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…Enugu indigenes alone got at least 90 per cent of the smart school projects – Chief Charles Mba Contractors handling multiple Smart Green School Projects for Enugu state have expressed satisfaction with the system put in place by the government, saying that they were delivering the projects in line with government’s standards and schedule. The … [Read more…]

For hours yesterday, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) grilled the Chief Executive Officer of Sujimoto Luxury Construction Limited, Sijibomi Ogundele in Abuja over alleged diversion of about N5.7 billion belonging to Enugu State. The anti-graft commission froze his accounts and that of his firm pending the outcome of preliminary investigation. He was awarded … [Read more…]

Enugu State governor, Dr Peter Mbah, has approved a comprehensive restructuring of the Enugu State Forest Guard as part of his administration’s drive to strengthen security in the state. The reform includes an upward review of salaries of the operatives to a minimum of N80,000 in line with the new state minimum wage. The governor … [Read more…]

Human rights activist and presidential candidate of the African Action Congress in the 2023 elections, Omoyele Sowore, has vowed not to delete a tweet critical of President Bola Tinubu, despite a reported request from the Department of State Services to X, demanding its removal. Sowore disclosed this in a post on his X account on … [Read more…]

The Department of State Services has written to X Corp., demanding the immediate takedown of a tweet posted by activist and politician Omoyele Sowore, saying it disparaged President Bola Tinubu and posed a threat to national security. On August 25, Sowore, through his verified X account @YeleSowore, shared a video of Tinubu during a state … [Read more…]

…I’ll clear my name – Ogundele …Disregard his theatrics and crocodile tears – Enugu State Gov’t  The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has declared a Lagos-based businessman, Olasijibomi Ogundele, wanted over alleged diversion of funds and money laundering. This is also as the Enugu State Government has accused the CEO of Sujimoto Luxury Construction Limited, … [Read more…]

The Ebonyi State Government has set machinery in motion to recover its share of dividends from the Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG) and other unremitted oil revenues dating back to 1999. This was disclosed on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, by the Commissioner for Information and State Orientation, Barr. Chief Ikeuwa Omebeh, while briefing journalists on … [Read more…]

2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has faulted President Bola Tinubu’s new tax law imposing five per cent tax on fossil fuel sales from January 2026 amid widespread poverty and economic hardship. Mr Obi, in a statement on Thursday, said, “When will Nigerians truly breathe” under an administration imposing more taxes amid economic hardships: … [Read more…]

The Executive Chairman of Nkanu West Local Government Area, Hon. John Chukwuma Ogbodo, has visited the survivors of the tragic accidents that occurred at Ozalla Junction along the Enugu – Port Harcourt expressway, within the LGA. The two separate accidents led to the death of ten persons, leaving another ten injured. Eyewitnesses at the scene … [Read more…]

The Kaduna Police Command has summoned the immediate past governor of the state, Nasir El-Rufai, to appear before it over an alleged criminal conspiracy, incitement of public disturbance, mischief, and causing grievous hurt. El-Rufai was summoned by the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of criminal investigation, Zubairu Abdullahi, alongside key members of the Kaduna … [Read more…]

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has departed Abuja to begin his 2025 annual leave, the presidency announced on Thursday. According to a statement signed by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, the leave will last ten working days. During the period, Tinubu is expected to spend time in both France and … [Read more…]