The Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Monday, February 3, approved $1 billion to strengthen primary healthcare services across the country. The approval, aimed at boosting the government’s Human Capital Opportunities for Prosperity and Equity (HOPE) programme, was announced by the finance and coordinating minister of the economy, Wale Edun, after the FEC) meeting. Edun said the … [Read more…]
…As Danish Govt, businesses seek more investment The Government of Denmark has expressed its eagerness to expand the European nation’s business interests in Enugu State, expressing enthusiasm at partnering with the state in key sectors of the economy and other areas of mutual benefits. Denmark, which is a member of the European Union, stated this … [Read more…]
Local Governments across the country are facing a fresh hurdle in their bid to receive their monthly allocations directly from the Federation Accounts. Each of the 774 local governments is now required to furnish the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) with a comprehensive audit of its finances for two years as a prerequisite for direct remittance of … [Read more…]
The Governor’s Advisory Council (GAC) of the Lagos State All Progressives Congress (APC) will, on Monday, meet to discuss the speakership crisis at the Lagos State House of Assembly and not the possibility of Mudashiru Obasa returning as speaker. A member of the apex advisory body in the state, who spoke in confidence with the … [Read more…]
The 2025 Grammy Awards was held on Sunday, February 2, to commemorate music’s biggest night, with Nigerian artist Tems among the winners. For the fifth consecutive year, Trevor Noah hosted the event at Crypto.com Arena, which recognizes 2024’s finest emerging talents, chart-topping tunes, and fan favourites. Full list of winners at the 67th Grammy: Best … [Read more…]
Mr. Sunday Echeji, who allegedly cut off his wife’s hand in a shocking act of domestic violence, was arraigned on Friday (31st of January, 2025) before the Chief Magistrate Court 1 in Enugu. The charge brought against him was attempted murder, filed under Section 275, Subsection A of the Criminal Code (Cap 30, Vol. 1, … [Read more…]
The Lagos State Ministry of Youth and Social Development (MYSD) and the Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) has recued a nine-year old girl allegedly molested by one ‘Baba Michael’ who lives at 4, Azeez Ademola Street, off Anishere, Ayobo. The survivor is said to have been placed in protective custody and is receiving necessary … [Read more…]
Amanda Azubuike Becomes First Nigerian Woman Brigadier General in US Army History has been made as Amanda Azubuike, 57, a Black military officer from Nigeria, has been promoted to Brigadier General in the United States Army, a position no Nigerian woman has ever reached. Her rise through the ranks in this male-dominated field makes her an … [Read more…]
The Nigerian military has announced that troops neutralised 358 terrorists and arrested 431 suspects in January 2025. Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Edward Buba, stated on Friday that the military remains committed to counter-terrorism and insurgency operations across the country. Additionally, troops apprehended 59 oil theft suspects and rescued 249 kidnapped hostages. In the South-South … [Read more…]
According to a directive from Works Minister David Umahi, MTN must pay N15 billion per month to the contractors working on the Enugu-Onitsha Motorway or risk having their contracts revoked. A delegation from the Anambra and Enugu caucus of the 10th National Assembly paid the minister a courtesy call to request the Nigerian government’s intervention … [Read more…]
…As IGP Directs Due Enforcement Nationwide In line with the directive of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM., the Nigeria Police Force once again reiterates the enforcement of the Mandatory Third Party Insurance which will commence on February 1st, 2025. According to ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, Force Public Relations Officer, Force Headquarters, … [Read more…]
Governor Hope Uzodimma has given the hint that a new Chief Judge will emerge in Imo State soon. Speaking Friday at the New Exco Chambers, Government House, Owerri, he demonstrated resolve to ensure adequate and most effective justice dispensation in the State, charging the newly inaugurated Judicial Service Commission (JSC) to commence, immediately, the process of … [Read more…]