ONITSHA — The Federal Government has ordered the full closure of the First Niger Bridge in Onitsha, Anambra State, for two weeks to enable emergency maintenance and rehabilitation works on the facility. The Acting Federal Controller of Works, Federal Ministry of Works, Anambra State Field Headquarters, Mr Timothy Emenike, announced this in a statement, saying…
ENUGU — Gov. Peter Mbah of Enugu State has directed the immediate activation of the Local Organising Committee (LOC) secretariat for the 23rd National Sports Festival, tagged “Coal City Games, Enugu 2026”. Mbah gave the directive when the Advisory Team of the Main Organising Committee (MOC), led by its Consultant, Dr Kweku Tandoh, paid him…
|By Ejike Agbata The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Anambra State Council, has rolled out activities to mark its 35th anniversary, with a mix of professional, humanitarian and social events lined up for this year’s Press Week. Chairman of the 2026 NUJ Press Week/Coral Anniversary Planning Committee, Comrade Francis Ekpone, reeled out the programme during…
ABUJA — Nigeria and the International Energy Agency (IEA) have signed a Joint Work Programme (JWP) to deepen cooperation on energy data, policy and investment across the value chain, with the aim of strengthening economic growth and energy security. The agreement was signed on Thursday in Abuja, shortly after Nigeria formally joined the IEA as…
ENUGU — The Enugu State Government says it will on Wednesday, Sept. 9, unveil a compendium titled “A Thousand and One Reasons Why Governor Peter Ndubuisi Mbah Should Continue as Governor of Enugu State.” This was contained in a statement signed by Dr Collins Ogbu, Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Strategic Communications, on…
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…
