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…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…]

…Reveals he receives threats everyday Former governor of Anambra State, Mr Peter Obi, has dismissed a recent threat by the Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, saying he received threats daily. Obi was reacting to questions from journalists in Awka on recent threats by Okpebholo, who stated that his safety would not be guaranteed if he … [Read more…]

The Legal Practitioners’ Privileges Committee (LPPC) has unveiled the list of lawyers newly elevated to the rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN). The list revealed that it comprises 56 advocates and one from the academia. According to the Chief Registrar of the Supreme Court and Secretary of the LPPC, Mr. Kanir Eniola Akanbi, the … [Read more…]

…Reassigns 3 Commissioners Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, on Tuesday, rejigged his cabinet, swearing in a new Head of Service, six new Commissioners, and reassigning three others. Mbah also assigned portfolios to the new appointees following the administration of Oath of Office on them by a representative of the Ministry of Justice, Chizoba … [Read more…]

The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Senator Yemi Adaramodu, has criticised suspended Kogi Central lawmaker, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, accusing her of turning her resumption attempt to resume Senate duties into yet another episode of skit-making. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Tuesday, Adaramodu described Natasha’s resumption attempt as theatrical, … [Read more…]

Despite widespread criticisms, Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has defended his recent threats not to allow Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, to enter the South-south state without informing him. Mr Okpebholo spoke on Tuesday in Benin at the official inauguration of the newly revived Edo Line, a state-run transport company. … [Read more…]

In a major move to tackle Nigeria’s growing infrastructure deficit and pension liabilities, the Senate on Tuesday approved President Bola Tinubu’s comprehensive borrowing plan for the 2025-2026 fiscal period. The plan included a combined external loan package of $21.5 billion, €2.2 billion, and 15 billion Japanese Yen, as well as a €65 million grant. Additionally, … [Read more…]