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Ahead of the 2027 elections, the Labour Party (LP) has zoned its presidential ticket to the South. With this decision, the party has effectively barred Datti Baba-Ahmed, the running mate of Peter Obi and other aspirants from the North from contesting for the position on its platform in the coming elections. Usman added that the … [Read more…]
The Enugu MSME & Startup Agency (Enugu SME Center), led by Arinze Chilo-Offiah, has called on founders, innovators, and entrepreneurs across the region to seize what it described as a strategic opportunity to build the next generation of high-growth companies, following the launch of the South East Pitch Competition 2026 by the South East Development … [Read more…]
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has concluded arrangements to arraign former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, today. The ICPC, in a statement yesterday by its spokesperson, John Odey, said El-Rufai would be arraigned at a Federal High Court in Kaduna today. Part of the statement read, “The suit with number … [Read more…]
…bemoans threats to democracy Former Anambra State Governor and ex-Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has condemned the reported arrest of a prominent Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Tijjani Umar, describing it as a troubling sign for Nigeria’s democracy. In a post via his verified X handle on Tuesday, Obi said he had been informed that … [Read more…]
The Director General of the Enugu SME Center and Special Adviser on SME to the governor of Enugu state, Arinze Chilo-Offiah, has revealed that Enugu State is building a full-stack innovation architecture comprising three interconnected pillars. Chilo-Offiah made this known when he was a guest on TVC, after the Enugu Hackathon. When asked “What happens … [Read more…]
The Enugu State Government, through the Community and Social Development Agency (CSDA), will on April 10, 2026, unveil its 2026 community development projects under the Nigeria Community Action for Resilience and Economic Stimulus (NG-CARES) programme. The high-powered stakeholders’ sensitisation programme, tagged OPERATION 2.0, will hold at the Main Hall of the International Conference Centre, Enugu, … [Read more…]
The Enugu State Police Command has arrested a 24-year-old male suspect, Ugwu Desmond, for the attempted murder and rape of a pregnant woman in Affa community, Udi Local Government Area. According to a statement signed by SP Daniel Ndukwe, Police Public Relations Officer, Enugu State Command, the 30-year-old victim (names withheld) had on the night … [Read more…]
Jehovah’s Witnesses have announced a significant clarification on blood transfusions, giving members the right to decide whether their own blood can be used during surgery or other medical procedures, while maintaining the ban on transfusions of another person’s blood. In a video statement released on Friday, March 20, 2026, Governing Body member Gerrit Lösch said … [Read more…]
The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, has declared Friday, 20 March 2026, as Eid-el-Fitr. In a statement issued by the Chairman of the National Moon Sighting Advisory Committee, Professor Sambo Wali Junaidu, the Sultan said the new moon of Shawwal 1447 AH was … [Read more…]
Barely 24 hours after being sworn in for a second term in office, Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State has directed all political appointees to immediately hand over their duties . The directive was contained in an official circular issued on Wednesday, 18th March 2026, by the Office of the Secretary to the State Government … [Read more…]
The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, will preach at Lambeth Palace in London on Thursday as part of the activities for President Bola Tinubu’s state visit to the United Kingdom. Lambeth Palace is the official residence of the Archbishop of Canterbury and a central site for the Church of England. Details of the official itinerary published … [Read more…]
Stakeholders in Enugu State’s transport sector have unanimously endorsed the mandatory use of the newly constructed ultra-modern bus terminals, with luxury buses directed to commence operations at Holy Ghost Terminal 2 with immediate effect. The resolutions were contained in a communiqué issued at the end of a one-day stakeholders’ sensitisation meeting held on Monday, 16th … [Read more…]