Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have abducted the corpse of one late Ugwuanyi Israel along with all the family members conveying it from Lagos to Enugu State. It was gathered that the corpse of Mr Ugwuanyi, from Ameze Owerre, Umabor community in Nsukka Local Government Area, was being conveyed home for burial when the gunmen…
The unemployment rate in Nigeria rose by 0.8% in the third quarter of 2023. According to the National Bureau of Statistics, this was a significant rise, adding that the unemployment rate rose from the 4.2% recorded in Q2 2023 to 5.0% in Q3 2023. The NBS, the custodian of official statistics in the country, disclosed…
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association IPMAN, Enugu Depot says it will be compelled to shut filling stations in Anambra state if nothing was done about the multiple and illegal taxing of its members in the state. The IPMAN Chairman of the Association, Mr Chinedu Anyaso stated, this shortly after he was re-elected to pilot the…
Amid economic hardship that has seen food prices spike astronomically in the country, Seyi Tinubu, son of the Nigerian president who flaunted unbridled opulence in recent months, has urged Nigerians to have faith in his father, President Bola Tinubu, while expressing support for his father’s government.  In an Instagram post on Monday, Mr Tinubu,…
Naira records historic low, currently exchanging at N2,000/£ at parallel market  In a concerning turn of events, Nigeria’s local currency, the naira, has reached a historic low against the Great Britain Pound at the parallel market, currently exchanging above N2,000.  This revelation was confirmed by a Bureau de Change operator, Malam Ibrahim, located at…
The Academic Staff Union of Universities, Abuja zone, on Monday, lamented the death of some of its members owing to Economic hardship in the country alongside poor remuneration of academics and unfavourable working conditions. The union said no fewer than 46 academics lost their lives in universities under the Abuja zone, namely the University of…
The Abuja Electricity Distribution Plc (AEDC) has said that the Clerk to the National Assembly, Ojo Olatunde Amos, the Nigeria Police Force, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Department of State Services (DSS), also known as State Security Services (SSS), owe a total of N3,416,204,222 in electricity bill. The AEDC said this…
Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State has expressed his admiration for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s visionary approach to enhancing security measures nationwide. During an Emergency meeting with State Governors, President Tinubu proposed the establishment of State Police and the legitimization of Forest Rangers. Governor Uzodimma believes that these measures resonate deeply with their commitment to…
The Governor of Enugu State attended the commissioning ceremony of the dualized 12.5km Challenge-Odo Ona Elewe-Elebu-Apata Road, now known as Theophilus Akinyele Way, in Ibadan, Oyo State. The project, completed by Governor Seyi Makinde’s administration, is a testament to his dedication to creating impactful legacies and promoting economic growth. The Governor commended Governor Makinde for…
The Governor of Enugu State was honored with the prestigious Sun Governor of the Year 2023 Award for his outstanding performance in office, particularly in the areas of security, provision of water, and infrastructure development. Yesterday, the Governor of Enugu State was delighted to receive the Sun Governor of the Year 2023 Award, recognizing his…
