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After hours of questioning by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, a popular Lagos socialite, Emeka Okonkwo (a.k.a. E-Money) purportedly regained his release on Tuesday evening. E-money had been picked on Monday night at his residence in the Omole area of Lagos and taken to the commission’s office in Abuja for questioning. E-Money … [Read more…]
The Federal Government has declared Thursday, 1st May, 2025 as a public holiday to mark this year’s Workers’ Day Celebration. The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government reiterated the need for peace to drive industrialization and economic growth. Dr. Tunji-Ojo commended workers for their diligence … [Read more…]
…Mbah, Prof. Gambari harp on good governance Former Secretary General of the Commonwealth of Nations, Chief Emeka Anyaoku, has described Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State as an epitome of good governance, noting that the governor was genuinely and quietly transforming the state. Anyaoku, however, stressed that visionary leadership and speedy development, such as being … [Read more…]
Chairmen of the eight branches of the Nigerian Bar Association in Rivers State have condemned a query issued to its Port Harcourt branch chairman, Cordelia Eke, by the State Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, (retd.). Recall that Ibas had, through the Director of Administration, Rivers State Ministry of Justice, Ebiriemg Deresima, dated April 25, … [Read more…]
Chief Dubem Onyia, Nigeria’s former Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, will be laid to rest on Friday, May 2, at his Enugu Ngwo home. The former House of Representatives member passed away on March 10, 2025, at the age of 73 in Abuja, following a brief illness. According to the information contained in the … [Read more…]
Operatives from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested popular Lagos socialite and businessman, Emeka Okonkwo Daniel, popularly called E-Money, for allegedly misusing the Naira notes. Sources within the commission said on Tuesday that E-Money was arrested on Monday night at his residence in the Omole area of Lagos for allegedly spraying United … [Read more…]
The trial of the embattled leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has resumed on Tuesday at the Federal High Court, Abuja. The court, led by Justice James Omotosho, granted the request of the Federal Government for witnesses to testify behind screens. At the resumed hearing, the Defence Counsel, led by Kanu … [Read more…]
Reactions have continued to trail the judgement of a High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) sentencing Peter Nwachukwu, husband of the late gospel singer Osinachi Nwachukwu, to death by hanging. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), @RazakMakinde wrote “Finally justice for Osinachi”. Another X user, @Mrklassiq_3h queried the concept of Justice, noting that the … [Read more…]
…As University of East London Alumni hails Mbah’s performance, pledges collaboration Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, says his special interest in education is driven by purpose, not politics, noting that Enugu is on the cusp of renaissance, given the transformational promises of the Smart Green Schools initiated by his administration. Mbah also maintained … [Read more…]
The Enugu State Caucus in the House of Representatives has thrown its weight behind the federal government’s plan to concession the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu, describing it as a potential catalyst for the South East economy. The caucus commended the federal government for the initiative and urged it to hasten the concession process to … [Read more…]
The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, and the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, have declared that President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms have restored the confidence of investors in the Nigerian economy and stabilised foreign exchange (FX) market. While stressing that the federal … [Read more…]
The Catholic Bishop of Aba Diocese – Most Rev. (Prof.) Augustine Ndubueze Echema has declared that the works of the Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, will speak and campaign for him. Bishop Echema made the declaration on Sunday, 27th April, 2025, during the thanksgiving service of Rev. Dr. Christian Ikpeamaeze at the … [Read more…]