Gov Mbah Targets N20bn For Security, Inaugurates Enugu State Security Trust Fund, Appoints Ike Chioke BOT Chair

Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, Tuesday, inaugurated the Enugu State Security Trust Fund, saying it was in line with the administration’s campaign promise and efforts to build on the successes achieved in the security of lives and property in the state. Although the enabling Law was enacted in 2020, it was not activated, … [Read more…]

Wigwe’s Hometown Declares Seven-Day Mourning, As Access Holdings Names Bolaji Agbede Acting CEO

Gov Mbah Mourns Wigwe, Says Nigeria Lost a Corporate Titan

As the nation mourns the loss of Group Chief Executive Officer of Access Holdings PLC and philanthropist, Herbert Wigwe, who passed on in a tragic helicopter crash alongside his wife and son, Isiokpo, his hometown in the Ikwerrre Local Government Area of Rivers State, has declared seven days of mourning in honour of their illustrious … [Read more…]

Scammers hack Cross River Governor’s phone number

One of the phone numbers belonging to Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State has been hacked and those behind the act are seeking financial assistance from unsuspecting members of the public. A statement by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Emmanuel Ogbeche, yesterday, drew  attention of the public to the incident and said people should … [Read more…]

US Gov’t Authorities Reveal Details Of Crash Involving Wigwe, Wife, Son, Ogunbanjo

Gov Mbah Mourns Wigwe, Says Nigeria Lost a Corporate Titan

The United States authorities have shared details about a crash that killed the Group Chief Executive Officer of Access Holdings Plc, Herbert Wigwe. Onboard the ill-fated aircraft late Friday were Wigwe, his wife, son; a former Group Chairman of the Nigerian Exchange Group, Abimbola Ogunbanjo; as well as two crew members. The US authorities, in … [Read more…]

Tinubu, Atiku, Obi, Okonjo-Iweala, Otedola Mourn Wigwe, Wife, Son, Ogunbanjo

Gov Mbah Mourns Wigwe, Says Nigeria Lost a Corporate Titan

President Bola Tinubu has mourned the death of the Group Chief Executive Officer of Access Holdings PLC, Herbert Wigwe, alongside his wife and son. This is also as former Vice President Atiku Abubakar; Labour Party’s 2023 Presidential candidate and former Anambra Governor Peter Obi; the Director General of the World Trade Organisation, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala; Chairman … [Read more…]

NECO postpones 2024 staff promotion examination

The National Examinations Council has announced the indefinite postponement of its 2024 staff promotion examination. The national examination body disclosed this in a statement signed by its acting Director, Directorate of Information and Digital Communication, Azeez Sani, in a letter dated February 9, 2024. The promotion examination was earlier scheduled to hold on February 14 … [Read more…]

In Abia, govt seals properties allegedly transferred to individuals by past administration

The Abia State government has sealed a property located at No.40 Ekenna Street, GRA, Aba, allegedly transferred by the immediate past administration to a former Commissioner for Transport in the state, Chief Godswill Nwonoruo. The government also sealed another property located at No.1 Alex Onyeado Close, Aba, which was formerly a state veterinary office, allegedly … [Read more…]

Enugu Doctors call off planned strike, says state gov. meeting their demands

…as CMD, others commend Gov on accreditation, release of fund for infrastructure Medical doctors in Enugu State have said they would no longer embark on strike as the state governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, has met all their demands which included financial and welfare improvement, release of residency training fund, employment of more medical doctors and … [Read more…]

In Video, Bandits Threaten To Marry New Bride Abducted in Katsina Over Delay in Ransom Payment

The journey to marital bliss turned into a nightmare as armed bandits abducted a newly-wed bride and her companions in Damari, Sabuwa Local Government Area (LGA) of Katsina State. The audacious attack occurred last Thursday when the bandits targeted a van transporting the wedding party in the Sabuwa area. During the assault, at least four … [Read more…]