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Protesters in Abuja have stormed the headquarters of Guaranty Trust Bank to demand the release of social media influencer Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan. The demonstrators, who gathered in large numbers on Monday, chanted “#FreeVDM” while holding placards with inscriptions such as “Activism is not a sin”, “VDM is the masses’ liberator”, and “VDM … [Read more…]

The Enugu State government has presented 30 school buses to the various Science, Technical, and Vocational Schools in the state. This was even as the state governor, Dr Peter Mbah, vowed to overhaul the education system in the state, making it the best in the country. Presenting the buses to the principals of the schools … [Read more…]

The federal government has begun negotiation with power Generation Companies (Gencos) in Nigeria, with a view to setting out modalities for gradual payment of N4 trillion owed them. A statement by Bolaji Tunji, the Special Adviser, Strategic Communications and Media Relations to the Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, stated that the move will help … [Read more…]

…CP Giwa Orders Manhunt for Fleeing Suspects Operatives of the Enugu State Police Command, attached to the CP’s Monitoring Unit and the Anti-Kidnapping Tactical Squad, successfully rescued a male kidnapping victim and neutralised one of the kidnappers in the early hours of May 3, 2025. The operation also led to the recovery of a locally … [Read more…]

…Mbah promises continuous improvement Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, on Saturday, participated in the 1st Enugu City International Marathon, completing the 10km road race in 45 minutes, while East African athletes cleared the first, second, and third positions in the elite 42km full marathon. The event, which was supervised by the World Athletics … [Read more…]

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has responded to Meta’s threat to pull Facebook and Instagram out of Nigeria, stating that quitting the country does not absolve the US tech giant of its legal responsibilities. In a statement issued Saturday and signed by the commission’s Director of Corporate Affairs, Ondaje Ijagwu, the FCCPC … [Read more…]

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will be flagging off the construction of Abia Airport in Isiala Ngwa North Local Government during his proposed visit to the state. He will also commission the newly reconstructed Port Harcourt Road that was abandoned for about 20 years, which was reconstructed by the incumbent government in the state led by … [Read more…]

A witness of the Federal Government on Friday, admitted before Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja, that no weapon of terrorism or violence was recovered from Nnamdi Kanu, when he was arrested on October 15, 2015 in Lagos. The witness, who is an operative of the Department of the State Services … [Read more…]

Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, on Friday, joined other well-meaning Nigerians in paying last respects to the late elder statesman and former Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Chief Dubem Onyia, describing him as a legendary figure, whose life impacted many. Governor Mbah spoke at a well-attended funeral mass in honour of Chief … [Read more…]

Governor Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has reiterated his administration’ s Commitment to engender a work environment that will empower workers to thrive. He stated this in a message for the 2025 Workers’ Day celebration held at the Pa Ngele Oruta Township Stadium. He said he has introduced a reward system to ensure excellence, … [Read more…]

…as Mbah reiterates continued better workers’ welfare, economic emancipation The organised labour, comprising the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) in Enugu State has extolled Governor Peter Mbah for the improved and better working conditions of workers in the state, describing him as a “promise keeper” and “the most worker-friendly governor … [Read more…]