LONDON — The University of East London (UEL), United Kingdom, on Thursday conferred an honorary Doctor of Law degree on Gov. Peter Mbah of Enugu State, recognising his academic record, leadership, entrepreneurship and public service. Mbah received the honour, honoris causa, during a graduation ceremony at UEL’s Docklands Campus in London, where the university highlighted…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has condemned the reported blockage of the convoy of Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the New Democratic Congress (NDC), from entering Yelwata in Guma Local Government Area of Benue. NLC spokesperson, Mr Benson Upah, expressed the concern in a reaction to the incident, describing it as a reflection of growing…
ABUJA — The Member of Parliament for Salaga South Constituency in Ghana, Hon. Hajia Zuwera Mohammed Ibrahimah, has called for stronger action to bridge the gender gap in leadership and promote greater inclusion of women and young people. Ibrahimah made the call while participating in the 2026 Gender and Inclusion Summit, GS-26, held in Abuja…
ABUJA — The United Kingdom Government has awarded 68 Nigerians Chevening and Commonwealth scholarships to pursue master’s and PhD programmes in various fields at universities across the UK. The British High Commission disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday, saying pre-departure ceremonies were held in Abuja and Lagos to honour the beneficiaries ahead of their…
ENUGU— The Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC), Nigerian Publishers Association (NPA) and Reproduction Rights Society of Nigeria (REPRONIG) have strengthened their collaboration to combat piracy and other copyright infringements in the South-East and South-South. The organisations stated this on Wednesday in Enugu during an Awareness Workshop on Reproduction Rights Management and Copyright Advocacy organised for members…
ENUGU— The Enugu State Government says possession of the National Identification Number (NIN) is now mandatory for vulnerable residents seeking to enrol in the Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF) 2.0. The Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Prof. Chidiebere Onyia, disclosed this in a statement issued in Enugu on Tuesday. Onyia said the requirement…
ENUGU— The Enugu State Structures for Signage and Advertisement Agency (ENSSAA) has warned political parties, candidates, aspirants and their supporters against pasting or displaying posters anywhere in the state, threatening violators with fines of up to N50 million. The agency also cautioned printers and printing establishments against producing or facilitating posters for unauthorised display or…
ABUJA — The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, and the President of the Nigerian Bar Association, Mrs Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, SAN, have agreed to strengthen professional collaboration, improve communication and promote mutual respect between the Nigeria Police Force and the legal profession. The agreement was reached on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026, when Badejo-Okusanya led…
Nigerian-British businessman and social media influencer, Igho Ubiribo, died in Thailand after undergoing a penile filler procedure, with Thai health authorities now investigating the clinic where he received the treatment. Ubiribo, 43, also known as “Tiny”, “Denisi” and “Ego”, died in March while on holiday in Thailand with his wife, Danielle Simba Allen. According to…
ENUGU — The member representing Enugu North and South Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Chimaobi Sam Atu, has called for stronger safety measures and improved regulatory attention to mining activities, particularly around abandoned mining sites. Atu made the call when he visited Aja-Agu Community in Coal Camp, Enugu, following the death of…
