IGP says barricade of Rivers local gov’t secretariats to continue, as caretaker chairmen resume

The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, said his men would continue to barricade all local government secretariats in Rivers State amidst the ongoing political tension. Egbetokun made this known on Thursday in Abuja while addressing journalists on the sidelines of a meeting with Commissioners of Police and other senior officers. He disclosed that policemen … [Read more…]

President Ramaphosa Visits President Tinubu in Johannesburg

…Underscores need for Stronger Partnership Between South Africa and Nigeria President Bola Tinubu on Thursday in Johannesburg, South Africa, held a private meeting with President Cyril Ramaphosa. Before the closed meeting, which was held at Radisson Blu Hotel in Johannesburg, President Ramaphosa thanked President Tinubu for honouring the invitation to attend his inauguration for a … [Read more…]

Enugu’s Mbah to pay 8-month inherited salary arrears of College of Education Workers

Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has approved the payment of eight-month salary arrears valued at over N467m, which were owed the academic, non-academic, and casual staff of the Enugu State College of Education, Technical, ESCET, Enugu, before his administration. A breakdown of the approval are eight-month salary arrears of 299 academic staff and … [Read more…]

Kanu states readiness to negotiate with Fed Gov’t

The detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, has expressed his readiness to enter into a negotiation with the Federal Government. Kanu took the position on Wednesday, at the resumed proceeding on the seven-count terrorism and treasonable felony charge the FG entered against him before the Federal High Court sitting in … [Read more…]

Fubara Swears in Caretaker Committee Chairmen, as APC demands State of Emergency in Rivers

Governor Siminalayi Fubara has sworn in Caretaker Committee Chairmen for the 23 Local Government Councils of Rivers State. The governor swore in the chairmen at Council Chambers of Government House, Port Harcourt, on Wednesday morning. They were earlier screened by the faction of Rivers House of Assembly loyal to the governor. The tenure of the … [Read more…]

Building Collapses Inside Ebonyi Teaching Hospital, Traps Two Persons 

Two persons have been reportedly trapped inside a three-storey building under construction, that collapsed on Tuesday evening in Abakaliki the Ebonyi State capital. The collapsed building is located inside the Alex Ekwueme Federal University Teaching Hospital, Abakaliki. During a search and rescue operation, one person was rescued and rushed to the hospital for medical treatment, … [Read more…]

NAFDAC DG cautions against refrigerating cooked food for more than three days

The Director General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Prof. Moji Adeyeye has warned Nigerians against the storage of cooked food in refrigerators for more than three days. She emphasised the potential risks of storing cooked food for extended periods, which could lead to contamination by disease-causing pathogens, ultimately … [Read more…]

Enugu Governor’s Wife Enrolls 1,701 Expectant Mothers on Health Insurance, Launches Mama Care Initiative

Mrs Nkechinyere Mbah

Wife of the Enugu State governor, Mrs. Nkechinyere Mbah, Tuesday, launched the “Mama Care Initiative” where 1,701 pregnant women were enrolled on a one-year health insurance premium. Mrs. Mbah, who also doled out financial supports and foodstuffs to the expectant mothers drawn from the 17 local government areas of the state, said that Mama Care, … [Read more…]

Reform Growth Hub Holds 2nd Annual Conference in Enugu, X-rays Global Advancement

Chetanne Chinelo, Enugu A Not-For-Profit organization in Enugu, Reform Growth Hub has held the second edition of her annual “Elevate Conference”. The conference which was held on June 8, 2024 at the Exclusive Serene Hotel, Enugu, had the theme “Beyond Borders – Exploring and Taking Advantage of Global Advancement” and an array of speakers. Speaking … [Read more…]

NiMet predicts heavy rainfall in Niger, Plateau, Benue, 11 other states this week

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted heavy rainfall in 14 States this week. The States predicted to experience heavy rainfall are; Niger, Plateau, Benue, Kaduna, Taraba, Delta, Imo, Cross River, Akwa Ibom, Cross River, Rivers, Bayelsa, Ekiti and Osun States. The agency while stating that the Madden-Julian Oscillation (MJO) is expected to be strong … [Read more…]