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Our Reporter, Abuja Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, on Wednesday celebrated the 34th anniversary of the state, describing it as a story of resilience, unity, and progress. In a message shared on his official X handle, the governor praised Ndi Enugu for their courage and vision, noting that the state has grown from its coal-rich heritage to becoming a hub of innovation and hospitality. “Today, we celebrate 34 years of resilience, progress, and unity as Ndi Enugu. From our heritage as the Coal City to our present as a rising hub of innovation and hospitality, we have shown the world…
As part of ongoing efforts to mobilize communities in Agbaja for the forthcoming Agbaja Summit 2025, the Agbaja Summit Planning Committee (ASPC) today paid a working visit to Ezeagu Local Government Area, where the leaders pledged their support. The delegation, led by Committee Chairman Prof. Chike Anibeze, met with the Chairman of the Local Government Council, Dr. Vita Ndu, as well as traditional rulers from various communities in the area. Both meetings were held at the LG Council Headquarters in Aguobu Owa. Prof. Anibeze highlighted the vision of the Summit, describing it as a vehicle for unity, cultural renaissance, and…
Our Reporter, Abuja President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced the suspension of raw shea exports from Nigeria for an initial period of six months, a move aimed at strengthening local processing, creating jobs, and increasing the nation’s share of the booming global shea market. The President said the decision, taken on the recommendation of the Presidential Food Systems Coordinating Unit, was necessary to correct what he described as a longstanding imbalance in Nigeria’s participation in the $6.5 billion global shea industry. “Nigeria produces nearly 40 percent of the world’s supply, yet captures less than 1 percent of its market value,”…
Our Reporter, Abuja The Kaduna State Government has expressed shock and sorrow over the derailment of a train on the Abuja-Kaduna rail line earlier today, which left passengers and their families in distress. Governor Uba Sani, in a statement, condoled with victims of the accident and assured residents that emergency measures were underway to assist those affected. According to the governor, medical teams were immediately deployed to provide treatment for the injured. “Our commitment to the safety and well-being of our citizens is unwavering,” he said. He further disclosed that the state government has been working closely with the Nigerian…
Our Reporter, Abuja The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has announced the commencement of online registration for its Direct Short Service Commission (DSSC) Course 34/2025, calling on qualified graduates and professionals to apply free of charge. According to the announcement signed by the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Vice Marshal H.B. Abubakar, the application portal will be open from August 27 to October 7, 2025. Interested candidates are expected to apply online via nafrecruitment.airforce.mil.ng using Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox browsers. Applicants must be Nigerian by birth and possess a recognized university degree or equivalent qualification. They must also have…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has demanded an upward review of lecturers’ salaries or it would indefinitely shut down all public universities in Nigeria. Members of ASUU, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike (MOUAU) chapter, on Tuesday embarked on a peaceful rally to protest the poor salary structure of lecturers. Accusing the Government of nonchalance towards the plight of lecturers, ASUU demanded an improved welfare package for its members, complaining that politicians and other public servants who were their students now earn far more than them. They described the poor remuneration of lecturers at a…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Former Director General of the Voice of Nigeria, VON, Osita Okechukwu, will be the guest speaker of the August edition of Ikengaonline town hall meeting slated for Thursday, August 28. He will speak on: “Party Platforms and the South-East Agenda in 2027.” This was contained in a statement by the Editor-in-Chief of the South-East focused accountability on-line media platform, Uche Ugboajah. The explosive monthly meeting scheduled for 7:00 pm (WAT), will be co-anchored by US-based prolific writer and medical doctor, Dr Osmund Agbo; and veteran Journalist and Author, Dr Chido Onumah. Participants according to the statement, are…
Our Reporter, Abuja A human rights organization, the Rule of Law and Accountability Advocacy Centre, RULAAC, has accused police officers and civilians involved in the alleged torture and death of a young security guard in Imo State of attempting to derail a court-ordered coroner’s inquest by fabricating charges against key witnesses. RULAAC detailed the allegations in a letter dated August 25, 2025, addressed to the Imo State Police Commissioner. The letter claims that suspects, including Inspector Barnabas of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit at Tiger Base in Owerri, Mrs. Oluchi Obiagwu—a trader at Alaba Market—and her sister, a police officer, are conspiring…
Our Reporter, Abuja Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has again raised concerns over the worsening insecurity in Nigeria, lamenting that the rate of killings and abductions in the country is fast approaching that of war-torn nations. In a post on his X handle on Monday, Obi said the country cannot stop mourning the daily loss of innocent lives to banditry, terrorism, and communal violence, despite not being officially at war. “The recent attack in Okigwe, Imo State, that claimed many lives, with several others still missing and feared dead, reflects once again the alarming insecurity reality…
…Target 4 million before 2027 Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Political pressure group known as the Obidients Movement has launched aggressive sensitisation of voters in Abia State, with a vow to increase the population of registered voters in the state to 4 million. Abia, according to statistics from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), had 2,120,808 registered voters in 2023. The Obidients Movement, which addressed a press conference on Monday in Umuahia, said the sensitisation was part of the anti-electoral fraud campaign known as GO MERD – Get Organised and Make Election Rigging Difficult (GO MERD), which was launched recently by the…