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The members of Ndiowu community in Orumba North Local Government Area of Anambra State have formally elected Chief Chibuzo Okekeifi as Ezediọramma II of Ndiowu, bringing to an end an 11-year vacancy on the community’s revered royal throne. The development marks a major milestone in Ndiowu’s traditional history, coming more than a decade after the … [Read more…]

The Anambra State Police Command has warned individuals and groups to desist from organising or participating in any form of march or street protest or unlawful gatherings within Awka, the State capital, in the interest of public safety, peace, and public order. In a press statement on Friday, the command’s Spokesman, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, said … [Read more…]

The Enugu State Police Command has confirmed the death of two officers following an attack on a Police Distress Response Squad (DRS) team along Agbani Road, Enugu, late on Wednesday, January 15, 2026. According to a statement issued on Thursday by the Command’s spokesperson, SP Daniel Ndukwe, the officers sustained severe gunshot injuries after suspected … [Read more…]

Doris Ewoh, Enugu The Nigeria Police Trust Fund (NPTF), in conjunction with Rojore Resources Limited, has embarked on a training workshop on automobile practices for Nigeria Police technicians, aimed at improving and sustaining the operational mobility of the Force. The ongoing workshop, which commenced on 5 January and will end on 16 January 2025, is … [Read more…]

… Emphasises lessons from scars of Nigeria’s history Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to continue to partner with the Federal Government to support the Nigerian Armed Forces, fallen heroes, and their families. Mbah also stressed the need to learn from the scars of division and internal conflicts inherent … [Read more…]

Abia State Governor, Dr Alex Otti, OFR, has used the occasion of the 2026 Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day to call on Nigerians to look beyond many shortcomings of the Nation and embrace unity and the ideals the compatriots lived and died for. Governor Otti made the call on Thursday, January 15th, during the … [Read more…]

…Restates zero tolerance for all forms of child abuse Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, says his administration will continue to prioritise the welfare and education of children in the state, as it remains the only way to guarantee a prosperous and decent future for the state. Mbah has also reiterated his administration’s zero … [Read more…]

Two opposition parties — the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the African Democratic Congress (ADC) — have criticised the Federal Government over reports that it has approved a $9 million public relations and lobbying contract in the United States, describing the move as deceptive, wasteful, and insensitive to the country’s current security and economic challenges. … [Read more…]

Riding on the crest of Enugu State’s emergence as the cleanest state and winner of the maiden Renewed Hope Model Green State Award in 2025, the Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has unveiled the state’s newest environmental cleanliness and sustainability assets, insisting that a clean city is a healthy and competitive city ready … [Read more…]

Doris Ewoh, Enugu The Nigeria Police Trust Fund (NPTF) has flagged off the construction of six-man rank-and-file quarters, aimed at providing decent accommodation for police officers serving in the Ozalla Division. The groundbreaking ceremony took place on Tuesday, January 13, 2025, at the Ozalla Police Division, Enugu State Command, with executives from the Nigeria Police … [Read more…]

Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has marked his 61st birthday with an amnesty for seven inmates serving various sentences in correctional centres across the state. The governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Ebenezer Adeniyan, announced the gesture in a statement on Tuesday, describing it as an extension of the clemency granted to 77 inmates on January 1. … [Read more…]