Ebonyi Constitutes State Honours Advisory Committee

Ebonyi State Government has constituted a seven man Honours Advisory committee. The committee which is headed by the State Deputy Governor, Princess Patricia Onyemachi Obila is saddled with the responsibility of selecting prospective recipients of State Honours and Awards. Other Members of the committee include, Sen. Anthony Agbo, Prof Emmanuel Echiegu, Chief Mathias Adum, Dr. … [Read more…]

Enugu Govt to Boost Infrastructure at Augustine Nnamani Campus of Nigerian Law School

…As Mbah canvasses higher admission quota for ESUT Law Faculty The Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, says the state government will soon commence the construction of an ultramodern auditorium for the Augustine Nnamani campus of the Nigerian Law School at Agbani in Enugu State, stressing his administration’s readiness to support the campus to … [Read more…]

Sunday Tragedy: Gunmen reportedly kill policemen, set patrol van ablaze in Enugu

Chetanne Chinelo, Enugu Unidentified gunmen have reportedly killed some policemen and set their patrol van ablaze at a police checkpoint at Ozalla, in Enugu. The unfortunate incident which occurred in the afternoon of Sunday, August 18, 2024 at the popular Four corners junction of Ozalla on the Enugu-Portharcourt expressway, was captured by passersby in different … [Read more…]

Young Artists Win Big as Enugu Marks End to Sit-at-home with Art Competition

Young people of Enugu State have smiled home with various cash prizes and commendation letters, as winners in the art competition to depict the transition from Monday sit-at-home to productive Monday emerged. The joint winners are Mstr. Nwachukwu Sunday and Ms. Ukeje Olubebe Victory, while Ms. Nkiruka Ogbonna is the runner-up. The competition, according to … [Read more…]

Tinubu Orders Cut of UNGA Delegation, Bars Non-Essential Officials to Reduce Cost – Gbajabiamila

President Bola Tinubu has issued a directive to significantly reduce the size of Nigeria’s official delegation to the upcoming United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) meetings in New York, United States. This directive was announced by the Chief of Staff to the President, Honourable Femi Gbajabiamila, during a one-day retreat organised by the State House management … [Read more…]

Kano: Mother, 5 children die after consuming local delicacy prepared with expired flour 

Six residents of Karkari village, Gwarzo Local Government Area of Kano State, have lost their lives  after eating Danwake, a local Hausa delicacy. The incident occurred at late Malam Abdulkarin house, on Thursday. A neighbour to the family Garba Muhammad told Daily Trust that due to economic hardship and hunger, the widow who was the … [Read more…]

NAFDAC raises fresh alarm over bread sold in markets failing laboratory tests

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has revealed that bread sold in the markets is failing laboratory tests because producers are using saccharine due to the high cost of sugar. NAFDAC warned water producers, patent medicine dealers and other manufacturers of regulated products against selling fake and substandard products. Mrs … [Read more…]

IG Egbetokun Orders Rescue of 20 Medical Students Abducted in Benue

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun has ordered the rescue of the 20 medical students who were abducted in Otukpo, Benue State. A statement by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumiyiwa Adejobi on Saturday in Abuja, said the IGP condemned the kidnapping of students. Egbetokun described their abduction as “truly appalling, callous, and … [Read more…]

NJC sets up four committees to investigate allegations of misconduct against 27 judges

The National Judicial Council (NJC) has resolved to investigate allegations of misconduct against 27 judges across the country. The council has accordingly set up four committees to conduct the investigation. This is one of the highlights of the decisions taken by the NJC at its meeting held in Abuja between August 14 and 15. The council, … [Read more…]