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Five persons were confirmed dead on Thursday, while five others were injured in two road accidents on the Lekki-Epe Expressway in Lagos. The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) said that the crash occurred in the early hours of Thursday at Abijo Bus Stop, under the pedestrian bridge, inward the Epe corridor. It explained a … [Read more…]

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Mrs. Omotenioye Majekodunmi as the new Director-General of the National Council on Climate Change (NCCC). She succeeds Dr. Nkiruka Madueke, the pioneer head of the Council, appointed by the President in June 2024. Mrs. Majekodunmi, a climate finance expert and environmental lawyer with over 17 years of experience, has … [Read more…]

…pledges continuous partnership with security agencies Akwa Ibom State Governor , Pastor Umo Eno, has announced the donation of a parcel of land for the establishment of barracks for the Forward Operational Base (FOB) of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) in the State. At a courtesy visit on him by the Chief of Air Staff, … [Read more…]

The Executive Governor of Abia State, His Excellency, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, received in audience the top management of Interstate Electricity led by the Chairman, Sir Emeka Offor. The aim of the visit was to further discussions on the proposed acquisition of 60% of Interstate Electrics shares in Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) in … [Read more…]

…As governor pledges collaboration The Nigerian Institute of Quantity Surveyors have lauded Governor Peter Mbah’s development strides in Enugu State, saying the governor had shown the commitment to ensure that development and infrastructure reached every part of the state simultaneously. The leadership and members of the Institute made their impression known on Wednesday during a … [Read more…]

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has urged President Bola Tinubu to leave the Presidential Villa and engage directly with ordinary Nigerians to gain a true picture of the country’s security situation. Bolaji Abdullahi, spokesperson for the opposition coalition gave the charge on Wednesday while speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today. He argued that the president is … [Read more…]

…Says Enugu primed to serve as diaspora innovation hub Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, says his administration is poised to establish two new universities as part of his administration’s efforts to entrench the state as a knowledge centre and diaspora innovation hub. Mbah stated this at the State House, Abuja, on Monday during … [Read more…]

…You’ve Done Well in Security, Catholic Archbishop of Abuja Tells Mbah Enugu State Governor, Dr Peter Mbah, has heaped praises on the Auxiliary Catholic Bishop of Enugu Diocese, Most Rev Ernest Obodo, and the Vice Chancellor of Godfrey Okoye University and Catholic clergy, Prof. Christian Anieke, for what he described as their selfless service and … [Read more…]

The Enugu State Police Command has intercepted a disturbing social media post alleging that five women who deal in fresh corn at New Market, Enugu, were lured by a man in a minibus under the guise of buying corn from his farm, but were later allegedly murdered and their mutilated bodies found by the roadside. … [Read more…]

Believed to be a part of its urban renewal plans, the Enugu state government has commenced door-to-door collection of waste in the capital city and has also set time for waste disposal at central points for areas that are yet to be covered by the door-to-door waste collection. These were contained a public announcement on … [Read more…]

Unidentified gunmen, Thursday night, invaded three communities of Umualoma, Ndiakunwanta and Ndiejezie in Arondizogu, Ideato North Local Government Area of Imo State, killing no fewer than seven persons. It was gathered that the gunmen on a motorbike opened fire and killed people indiscriminately. The victims were said to be shop owners and their customers, and … [Read more…]