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Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum has banned the sale of petrol in filling stations across the Bama Local Government Area. Other places affected include Bama and Banki towns. The order, which takes immediate effect, followed his discussions with security agencies as part of ongoing efforts to address security challenges in the area. The governor’s spokesperson, … [Read more…]

…Nwobodo: Mbah is a Success Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, at the weekend, led other who-is-who in the state to celebrate elder statesman and a former governor of old Anambra State, Senator Jim Nwobodo Speaking during the 85th birthday anniversary celebration event in honour of Nwobodo at his Amechi Awkunanaw, Enugu, country home, … [Read more…]

…To hit Lagos, Port Harcourt, South Africa  Chetanne Chinelo, Enugu 9th Marketplace, an online shopping store and E-commerce platform has made its debut launch in Enugu State. Unveiling at the ongoing Enugu Tech Fest with the theme “Coal to Code”, which held from May 7-9, 2025, at the International Conference Centre, Enugu, Kezzy Tom-Tukura, Executive … [Read more…]

President Bola Tinubu pledged on Thursday in Awka to address key developmental challenges confronting Anambra State and the Southeast region. These include erosion, underutilisation of gas reserves and Anambra’s exclusion from the National Rail Master Plan. Speaking at a civic reception held at Alex Ekwueme Square during his state visit, President Tinubu assured the people … [Read more…]

…Harps on professional policing Doris Ewoh, Enugu The Enugu State Commissioner of Police, CP Mamman Bitrus Giwa, has revealed that within 2 months of assumption of office as the Enugu State Commissioner of Police, the command has arrested 288 suspects, secured the release of 36 abducted victims, recovered 20 vehicles, 173 ammunitions and 44 firearms … [Read more…]

Cardinal Robert Prevost Announced as Pope Leo XIV, Makes History as First American Pontiff Cardinal Robert Prevost has been elected as the 267th pope of the Roman Catholic Church A short time after white smoke billowed from the chimney on the Sistine Chapel on the afternoon of Thursday, May 8, the world found out who … [Read more…]

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has confirmed that Nigeria has fully repaid the $3.4 billion financial support it received under the Rapid Financing Instrument (RFI) to cushion the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. In a statement sent to journalists on Thursday on behalf of Mr Christian Ebeke, the IMF’s Resident Representative for Nigeria, the … [Read more…]

The Senate has passed the final two of the four major tax reform bills, completing clause-by-clause consideration as it aims to modernise Nigeria’s tax administration framework. During Wednesday’s plenary, lawmakers began deliberation on the reports of the four executive-sponsored tax bills, successfully passing two and deferring the remaining two to Thursday. However, all four have … [Read more…]

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been bestowed with the prestigious chieftaincy title of ‘Dike Si Mba Anambra’ by traditional rulers representing all 179 communities in Anambra state. The title was conferred by the chairman of the Anambra state traditional rulers council, Igwe Chidubem Iweka (Ogalagidi, Eze Iweka III), during a ceremony held at Dr. Alex … [Read more…]

Social media influencer, Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, has regained his freedom from the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). After spending five days in EFCC custody, VeryDarkMan was released Wednesday evening to his lawyer, Deji Adeyanju. In a viral video, VeryDarkMan was seen with Adeyanju. His release was also … [Read more…]

The Senate on Wednesday passed two out of the four Tax Reforms Bills transmitted to it for approval last year by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The passage of the bills followed the presentation of the report of the Senate Committee on Finance and the adoption of its recommendations by the Senate during plenary. The Chairman … [Read more…]