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The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja, on Thursday, affirmed the judgment that barred the Directorate of Road Traffic Services and Vehicle Inspection Officers (VIO) from confiscating or imposing fines on motorists. The appellate court, in a unanimous decision by a three-member panel of Justices, said it found no reason to set aside the October … [Read more…]
President Bola Tinubu has submitted a new batch of ambassadorial nominees to the Nigerian Senate, including former Chief of Naval Staff, Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas and ex-Chief of Army Staff Abdulrahman Dambazau. The move is part of ongoing efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s diplomatic corps. Transmitted on Thursday, December 4, 2025, the nominations add four non-career ambassadors … [Read more…]
…Projects N1.3 Trn Capital Expenditure, N321 Billion Recurrent Expenditure … Education gets 32.27% of total budget …Economic Sector, Social Sector leads sectoral allocations with N825.9, N644.7bn, respectively …Earmarks N20bn for gratuities …Lauds Tinubu’s policies as Enugu exceeds projected FAAC inflow Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, on Tuesday, presented a record N1.62 trillion 2026 … [Read more…]
The Enugu State Police Command, through operatives of the Nsukka Urban Division, with the support of Neighbourhood Watch Group, on 1st December 2025, arrested one Emeka Emmanuel Nwangwu (male, aged 51) for the gruesome murder of his maternal cousin sister, Loveth Uloma Nwangwu, aged 19. The suspect, a member of the Neighbourhood Security Watch Group, … [Read more…]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated General Christopher Gwabin Musa as the new Minister of Defence. In a letter to Senate President Godswill Akpabio, President Tinubu conveyed General Musa’s nomination as the successor to Alhaji Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, who resigned on Monday. General Musa, 58, on December 25, is a distinguished soldier who served as … [Read more…]
The Enugu State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has announced that former Governor of Enugu State, Rt. Hon. Lawrence Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, will be formally inducted into the Union’s Hall of Fame in recognition of his unprecedented contributions to journalism development during his administration. According to a statement signed by the Chairman of … [Read more…]
Three staff members attached to Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, were on Tuesday morning attacked by unidentified gunmen near the Sam Mbakwe Airport in Owerri, the Imo State capital. The incident, which occurred between Umuowa and Ihite junction, a short distance from the airport, happened while the team was en route to the facility for … [Read more…]
The Kano State Government says it will “strictly enforce” its Motorcycling and Related Matters (Regulations) Law, 2013, which prohibits carrying passengers on motorcycles within the metropolis — a move coming amid a sharp rise in banditry across parts of the state. Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Abdulkarim Maude, SAN, who announced the enforcement on Monday … [Read more…]
Defence Minister Badaru Abubakar has resigned from office, citing health concerns, in a development that comes amid mounting insecurity and President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a national security emergency. His exit has triggered strong speculation that former Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, may be tapped as his replacement, following a meeting with … [Read more…]
The federal government has announced the promotion of 24,202 officers and personnel of four para-military agencies in the country. The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) made the announcement in Abuja, saying the exercise cut across senior officers, middle cadres and other personnel in the agencies. The Minister of Interior and chairman … [Read more…]
…No hiding place for criminals – Enugu Security Trust Fund …We understand the consequences to S’East if Enugu is left porous – Anglican Bishop To further boost the security of lives and property, Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has inaugurated hi-tech security equipment and patrol vehicles procured by the Enugu State Security Trust … [Read more…]
A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) sitting in Maitama has granted the request by the prosecution to shift further hearing in the alleged criminal defamation charge brought against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan by the office of the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF). At the mention of the case, Akpoti-Uduaghan’s lawyer, Ehiogie West Idahosa … [Read more…]