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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the reconstitution of the Board of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), following the Senate’s confirmation of its members on December 16. According to a statement issued by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President, (Information & Strategy), members of the reconstituted Board are: • Mulisiu Olalekan Oseni, PhD. … [Read more…]
The Ebeano Volunteer Movement for Peter Mbah has commended the appointment of Hon. Chidera Odo, Chairman of the Ebeano Volunteer Movement, as Chairman of the Enugu State Roads Fund by the Executive Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah. In a statement released by the movement, the appointment was described as a strategic decision … [Read more…]
At least 12 miners were reportedly killed when unknown gunmen stormed a mining site in Ratoso Fan District of Barkin Ladi local government area of Plateau State. The incident, according to residents, occurred Tuesday night when the attackers stormed the site while the victims were engaged in mining activities and opened fire on them. However, … [Read more…]
The Chairman of the Nkanu West Traditional Rulers Council in Enugu State, His Royal Majesty, Eze Barr. Igwesi Obi Igwesi, has been conferred with the ‘Global Excellence in Human Development’ Award at the 3rd Linguistics International Interdisciplinary Hybrid Conference (EBSULINGS 2025). The conference, which was organised by the Department of Language and Linguistics of Ebonyi … [Read more…]
The United States has introduced new partial travel restrictions on Nigerians following official data showing significant visa overstay rates, with President Donald Trump approving a broad proclamation that expands entry limits for nationals from multiple countries deemed to pose immigration and security risks. Read the full text of the president’s speech on the restrictions below: During … [Read more…]
The Governor of Enugu State, His Excellency, Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, has approved the appointment of new Commissioners, Board Chairmen, Executive Secretaries, and senior officials into various positions in the Enugu State Government. The Secretary to the State Government, Professor Chidiebere Onyia, in a statement issued on Wednesday, named the new appointees as follows: Commissioners-Designate … [Read more…]
The Nigerian Bar Association has threatened to initiate committal proceedings against the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, and the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, over the planned resumption of the suspended motor vehicle tinted glass permit policy. In a statement signed on Tuesday by NBA President Afam Osigwe, the association said it … [Read more…]
The Supreme Court has confirmed the death of former Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) Tanko Muhammad. A statement from the Director of Information and Public Relations of the court, Festus Akande, said Mr Muhammad passed away in the early hours of Tuesday. The statement said Mr Muhammad died aged 72. Mr Muhammad assumed office in … [Read more…]
The Senate on Tuesday asked the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, and the State Security Services (SSS) to investigate the circumstances surrounding a viral death rumour of its presiding officer, Godswill Akpabio. The resolution was reached during plenary after the senator representing Benue North-West, Titus Zam, raised concerns over the false reports circulating on … [Read more…]
The President of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, has released details backing his earlier allegation questioning how Farouk Ahmed, chief executive officer (CEO) of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), was able to finance the secondary school education of his children abroad, which he claimed amounted to about $5 million. In a … [Read more…]
Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, has sworn in 13 newly appointed permanent secretaries, charging them to immediately align with his administration’s delivery-oriented governance model, stressing that there would be no honeymoon period for them in office. The governor gave the directive during the swearing-in ceremony held at the Executive Council Chamber, Government House, Enugu, … [Read more…]
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has disclosed plans to arrest and prosecute a TikTok streamer, Habeeb Hamzat, popularly known as Peller, who was seen engaging in a live video stream while driving, which led to a road traffic crash. FRSC Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, said he has directed the Lagos State Sector Commander to … [Read more…]