…We’ll host to win, Ekweremadu assures 1996 Olympic bronze medalist, Mary Onyeali and former General Manger of Rangers International Football Club as well as current Chief Operating Officer of Nigeria Professional Football League, Davidson Owumi, were among the big names in the nation’s sports industry on parade as the governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter … [Read more…]
Isa Umar, Abuja The Enugu State Chairman/Commandant of the Nigerian Legion, Assistant Commandant General, Dr. Emeka Igwesi, has just been promoted to Deputy Commandant General (DCG) in the Nigerian Legion. Igwesi’s appointment as the only Deputy Commandant General of the Nigerian Legion was made during the 2025 National Council meeting of the veteran body held … [Read more…]
The Bayelsa State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of 24-year-old, Godspower Ebisimiagh, popularly known as Bobby, over the gruesome murder of a six-year-old boy identified as Muhammadu Bilah. The deceased, an indigene of Nasarawa State was allegedly lured and killed last Tuesday at the Aretalin area of Ovom, Yenagoa Local Government Area. Police investigations … [Read more…]
A 5.1-magnitude earthquake struck northern Iran on Friday, while Israeli air strikes continued to hit the country. However, the local authorities said there were no casualties and only minor damage. The official news agency IRNA reported no casualties and only “minimal damage”. According to the USGS, the quake struck at a depth of 10 kilometres … [Read more…]
The Chairman of Nkanu West Local Government Area of Enugu state, Hon. John Chukwuma Ogbodo, has received the prestigious World Health Organization (WHO) Award in recognition of his exceptional contributions to healthcare development in the state. The representative of WHO, Dr. Chukwumuanya Igboekwu and the Southeast zonal coordinator presented the award to the chairman at … [Read more…]
Opposition leaders under the banner of the Nigeria National Coalition Group (NNCG) have adopted the All Democratic Alliance (ADA) as the platform to use in tackling the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2027. NNCG has also formally applied to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to register as a party ahead of the next … [Read more…]
Special adviser to President Bola Tinubu on information and strategy, Bayo Onanuga, says the president will select his running mate for the 2027 election only after the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) holds its next national convention. Onanuga made the clarification during an interview, amid growing controversy over perceived sidelining of Vice-President Kashim Shettima during … [Read more…]
The Kaduna Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has arraignedDatau Irimiya Dangyil, Joshua Ayuba Dodo, Lekan Tosin Olatoye and Caleb Akanmu Kayode before Justices Amina Bello and A.Isiaka of the Kaduna State High Court,sitting in Kaduna for fraud. Dodo, Olatoye and Dangyil were arraigned before Justice Bello, while Kayode was arraigned … [Read more…]
The Governor of Enugu State, His Excellency, Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, has approved the appointment of Colonel Dan Didiugwu (rtd) as the Chairman of the Enugu State Forest Guard, and DCP Olamitisoji Akinbamilayo, PhD (rtd) as the Commander of the Enugu State Forest Guard. According to a government issued statement signed by Prof. Chidiebere Onyia, … [Read more…]
Super Eagles and Napoli forward Victor Osimhen has revealed why he wears a face mask during matches. The 26-year-old, who was loaned to Süper Lig club Galatasaray in the recently concluded 2024/2025 season, is known for wearing a mask during international and club matches. The former Lille striker, currently holidaying in Nigeria, spoke during an … [Read more…]
Doris Ewoh, Enugu Renowned politician and former House of Representatives member representing Nkanu West and East Federal Constituency, Rt. Honourable U.S.A. Igwesi, was drenched in praises, commendations, and tributes as he celebrated his birthday in a graceful manner. The birthday party, which was put up by the group, Ikemba Friends Association (Inc.) to celebrate her … [Read more…]
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has raided the Abuja office of Contact Tele-performance Company (TLC), a visa support outfit, and sealed the premises following alleged consumer rights violations as well as assault on security officers by agents of the centre. The Director of Surveillance and Investigations, Mrs. Boladale Adeyinka, who led the … [Read more…]