie in Arondizogu, Ideato North Local Government Area of Imo State, killing no fewer than seven persons. It was gathered that the gunmen on a motorbike opened fire and killed people indiscriminately. The victims were said to be shop owners and their customers, and … [Read more…]
…Reveals he receives threats everyday Former governor of Anambra State, Mr Peter Obi, has dismissed a recent threat by the Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, saying he received threats daily. Obi was reacting to questions from journalists in Awka on recent threats by Okpebholo, who stated that his safety would not be guaranteed if he … [Read more…]
The Legal Practitioners’ Privileges Committee (LPPC) has unveiled the list of lawyers newly elevated to the rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN). The list revealed that it comprises 56 advocates and one from the academia. According to the Chief Registrar of the Supreme Court and Secretary of the LPPC, Mr. Kanir Eniola Akanbi, the … [Read more…]
…Reassigns 3 Commissioners Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, on Tuesday, rejigged his cabinet, swearing in a new Head of Service, six new Commissioners, and reassigning three others. Mbah also assigned portfolios to the new appointees following the administration of Oath of Office on them by a representative of the Ministry of Justice, Chizoba … [Read more…]
The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Senator Yemi Adaramodu, has criticised suspended Kogi Central lawmaker, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, accusing her of turning her resumption attempt to resume Senate duties into yet another episode of skit-making. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Tuesday, Adaramodu described Natasha’s resumption attempt as theatrical, … [Read more…]
Despite widespread criticisms, Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has defended his recent threats not to allow Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, to enter the South-south state without informing him. Mr Okpebholo spoke on Tuesday in Benin at the official inauguration of the newly revived Edo Line, a state-run transport company. … [Read more…]
In a major move to tackle Nigeria’s growing infrastructure deficit and pension liabilities, the Senate on Tuesday approved President Bola Tinubu’s comprehensive borrowing plan for the 2025-2026 fiscal period. The plan included a combined external loan package of $21.5 billion, €2.2 billion, and 15 billion Japanese Yen, as well as a €65 million grant. Additionally, … [Read more…]
Eight banks have successfully met the new minimum capital requirements stipulated for their licenses, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) confirmed yesterday. Banks started raising funds last year to meet the CBN’s recapitalization requirement which has a March 2026 deadline. Speaking at a news conference in Abuja at the conclusion of the two-day Monetary Policy Committee … [Read more…]
Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has praised the Super Falcons following Tuesday’s hard-fought 2-1 victory over South Africa in the semi-finals of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). In a heartfelt congratulatory message, the First Lady commended the team for their strength, unity, and determination, describing their success as a powerful symbol of … [Read more…]