The Enugu State Government has expressed strong displeasure over yet another incident of violent conduct and public nuisance involving the Oriokpa masquerade in Nsukka, vowing to take decisive action to bring the menace to an end. The government in a statement issued on Tuesday by the Commissioner for Tourism and Culture, Dame Ugochi Madueke, said…
The Enugu State governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, on Tuesday received the Super Eagles and Udinese FC goalkeeper, Maduka Okoye, during a courtesy visit to the Government House, Enugu. Okoye, who is from Enugu State, expressed excitement at returning to his roots and announced plans to launch a charitable foundation and establish a football academy in…
The Obidient Movement has suspended its call for public donations following public outrage over the announcement of a nationwide birthday rally scheduled for July 19, for the celebration of former presidential candidate, Peter Obi. The movement has earlier announced plans for a nationwide rally to celebrate Obi’s 64th birthday. The group on Monday said four…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has urged President Bola Tinubu to provide clarification regarding his alleged relationship with Belarusian businessman, Alex Zingman, following Tinubu’s assertion that ‘Alex’ from Belarus was his classmate at Chicago State University. In a statement released on Tuesday, Atiku’s Media Office called for transparency, raising doubts about the accuracy of the…
Nigerian students emerge winners in UK-Nigeria debate competitionNigerian students Students of St. John Vianney Science College, Ukwulu, Anambra, have emerged overall winners at the inaugural virtual UK-Nigeria Debate Championship. Representing Nigeria were schools namely, Britarch Schools, Sure Start School, Abuja; St. Augustine’s College, Jos; and St. John Vianney Science College, Anambra. The UK representatives were…
Nigerian-American singer, songwriter, and record producer, Davido, has raised the alarm over an alleged attempt on his life at a nightclub, Ibiza. The music star claimed in a post shared via his official handle on X (formerly Twitter), where he accused the club’s security personnel of trying to kill him and his team. “Security just…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has announced Saturday, June 28, 2025, as the date for the conduct of the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination mop-up. In a statement released by its Public Communications Adviser, Dr Fabian Benjamin, on Sunday, the board disclosed that a total of 96,838 candidates would be participating in the mop-up…
The Anambra State Director of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Daniel Onyishi, who was abducted on June 12, 2025, has regained his freedom, according to a statement released by the Anambra State Police Command. Onyishi was kidnapped along Winner Road, Awka, after being trailed by unknown assailants. He was released on Sunday, June…
A 56-year-old farmer, Henry Oyagbomwan, was reportedly murdered by five of his farm workers after he sold pineapples worth ₦900,000 in Ovia Northeast Local Government Area of Edo State. The incident occurred at the victim’s farm in Igueze village, where sources revealed that Oyagbomwan had just concluded a sale of harvested pineapples before he was…
Governor of Enugu State, Peter Mbah, has inaugurated the Management Board for the Protection of State-owned Social Homes, reaffirming his government’s commitment to caring for the vulnerable in the state. The Board, which has the First Lady of the state, Mrs. Nkechinyere Mbah, as the Chairman, and Christian Anieke, a Reverend Father, as the co-Chairman,…
