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…warns that any attempt to disrupt peace and security in Enugu State will be met with decisive action. The Commissioner of Police, Enugu State Command, CP Kanayo Uzuegbu, psc (+), has urged residents to ignore a criminally minded viral video from an unidentified individual advising them to sit-at-home on Monday, 21st, and Tuesday, 22nd October … [Read more…]

Despite the rising cost of living spreading like wildfire across the country, Nigerians paid 24 per cent more to purchase one litre of the Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) or petrol in September. This is as the World Bank in its latest report on Nigeria, said 129 million Nigerians currently live below poverty. In its Nigeria … [Read more…]

A man has died after allegedly jumping into a canal to avoid arrest in the Ipaja area of Lagos State. The Lagos Police Command’s Spokesman, SP Benjamin Hundeyin confirmed the development on his verified X handle @benHundeyin on Friday. He said the incident happened on Wednesday at about 10:00 a.m. in the Mosan Okunola area … [Read more…]

The national grid has collapsed for the third time in less than a week, plunging the nation into a major blackout. The grid, which has experienced significant disruptions over the past few days, was restored just two days ago before suffering another collapse on Saturday. Data obtained from the Nigerian System Operator’s portal (niggrid.org), revealed … [Read more…]

The Rivers State Government has approved a minimum wage of N85,000 for civil servants in the state. The Head of Service of the state, George Nwaeke, announced that the approval was granted by Governor Siminalayi Fubara during a closed-door meeting with labour leaders and senior government officials. Following the meeting, Nwaeke confirmed that the implementation … [Read more…]

…CP Kanayo reaffirms the police’s commitment to sustained action against violent criminals On October 17, 2024, around 8 p.m., operatives from the Enugu State Police Command’s Anti-Kidnapping, Distress Response and Special Intervention Squads, raided a kidnappers’ hideout in Nokpa-Nike, Enugu East Local Government Area, following a diligently gathered actionable intelligence. Upon the operatives’ arrival, the … [Read more…]

President Bola Tinubu has mourned the late President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu A tribute signed by the president on Friday described the late Igbo chief as a colossus of many parts. Iwuanyanwu died in July at the age of 82 after a brief illness. He said, “The late Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu was a colossus … [Read more…]

Although President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima are both outside the country, there is no leadership vacuum, the president’s office said on Wednesday. Mr Tinubu is currently on a working leave outside Nigeria while Mr Shettima travelled to Sweden on an official visit on Wednesday. The president departed Nigeria on the 3rd of October. The … [Read more…]

…assures thorough efforts to apprehend the culprits and ensure justice The Commissioner of Police, Enugu State Command, CP Kanayo Uzuegbu, psc (+), has directed the Deputy Commissioner of Police, State CID, to launch a comprehensive investigation into the alleged shooting and murder of one Smith Odinaka, male, on October 13, 2024, around 1 a.m. The … [Read more…]

Following a report of a raid conducted by men of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on a radio station, Urban 94.5FM in Enugu during a live broadcast, allegedly seizing equipment valued at millions of naira and arresting several staff members, including a presenter, the Commission has provided clarifications. According to Sahara Reporters, Dele … [Read more…]