Fundraising: Enugu Security Trust Fund rakes in N3bn
The bid to consolidate the improved security of lives and property in Enugu has gathered momentum with well-meaning individuals and corporate bodies rallying over N3bn in donations to the Enugu State Security Trust Fund (ESSTF).
Lagos serves 48hr quit notice to illegal traders at Idumota, Ebute Ero
The Lagos State Government has issued 24-hour quit notices to illegal traders and occupants under the Idumota, Ebute Ero Police Police overhead, and environs in Lagos Island to vacate due to violations of environmental laws and degradation.
Nwifuru to Army: End sit-at-home in Southeast
Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has urged the new General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the 82 Division, Nigerian Army, Enugu, Major General Oluyemi Olatoye, to intensify efforts to end the persistent sit-at-home protests enforced by non-state actors in the Southeast.
How slain Anambra lawmaker, Justice Azuka, was laid to rest in Onitsha
Tears flowed freely in Onitsha on Saturday as the remains of Justice Azuka, the murdered member of the Anambra State House of Assembly representing Onitsha North 1 Constituency, were laid to rest in his hometown of Ogbeoza Village, Onitsha.
World’s ‘first openly gay imam’, Muhsin Hendricks shot dead in South Africa
Muhsin Hendricks, popularly recognised as the world’s first openly gay imam, has been shot and killed in South Africa.
Oke-ite pot: Anambra declares war on ritual killings, fraudulent spiritual practices
Anambra State has taken a bold step to combat criminal activities linked to ritual killings and fraudulent spiritual practices with the enactment of the Anambra State Homeland Security Law 2025.
At 80, I still prune my palm trees, go to farm 4 times every week – Eme Okoro
Dr Eme Okoro is a former Secretary to State Government, SSG, Abia State; as well as the pioneer boss of the Agricultural Development Programme, ADP, in the state. In this exclusive chat with Correspondent, STEVE OKO, the renowned farmer and agile elder statesman who recently turned 80, reveals how going to farm regularly keeps him fit.
2025 UTME: JAMB warns candidates against desperate selection of exam towns
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has warned candidates sitting for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) against “desperately selecting examination towns.” The Spokesperson of the board, Dr Fabian Benjamin disclosed this in a statement made available to newsmen in Abuja on Sunday. Benjamin emphasised that the board does not select towns for […]
CAN hails Bishop Oke’s re-election as PFN President, urges unity
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has expressed its support for Bishop Wale Oke’s re-election as the National President of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) during its 18th Biennial Conference in Abuja.
Your nephew is inviting violence in Osun — Adeleke tells Tinubu
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has alerted President Bola Tinubu to call the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, to order before he creates a crisis in Osun State.
NDLEA arrests 4 wanted suspect, bursts trans-border drug cartel in 3 states
By: Kingsley Omonobi The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has busted a trans-border drug trafficking syndicate operating in several states, arresting four members in intelligence-led operations during which multi-million-naira worth of tramadol pills concealed in the bumper and false bottom of sienna buses heading to border towns were recovered. Spokesman of the agency, Femi […]
