Mbah Receives NEAPS Award for Excellence in Economic Modernization

The Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, has once again earned national acclaim as he receives the prestigious Excellence in Economic Modernization award from the Nigerian Excellence Award in Public Service (NEAPS). The award which took place on Sunday evening at the Conference Center, Presidential Villa , Abuja, was presented by the Secretary … [Read more…]

Otti Gives ₦100m Grant to 100 Graduates as Ogbonnaya Onu Polytechnic Pays Tribute to Late Statesman

Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, has announced one million naira grant each to 100 graduating students of Ogbonnaya Onu Polytechnic, Aba, and a 6-month field technical training programme for 200 students, as the institution graduates 2,178 students. The Governor announced the 100 million naira grant and technical programme on Friday, 5th December, during … [Read more…]

Court denies Kanu’s transfer request from Sokoto prison

The Federal High Court in Abuja has denied an application filed by Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of IPOB, seeking his transfer from the Sokoto Correctional Centre to a custodial facility within the Federal Capital Territory or the neighbouring Nasarawa State. Kanu, represented by the Legal Aid Council, submitted an ex-parte application requesting an order that … [Read more…]

Akwa Ibom Gov to pay N50,000 transport, welfare support to 33,000 applicants in civil service CBT exam

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno has said that over 33,000 applicants that participated in the just concluded Computer Base Test ( CBT) for civil service work in the state will be rewarded with N50,000 transport and welfare allowance not minding their performances in the examination. Eno disclosed this yesterday during briefing on the … [Read more…]

Defence Minister Assures Nigerians of ‘Results’ in Fight Against Insecurity

Newly sworn-in Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (rtd), has assured citizens that the Federal Government’s renewed security strategies will soon yield visible results across the country. Musa gave the assurance on Thursday shortly after President Bola Tinubu formally swore him in at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The minister, who spoke to journalists said his … [Read more…]

Court of Appeal upholds judgment barring VIO from seizing vehicles, imposing fines

The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja, on Thursday, affirmed the judgment that barred the Directorate of Road Traffic Services and Vehicle Inspection Officers (VIO) from confiscating or imposing fines on motorists. The appellate court, in a unanimous decision by a three-member panel of Justices, said it found no reason to set aside the October … [Read more…]

Tinubu sends additional ambassadorial list to senate, nominates Ibas, Dambazau, others as non-career ambassadors

President Bola Tinubu has submitted a new batch of ambassadorial nominees to the Nigerian Senate, including former Chief of Naval Staff, Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas and ex-Chief of Army Staff Abdulrahman Dambazau. The move is part of ongoing efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s diplomatic corps. Transmitted on Thursday, December 4, 2025, the nominations add four non-career ambassadors … [Read more…]

Enugu Gov Presents N1.62 Trn 2026 ‘Budget of Renewed Momentum’

…Projects N1.3 Trn Capital Expenditure, N321 Billion Recurrent Expenditure … Education gets 32.27% of total budget …Economic Sector, Social Sector leads sectoral allocations with N825.9, N644.7bn, respectively …Earmarks N20bn for gratuities …Lauds Tinubu’s policies as Enugu exceeds projected FAAC inflow Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, on Tuesday, presented a record N1.62 trillion 2026 … [Read more…]

Police Arrest 51-year-old Security Man For Gruesome Murder of 19-year-old Cousin Sister 

The Enugu State Police Command, through operatives of the Nsukka Urban Division, with the support of Neighbourhood Watch Group, on 1st December 2025, arrested one Emeka Emmanuel Nwangwu (male, aged 51) for the gruesome murder of his maternal cousin sister, Loveth Uloma Nwangwu, aged 19. The suspect, a member of the Neighbourhood Security Watch Group, … [Read more…]

Tinubu Nominates Fmr CDS Gen. Christopher Musa as Minister of Defence

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated General Christopher Gwabin Musa as the new Minister of Defence. In a letter to Senate President Godswill Akpabio, President Tinubu conveyed General Musa’s nomination as the successor to Alhaji Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, who resigned on Monday. General Musa, 58, on December 25, is a distinguished soldier who served as … [Read more…]

NUJ Enugu Council to Induct Former Governor Ugwuanyi into Hall of Fame for Historic Support to Journalism

2023: Ugwunta salutes Ugwuanyi, congratulates PDP Guber Flag-bearer, Mbah, and other candidates

The Enugu State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has announced that former Governor of Enugu State, Rt. Hon. Lawrence Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, will be formally inducted into the Union’s Hall of Fame in recognition of his unprecedented contributions to journalism development during his administration. According to a statement signed by the Chairman of … [Read more…]

JUST-IN: Gunmen attack Otti’s advance team in Imo

Three staff members attached to Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, were on Tuesday morning attacked by unidentified gunmen near the Sam Mbakwe Airport in Owerri, the Imo State capital. The incident, which occurred between Umuowa and Ihite junction, a short distance from the airport, happened while the team was en route to the facility for … [Read more…]