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Operatives of the Enugu State Command of the Nigeria Police Force attached to the Central Police Station (CPS), on May 11, 2026, at about 10:50 a.m., rescued and rearrested two male suspects from an angry mob after they were allegedly caught engaging in ATM debit card swapping and fraud at a commercial bank on Okpara … [Read more…]
Enugu Electricity Regulatory Commission, EERC, has announced the downgrade of 59 feeders under the franchise of the MainPower Electricity Distribution Company Limited. MainPower is a subsidiary of the Enugu Electricity Distribution Company, EEDC, which services customers in Enugu State. EERC attributed the action to MainPower’s failure to meet the threshold of minimum hours of power … [Read more…]
The family of Alexx Ekubo has announced the passing of the actor following a battle with advanced metastatic kidney cancer. In a statement released by the family on the late actor’s verified Instagram account, he was said to have died at Evercare Hospital after a brief but courageous battle with the illness. “It is with … [Read more…]
The Defence Headquarters has dismissed reports claiming civilians were killed during a military airstrike on Tumfa market in Zurmi Local Government Area of Zamfara, insisting there is no verified evidence of civilian casualties from the operation. The military was reacting to reports by AFP and rights groups alleging that dozens of people died after missiles … [Read more…]
Nigeria has again failed to meet its 1.5 million bpd crude oil production quota approved by the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC). In its National Liquid Hydrocarbon Production Report released on Tuesday, the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) disclosed that average daily crude oil production hovered around 1.4 million bpd, representing about … [Read more…]
A major fire outbreak has destroyed several shops at the popular Mandate Market in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital. The incident, which occurred in the early hours of Tuesday, threw the bustling market into confusion.According to Daily Trust, traders and residents struggled to contain the inferno before the arrival of firefighters. Several shops with goods worth … [Read more…]
Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Ododo, has urged members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) deployed to the state to uphold discipline, unity, loyalty, and peaceful coexistence throughout their service year. Ododo gave the charge on Tuesday during the closing ceremony of the 2026 Batch ‘A’ Stream II Orientation Course held at the NYSC Orientation Camp … [Read more…]
The Enugu State Government and the Police have moved against a stepmother, Mrs. Ogechi John, for alleged child homicide. Mrs. John, who hails from Oderiko in Ikwo LGA of Ebonyi State, was arrested by the police on Monday morning for allegedly beating her stepdaughter, Miss Ogechi Amanda John, aged 9, to death at their Nchatancha … [Read more…]
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) presided by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has approved the establishment of National Research and Innovation Development Fund (NRIDF), in a landmark move aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s research, science, technology and innovation ecosystem. According to a press release issued by Pauline Sule, Head, Press and Public Relations of the Federal … [Read more…]
The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, has asked telecommunications to improve service quality, warning that defaulters would face regulatory action. Tijani, who spoke on Sunday, stated that operators are now functioning in a more stable and market-driven environment and have returned to profitability after reforms by the federal government to stabilise … [Read more…]
Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has eulogised former governor of old Anambra State, Senator Jim Nwobodo, on his 86th birthday, describing him as uncommon icon. Mbah, in post on Saturday, recalled the octogenarian’s selfless service and numerous legacies as governor of old Anambra State, Minister, and Senator, saying he had written his name in … [Read more…]
…As Abakpa residents commend Mbah for restoring water supply The Enugu State Government has raised fresh optimism over the restoration of potable water supply to Emene, Idaw River, Agbani Road axis, and other parts of Enugu metropolis, as ongoing rehabilitation of water infrastructure intensifies. This assurance was given by the Secretary to the Enugu State … [Read more…]