‘This Conspiracy of Silence Must End Now’ — Ben Nwoye Reacts to Assasination of OMMATA Chairman in Enugu 

Following the assassination of the Chairman of Ogbete Main Market Traders Association (OMMATA), Chief Stephen Aniagu, by yet to be identified gunmen, the immediate past Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Enugu State, Dr. Ben Nwoye, has condemned in strong terms what he terms a “conspiracy of silence” among the citizens and residents … [Read more…]

FG warns of flooding over opening of Cameroon dams

The Nigeria Hydrological Service Agency (NIHSA) has alerted Nigerians of release water from Lagdo Dam in Cameroon. Lagdo Reservoir is a reservoir located in the Northern Province of Cameroon, on the Benue River, in the Niger basin. The lake covers an area of 586 km2. In a statement on Tuesday, Director General of NIHSA, Umar … [Read more…]

Presidency Says CBN Governor Cardoso Didn’t Resign

President Bola Tinubu has not asked Yemi Cardoso to resign from his position as the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). This is according to the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, who debunked reports (not Chanels Television) suggesting that Tinubu ordered Cardoso’s resignation. Taking to his official … [Read more…]

Gov. Soludo Appoints New Members To Anambra State Civil Service Commission

The Governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, has approved the appointment of distinguished individuals to serve as members of the Anambra State Civil Service Commission. This move is part of the administration’s ongoing commitment to enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of the state’s civil service system. The appointments are as follows: 1) … [Read more…]

$30bn Economy: Enugu Govt, Jelfah Group, Sign N40bn Deal to Revitalise Moribund Sunrise Mills

…As Jelfah invests N24bn, as Enugu divests 60 per cent equity stake Enugu State Government and Jelfah Nigeria Ltd have signed a N40bn deal for the revitalisation of the long-moribund and state-owned Sunrise Flour Mills, Enugu. The deal, which was signed at the Government House, Enugu, Tuesday, saw Jelfah acquire 60 per cent equity stake … [Read more…]

25 die in fatal autocrash in Kaduna

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has confirmed 25 deaths in a fatal road accident at Saminaka in the Lere Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The Sector Commander, Kaduna State Sector Command, Corps Commander (CC), Kabir Nadabo, confirmed the incident to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Kaduna on Monday. Mr Nadabo said … [Read more…]

Bewilderment, Controversy trail NNPCL’s price template on Dangote petrol

Bewilderment yesterday trailed the release of retail pricing template of the Dangote Refinery Petrol by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL). The price template indicates an average price per litre of N950.22 for Lagos State, NNPCL’s shortest route, and N1,019.22 per litre for Borno State, the highest and extreme end of the supply route. … [Read more…]

Group, Ikenga Nkanu Worldwide Sets Up, Inaugurates Burial Committee of Late Chief R.N Okenwa

A foremost socio-cultural group, Ikenga Nkanu Worldwide has set up and inaugurated a high-powered burial committee in preparation for the commencement of the final burial rites of Late Chief R.N Okenwa, OON, mni. Speaking at the inaugural joint meeting of Late Chief Okenwa’s, national & state burial committees and the socio-cultural group held, Sunday, September … [Read more…]

Tinubu Congratulates Muslims on Eid Maulud Nabiy

President Bola Tinubu has sent a message of goodwill and congratulations to Nigerian Muslims on this year’s commemoration of the Maulud Nabiy, the birthday of Prophet Muhammad.   The President urged Muslims to use the period for deep reflection and remembrance of the Holy Prophet’s exemplary conduct and noble teachings.   “As we mark the Maulud, … [Read more…]

Gov Mbah Gives Security Agencies 48Hrs to Produce Enugu Market Chairman’s Killers

…Commiserates with the deceased’s family, traders Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has given security agencies in the state 48 hours to fish out the killers of the Chairman of Ogbete Main Market Traders Association, OMMATA, Chief Stephen Aniagu, vowing that no one would commit such heinous crime in the state under his watch … [Read more…]