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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has directed all Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) to step down all publicity and arrangements for the planned voter revalidation exercise. The directive came amid concerns by stakeholders, including political scientists and the opposition, over the exercise. A letter addressed to RECs, dated April 4, 2026, signed by its Secretary, … [Read more…]
Governors of Enugu and Ebonyi, Peter Ndubuisi Mbah and Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru, alongside former governors Ifeanyichukwu Jim Nwobodo and Samuel Ominyi Egwu, are expected to attend the 60th birthday celebration of Most Rev. Barr. Christopher Nweke Ede. The three-day event, scheduled for April 4 to 6 in Enugu, is expected to draw prominent political leaders, … [Read more…]
The Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has extended warm felicitations to Christians in Enugu State and across Nigeria on the occasion of Easter, calling on citizens to embrace peaceful coexistence and sustain the virtues imbibed during Lent. In his Easter message on Saturday, Mbah described the season as a profound reminder of the … [Read more…]
The Enugu State Police Command has concluded activities marking the National Police Day 2026 with the disbursement of cheques totalling fifty-two million, nine hundred and seventy-one thousand, eight hundred and three naira, nine kobo (₦52,971,803.09) to families of deceased Police Officers. Presenting the cheques to the beneficiaries on behalf of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP … [Read more…]
Gunmen have killed another traditional ruler in Ebonyi State, Nigeria’s South-East. The victim, Josephat Ikegwu, who is the traditional ruler of Ishinkwo Community in Onicha Local Government Area of the state, was shot dead by the attackers on Wednesday night. Sources in the community reported that the incident occurred around 10 p.m. when the hoodlums … [Read more…]
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has declared that it will proceed with its planned congresses and national convention despite the position of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on its internal leadership dispute. Speaking on Thursday during an appearance on Arise TV, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, said the party would not halt … [Read more…]
The Federal Government has declared Friday, April 3, and Monday, April 6, 2026, as public holidays to mark this year’s Easter celebration. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Wednesday by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on behalf of the Federal Government. April 3 marks Good Friday, while April 6 is observed as … [Read more…]
The Senate has expeditiously approved the request of President Bola Tinubu to go for external loans totalling $6 billion. The approval came barely three and a half hours after the senate president, Godswill Akpabio, read the letter from the president, seeking the approval. The Senate approved the loans following the presentation and consideration of the … [Read more…]
President Bola Tinubu has strongly condemned what was described as the barbaric and cowardly attacks by gunmen in Angwan Rukuba district, Jos, Plateau State, according to a statement released by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. He equally condemned the attacks in Kahir village in Kagarko Local Government Area of Kaduna State. … [Read more…]
Civil servants in Enugu State have expressed widespread excitement following the approval of promotion and conversion for 2,114 public workers by Governor Peter Mbah. The affected workers participated in the November/December 2025 promotion and conversion exercises conducted across the state civil service. The approval, which takes immediate effect, also covers the financial implications of the … [Read more…]
His Grace, Most Rev. Barr. Christopher Nweke Ede, the Methodist Archbishop of Enugu, is set to celebrate his 60th birthday with a three-day programme of events scheduled for April 4 to 6, 2026. The celebration will feature a medical outreach, a thanksgiving service, a eucharistic service, and a birthday celebration with book presentation, drawing dignitaries … [Read more…]
Abdul Mahmud has called for calm and reconciliation following disputes within the Resident Association of Fatima Gold Estate in Nasarawa State. In a statement dated March 30, Mahmud addressed tensions between the association, Amabua Muhammed, and other residents over the enforcement of estate regulations. The dispute, which led to the prosecution of former chairman Emmanuel … [Read more…]