ENUGU — The authors of a new book on the Nigerian Civil War have said the publication is intended to serve as a mirror for reflection, healing and national unity, rather than reopen the wounds of the 1967-1970 conflict. The three authors — Chief Obioma Ikechi, a publisher, Dr Uchenna Anioke and Chief James Egwuonwu…
President Bola Tinubu has felicitated former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha, on his 70th birthday. Tinubu, in a message personally signed by him, commended Mustapha’s contributions to national development. He described the former SGF as “a patriot, bridge-builder and dedicated public servant who served the country with integrity, humility and…
ENUGU — Five persons have been killed and 18 others injured in a multiple road crash involving a trailer, a commercial bus and a car on the Enugu-Onitsha Expressway. The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Route Commander and Public Enlightenment Officer, Enugu State Sector Command, Mr Theophilus Okoduwa, confirmed the incident to newsmen in Enugu….
PORT HARCOURT — Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has signed the state’s N1.854 trillion 2026 Appropriation Bill into law, describing the legislation as a “breath of fresh air” and a new beginning for development and cooperation in the state. Fubara signed the bill at the State Executive Council Chambers, Government House, Port Harcourt, shortly after…
ENUGU — The Commissioner of Police in Enugu State, Mamman Giwa, has directed senior police officers in the command to intensify intelligence gathering, surveillance and proactive policing measures to strengthen security and public safety during the Ember Months and approaching festive period. Giwa gave the directive on Thursday at a strategic conference with senior police…
The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has handed over the Environment, Science and Technology portfolio to newly appointed Minister, Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings. The transition follows Dr Agyeman-Rawlings’ approval by Parliament and her subsequent swearing-in by President John Dramani Mahama at the Jubilee House in Accra. President Mahama, at the swearing-in ceremony,…
SALAGA (SAVANNAH) — The Member of Parliament (MP) for Salaga-South Constituency, Hajia Zuwera Mohammed Ibrahimah, has donated GH¢10,000 to T.I. Ahmadiyya Senior High School, Salaga, to support the school’s participation in the 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) National Championship in Accra. The donation was presented on behalf of the MP by the Salaga-South…
Mr Peter Obi, former Anambra State governor and presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has visited the headquarters of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) in Abuja to condole with its leadership over the death of the congress’ General Secretary, Comrade Emmanuel Ugboaja. Obi, who visited the NLC headquarters, expressed his condolences to the…
ABUJA — The Nigeria Police Force has said controlling roaming cattle in the Federal Capital Territory is not within its mandate, stressing that its intervention would only arise where the animals are involved in an offence. The police spokesperson, CSP Ani Iniedu, stated this on Tuesday at a joint security spokespersons’ briefing in Abuja while…
ABUJA — The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Mr Peter Obi, has visited traders affected by the recent fire at Eda Plaza, Jabi, Abuja, expressing sympathy and pledging support towards the recovery of their livelihoods. Obi made this known in a statement following his visit to the building materials market, where a fire…
