DisCo explains power outage in parts of Enugu
The Management of the Mainpower Electricity Distribution Limited (MEDL) says a significant drop in energy allocation was the reason for power outage in some parts of Enugu State. This is contained in a statement on Monday in Enugu by the Management company’s Spokesman, Mr Emeka Ezeh. The statement explained that for over four days, there […]
Alia unveils e-emergency platforms to tackle humanitarian crises
Gov. Hyacinth Alia of Benue State, on Monday, inaugurated the state’s electronic emergency management system for effective handling of humanitarian crises. Performing the ceremony in Makurdi, Alia said the e-emergency platforms, known as, Benue E-emergency Platforms, will significantly enhance the protection of lives and property in the state. Alia was represented at the launch by […]
Lagos seals club for traffic regulations violation
The Lagos State Government has sealed the premises of Vaniti Club House over protracted and deliberate infractions of the Lagos State Transport Sector Reform Law, 2018. The General Manager of Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), Mr Olalekan Bakare-Oki, said this in a statement to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Lagos. […]
Oyebanji declares second term bid, lists achievements
Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State has formally declared his intention to contest for a second term on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC). He made the declaration on Monday during a meeting with members of the Central Working Committee of the APC held at the party secretariat in Ado-Ekiti. The News Agency […]
Agencies gear up to mitigate flood in Kaduna, Kano, Katsina
Various Federal and state agencies in Kaduna, Kano and Katsina States are ramping up efforts to mitigate flooding through various projects. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), this is being done through a myriad of plausible efforts like stormwater drainage management, riverbank protection and shoring up climate resilience initiatives. NAN further reports that […]
2027: WHY TINUBU MUST GO….
By Segun Olulade Yes, let’s say it louder — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu must GO in 2027. Let’s start from the education sector — that graveyard of abandoned dreams. For the first time in living memory, public universities have stayed open for two full academic years. Not one single ASUU strike. I mean, what kind […]
Troops rescue 11 hostages, recover arms in major offensive in Benue, Taraba
Troops of the Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have rescued 11 kidnapped victims and recovered a cache of arms and ammunition in a coordinated offensive across parts of Benue and Taraba States. A credible military source told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), that the daring operation was conducted by troops of Sector I Operation Whirl […]
Tinubu celebrates Dele Cole at 85
President Bola Tinubu has a personal letter of congratulations and greetings to Ambassador Dele Cole who clocked 85 on August 4, 2025. Ambassador Cole is a diplomat and administrator who turned around the fortunes of the then flagging Federal Government owned newspaper in the 70s. The president in a personal letter to the diplomat, saluted […]
PDP releases timetable for elective National Convention
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Working Committee (NWC), has released its timetable for the party elective national convention, scheduled for Nov. 15 and Nov. 16 The timetable was signed by the party’s National Organising Secretary, Umar Bature, on Sunday in Abuja. According to the timetable, the sale of nomination and expression of interest forms […]
Former Enugu SSG, Prof Ortuanya, emerges new UNN VC
A Professor of Law and former Secretary to the Enugu State Government, Simon Ortuanya, has emerged as the 16th Vice Chancellor of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN). According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Ortuanya beat 25 other candidates to clinch the keenly contested position. His appointment was ratified on Sunday in Enugu […]
