Enugu Aligning Developments with SDGs – Mbah

Enugu State governor, Dr Peter Mbah, has said that his governance model was in key alignment with the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) also known as 2030 Agenda in order to ensure the delivery of the democracy dividends in the state. Governor Mbah, who said this during the hosting of the Regional Stakeholders Consultation on … [Read more…]

Tinubu defends economic reforms, says Nigeria was spending money of unborn generations

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu articulated, on Thursday, the rationale behind his administration’s economic reforms, saying the primary motive was protecting the interests of future generations. He made these remarks at the State House in Abuja while receiving a delegation of former National Assembly colleagues from the aborted Third Republic, during which he served as a … [Read more…]

Enugu Police Operatives Arrest Armed Robbery Suspects, Recover Firearm, Ammunition

Police operatives attached to Nsukka Urban Division, in collaboration with law-abiding citizens, have arrested two male armed robbery suspects, Ugwu Ejiofor, aged 32, and Sunday Ugwuanyi, aged 26, on March 6, 2025, at about 8:40 p.m. One locally made double-barreled pistol loaded with one live cartridge, an ATM card, two mobile phones, a Yamaha motorcycle … [Read more…]

Gov Mbah Mourns Death of Former Foreign Affairs Minister, Dubem Onyia

…Says Nigeria has lost a distinguished leader, patriot Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of former Minister of State, Foreign Affairs, Chief Dubem Onyia, describing it as a monumental loss to the nation. Mbah also described the late former federal lawmaker as a distinguished leader, consummate public … [Read more…]

Int’l Women’s Day: Enugu first lady to sustain empowerment programmes

Mrs Nkechinyere Mbah

…advocates gender equality for development The wife of the Enugu State Governor Mrs Nkechinyere Mbah has pledged to sustain policies and programmes geared towards the development of women, girls and other vulnerable groups in the society. Mrs Mbah gave the assurance during the celebration of this year’s International Women’s Day at the Michael Okpara Square … [Read more…]

EFCC recovers N364bn, secures over 4,000 convictions in 2024 

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) achieved its best-ever performance in 2024 since its inception, with significant recoveries in various currencies, including N364.6 billion, $214.5 million, £54,318.64, €31,265, CAD$2,990, and AUD$740, the anti-graft agency has announced. Statistics released by the commission revealed that it made strides in cases involving advance fee fraud, money laundering, … [Read more…]

Gunmen storm Lagos hotel, shoot performing DJ

The Police Command in Lagos State has detained a 35-year-old suspected cultist for allegedly shooting a Disc Jockey (DJ) dead at a hotel in the Abule-Ado area. The Command’s spokesperson, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the incident in a statement on Sunday in Lagos. He stated that the shooting occurred at 9:30 p.m. on Saturday on … [Read more…]

Ekiti Varsity Confers Honorary Doctorate on Gov Mbah

Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, has bagged the prestigious Doctor of Humane Letters (DHL) degree from the Bamidele Olumilua University of Education, Science and Technology (BOUESTI), Ekiti State, for his inspiring leadership and contributions to the advancement of quality education in Nigeria. This was even as the governor, who bagged the honorary award at … [Read more…]

Ex Labour DG Okupe’s health surrounded by uncertainty

There was uncertainty on Friday morning over the health of former presidential spokesperson, Dr Doyin Okupe. Sources close to the family said the former Director-General of Peter Obi Presidential Campaign Council was in a critical condition. However, Okupe’s political associates, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said he had passed away. According to one of … [Read more…]