The Federal Government has declared Friday, September 5, 2025, a public holiday to mark Eid-ul-Mawlid, the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad. This was contained in a statement issued by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Dr Magdalene Ajani, on Tuesday in Abuja. According to the statement, the Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who … [Read more…]
…Welfare of retired officers top agenda The South East Retired Customs Officers Association convened in Enugu for its Annual General Meeting, bringing together retired officers from across the region to focus on welfare initiatives, shared experiences, and the celebration of life after service. The meeting, hosted by Chief Nwabueze Nnamani, a retired customs officer and … [Read more…]
-By Abdul Mahmud Nineteen years ago, our country set out to build Africa’s largest library. The site was perfect. A cultural landmark between the National Mosque and the Ecumenical Centre in Abuja. The vision was bold. A national monument to scholarship, research, and civic learning. The contract was awarded in 2006 to Reynolds Construction Company. … [Read more…]
Enugu city is one of the cleanest and safest cities in Nigeria, many lawyers, who participated in the just concluded Annual General Conference, AGC, of the Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, in Enugu have declared. They made this known during a tour of some tourist sites in the state, saying they were thrilled by the Art … [Read more…]
Members of the Peoples Democratic Party loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, under the banner of the Eminent leaders and Concerned Stakeholders of the PDP, have warned that the party’s forthcoming national convention in November would be “invalid” if their resolutions are not implemented. The minister entered a closed-door meeting … [Read more…]
The Nnewi Region Association of Catechists has pledged their total support to the Labour Party Governorship candidate, Dr. George Moghalu (Ohamadike Nnewi), ahead of the November election. Speaking during their meeting, the convener, Catechist Ruben Agu, said that Moghalu is a leader with the fear of God, proven integrity, and genuine concern for the people. … [Read more…]
Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo has said that recent statistics shows that the state is among the lowest in kidnap rate across the country, contrary to shouts of insecurity by his political opponents. Soludo attributed this to his innovative security architecture in launching the local security outfit, Agunechemba; and Operation Udo Ga Chi; a … [Read more…]
Governor Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru has inaugurated a 15-member Economic Committee to spearhead industrialisation in Ebonyi State. The committee, chaired by former Minister of Power, Prof. Barth Nnaji, comprises economists, industrialists, and technocrats. Members include Chief Ben Oka, Chief Mrs. Augustina Nwaoma Ekuma, Dr. Joe Abah, High Chief Ituma Chukwuemeka Enviable, Gen. Abel Obi Umahi, Chief … [Read more…]
The Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), has hailed the recent conviction of Simon Ekpa, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), by a Finnish court. An official press statement made available to newsmen in Abuja on Monday by the media aide to the AGF, … [Read more…]
The Rivers State Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.) has urged the newly elected Local Government Chairmen to be selfless and focus on Grassroot development. Ibas gave the charge while swearing in chairmen-elect of the 23 LG Councils in Government House, Port Harcourt on Monday evening. This was contained in a statement issued by the … [Read more…]
Residents of Kasuwan-Garba town in Mariga Local Government Area (LGA) of Niger State on Saturday evening lynched and set a woman ablaze over an alleged blasphemous remark against Prophet Muhammad. The woman, identified as Amaye, a food vendor, was said to have made the alleged blasphemous remarks at her restaurant after a customer jokingly expressed … [Read more…]
A Finnish court has sentenced Simon Ekpa, who identifies himself as the Prime Minister of Biafra, to six years in prison on charges linked to terrorism and tax fraud. The Päijät-Häme District Court ruled that Ekpa was guilty of encouraging crimes with terrorist intent, aiding a terrorist organization, engaging in aggravated tax fraud, and breaching … [Read more…]