Sen Utazi, Larry Popo, Siblings, Others Bid Farewell To Prominent Uvuru Leader

Last weekend, the Ancient kingdom of Uvuru in Uzo-Uwani Local Government Area of Enugu State was agog when prominent sons and daughters of the town, friends, associates, both political, business and social gathered to bid farewell to a prominent member of the kingdom, Chief Richard Ugwonna Okoro (The Onyishi of Amenugu), who passed away recently. The massive influx of dignitaries from all walks of life in solidarity with Mr Larry Popo, his seven brothers including...

Enugu Govt. Reveals Plan For Generating Plants At NERC Townhall Meeting

The Enugu State Government has revealed plans to provide adequate power supply to the state by engaging developers and investors interested in setting up power generation plants in accordance with the Federal Ministry of Power’s new electricity distribution policy- willing-buyer and willing-seller. Speaking at a town hall meeting on Consumer Complaint Resolution organized by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, NERC, at Oakland hotel, Ebeano Tunnel Crossing Estate Enugu, the Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Ndubuisi...

Ex-Governor Yahaya Bello Declared Wanted by EFCC

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has declared Yahaya Bello, the immediate past governor of Kogi State, wanted. This move follows accusations of financial impropriety during Bello’s time in office. The EFCC alleges that Bello is involved in “economic and financial crimes” amounting to a staggering N80.2 billion. In a statement, the agency called on the public to provide any information on Bello’s whereabouts. Governor Bello, who served two terms from 2016 to 2024,...

TIME Names Burna Boy on 2024 Most Influential People List

Nigerian superstar Burna Boy is making history again, this time landing a spot on the prestigious TIME Magazine’s “100 Most Influential People of 2024” list. This recognition places Burna Boy, real name Damini Ogulu, among global icons across various fields. The “Icons” category honours his role in catapulting Afrobeats onto the world stage. Music legend Angelique Kidjo penned the tribute for Burna Boy, crediting him with “making the vision [of global African music acceptance] a...

FCCPC Vows To Combat Price-Fixing Of Commodities

The Acting Executive Vice Chairman, Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission Dr. Adamu Abdullahi says the agency will utilize its existing legal framework to enforce fair competition and consumer protection provisions. According to a statement by the commission’s chairman, it is aware of the concerns expressed by Nigerians regarding the continued rise in prices of goods and services, despite the recent appreciation of the Naira against the dollar. The Commission directed its operatives to intensify...

Jamb says Any Parent Found Near JAMB CBT Centre Risk Arrest

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) said all arrangements have been concluded for the conduct of the 2024 UTME and directed all Computer-Based Test (CBT) center owners nationwide to arrest any parent found near their facilities during the exercise. The agency said the exercise will be held in over 700 CBT centers across the nation. JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede gave the order during a virtual meeting held on Wednesday with owners of the...

Committee Offers Solutions for Decongesting Correctional Centres In Anambra

Having specialized courts or specific days for criminal and civil matters will ensure speedy trial and determination of criminal cases, thereby helping to decongest Correctional Centres in the state, as well as upholding rights of inmates. Anambra State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Professor Sylvia Ifemeje, announced this as the view and unanimous decision of members of the Anambra State Steering Committee on Implementation of International Idea/ROLAC 11 Programme during its meeting in Awka;...

BREAKING: Gunmen kill Traffic official in Anambra, Zoom Off

Just a few hours after one person was gunned down at Aroma junction on Wednesday evening, another person, has again been felled on Thursday morning. A source said the incident happened close to a motor park, where commuters ferry passengers from Awka to Nnewi. The source said the victim is an official of the Anambra Road Traffic Management Agency (ARTMA). “I think the man who was killed is an ARTMA official. He stopped some people...

Pella Community in Adamawa Honours Indigenes for remarkable achievements

The Pella community in the Hong local government area of Adamawa State has celebrated achievers who hailed from Pella District and had made remarkable achievements in their various endeavours. The event was organized under the auspices of the Pella District Unity Forum, the first of its kind since the district was created. Those honoured are Prof. Emeritus Mohammed Balla, University of Maiduguri, Prof. Yakubu Nyada’iti, Medical Director, Federal Medical Centre, Hong, Dr. Umar Garba Pella, Adamawa...

Police Arrest 49 Members Of Outlawed Shilla Gang In Adamawa

Operatives of the Adamawa State Police Command have arrested 49 suspected members of the outlawed Shilla gangs that terrorize residents of the state capital including two women. SP Suleiman Yahya Nguroje, the Command spokesman in a statement said the arrest followed renewed commitment of the Police to combating the menace of Shilla Gangsterism in the State. “The Command’s recent operation was targeted to identify criminal hideouts and blackspots within the State Capital including areas around...

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