Atiku Demands Immediate Release or Prosecution of Sheikh Sani Khalifa Arrested Over Coup Plot

Former Vice President of Nigeria and leading figure of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has called for the immediate release of Kaduna-based cleric, Sheikh Sani Khalifa Zaria, describing his continued detention without trial as a grave violation of his fundamental rights. Sheikh Khalifa has reportedly been held since December 2025 over allegations of … [Read more…]

UK, Enugu Gov’t, Introduce Smart Metre to Curb Energy Theft, Revenue Losses

The Enugu State Government and the United Kingdom, through its United Kingdom Nigeria Infrastructure Advisory Facility (UKNiAF) have successfully carried out a pilot programme introducing an AI-enabled smart metering system to curtail energy theft and eliminate revenue losses in the power sector. This was made known at the Enugu State Investor Forum themed “Driving Revenue … [Read more…]

BREAKING: Gunmen Kill Soldiers, Policeman In Kebbi Ambush

Reports, according to Channels TV, indicate that a deadly ambush by armed gunmen may have claimed several lives in Shanga Local Government Area, Kebbi State. According to eyewitnesses, the attack unfolded in the Giro Masa community when security operatives were suddenly targeted by the assailants. The gunmen, believed to have been operating in the area … [Read more…]

Epileptic Power: Nigeria’s Hydro Plants Not Generating Sufficient Power – DisCos

The Chief Executive Officer of the Association of Nigerian Electricity Distributors (ANED), Sunday Oduntan, has said Nigeria’s hydro plants are not generating enough power to serve the country. The ANED CEO said this in an interview with Nairametrics on Monday. Oduntan’s comments came amid incidents of power outages rocking Nigerian communities. What the Disco chief … [Read more…]

2027: Labour Party Zones Presidential Ticket to South

Ahead of the 2027 elections, the Labour Party (LP) has zoned its presidential ticket to the South. With this decision, the party has effectively barred Datti Baba-Ahmed, the running mate of Peter Obi and other aspirants from the North from contesting for the position on its platform in the coming elections. Usman added that the … [Read more…]

Enugu SME Center Urges Participation as SEDC Launches SE Pitch Competition 2026, Offers $20,000 Funding

The Enugu MSME & Startup Agency (Enugu SME Center), led by Arinze Chilo-Offiah, has called on founders, innovators, and entrepreneurs across the region to seize what it described as a strategic opportunity to build the next generation of high-growth companies, following the launch of the South East Pitch Competition 2026 by the South East Development … [Read more…]

ICPC to Arraign El-Rufai Today

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has concluded arrangements to arraign former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, today. The ICPC, in a statement yesterday by its spokesperson, John Odey, said El-Rufai would be arraigned at a Federal High Court in Kaduna today. Part of the statement read, “The suit with number … [Read more…]

‘What Happens After the Hackathon?’ — Enugu’s Full-Stack Innovation Architecture Revealed

The Director General of the Enugu SME Center and Special Adviser on SME to the governor of Enugu state, Arinze Chilo-Offiah, has revealed that Enugu State is building a full-stack innovation architecture comprising three interconnected pillars. Chilo-Offiah made this known when he was a guest on TVC, after the Enugu Hackathon. When asked “What happens … [Read more…]

Enugu Govt to Unveil NG-CARES 2.0 Projects April 10

The Enugu State Government, through the Community and Social Development Agency (CSDA), will on April 10, 2026, unveil its 2026 community development projects under the Nigeria Community Action for Resilience and Economic Stimulus (NG-CARES) programme. The high-powered stakeholders’ sensitisation programme, tagged OPERATION 2.0, will hold at the Main Hall of the International Conference Centre, Enugu, … [Read more…]

Enugu Police Arrest 24-Year-Old Suspect for Rape of Pregnant Woman, Attempted Murder

The Enugu State Police Command has arrested a 24-year-old male suspect, Ugwu Desmond, for the attempted murder and rape of a pregnant woman in Affa community, Udi Local Government Area. According to a statement signed by SP Daniel Ndukwe, Police Public Relations Officer, Enugu State Command, the 30-year-old victim (names withheld) had on the night … [Read more…]

Jehovah’s Witnesses Modify Blood Transfusion Policy, Maintain Ban on Transfusions from Others

Jehovah’s Witnesses have announced a significant clarification on blood transfusions, giving members the right to decide whether their own blood can be used during surgery or other medical procedures, while maintaining the ban on transfusions of another person’s blood. In a video statement released on Friday, March 20, 2026, Governing Body member Gerrit Lösch said … [Read more…]