Month: April 2025

Four individuals who were previously detained over the fire outbreak at the Rivers State House of Assembly have come forward with troubling allegations, claiming they are under intense pressure to falsely implicate Edison Ehie, the Chief of Staff to the suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara. The individuals—Chime Ezebalike, Kenneth Kpasa, Oladele Lukman, and MacPherson Olumini—were acquitted…

In a major step toward agricultural transformation, the Enugu State Government has announced plans to create 3,600 jobs through its newly established Tractor Assembling Plant located at the old Daily Star office in Enugu. The announcement came on Monday, April 7, 2025, following the arrival of the first batch of 100 tractors, part of the…

In a landmark event that blended infrastructure development with heartfelt recognition of legacy, Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, today commissioned the road leading to the Chinua Achebe International Airport, Umueri, and announced its renaming to “Willie Obiano Boulevard” in honour of his immediate predecessor, Chief Willie Obiano. The commissioning, held at the gateway to the…

Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has pledged continuous improvement of Ease of Doing Business in the state. Mbah also pledged continuous support to Small and Medium Scale Enterprises, SMEs, which he described as the lifeblood of any economy. The governor gave the assurances at the weekend while declaring open the 36th edition of…

Sterling Bank has officially announced the removal of all transaction fees for local electronic transfers, bringing a much-needed respite to customers who have long been burdened by high banking charges. The decision, which took effect on April 1, 2025, has already led to a significant increase in account openings as Nigerians flock to take advantage…

The Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, says the beauty of the streets of the Lagos- Calabar coastal highway inspires one to want to make heaven. Speaking over the weekend, Umahi wondered what heaven looks like If the coastal road could be “so beautiful”. “I was there, I was so so excited and I said If…

Alleged Defamation: Natasha Slams ₦5 Billion Suit Against Senator NwaebonyiSenator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central Senatorial District, has initiated a N₦5.1 billion defamation lawsuit against Senator Onyekachi Nwaebonyi, accusing him of making damaging and false statements that have tarnished her reputation. The lawsuit, filed under case number CV/1359/25 at the High Court of the…

The National Executive Committee (NEC) of the Labour Party (LP), led by Comrade Julius Abure, has issued a stern warning to the party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, and the Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Otti, over their involvement in a proposed stakeholders’ meeting described as “unauthorized” and “illegal.” The meeting, which is…

  By Izunna Okafor, Awka The Anambra State Commissioner of Police, CP Ikioye Orutugu, has commended officers of the Command for their commendable conduct during the recently conducted governorship primary elections of various political parties across the state. The CP made the commendation on Sunday, April 6, 2025, while addressing officers deployed for the national…