Firefighters put out Enugu timber market fire
The officers and men of the Enugu and the federal fire services extinguished an inferno at a section of the......
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Gov Mbah approves payment of 8-month inherited salary arrears of ESCET workers
Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has approved the payment of eight-month salary arrears valued at over......
EFCC Arrests 23 Suspected Internet Fraudsters in Enugu
Operatives of the Enugu Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested twenty-three (23) suspected internet......
Enugu State Justice Reform Team Proposes Amendments to State Laws to Enhance Justice System
The Enugu State Justice Reform Team (ESJRT) has commended the administration of Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah and his unwavering......
Enugu Council Workers’ Attendance Improves as Govt Intensifies Monitoring, Storms 4 LGAs
The effort by the Enugu State Government to drive productivity among Local Government Council employees in the state appears......
Mr Ibu’s family releases burial date
The family of late Nollywood actor, John Okafor, has announced his burial date. Prior to his death, Mr Ibu’s leg......
Enugu govt gives fresh update on verification exercise for local government and primary school pensioners
The Enugu State Government has released a schedule of visits in the ongoing verification exercise for pensioners of local......
Gov Mbah preaches sacrifice, love at Easter
Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has urged the people of the state to emulate the virtues of self-sacrifice......
NUJ inaugurates EXCO of new Corporate Online Chapel in Enugu
The Corporate Online Chapel, COC, of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, Enugu State has been inaugurated. The Online Chapel has......
Education remains strongest weapon to fight poverty – Gov. Mbah
The ENUGU State governor, Dr. Peter MBAH has said his administration’s decision to dedicate 33 % of the state’s......
Gov. Mbah appoints new Chairman, ESUT Governing Board, Provost, ESUT College of Medicine, 6 others
The Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, has appointed Sir Chinyeka Ohaa, as the Chairman of the Enugu State University......
Court grants suspended UNICAL dean leave to appeal no-case submission’s ruling
A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Tuesday, granted leave to the suspended Dean of the Faculty of Law, University of......
Int’l Women’s Day: We’ll continue to empower women by inspiring their inclusion – Gov Mbah
The Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, has reiterated support for women through policy inclusion, empowerment, capacity building and investment......
Senegal Constitutional Council agrees to March 24 election
The Senegal Constitutional Council said Thursday it had agreed to hold the delayed presidential election on March 24 in line......
37-year-old Nigerian lawyer working as caregiver in UK slumps, dies
. A 37-year-old Nigerian woman working as a caregiver in the United Kingdom slumped on February 22, and died two......
Enugu first lady flags-off pet project
ENUGU first lady and wife of the Enugu State governor, Mrs Nkechinyere Mbah has vowed to eradicate all barriers to......
Oil marketer arraigned for allegedly defrauding customers of N100m
An operative of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Musbau Issa, on Thursday told the Ikeja Special Offences Court how......
Real Estate Fraud: 1,577 petitions received in four years – Lagos
The Special Adviser to Lagos State Governor on Housing, Barakat Odunuga-Bakare, has disclosed that the Lagos State Real Estate Regulatory......
Kano Hisbah boss, Daurawa resigns
The Commander General of Kano State Hisbah Board, Sheikh Aminu Daurawa, has resigned. Daurawa announced his resignation in a viral......
Reps recommend compulsory drug tests for secondary school students
The House of Representatives, on Thursday, called for compulsory drug testing for secondary school students in the country given the......
Gridlock: Be patient, use alternative routes, as we fix damaged water pipes, Enugu Water Corp appeals to residents
The management of the Enugu State Water Corporation (ESWC) has appealed to motorists and other road users in the state......
Light-Up Nigeria Project: Fixing power will fix other sectors – Gov Mbah
Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, says the Light-Up Nigeria Project signals a new dawn for power and......
NECO 2023: 50,066 students score five credits in Maths, English
The National Examination Council NECO, on Monday, revealed that 50,066 candidates representing 67.35 per cent of the total number of......
Kidnappings in Nigeria extremely concerning – Pope
Pope Francis has expressed worry over the rising kidnappings in Nigeria, describing the development as “extremely concerning.” The Pope prayed......
DHQ dismisses coup rumour
The Defence headquarters on Monday debunked allegations in an online media organization claiming that the Presidential Guards Brigade has been......
KANU: DSS operatives take over court as trial resumes
Operatives of the Department of State Services are have beefed up security inside and outside the Federal High Court in......
Ohanaeze seeks Gowon apology over civil war comments
The apex Igbo socio-cultural group Ohanaeze Ndigbo has called on the former head of state, Gen. Yakubu Gowon (Rtd), to......
Over 80% of Nigeria’s crude oil stolen — Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo said over 80 per cent of Nigeria’s crude oil were stolen. Obasanjo stated this in Abuja......
Why we lifted sanctions on Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso- ECOWAS
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) says the decision to lift sanctions on Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso was......
EFCC Arrests 11 Suspected Currency Racketeers in Kano
Operatives of the Kano Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested 11 (eleven) suspected currency......
Police nab four fake soldiers, recover ammunition in Lagos
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested four persons for allegedly parading themselves as army officers at Aina Street, Oshodi......
Don’t Join Protest, Ohanaeze Directs Ndigbo
Ohaneze Ndigbo has directed Igbos all over the country not to join the ongoing protests against hardship. In a statement......
Enugu Committee on Property and Land Reconciliation and Compensation provides guidelines for submission of documents
The Enugu State Inter-ministerial Committee on Property/Land Reconciliation and Compensation Committee recently set up by the state government has......
FULL TEXT: Parade of criminal suspects by Enugu Police Commissioner
PRESS BRIEFING AND PARADE OF CRIMINAL SUSPECTS AND EXHIBITS BY CP KANAYO UZUEGBU, psc (+), COMMISSIONER OF POLICE, ENUGU STATE......
More protest by Enugu community over forceful takeover of ancestral land by estate developers
The people of Obeagu Awkunanwu community in Enugu South local government area of ENUGU State have stages a peaceful protest......
ENUGU Govt has not demolished any home for New Enugu City – SSG
***Says land grabbers creating problems ****Orders contractors to work 24/7 The Enugu State government has faulted claims of demolitions and......
Three jailed five years for trafficking 38.50kg tramadol
The Federal High Court in Lagos on Friday convicted and sentenced a 51-year-old Qatar-based Nigerian businessman, Uchegbu Obi, and two......
Fuel scarcity hits Abuja as petroleum tanker drivers begin strike
Many filling stations are currently closed in the Federal Capital Territory, leading to long queues by motorists at the few......
Enugu Community Protests alleged takeover of ancestral land
The People of Nchatacha-Nike Community in Enugu East Local Government Area of Enugu State, have cried out over what they......
Nigerian President Arrives In Addis Ababa For 37Th AU Summit
Nigerian President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu has arrived Addis Ababa, capital of Ethiopia to attend the 37th Ordinary Summit of the......
Naira trades 1,498/$ at official market, CBN tackles racketeers
The naira appreciated slightly against the United States dollars at the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market on Thursday, closing at......
Power minister laments as electricity subsidy rises to N3tn
The indebtedness of Nigeria’s power sector to electricity generating companies and gas producers has risen to about N3.3tn, the Federal......
CAC registers two million businesses
The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has so far registered two million businesses with the intent to hit the federal government......
Female Kidnapper arrested in taraba while trying to collect ransom
Troops from 93 Battalion under 6 Bridget of the Nigerian Army has arrested a suspected female kidnapper while trying to......
Mbah canvasses strong institutions, evidence-based decision-making
The governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has canvassed evidence-based decision making and building of strong institutions. He said......
Gridlock as fuel queues resurface in Lagos
There was heavy traffic gridlock in some parts of Lagos on Monday as motorists formed long queues outside the forecourts......
Grammys: Tyla wins inaugural Best African Music Performance category, beats Davido, Asake, Burna Boy
South African singer, Tyla, on Sunday, has won the award for the Best African Music Performance category at the 2024......
Osun ruling houses trade words over traditional ruler’s stool
Members of Ruling Houses in Ekosin, a town in Osun State, have urged the governor, Ademola Adeleke, not to present......
Security: Governor Mbah Wins Big at New Telegraph Awards
…_Dedicates award to team, security agencies_ Governor of Enugu Stte, Dr. Peter Mbah, has bagged the New Telegraph Governor......
FG raises exchange rate for cargo clearance to N1,356/$
The Federal Government through the Central Bank of Nigeria has raised the exchange rate for cargo clearance from N952/$ to......
Makinde gives companies with explosives 72-hour ultimatum
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Wednesday, signed into law Executive Order 001, 2024 on the handling and storage of......
Zamfara launches own security outfit
The Zamfara State government stepped up its war on insecurity in the area as Governor Dauda Lawal on Wednesday formally......
Oborevwori suspends commissioner, investigates corruption in ministry
The Commissioner for Agriculture and Natural Resources, Omoun Perez, has been suspended with immediate effect by Delta state governor, Sheriff......
Anambra mother of 11 arrested trying to sell sons for N1.8m
The Anambra State Government, through the Ministry of Women and Social Welfare, has apprehended a 38-year-old woman identified as Chinyere......
So-Safe Corps rescues 17-year-old boy from kidnappers in Ogun
The Ogun State Community, Social Orientation and Safety Corps, codenamed So-Safe Corps, has rescued a 17-year-old boy, Otohu Moses, who......
Female soldier beaten by superiors, sent to psychiatric hospital – Son
A female soldier attached to Ilese Sappers Barracks, Division 2, Ogun State, Lance Corporal Philomena Nnamoko, who alleged that her......
Man bags life jail for defilement of two minors
The Special Offences and Domestic Violence Court, Ikeja, on Tuesday, convicted a man, Ndedigwe Paul, to double life imprisonment for......
Enugu govt seeks collaboration with Immigration Service, Civil Defence to consolidate improved security
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) have pledged stronger partnership with the......
Senegal’s Diatta labels CAF ‘corrupt’ after AFCON exit
Senegal winger Krepin Diatta may face disciplinary action after accusing the Confederation of African Football (CAF) of being “corrupt” following......
NAF demands unpaid debt to help INEC airlift by-election materials
The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Hassan Abubakar, on Monday, asked the Independent National Electoral Commission to......