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…advocates gender equality for development The wife of the Enugu State Governor Mrs Nkechinyere Mbah has pledged to sustain policies and programmes geared towards the development of women, girls and other vulnerable groups in the society. Mrs Mbah gave the assurance during the celebration of this year’s International Women’s Day at the Michael Okpara Square … [Read more…]

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) achieved its best-ever performance in 2024 since its inception, with significant recoveries in various currencies, including N364.6 billion, $214.5 million, £54,318.64, €31,265, CAD$2,990, and AUD$740, the anti-graft agency has announced. Statistics released by the commission revealed that it made strides in cases involving advance fee fraud, money laundering, … [Read more…]

The Police Command in Lagos State has detained a 35-year-old suspected cultist for allegedly shooting a Disc Jockey (DJ) dead at a hotel in the Abule-Ado area. The Command’s spokesperson, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the incident in a statement on Sunday in Lagos. He stated that the shooting occurred at 9:30 p.m. on Saturday on … [Read more…]

Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, has bagged the prestigious Doctor of Humane Letters (DHL) degree from the Bamidele Olumilua University of Education, Science and Technology (BOUESTI), Ekiti State, for his inspiring leadership and contributions to the advancement of quality education in Nigeria. This was even as the governor, who bagged the honorary award at … [Read more…]

There was uncertainty on Friday morning over the health of former presidential spokesperson, Dr Doyin Okupe. Sources close to the family said the former Director-General of Peter Obi Presidential Campaign Council was in a critical condition. However, Okupe’s political associates, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said he had passed away. According to one of … [Read more…]

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the employment of 774 National Health Fellows, a pivotal initiative led by the Federal Ministry of Health to foster sustained improvements within Nigeria’s healthcare system. President Tinubu announced the fellows’ employment on Thursday during the programme’s launch at the State House in Abuja. Nigeria’s development partners, senior government officials, … [Read more…]

The Senate has suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central, for six months, effective March 6, 2025, over alleged misconduct and violation of Senate rules 2023 (as amended). The controversy leading to her suspension dated back to February when a dispute over seating arrangements in the Senate chamber escalated into a confrontation between Senator … [Read more…]

Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has called the people of the state, Christian faithful, and Nigerians to see the 2025 Lenten season as a time for forgiveness, penitence, charity, empathy, and sacrifice. This was even as the Government House Chaplain, Rev. Fr. Anthony Udeh, emphasised the need for fasting and prayer as well … [Read more…]

Operatives of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), carrying out anti-smuggling activities across international borderlines in Adamawa and Taraba states, have seized a total of 29,825 litres of petrol allegedly intended to be smuggled out of the country. The seizures were made within the last three weeks, according to the Adamawa/Taraba Area Controller of the NCS, Garba … [Read more…]

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has denied allegations of sexual harassment brought against him by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. He reacted to the allegations on Wednesday at the resumption of plenary in the Senate, after a week’s recess. Dismissing the allegations, Senator Akpabio said, “At no time did I ever harass any woman. I was raised very … [Read more…]

Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has joined other well-meaning Nigerians in congratulating former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, on his 88th birthday, describing him as not only a consummate nationalist, but also Nigeria’s gift to the world. Taking to his verified X (formerly Twitter) handle on Wednesday, Mbah said, “It is a great honour … [Read more…]

Governor Peter Mbah has inaugurated the recently reconstituted Enugu State Local Government Service Commission, tasking the appointees on a productive and efficient local government system to ensure the success of the administration’s drive for inclusive development and prosperity. The Commission has Barr. Nana Ogbodo as Chairman, Hon. Peter Nnaji as Member I, Mrs. Florence Igboji … [Read more…]