Soludo Launches Ọnwa Dezemba in Grand Style as Awka Hosts Historic Christmas Carol

Anambra State witnessed an unprecedented fusion of worship, culture, and festivity over the weekend as Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo formally unveiled the state’s 2025 Ọnwa Dezemba celebrations, declaring that “the Anambra’s hour has come.” The Christmas Carol and Praise Night, held at the newly remodelled Dr. Alex Ekwueme Square in Awka, drew a massive crowd … [Read more…]

LG Autonomy: ALGON Backs Tinubu’s Push for Direct Council Funding

Local governments, under the aegis of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) and the National Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE), have backed President Bola Tinubu’s plan to enforce direct disbursement of council funds from the Federation Account, amid continued control of allocations by state governments. Tinubu issued the warning during the 15th … [Read more…]

Ochiagha Celestine Marks 82nd Birthday in Enugu

The Igwe Asogwa Ekwueme Dynasty has announced plans to celebrate the 82nd birthday of the first Executive Chairman of Igboeze South Local Government Area, Hon. Celestine Ndubuisi Asogwa (Ekwueme II of Ulunya-Ovoko). According to the organizers, the celebration will take place on Sunday, December 21, 2025, beginning with a Thanksgiving Mass at the Holy Ghost … [Read more…]

Enugu Enforces Strict Loading Rules at Major Bus Terminals

The Management of the Enugu East Senatorial District Bus Terminals has announced the full enforcement of a directive mandating all commuter vehicles to load and offload passengers strictly within designated terminals across the district. The affected terminals are Holy Ghost Bus Terminal 1 and 2, Garriki Bus Terminal along Agbani Road, and the Amurri Road … [Read more…]

JUST-IN: Tinubu Reconstitutes Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission Board

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…]

Ebeano Volunteer Movement Commends Appointment of Chidera Odo as Chairman, Enugu State Roads Fund

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…]

Gunmen Kill 12 Miners In Plateau

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…]

FOR THE RECORD: Trump expands travel restrictions, adds Nigeria, others (See Full List)

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…]

Igwesi, Egumgbe, Nnamani, Others, Make List as Gov. Mbah Appoints New Commissioners, Board Chairmen, Senior Officials

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…]

NBA threatens contempt suit against IG over resumption of Tinted glass policy

Mbah Congratulates New NBA President, Osigwe

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…]