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Abia to fix dilapidated roads before March 2021
The Commissioner for Works in Abia, Chief Bob Ogu, has said the state government will intensify the rehabilitation of failed portions of the roads and complete abandoned ones this dry season.
NSCDC arrests 28 over alleged pipeline vandalism, illegal bunkering in Abia
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Abia command, has arrested 28 suspects in connection with pipeline vandalism and illegal bunkering from September to date in the state.
Factional Abia APGA chairman, SWC cross-carpet to APC
Chief Nkem Okoro, the factional Chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), in Abia along with State Working Committee, on Tuesday joined the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Enugu airport: President Buhari deserves praises – Senator Kalu
Former Governor of Abia State and Chief Whip of the Senate, Senator Orji Kalu, has applauded President Muhammadu Buhari for the successful reconstruction and re-opening of Akanu Ibiam International Airport (AIIA), Enugu.
Anambra monarchs protest suspension by governor
The suspended traditional rulers of Anambra on Thursday said that they did not commit any wrong to warrant their suspension by the state government.
President Buhari’s chief of staff receives suspended Anambra monarchs
The Chief of Staff to the President, Prof Ibrahim Gambari, on Thursday, received some traditional rulers from Anambra State at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
APC pleads with Anambra governor to reinstate suspended monarch
The All Progressives Congress (APC) Anambra chapter, has pleaded with Gov. Willie Obiano of Anambra to reinstate Traditional Ruler Peter Uyanwa of Ukwulu community of Dunukofia Council Area of the state, suspended late July.
Governor Wike vindicates Buharists
It came like a bolt out of the blue early this week, Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, issued an advertisement, which went in a completely different direction compared to what he had always said of President Muhammadu Buhari.
Enugu governor arrests curfew defaulters, interstate travellers
Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State, Tuesday night, defied the heavy downpour in the State as he led a team to enforce the overnight curfew imposed across the country by President Muhammadu Buhari.
Police close Enugu motor park abetting illegal boundary crossing
The Commissioner of Police in Enugu state, Mr Ahmad Abdurrahman, has closed Ugwuoba Garki Modern Motor Park close to the Ugwuoba/Amansi land boundary of the state on Enugu-Oji River-Awka Federal Highway.
Enugu records another coronavirus case, moves to plug porous borders
Enugu State government yesterday announced the discovery of a new COVID-19 case in the state, bringing the total recorded cases in the state to 9 with 7 active cases.
Police arrest NSCDC official for killing motorist in Abia
The eyewitnesses said; “The Civil Defence people demanded money from the driver, he gave them some money, but they still demanded more and the driver refused. They also demanded him to hand over the key of the bus to them, but he also refused that he committed no offence.”
Seven dead in accident on Enugu-Port Harcourt expressway
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), said on Friday that seven persons lost their lives in an auto-crash at Aki-na-Ukwa Junction, Mgbowo, on Enugu-Port Harcourt Expressway.
Police nab five ‘kidnapper’ in Abia
The hoodlums had terrorised the people of Isiala Ngwa North and Isiala Ngwa South local governments and commuters within the Isiala Ngwa axis of the Enugu/Port Harcourt Expressway.
Police: Abducted Enugu permanent secretary regains freedom
The Police Command in Enugu State says the abducted Permanent Secretary in Enugu State Ministry of Lands, Mr Augustine Udeh, has regained freedom.
Gunmen kidnap Enugu permanent secretary
A Permanent Secretary in Enugu state, Mr Augustine Udeh, has been kidnapped.
Insecurity: Miyetti Allah begins tour of Fulani settlements in Enugu
The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders’ Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) says it has begun the sensitisation of its members in the 14 Fulani settlements in Enugu State, in order to check infiltrators.
Enugu governor orders demolition of caves
Enugu State Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi has ordered the demolition of Agbogugu and Isu-Awaa-Agbudu caves in Ihe-Agbogugu-Ogbaku-Amurri and Isu-Awaa-Agbudu forests to enhance security.
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Nasarawa farmers get subsidised farm inputs
Farmers in Nasarawa, numbering more than 500, have received subsidised farming inputs to aid food production and ensure food sufficiency and security in the state.
Edo government suspends resumption in all schools
The Edo State Government has said that the suspension of schools’ resumption is applicable to all educational institutions in the state.
Paul Pogba doesn’t feel loved at Manchester United as Real Madrid, PSG eye transfer
According to Don Balon, Pogba doesn’t feel as appreciated or “loved” by the club as some other star players like Bruno Fernandes and Marcus Rashford, and that could play a part in his departure.
Ogun: Police arrest three Lagos-based ‘robbers’
A statement by the command spokesman, DSP Abimbola Oyeyemi said the three men; Samuel Sunday, a 20 years old resident of Fagba in Lagos State, Adeleke Mustapha; a 22years old resident of Ajala area of Lagos State and Joel Rotimi, a 19 years old resident of Taju Bello street Agbado, Ogun state were arrested on Thursday, 14 January 2021.
U.S. vice president-elect set to resign Senate seat on Monday
U.S. Senator Kamala Harris of California will resign from the Senate on Monday in preparation for her inauguration as Joe Biden’s vice president on Wednesday, according to aides familiar with her plans.
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NCDC chief: We may no longer be able to handle some coronavirus cases
The Director-General of Nigeria Center for Disease Control (NCDC), Chikwe Ihekweazu, on Monday warned Nigerians to take responsibility and adhere to COVID-19 safety protocols as the number of cases reported daily will soon overwhelm health facilities in the country.
Manchester City accused of creating ‘fake’ scouting job for Brazilian teenager’s father
Manchester City have been accused of creating a “fake” role at the club for the father of former academy prospect Gabriel Fernando Almeida as a way to circumvent Premier League rules and funnel thousands of pounds to the player's family.
13 killed In Niger road crash
At least thirteen persons have been killed in a road crash at Panti village along Bida-Mokwa road in Lavun Local Government Area of Niger State.
Indonesia suspends search for crashed jet’s cockpit recorder
Indonesia on Wednesday temporarily suspended a search by divers for the cockpit voice recorder of a Sriwijaya Air that crashed with 62 people on board shortly after take-off on Saturday.
Enugu explains teachers, others exemption from new minimum wage
Uyawune, who spoke during a press briefing on the 2021 Appropriation Law of Enugu State, said departments and agencies of the state relied on subventions to pay their workers, who were basically ad hoc staff.