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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…]
…Accuses Firm of fraud, faking a Power of Attorney, abuse of court process The Enugu State Government has asserted its ownership of a disputed plot of land located at Cadastal Zone B03, Wuye District, Abuja, saying the disputant, Simonis Ventures Nigeria Limited, had no valid claim or interest in the said property. The government accused … [Read more…]
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…]
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…]
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…]
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…]
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…]
The Chairman of the Nkanu West Traditional Rulers Council in Enugu State, His Royal Majesty, Eze Barr. Igwesi Obi Igwesi, has been conferred with the ‘Global Excellence in Human Development’ Award at the 3rd Linguistics International Interdisciplinary Hybrid Conference (EBSULINGS 2025). The conference, which was organised by the Department of Language and Linguistics of Ebonyi … [Read more…]
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…]
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…]
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…]
The Supreme Court has confirmed the death of former Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) Tanko Muhammad. A statement from the Director of Information and Public Relations of the court, Festus Akande, said Mr Muhammad passed away in the early hours of Tuesday. The statement said Mr Muhammad died aged 72. Mr Muhammad assumed office in … [Read more…]