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At least 87 people have been reportedly kidnapped by bandits who attacked the Kajuru station community in Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The bandits were said to have looted some shops and houses located in the community. The attack occurred on Sunday night, just a day after 14 people were kidnapped by bandits … [Read more…]
Members of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities and the Non-Academic Staff Union have begun a nationwide strike today (Monday) over alleged unfair treatment and disparity in the payment of salaries by the Federal Government. Last Monday, the unions threatened to shut down hostels and power supply in universities across the country if the … [Read more…]
The National Judicial Council, NJC, has raised the alarm over alleged plot to defraud retired judicial officers across the federation. The Council, in a statement it made available to newsmen on Sunday, decried that fraudsters have been bombarding retired judges with phone calls, demanding various sums of money to help them fast track the payment … [Read more…]
The Okuama community in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State where sixteen soldiers were killed have been razed. There are strong allegations that some angry soldiers may have perpetrated the act after their colleagues were killed. Meanwhile, manhunt for the killers is still ongoing and some arrests have also been made by the … [Read more…]
The Jigawa State Police Command has confirmed the death of three students in an accident along the Jahun/Kiyawa Road in the state. The command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Lawan Shiisu, confirmed the accident in a statement issued to newsmen on Sunday. He said the accident occurred on March 15, 2024, adding that the crash “involved … [Read more…]
The Peoples’ Democratic Party Governors’ Forum (PDP-GF) under the Chairmanship of Senator Bala Mohammed, has described the quality of leadership provided by the Governor of Enugu State, Peter Mbah, as exemplary and worthy of commendation. The Bauchi State Governor said this in a birthday message on behalf of himself and his colleagues to celebrate the … [Read more…]
The governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has described Nigeria’s presidential federalism, which vests too much powers and revenues in the centre as a major setback to speedy socio-economic development in Nigeria. Mbah likened Nigeria’s brand of federalism to a man with 36 children, but who overworked a few till they became too weak, … [Read more…]
The repair of the undersea cable cut that has affected internet services in Nigeria and many parts of sub-Saharan Africa may take about five weeks to be completed, MainOne said in a Friday statement. MainOne, whose facilities provide internet services to many parts of western and southern Africa, also provided details of the undersea cable cut … [Read more…]
The Enugu State Government on Thursday unveiled the Enugu Youth Upscale project as part of the state youth development roadmap, aimed at creating platforms for reducing youth unemployment and developing the capacity of young men and women in the state. The State Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Barr. Lloyd Ekweremadu made this known during a … [Read more…]
The bandits who abducted 287 school children at Kuriga in Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State have demanded a N1billion ransom to set their captives free. They also threatened to kill the victims if the ransom was not paid in 20 days. But the military vowed yesterday to rescue the school children to their … [Read more…]
Highlights strides in health, education sectors, others Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, says only radical thinking and creative approach to governance, such as adopted by his administration, could stimulate rapid economic development in the 36 states of Nigeria, given the nation’s brand of presidential federalism, which excessively vests the nation’s revenues in the … [Read more…]
…as IFAD AVP lauds governor’s efforts at programme sustainability Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, has said the investment drive of his administration over the past 9 months in office had started to lift poor citizens out of the pit of poverty through government’s deliberate efforts and determination. The governor disclosed this while receiving the … [Read more…]