The Minister of Works, David Umahi has tasked contractors to hasting the completion of Enugu-Onitsha expressway. Umahi expressed dismay over the slow pace of work by contractors along Enugu-Onitsha expressway. The Minister who made this known while inspecting the project last weekend, said said the pace of work on the expressway was less encouraging. He…
Youths on Sunday filed out in their numbers to protest the rising insecurity in Benue State. Despite the heavy surveillance in place in Makurdi, the capital city of Benue State, youths stormed the popular Wurukum area, protesting the killings in the state. Most of the protesters dressed in black and carried palm fronds and placards…
President Tinubu has urged Governor Hyacinth Alia to prioritize dialogue and reconciliation in tackling insecurity in Benue State. During a phone call, the President expressed sympathy to the people and received updates on the state’s efforts. Several intelligence chiefs have since arrived in Benue to support ongoing security operations.
By Izunna Okafor, Awka The Anambra State Police Command has arrested two suspects connected to a criminal syndicate that defrauded a victim of two truckloads of cement valued at ₦17 million. According to a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, operatives attached to 33 Police Station swung into action…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a 40-year-old man, identified simply as Maduka, suspected to be dealing in vandalized electrical equipment and infrastructure materials. The arrest was made by operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS), Awkuzu, following credible intelligence. The suspect was apprehended at Fegge, Onitsha, on June…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka In what has been described as an unusual but captivating display of native ingenuity, a middle-aged hunter has captured the attention of social media users and passersby alike, for his rare and hilarious talent of catching live lizards with nothing but grass and bare hands. The man, who introduced himself…
Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has joined other well-meaning Nigerians in celebrating media mogul and publisher of Vanguard Newspapers, Prince Sam Amuka, on his 90th birthday, charging younger journalists to emulate him. Mbah, in a congratulatory message to Amuka on his verified X (formerly Twitter) handle @PNMbah, said the nonagenarian represented the best…
Candidate of the Labour Party in the November 8 Anambra State governorship election George Moghalu has described the N50 million campaign billboard fee imposed by the Anambra State Signage and Advertisement Agency (ANSAA) on political parties and their candidates, as outrageous and undemocratic. Moghalu in a statement by his campaign organisation, said it is a…
The petrol imports bill of Nigeria in the first quarter of 2025, significantly declined to N1.76 trillion ($1.2 billion) from N3.81 trillion ($2.6 billion) recorded in the first quarter of 2024, according to the latest foreign trade statistics report from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The report which was seen by New Telegraph on…
The Minister of Works, Senator Dave Umahi has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on road infrastructure for his two years democracy day celebration. Umahi gave his commendation in his good will message released to the media outfits. According to him, the road infrastructure cuts across all the six geopolitical zones equitably. He also commended the…
