VP Shettima Flags Off Light-Up Nigeria Project-South East in Enugu

The Federal Government of Nigeria has successfully flagged off the Light-up Nigeria Project in the South East geopolitical zone of the nation. Flagging off the project on Monday, the Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Kashim Shettima, described the South East as the industrial powerhouse of the nation and promised the FG will expedite action towards providing steady and affordable electricity in the zone. Shettima who is also the Chairman, Board of...

Police Arrest Fake Philanthropist in Enugu, Advise Businessmen

The Enugu State Police Command advises citizens, particularly businessmen and women, to be cautious and security conscious in their transactions so as not to fall prey to unscrupulous fraudulent suspects like Nnamani Joseph, a fake philanthropist arrested by the operatives. The Command also calls on any person who may have suffered a similar act of fraud by the suspect or another to report to the Ogui Police Division to volunteer relevant information which will lead...

The mounting security crisis that has gripped Northwest Zamfara State in recent times has led to the impeachment of the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Bilyaminu Moriki. Moriki’s impeachment last Thursday was endorsed by 18 out of 24 members of the House after a motion was moved to that effect by Hon. Nasiru Abdullahi who is representing the Maru constituency. The lawmakers pointed to the relentless attacks, deaths, and abductions that have become...

Enugu State Signs $6m Contract with Greenville LNG

The Enugu State Government has signed a $6 million LNG/LCNG Mother Station project with Greenville LNG in line with her vision of creating sustainable energy for Ndi Enugu and the Southeast region. Enumerating the gains of establishing the station in the state, the Commissioner for Transport, Dr. Obi Ozor said the project will create local business opportunities and economic diversification amongst others. “By investing in sustainable energy solutions, we are taking necessary steps towards achieving...

Afenifere appeals to Yorubas, Nigerians to shun protests, rallies

…Tells citizens to trust FG’s commitment to welfare Pan Yoruba socio-political organisation Afenifere has appealed to Yorubas and Nigerians to shun protests or rallies being organised by the labour unions. A press statement made available to journalists on Sunday and signed by Chief Reuben Famuyide Fasoranti, national leader of the Yoruba organisation, read,  “I address all and sundry today with a deep understanding of the challenges facing our dear country at this critical time. “The...

Hardship: NNPP founder, Aniebonam asks Nigerians to be patient with Tinubu

The founder of New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP), Dr. Aniebonam Boniface Okechukwu has asked Nigerians to be patient with President Bola Tinubu in the current period of economic hardship in the country. Aniebonam in a press statement on Saturday urged Nigerians to rally round the President to ensure that they overcome the challenges at the avoidable travail in the country. He said, “A great leader is he or she who can take a wrong decision in...

Troops Rescue12 Kidnapped Travelers

Twelve kidnapped travelers who were abducted in Benue State en route from Imo to Adamawa State have been rescued by Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS). Force Commander, Maj-Gen. Igbinomwanhia Sunday Igbinomwanhia, in a statement made available to journalists on Friday in Makurdi, said that in the latest operation, troops of Sector 1 OPWS, on February 21, 2024, at Jootar village in Ukum LGA of Benue State, rescued 12 kidnapped victims who were in transit from...

Pastor Siju Iluyomade’s Birthday Party and the Finality of Death

“No matter how good and generous the dead may be, there are those very close who are eager to erase their memories.” —Ebuka Onyekwelu In a deep and sober conversation some time ago with my uncle, Benchuks Nwosu, after we had talked for over an hour, he paused. Then, after some two minutes, he said, “onwu wu mmeli,” in Nnewi dialect. This comment can be generally translated in English to mean that death is the...

Federal Government Approves Two More Universities, Nigeria Now Has 274 Universities

Two more private universities have been approved by the Federal Government, bringing the total number of Universities in Nigeria to 274. The breakdown shows that Nigeria now has 149 private, 63 State, and 62 federal universities. The newly approved universities are Lighthouse University, Evbuobanosa, Edo State, and the African School of Economics, FCT. Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman while presenting Provisional Licenses to the two universities in Abuja on Thursday said the two universities were...

EFCC, JTF Raid Ogui, Arrest 115 Suspected Currency Racketeers in Enugu

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Enugu Zonal Command in conjunction with a Joint Task Force from Nigeria Police Force (5 teams) and Nigeria Customs Service (3 teams) in a sting operation arrested 115 suspected currency racketeers in Enugu. The team recovered One Hundred and Ten million, Seven Hundred Thousand Naira (N110,700,000.00); Eight Thousand, Three Hundred and Sixty-eight United States Dollars ($8,368); One Hundred and Forty-Five Pounds (£145.00); Two Thousand, Seven Hundred Twenty-Five Euros...

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