More than three decades after its inception, the Sam Mbakwe International Airport, Owerri, will host its inaugural international flight on May 9th this year. This followed the comprehensive upgrading of the runway and other facilities by Gov Hope Uzodimma. The State Commissioner for Information, Public Orientation and Strategy, Hon Declan Emelumba, dropped the cheering news…
The unveiling of the Abia Medical City project marks a significant milestone in Governor Alex Otti’s administration, showcasing his commitment to transforming the healthcare landscape in Abia State. With a projected cost of $1.3 billion, this private sector-driven initiative promises to revolutionize healthcare delivery, medical education, and tourism in the region. The project is entirely…
The Mayor of Idemili South local government area, Hon. Mrs Amaka Obi(Iyom Ife-Abata), has applauded Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo CFR, as President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR, commissioned numerous projects in the state. Hon. Obi who led Women Initiative For…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has dismissed media reports suggesting it has recognised certain individuals as the National Chairman and National Secretary of the Labour Party (LP), or restored a particular individual as the National Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). In a statement issued on Thursday by Rotimi Oyekanmi, Chief Press Secretary…
A coordinated security operation is underway in Imo State as law enforcement agencies intensify efforts to apprehend armed criminals responsible for a violent highway ambush that claimed lives and destroyed property on Thursday, May 8, 2025. The incident, which occurred along the Okigwe–Owerri expressway near Umunna in Onuimo Local Government Area, saw three separate gangs…
The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch A. Adeboye, has expressed deep sympathy with the government and people of Plateau State over the recent spate of violent attacks, declaring prophetically that the season of bloodshed has come to an end. Pastor Adeboye made this declaration during a courtesy visit…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka The Anambra State Commissioner of Police, CP Ikioye Orutugu, has commended security agencies in the state for their improved coordination and unrelenting efforts in enhancing public safety and maintaining law and order in the state. The commendation, which came in the wake of two high-profile events in the state —…
The Labour Party National Caretaker Committee (LP-NCC), led by Senator Nenadi Usman, has announced the suspension of former National Chairman Barr. Julius Abure and former National Secretary Alhaji Farouk Umar for a period of six months.This decision was detailed in a statement signed by Usman and the Labour Party’s NCC Secretary, Senator Darlington Nwokocha, in…
Governor of Enugu State, Dr Peter Mbah has inaugurated the South East zonal office of the National Information Technology Development agency, NITDA, saying it would open a new horizon for the youths of the region and move the nation closer to diversifying the economy. Commissioning the office located at Nigeria Construction and Furniture Company (NCFC)…
The Enugu State Police Command has arrested 288 suspects, rescued 36 kidnap victims, and recovered 44 firearms in less than two months under the leadership of the new Commissioner of Police, CP Mamman Bitrus Giwa. CP Giwa, who assumed office on March 11, 2025, announced the achievements during his inaugural press briefing on Thursday, May…
