Minister Udeh to Commission West Africa’s First ASUS Flagship Store in Nigeria Aug. 3

Dr Kingsley Tochukwu Udeh, SAN

The Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Dr. Kingsley Tochukwu Udeh, SAN, will on Monday commission what is described as West Africa’s first ASUS Flagship Store, an initiative expected to strengthen Nigeria’s technology retail ecosystem and deepen collaboration between global technology brands and the local market. The flagship store, established through a partnership between ASUS … [Read more…]

Enugu Police Rescue Kidnap Victim, Neutralise Suspected Kidnapper, Arrest Five Others in Multiple Operations

The Enugu State Police Command has rescued a kidnapped woman, neutralised a suspected kidnapper and arrested five other suspects for alleged armed robbery, cultism and theft in separate operations across the state. The operations also led to the recovery of a locally made pistol, an expended cartridge, offensive weapons, stolen property, vehicle batteries and other … [Read more…]

[OPINION] The Peace and Safety Enugu Residents Enjoy Today Were Carefully Planned for Tomorrow

By Dr. John Egbo, Deputy Sheriff (Rtd.) “Leadership is not about the next election; it is about the next generation.” This timeless truth finds resonance in the words of renowned leadership author Simon Sinek, who observed: “A good leader is someone who makes people feel safe, valued, and inspired so they can build a better future … [Read more…]

Osun Commissioner of Police Redeployed to Force Hqtrs

The Commissioner of Police in Osun State, Ibrahim Gotan, has been redeployed from the state command to the Force Headquarters, Abuja, on a special duty assignment. SaharaReporters, quoting a police wireless message, reported that the redeployment directive was contained in a signal issued by the Force Secretariat, Abuja, on Thursday and marked “Most Immediate.”According to … [Read more…]

FMIST Minister Urges Africa to Harness AI for Economic Growth, Innovation

Dr. Kingsley Udeh

The Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Dr. Kingsley Tochukwu Udeh, SAN, has urged African countries to embrace Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a strategic tool for accelerating economic transformation, industrialisation, and sustainable development across the continent. Speaking at the 7th Africa Emerging Markets Forum in Abuja, Udeh said Africa must transition from being a consumer … [Read more…]

Enugu: Obuoffia Community Hails Mbah’s Development Strides During Appreciation Visit to Nkanu West Chairman

The Obuoffia community has praised the developmental projects of Enugu State Governor Peter Ndubuisi Mbah in the area while reaffirming its support for the administration of the Executive Chairman of Nkanu West Local Government Area, Hon. John Chukwuma Ogbodo, during an appreciation visit to the council chairman. The delegation, under the auspices of the Obuoffia … [Read more…]

Otti pays actress Ngozi Nwosu N25m hospital bill

Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has fulfilled his promise to support veteran Nollywood actress, Ngozi Nwosu, by approving the payment of ₦25 million to the hospital where she is receiving treatment. The governor’s Senior Special Assistant on Tourism and Entertainment, Martins Justice, announced the development in a post shared on X on Thursday. According to … [Read more…]

Families of Kwara Abductees Seek Help as Terrorists Reject ₦155 Million Ransom

Almost six months after scores of residents were seized by terrorists in Kwara State, relatives of the victims have said hope of securing their freedom through negotiations has faded after kidnappers allegedly turned down over N155m raised by the communities. The families, who accused the authorities of failing to end the prolonged captivity, said they … [Read more…]

Judge Escapes Through Window as Bandits Attack Sharia Court in Katsina

Bandits attacked a Sharia court in Gwarjo village, Matazu Local Government Area of Katsina State, forcing the presiding judge to jump through a window to escape abduction. Findings revealed that the gunmen stormed the court premises at about 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday and began firing sporadically, forcing people, including the judge, Mohammed Muktar, to flee for safety. … [Read more…]

Udeh Unveils Seven NNMDA Herbal Medicines, Seeks Boost for Natural Medicine Research

The Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Dr. Kingsley Udeh, has unveiled seven scientifically developed herbal medicines designed by the Nigeria Natural Medicine Development Agency (NNMDA) to manage major health conditions, including hepatitis B, peptic ulcer disease, hypertension, high cholesterol, male sexual health disorders, and cancers such as prostate, colorectal, and ovarian cancers. The herbal … [Read more…]

Mbah Approves Recruitment of Over 6,500 Teachers, Donates 400 Computers to ESUT

Mbah hits the ground running, signs three Executive Orders, names Prof. Chidiebere Onyia new SSG

Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has approved the recruitment of over 6,500 teachers and other education personnel for the state’s Smart Green Schools, even as the state government donated 400 modern desktop computers to the Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT) to strengthen experiential learning and digital education. The twin interventions form … [Read more…]