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The Anambra Government has threatened to arrest and prosecute anyone parading himself as the traditional ruler of any community without recognition and certification. Chief Vincent Ezeaka, Commissioner for Local Government and Community Affairs issued the warning in a letter addressed to Presidents General of Town Unions on Thursday. The statement was entitled “Unlawful Assumption of … [Read more…]
Justice Salim Ibrahim of the Federal High Court Abuja, has sentenced three persons to life imprisonment over their complicity in the kidnapping of students and teachers of a school in Orire Local Government Area (LGA) of Oyo State. The court convicted and sentenced the defendants, Abdulrazak Umar (a.k.a. Abu Khalifa/Abu Khalid), Yunusa Musa (a.k.a. Yunusa … [Read more…]
United States President Donald Trump has written to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, commending his leadership and reaffirming America’s support for Nigeria’s fight against terrorism. The letter was contained in a statement issued on Wednesday by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, who said Trump praised Tinubu’s decisive leadership on … [Read more…]
The All Progressives Congress (APC) Chairmanship candidate for Nkanu East Local Government Area, Engr. Mike Ogbuekwe, has commended the Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, for sustaining his administration’s investment in agriculture through the distribution of free farm inputs to thousands of farmers across the state. Ogbuekwe gave the commendation on Tuesday, July … [Read more…]
…Targets agro-processing, export Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State, on Tuesday, flagged off the 2026 distribution of fertilisers and other farm inputs to 63,000 registered smallholder farmers in the state. Mbah also said the move was in line with his administration’s commitment to eradicating poverty and growing Enugu State into a $30 billion economy, noting … [Read more…]
…Ayo Fayose named REA Board Chairman President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of 26 persons to the boards and management of 10 Federal Government agencies and commissions. The appointments, announced in a statement yesterday by Bayo Onanuga, special adviser to the President on information and strategy, take immediate effect. Among the appointees is Ayo Fayose, former Governor … [Read more…]
The Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Mainstream Media, in partnership with the Tomorrow Is Here Movement (TIH), has announced a 2026 campaign jingles competition with more than ₦7 million in cash prizes to encourage creative works promoting the achievements and re-election bid of Enugu State Governor Peter Ndubuisi Mbah. According … [Read more…]
Governor Chukwuma Soludo has unveiled a statue of the late Nigerian literary icon, Chinua Achebe, in Ogidi, Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State, describing the celebrated author as a global symbol of excellence whose works continue to inspire generations. The monument, located at Ugwunwasike Roundabout in Achebe’s hometown, was unveiled on Saturday, 13 … [Read more…]
The Enugu State Executive Council (EXCO) has approved a raft of initiatives spanning agriculture, education, healthcare, infrastructure, housing and tourism, including the distribution of free agricultural inputs to 63,000 smallholder farmers, the recruitment of 4,698 additional teachers for Smart Green Schools, the activation of isolation centres over the Ebola outbreak in parts of East Africa, … [Read more…]
Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, on Friday joined other well-meaning Nigerians in celebrating former Minister of Power, Prof. Bart Nnaji, on his 70th birthday, commending the Professor of Robotics and Computer-Integrated Manufacturing for coming home to impact the nation. Mbah said Nnaji’s decision to return home was the real defining chapter of his … [Read more…]
Tanko Habila, father of the late Miss Mary Habila, the nurse who died at the residence of the Minister of Works, has petitioned the Inspector General of Police (IGP), demanding the release of her remains for burial. Habila, who was accompanied by his wife, other family members and their lawyers, addressed the press shortly after … [Read more…]
Nigeria’s Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening national identity system through enhanced collaboration between the Federal Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology (FMIST) and the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC). The Honourable Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Dr. Kingsley Tochukwu Udeh, SAN, made the commitment while receiving the Director-General and Chief Executive … [Read more…]