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The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Enugu State Marketing Company, Hon. Engr. Mike Ogbuekwe, has disclosed that the company is targeting no fewer than 20,000 civil servants under its Workers’ Food Scheme initiative, designed to provide affordable food items and household essentials through a “Buy Now, Pay Later” arrangement. Hon. Ogbuekwe made this known while … [Read more…]

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has appointed former Governor of Cross River State, Senator Liyel Imoke, and former Governor of Kwara State, Abdulfatah Ahmed, to lead its presidential primary committees ahead of the party’s forthcoming presidential primaries. According to a statement issued by the party and signed by Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, National Publicity Secretary, while … [Read more…]

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday granted bail to former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, in the sum of N100 million. Delivering the ruling, Justice Joyce Abdulmalik ordered that the former governor must provide one surety in like sum. The court ruled that the surety must reside in either Maitama or Asokoro districts … [Read more…]

The Enugu State Police Command has confirmed two separate incidents involving the alleged beheading of three persons in Igbo-Etiti Local Government Area of the state. The incidents, which occurred on May 15, 2026, involved a man accused of beheading his mother and another suspect who allegedly severed the heads of his sister and her little … [Read more…]

The Enugu State Government’s Workers Food Scheme has recorded a massive show of enthusiasm as civil servants trooped to Parklane on Thursday, May 14, and Friday, May 15, 2026, for the ongoing onboarding exercise. According to the Enugu State Marketing Company led by Engr. Mike Ogbuekwe, which conducted the exercise, the workers were so excited … [Read more…]

In a major political development that has further altered the dynamics of the 2027 electoral landscape in Enugu East Senatorial District, Hon. Chijioke Edeoga has emerged as the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the Enugu East/Isi-Uzo Federal Constituency House of Representatives election following a commanding victory in the party’s primary election. At … [Read more…]

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has defended his administration’s economic reforms, insisting that the removal of fuel subsidy and unification of the foreign exchange market were necessary decisions to stabilise Nigeria’s economy and block financial leakages. Speaking at the Africa CEO Forum Annual Summit in Kigali, Rwanda, Tinubu said he has no regrets implementing the policies … [Read more…]

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has urged members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to remain united and peaceful as the party commences its 2027 primary elections nationwide. In a statement issued on Thursday, Tinubu described the commencement of the primaries as a historic moment for the APC as it prepares for its fourth election cycle. … [Read more…]

…Our job isn’t done yet – Mbah The Enugu State Council of Presidents-General has endorsed the Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, for a second term in office, citing what they described as his sterling leadership and uncommon transformations across all sectors of the state. The Council, which represents 583 autonomous communities that make … [Read more…]

The Federal Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology (FMIST) is set to collaborate with Babcock University in advancing the commercialisation of research outcomes and strengthening Nigeria’s innovation ecosystem as part of efforts to drive industrial growth and sustainable national development. The Honourable Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Dr. Kingsley Tochukwu Udeh, SAN stated this … [Read more…]

Nigerian Democratic Congress presidential aspirant, Peter Obi, has reaffirmed his commitment to serve only a single term of four years if elected President of Nigeria, insisting that nothing would make him extend his stay in office. Obi, who contested the 2023 presidential election under the banner of the Labour Party, and came third behind former … [Read more…]

The Anambra State House of Assembly has confirmed the 18 commissioner nominees earlier sent to the House by Governor Chukwuma Soludo on May 4, 2026. The list comprised second-term appointees such as the former Commissioner for Information, Dr Law Mefor, to oversee Information and Value Reformation; former Commissioner for Health, Dr Afam Obidike; and Commissioner … [Read more…]