The Enugu State Police Command, under the leadership of CP Mamman Bitrus Giwa, PSC, has recorded another significant operational success in its sustained efforts to curb vandalism and other criminal activities across the State. In two separate operations, four (4) male suspects were arrested, while vandalised iron bridge components loaded in a 40-foot trailer and … [Read more…]
By Okey Ikechukwu The four good things that can be said upfront about the South East Development Commission are: (1) The composition of its leadership team; (2) The Commission’s approach to stakeholder engagement; (3) The scope, , and analytical rigour of its public engagement of last week, which lasted from 3rd to 6th of this … [Read more…]
The family of Hon. Billy Chukwuemeka William Nwoye has announced his passing unto glory, which came as a shock and great tragedy to his family, friends, colleagues, supporters, and loved ones. Hon. Nwoye, who hailed from Isiogbo-Nara in Nkanu East Local Government Area of Enugu State, was reported to have been ill and receiving medical … [Read more…]
United States (US) President, Donald Trump, has confirmed that the US collaborated with Nigeria to conduct air strikes on ISIS targets in Sokoto on Christmas Day. Speaking at the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington, D.C., on Thursday, Trump said, “On Christmas Day in close coordination with the government of Nigeria, we worked with them, but … [Read more…]
Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Aneke, on Thursday commended the pace of transformation and quality of governance in Enugu State under Governor Peter Mbah administration, describing the governor as “a new sheriff in town.” Air Marshal Aneke made the remarks during a courtesy visit to the Governor at Government House, Enugu, … [Read more…]
US President Donald Trump on Thursday described Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Remi Tinubu, as a very respected woman. Trump gave the acknowledgement while speaking at the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington, DC. The annual event, attended by members of the US Congress, religious leaders and international guests, featured Trump eulogising Mrs Tinubu in the audience … [Read more…]
Justice Anthony Onovo of the Enugu High Court, on Thursday, ordered the British Government to pay £20 million each to the families of the 21 coal miners killed in Enugu State in 1949 by the Colonial masters. The massacre took place at the Iva Valley Coal Mine in Enugu on November 18, 1949, … [Read more…]
The Senate Minority Caucus clarified on Thursday that the Senate did not reject the electronic transmission of election results before passing the Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill, contrary to widespread media reports. The clarification comes barely 24 hours after the upper chamber came under fire on Wednesday following reports that lawmakers had rejected proposals for the … [Read more…]
The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, has appealed the judgment of the Federal High Court in Abuja, which convicted and sentenced him to life imprisonment for terrorism. In the appeal dated February 4, 2026, signed by Kanu himself, and publicised by his legal consultant, Aloy Ejimakor, he is asking … [Read more…]
The Independent National Electoral Commission disclosed that it has approved the registration of two new political parties, the Democratic Leadership Alliance and the Nigeria Democratic Congress, as it intensifies preparations for the 2027 General Election. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, announced the decision in Abuja on Thursday at the commission’s first regular consultative meeting … [Read more…]
…Lauds Tinubu for Establishing SEDC as Catalyst for Regional Development The South East Development Commission (SEDC) has called for the creation of a common market and stronger cooperation among the five South-East states as Vice President Kashim Shettima launched the Vision 2050 blueprint aimed at accelerating the region’s economic development. The South East … [Read more…]
The Ministry of Health and Human Services in Benue State has officially declared an outbreak of Lassa Fever, following a noticeable rise in suspected and confirmed cases, including reported fatalities across the state. The declaration was made by the Commissioner for Health and Human Services, Dr. Paul Ogwuche, in a statement yesterday, in Makurdi. He … [Read more…]