South Korea Imposes Travel Ban on President Yoon After Martial Law Attempt

South Korean authorities have imposed a travel ban on President Yoon Suk Yeol, who is under investigation for his short-lived martial law declaration last Tuesday. Yoon narrowly survived an impeachment motion against him over the weekend, after MPs from his ruling People Power Party (PPP) boycotted the vote. PPP members said they had decided not to support … [Read more…]

NNPCL shortlists candidates for interview in 2024 recruitment

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) has commenced the shortlisting of candidates for the interview stage of its 2024 recruitment exercise. This follows the recently concluded Computer-Based Test (CBT) for Graduate Trainees and Experienced roles. Successful candidates have begun receiving interview invitation emails from the organisation. The email reads: “Thank you for participating in the … [Read more…]

Enugu Crashes External Debt by $39.8m – StatiSense

BREAKING NEWS: PDP’s Peter Mbah declared Enugu State Governor-Elect by INEC

Enugu State under the leadership of Dr. Peter Mbah, reduced its debt by $39.8 million, the highest by new state governors between June 2023 and June 2024, Statisense said at the weekend, citing data published by the Debt Management Office. A post on StatiSense X handle entitled, “2023 New Governors and Their External Debt Status … [Read more…]

Tinubu Rejigs Nominees of Southeast Development Commission Earlier Announced (See New List) 

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has rejigged his list of nominees for the South East Development Commission (SEDC) board, replacing the initial chairman, Hon. Emeka Atuma, with Dr Emeka Nworgu. The President replaced all the three executive directors initially nominated and named two additional executive directors. The President also removed one of the board members,  Donatus … [Read more…]

Enugu Police Bust Interstate Armed Robbery, Fraud Syndicate; Recover Incriminating Exhibits 

The Enugu State Police Command has successfully dismantled an interstate criminal syndicate specialised in armed robbery and financial fraud. This was achieved through coordinated operations involving the Emene Division, Crack, and Octopus Tactical Squads, alongside the Neighbourhood Watch Group, which led to the arrest of eight (8) male suspects and the recovery of firearms, ammunition, … [Read more…]

Mbah assures investors of business-friendly land administration

Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has assured investors as well as members of the public of the administration’s business-friendly land administration, highlighting the importance of the anti-land-grabbing law, also known as the Enugu State Property Protection Law, in promoting transparency and accountability in the state’s land management system. Speaking at the investiture ceremony of … [Read more…]

Ohanaeze Set For Election, To Convene Imeobi

…Says it’s Rivers turn to produce next Ohanaeze PG The meeting of the National Executive Committee (NEC) of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide was held on December 4, 2024 at its National Secretariat, No 7 Park Avenue, GRA, Enugu. The meeting which was presided by Ambassador Okey Emuchay, MFR was well attended by almost all the members. … [Read more…]

Atiku, Obi Frown at Farotimi’s Arrest

Leading political figures Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi have condemned the arrest and detention of human rights lawyer Dele Farotimi, describing the move as a gross violation of democratic principles and an abuse of state power. In a statement issued Tuesday, Mr. Obi called Mr. Farotimi’s arrest “a grave assault on democracy,” accusing the authorities … [Read more…]