Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State, has urged the Nigeria diaspora community to consider Enugu as their first choice of investment destination, stressing that his administration has created robust mechanisms to facilitate their investment process and ensure high return on investment. This was even as the Chairman, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Mrs. Abike Dabiri-Erewa,…
Some graduates of the University of Ilorin, UNILORIN travelling to the NYSC camp in Rivers State have allegedly been abducted in Delta State. This was disclosed by some X users claiming to know the hostages. One X user explained that they were kidnapped yesterday, Jan. 21, and the kidnappers have demanded N5m for each person….
The Presidency has announced that starting from the end of January, local government areas across Nigeria will begin receiving their allocations directly from the Federal Allocation Account Committee (FAAC), marking a significant step towards local government autonomy. The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communications, Sunday Dare, made this disclosure during an…
The Independent Shari’ah Arbitration Panel in Ekiti State has held its first public sitting at the popular Oja Oba Central Mosque, Ado-Ekiti. SaharaReporters reports that the inaugural sitting of the Shariah panel was held last Thursday. It was gathered that the panel was presided over by three Kadhis Imam Abdullahi Abdul-Mutolib, Imam Abdulraheem Junaid-Bamigbola, and…
The Abia State House of Assembly has approved a change to the law affecting the tenure of Local Government Chairmen. The amendment increases their term from two years to four. This new law allows Chairmen more time to plan and implement projects for the community. The decision follows efforts by both the state government, led…
The Mpu community in Aninri Local Government Area of Enugu State erupted in celebration on Wednesday following the return of Mrs. Beatrice Ekweremadu, wife of former Deputy Senate President, Senator Ike Ekweremadu, from a United Kingdom prison. Mrs. Ekweremadu, who was sentenced to four years and six months in May 2023 for her role in…
Jay Jay OkochaA former Super Eagles captain, Jay Jay Okocha, has openly admitted that his time as chairman of the Delta State Football Association (DSFA) was a complete failure. Okocha, who retired from professional football in 2008, took on the role of DSFA chairman in 2015. Reflecting on his leadership during an interview with Sports…
The government of Abia State has declared plans to hire a large number of teachers for primary and secondary schools throughout the state in an attempt to bolster the education sector. The Commissioner for Information, Prince Okey Kanu, disclosed this in Umuahia on Tuesday while briefing journalists on the outcome of the State Executive Council…
The Ohanaeze youth Council has in strong terms condemned alleged killing of 25 persons at Orsu Local Government Area of Imo State. They therefore called on the Governors of Imo State; Hope Uzodimma, Enugu State; Peter Mba, Anambra State; Prof. Charles Soludo to make the security of the people their utmost priority. This was disclosed…
The Ohanaeze youth Council has in strong terms condemned alleged killing of 25 persons at Orsu Local Government Area of Imo State. They therefore called on the Governors of Imo State; Hope Uzodimma, Enugu State; Peter Mba, Anambra State; Prof. Charles Soludo to make the security of the people their utmost priority. This was disclosed…
