The Board Chairman of the Enugu Smart City Development Authority, Rt. Hon. Ikemba U.S.A Igwesi, has officially registered with the All Progressives Congress (APC) in his ward, declaring full support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Peter Mbah’s developmental visions for Nigeria and Enugu State. Igwesi completed his registration as part of the ongoing … [Read more…]
…Restates zero tolerance for all forms of child abuse Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, says his administration will continue to prioritise the welfare and education of children in the state, as it remains the only way to guarantee a prosperous and decent future for the state. Mbah has also reiterated his administration’s zero … [Read more…]
Two opposition parties — the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the African Democratic Congress (ADC) — have criticised the Federal Government over reports that it has approved a $9 million public relations and lobbying contract in the United States, describing the move as deceptive, wasteful, and insensitive to the country’s current security and economic challenges. … [Read more…]
The Federal Government has commended the Super Eagles for their performance at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, assuring the team that Nigerians remain proud of them despite their semi-final exit from the tournament. In a statement released on Thursday by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, the government praised the players … [Read more…]
The federal government has approved a 40 per cent salary increase for academic staff in federal universities, sealing a new agreement with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) after more than 16 years of stalled negotiations. The deal, unveiled in Abuja on Monday by the Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, includes enhanced pensions, a … [Read more…]
Galatasaray attacker, Victor Osimhen is set to captain the Super Eagles when they face hosts Morocco in the semi-final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations today in Rabat. The decision follows the suspension of regular captain Wilfred Ndidi, who is ruled out after accumulating bookings during the tournament. Ndidi received yellow cards in Nigeria’s Round … [Read more…]
Riding on the crest of Enugu State’s emergence as the cleanest state and winner of the maiden Renewed Hope Model Green State Award in 2025, the Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has unveiled the state’s newest environmental cleanliness and sustainability assets, insisting that a clean city is a healthy and competitive city ready … [Read more…]
Doris Ewoh, Enugu The Nigeria Police Trust Fund (NPTF) has flagged off the construction of six-man rank-and-file quarters, aimed at providing decent accommodation for police officers serving in the Ozalla Division. The groundbreaking ceremony took place on Tuesday, January 13, 2025, at the Ozalla Police Division, Enugu State Command, with executives from the Nigeria Police … [Read more…]
Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has marked his 61st birthday with an amnesty for seven inmates serving various sentences in correctional centres across the state. The governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Ebenezer Adeniyan, announced the gesture in a statement on Tuesday, describing it as an extension of the clemency granted to 77 inmates on January 1. … [Read more…]
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has directed commissioners to render accounts of their stewardship, including reports of achievements recorded in 2025 and projections for 2026. He stressed that all plans must align strictly with the ARISE Agenda of his administration. A statement obtained from the Government House Press Unit on Tuesday said Eno gave … [Read more…]
APC has launched its e-registration exercise in Nkanu West LGA, with the council chairman, Hon. John Chukwuma Ogbodo, urging residents to join the party and support Governor Peter Mbah’s development agenda. The flag-off, held at Central School, Ndiagu Obuno Akpugo, drew party leaders, officials, and residents who completed their digital enrolment on the APC membership … [Read more…]
Two members of the Rivers House of Assembly, who are loyalists of former Governor Nyesom Wike, have withdrawn from the impeachment move against Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers. The Minority Leader of the assembly, Sylvanus Enyinna Nwankwo, and Peter Abbey, who represents Degema State Constituency, urged their colleagues to exercise restraint and allow for dialogue … [Read more…]