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The All Progressives Congress (APC) chairmanship candidate for Nkanu East Local Government Area, Engr. Mike Ogbuekwe, says Governor Peter Ndubuisi Mbah’s continued investment in technical and vocational education will drive faster socio-economic development in the council area. In a statement shared on his official Facebook page, Ogbuekwe described technical and vocational education as the foundation … [Read more…]

President Bola Tinubu has approved the expansion of the Nigerian Army’s structure from eight to 12 divisions—a move designed to enhance the country’s security architecture and improve the operational effectiveness of the Nigerian Army. Presidential spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, in a released statement noted that the approval underscored President’s unwavering commitment to equipping the Armed Forces … [Read more…]

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke has directed the immediate suspension of all activities of the National Union of Road Transport Workers in motor parks across the state as part of measures to restore order and strengthen public security. The directive was issued on Thursday following a meeting of the Osun State Security Council chaired by … [Read more…]

A delegation comprising officials of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), and other stakeholders has commended the Nkanu West Local Government Council for its project execution following an inspection tour of completed and ongoing projects in the area. The delegation, led by the Chairman of the … [Read more…]

The Independent National Electoral Commission on Thursday expressed confidence that it has overcome the technical challenges that marred the electronic transmission of results during the 2023 general election. INEC assured Nigerians that the 2027 polls would be free, fair, credible, inclusive and transparent. The commission also said it was considering conducting a mock exercise on … [Read more…]

The House of Representatives on Thursday passed the Executive Bill seeking to establish state police, bringing Nigeria closer to adopting a decentralised policing system, despite a walkout by opposition lawmakers protesting the procedure adopted during the bill’s consideration. The bill was approved during plenary after the House withdrew its earlier constitutional amendment proposal on state … [Read more…]

Enugu Air has confirmed that one of its aircraft was involved in a runway incursion after landing in Benin, assuring passengers that no injuries or casualties were recorded in the incident. According to a public notice issued by Enugu Air, all passengers and crew members safely disembarked from the aircraft following the occurrence. The airline … [Read more…]

The Anambra Government has threatened to arrest and prosecute anyone parading himself as the traditional ruler of any community without recognition and certification. Chief Vincent Ezeaka, Commissioner for Local Government and Community Affairs issued the warning in a letter addressed to Presidents General of Town Unions on Thursday. The statement was entitled “Unlawful Assumption of … [Read more…]

Justice Salim Ibrahim of the Federal High Court Abuja, has sentenced three persons to life imprisonment over their complicity in the kidnapping of students and teachers of a school in Orire Local Government Area (LGA) of Oyo State. The court convicted and sentenced the defendants, Abdulrazak Umar (a.k.a. Abu Khalifa/Abu Khalid), Yunusa Musa (a.k.a. Yunusa … [Read more…]

United States President Donald Trump has written to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, commending his leadership and reaffirming America’s support for Nigeria’s fight against terrorism. The letter was contained in a statement issued on Wednesday by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, who said Trump praised Tinubu’s decisive leadership on … [Read more…]

The All Progressives Congress (APC) Chairmanship candidate for Nkanu East Local Government Area, Engr. Mike Ogbuekwe, has commended the Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, for sustaining his administration’s investment in agriculture through the distribution of free farm inputs to thousands of farmers across the state. Ogbuekwe gave the commendation on Tuesday, July … [Read more…]