Enugu Govt. Signs Joint Venture Agreement with Del-York Group

Enugu State Government has signed a multi-million-dollar joint venture agreement with the Del-York Group for a multi-purpose sports and entertainment hub named the 042 Arena and Entertainment Park. Expressing joy at the feat, the Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah said the venture will not only bring the desired development but also create job opportunities for the people. The 042 Arena and Entertainment Park is a multi-purpose sports and entertainment hub designed to focus...

We only demolished illegal structures, criminals’ hideout, Enugu govt explains

Enugu government has clarified that it only demolished illegal and uncompleted structures, among them buildings, which served as kidnappers’ hideout, stressing that it was yet to demolish any of the unapproved but completed and or occupied properties in the area. The government also refuted trending videos of alleged indiscriminate demolition of properties at the Enugu Lifestyle and Golf City, also known as Enugu Centenary City, The government noted that the action of the Enugu Capital...

IGP launches Special Intervention Squad to combat kidnapping in Abuja

The Inspector General of Police, IGP, Olukayode Egbetokun has stepped up the aggressive posture against kidnapping gangs in Nigeria by setting up a Special Intervention Squad, SIS. The SIS, said IGP Egbetokun, is the Nigeria Police Force’s ‘bold strategy’ to end the menace of kidnappings and killings in the capital city of Abuja. The squad is a team of specially trained mobile police personnel whose mission is to ensure that “every corner of the FCT...

Governor Makinde swings into action as ‘uncommon’ explosion rocks Ibadan

An explosion, which state authorities described as ‘uncommon’, tore through Ibadan, the capital city of Oyo State on Tuesday night at about 7:45 p.m. The explosion occurred at Dejo Oyelese Street in the Bodija area of Ibadan, but it reverberated in various locations in the city. The devastating explosion caused extensive property damage and loss of lives. No casualty figure has yet to be given by the authorities. Several residents were trapped beneath the rubble...

Our administration will continue to work from where Buhari stopped – Tinubu

…Promises his govt will stamp out remaining vestiges of boko haram, banditry, others President Bola Tinubu has said that his government will continue to work from where former President Muhammadu Buhari stopped, even as he assured that his government will stamp out the remaining vestiges of Boko Haram, Ansaru, banditry and kidnapping gangs. The President also noted that the job of securing every inch of our country is yet to be finished, stressing that they...

EFCC Arrest Former Nigerian Minister Over Allege N3.6 Billion Fraud

The former Nigerian Minister of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry from July 2007 to October 2008, Charles Chukwuemeka Ugwuh has been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for alleged conspiracy and loan fraud to the tune of N3.6 billion. The Head of Media and Publicity of the commission, Dele Oyewale in a statement on Monday, said the ex-minister was arrested with Chief Geoffrey Ekenma on January 11, 2024, at No. 2,...

Uzodimma Sworn-in For Second Term As Governor

Hope Uzodimma, took the oath of office for a second term as Governor of Imo State around 3:24 pm in Owerri on Monday after his deputy, Chinyere Ekomaru. After the state governorship election which was held in November 2023, the Independent National Electoral Commission announced Uzodimma of the All Progressives Congress as the winner with 540,308 votes, while Samuel Anyanwu of the People’s Democratic Party came second with a total of 71,503 votes. Athan Achonu...

Inflation hits 28.92% as food prices skyrocket

Nigeria’s inflation rate in December 2023 climbed to 28.92 per cent as a halt to petrol subsidies stoked transport costs, pushed up the prices of commodities and the naira weakened against the United States dollar. The December 2023 inflation rate is an increase of 0.72 per cent points from the previous month, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) said in its report on Monday. The rate increased by 7.58 per cent from that recorded in...

Armed Forces Remembrance Day: Soludo honours Nigeria’s fallen heroes

Governor Charles Soludo of Anambra State on Monday at the Nigerian Armed Forces Remembrance Day honoured Nigerian fallen heroes, even as he commended the service of military personnel. The Governor reasserted that despite the odds, Nigeria remains a black power in the world The Wreath laying ceremony which held at Dr Alex Ekwueme Square in Awka, also saw Governor Soludo deliver a heartfelt speech acknowledging the sacrifices made by the Armed Forces as well as...

YPP demands suspension of Tunji Ojo, threatens mega protest in January 18

…Vows to submit more damning reports to Tinubu, EFCC, ICPC The Young Progressives Party (YPP) has threatened to embark on a mega protest on January 18, 2024, demanding immediate suspension and investigation of the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, over alleged abuse of office. The party described as unacceptable the massive corruption scandal and noted that it would submit more damning reports on the minister to President  Bola Tinubu, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission...

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