Abuja— Public service workers under the Joint National Public Service Negotiating Council (JNPSNC) have declared a three-day warning strike from Oct. 2 to Oct. 4, over what they described as worsening economic and mental hardship affecting workers and their dependants. The council directed its national and state leaders to mobilise workers for the industrial action,…
Enugu — Chief Emma Okenwa, former Deputy Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Enugu State, has returned to the All Progressives Congress (APC), citing what he described as the development achievements of Gov. Peter Mbah’s administration in the state. Okenwa made the announcement at his country home in Amechi Awkunanaw, Enugu South Local…
Gov. Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi has sworn in 1, 710 newly appointed Executive Assistants and 10 Special Advisers. Nwifuru performed the ceremony in Abakaliki on Thursday as part of events marking the 30 anniversary of Ebonyi and Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary. The governor administered an oath of allegiance to the newly appointed officials as he…
The Police Command in Ebonyi says it has busted an alleged child-trafficking syndicate, arrested several suspects and recovered three children allegedly unlawfully handed over to prospective adopters. The command said this in a statement its Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Joshua Ukandu, on Thursday in Abakaliki. Ukandu said the breakthrough followed painstaking investigation into…
Enugu — The Enugu State First Lady, Mrs Nkechinyere Mbah, has commended the Correctional Service Training School, Enugu (CSTS), for equipping and certifying correctional personnel with skills required for safe, secure and humane custody. Mbah gave the commendation on Thursday during a novelty football match and cultural display organised at CSTS in honour of Monsignor…
…Says Tinubu’s reforms ’ve created opportunities for states …Bishop Onaga commends Mbah for good governance, improved security As Nigerians mark the nation’s 66th Independence anniversary, Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has urged citizens to embrace courage, optimism and thanksgiving, stressing that nation-building is not always accompanied by fanfare. Mbah spoke on Thursday at…
The National Orientation Agency (NOA) in Borno, has urged Nigerians to renew their patriotism, promote national unity and uphold the country’s core values for sustainable development. NOA State Director, Mr Michael Bdliya, said this in a message to mark the 66th Independence Anniversary, on Thursday in Maiduguri. Bdliya said that Nigeria’s diversity should be regarded…
In commemoration of Nigeria’s 66th independence anniversary, Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has approved the pardon, release, and commutation of sentences of 13 inmates of the Nigerian Correctional Centres, Enugu State. This is in the exercise of his power of Prerogative of Mercy under Section 212 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended) and in…
Accra — The 2026 Sponsoring Group of Mfantsipim School has called for concerted efforts to preserve, strengthen and advance the school’s legacy beyond its 150th anniversary. K.B. Coleman, Chairman of the 2026 Mfantsipim Old Boys Association (MOBA) at 150, made the call while speaking at the Mfantsipim@150 Annual Engagement Series in Accra. Coleman said sustaining…
The Federal Government is exploring measures to support businesses in Abia State, particularly operators in the textile and garment cluster in Aba, as well as the agricultural sector. The Special Adviser to the President on Industry, Trade and Investment, Mr John Uwajimogu, disclosed this on Wednesday in Umuahia when he led a delegation to Gov….
