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A high court in Afikpo, Ebonyi State, has sentenced four men to seven years imprisonment for vandalising the property of the Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC). EEDC is the power distribution company in charge of electricity supply in South-east Nigeria. The convicts were tried on a three-count charge of conspiracy, vandalism, and stealing. They are Ikechukwu … [Read more…]
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has explained that appointing repentant offenders as ambassadors for good conduct in the aviation sector is a voluntary, unpaid role similar to community service. In a statement via his X handle, Keyamo noted that it is common practice globally for individuals who have shown remorse to … [Read more…]
Cattle breeders in Oyo State have threatened to halt the sale of milk, cows, goats, and rams within two weeks. They also vowed to shut down butcheries and intermediary businesses, including all cattle markets across the state. The ultimatum, which took effect on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, follows the enforcement of the Oyo State Anti-Open … [Read more…]
The Federal Government has announced plans to engage Fuji star, Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as KWAM 1, as an ambassador for proper airport security protocol, after the recent controversy over his conduct at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. Similarly, charges against Comfort Emmanson, the Ibom Air passenger who was accused of assaulting Ibom … [Read more…]
Doris Ewoh, Enugu The governor of Enugu State, Dr Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, Ohaneze President-General, John Azuta-Mbata, and other prominent Nigerians will be present to pay tribute to the late football coach, Christian Chukwu at the Night of Tribute. The event organized by Enugu State Government in collaboration with Nigeria Football Federation is to be held … [Read more…]
Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun has extended the deadline for the enforcement of the tinted glass permit to October 2, 2025, to allow for what the force describes as “meticulous scrutiny” of applications. The deadline had earlier been shifted to August 12 to give the police additional time to enhance and refine the application … [Read more…]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has named Ayo Hulayat Omidiran, a former House of Representatives member, the new Executive Chairman of the Federal Character Commission. She succeeds Dr Muheeba Dankaka, whose tenure was dogged by controversy. President Tinubu appointed Mohammed Musa as the Commission’s secretary while retaining Kayode Oladele from Ogun as commissioner. Oladele, a former … [Read more…]
Four persons are receiving treatment at the Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital, Shika, following a collision between two tankers that triggered a fireball explosion on Monday morning in the Dan Magaji area along the Zaria–Kaduna Expressway. The accident, which occurred around 8:30am, involved a Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG)-laden tanker and an empty tanker. The force … [Read more…]
Operatives of the Akwa Ibom State Police Command have killed a notorious armed robbery gang leader, Imoh Akpan, from Ikot Uboh village in Ikot Ekpene Local Government Area, during a gun battle. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Timfon John, said in a statement on Monday that Akpan was in police custody and had been … [Read more…]
…As EEDC blames “code coverage conflicts and related glitches” The Enugu State Electricity Regulatory Commission, EERC, says it is taking steps to resolve the sudden electricity supply shortages that have plunged parts of the state into an acute power shortage. Recall that MainPower Electricity Distribution Company Limited had last week issued a statement where it … [Read more…]
…Commissions roads reconstructed by Nsukka LG Council The historical city of Nsukka was agog on Saturday as Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, laid the foundation for the construction of a 5,000 shop-capacity Nsukka International Market, vowing that his administration would always take into account persons affected by development projects in the state. Governor … [Read more…]
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has released corrected results for the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for School Candidates, showing that more than 1.2 million candidates passed with five credits, including English Language and Mathematics. According to the revised data presented by the WAEC’s Head of Nigeria Office, Amos Dangu, at a … [Read more…]