Officials of Enugu State Government Agency have demolished residents of less privileged including widows of Uzamu Isinomeh, andLandshadEmene Nike in Enugu East Local Government Area of Enugu State. One of the victims, Ezinne Blessing Nkemjurum Oguike, a widow, told journalists alleged that some officials from the Ministry of lands and Enugu Capital Territory Development Authority ordered the demolition of their homes which they have been using for over 62 years ago. She claimed that they...
Not less than 16 persons lost their lives in a fatal motor accident on Wednesday at about 5:20 p.m. at Ekwegbe, along Enugu/Opi/Nsukka Road in Enugu State; fourteen males (14) and two (2) females burnt beyond recognition. In a bulletin signed by the Police Public Relations Officer DSP Daniel Ndukwe, the Enugu State Police Command calls on persons with useful information as regards tracing the victims’ families to come forth. Preliminary investigation by the Police...
…Says Labour Played Significant Role In Govt’s Efforts To Rescue Economy President Bola Tinubu has lauded the Nigerian workers for their hard Work in ensuring the prosperity and stability of the nation. The President stated this on Thursday at the workers May Day celebration rally in Abuja where he was represented by the Vice President, Kassim Shettima. According to the President, the workers contributed immensely in ensuring the government’s efforts at rescuing the economy. Tinubu...
The Depot Chairmen Forum of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has restated that NNPC remained the exclusive importer of PMS products and refuted accusations of hoarding of PMS products leveled against its members. In a communiqué released after its recent gathering, the IPMAN depot chairmen forum emphasized that the scarcity of PMS was not a result of any actions by IPMAN or its members but rather attributed it solely to the Nigeria National...
Residents of the Bmuko community in the Dutse Baupma axis of Bwari Area Council, Abuja are reeling after gunmen stormed the community in a late-night raid on Monday, snatching four people. Residents reported that a large group of armed men, estimated around 30, arrived around 11:50 p.m. The gunmen fired shots into the air before targeting specific houses. According to a resident, Mr Isah, they seemed to have prior knowledge of their victims, breaking into...
The Enugu State Government has promised to award scholarships and offer employment opportunities to dependents of the murdered victims of the Nimbo attack. The State Governor Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah said this when he visited the community to commiserate with the victims and for fact-finding. Describing the unprovoked attack as malicious and unacceptable, Governor Mbah promised that the state would not rest until the culprits were identified, captured, and brought to justice. “We do not...
The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, has announced the appointment of former Nigerian winger Finidi George as the new head coach of the national team, the Super Eagles. This comes after months of speculation following the departure of Portuguese coach José Peseiro in February. George, a highly decorated player in his own right, served as Peseiro’s assistant for the past 20 months. He previously enjoyed a successful playing career, featuring for Nigeria in two World Cups...
In a major development against banditry in Nigeria’s northwest, the Nigerian Air Force, NAF, conducted a successful airstrike on a camp believed to belong to notorious bandit kingpin Bello Turji on 27th April. The operation carried out in the Kagara Forest on the border of Shinkafi in Zamfara and Isa Local Government Area in Sokoto, reportedly inflicted heavy casualties on the bandit group. The airstrike, conducted by the air component of Operation Hadarin Daji, eliminated...
Nigeria is grappling with a renewed petrol scarcity, causing long queues, frustration, and economic disruption across the country. Motorists in major cities like Lagos, Abuja, Kano, and Kaduna are facing long wait times at petrol stations, with many stations running dry. The reasons behind the scarcity remain unclear. The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, initially blamed logistical challenges but claimed to have addressed the issue. However, reports indicate fuel shortages persist, leading to finger-pointing...
The Chairman of the Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission (OYSIEC), Isiaka Olagunju has declared candidates of the ruling People’s Democratic Party (PDP) winning all 33 chairmanship seats and councillorship positions. Mr Olagunju said a total of 19 political parties fielded candidates for various positions across the 33 local government areas. Saturday’s election was said to have been characterized by low turnout, late arrival of electoral officials, and absence of electoral officials at some polling units....
