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In celebration of this year's World Teachers' Day, the Chairman of the Enugu Science Technical and Vocational Schools Management Board (STVSMB), Dr. Amaka Ngene, has commended the teachers in the state for their unwavering dedication to shaping the future of generations to come. Dr. Ngene, in a statement, highlighted the significance of this year's theme, "Valuing Teachers’ Voices: Towards a New Social Contract for Education," stressing the critical role teachers play in advancing education through their insights and contributions. She reassured the teachers under her Board of the Enugu State Government’s commitment, led by Governor Dr. Peter Mbah, to the advancement of the teaching profession. This commitment, she noted, would be realized through various strategic initiatives, including: Increased Funding : A pledge to enhance the resources allocated for educational materials and the improvement of infrastructure in technical schools. Professional Development :

In a deeply troubling incident, a prominent member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) from the Enugu North Senatorial Zone, Comrade Chika Idoko, was allegedly attacked and viciously beaten by the former APC Enugu State Chairman, Ugochukwu Agballa, and his associates. The attack reportedly occurred during a meeting of the State Executive Committee at the APC Enugu State party house. According to reports, the brutal assault took place when Comrade Idoko spoke up in defense of the Honourable Minister of Science and Technology. His only "offense" was promoting the minister’s achievements—a gesture that appears to have triggered this shocking act of violence. Eyewitnesses described the scene as chaotic and distressing, with Idoko enduring severe physical abuse for simply recognizing the work of a public official. This incident has left many outraged, raising serious concerns about freedom of speech, democracy, and the values that the APC claims to uphold. As news of the attack

  Supporters of Chief Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), took to the streets of Rivers State on Saturday in protest against Governor Siminialayi Fubara’s decision to proceed with local government elections despite a Federal High Court ruling canceling the polls. Led by chieftains and members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the protesters expressed concerns over the fairness of the elections and urged Governor Fubara to respect the court’s decision. According to  Politics Nigeria , the demonstrators gathered in key locations, demanding justice and transparency in the electoral process. Adding to the tension, the All Progressives Congress (APC) also mobilized its members at the party's secretariat in Port Harcourt, where plans were being made for a separate protest. Meanwhile, the Rivers State Police Command has announced that they will not participate in the elections, following the court’s ruling. This decision has further complicated the polit

In the early hours of Saturday, an explosion rocked the state secretariat of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, just hours before the scheduled local government elections. The incident, which is suspected to have been caused by dynamites, damaged the main gate, the security house, and parts of an adjoining building. Video footage of the attack circulated widely on social media, showing the extent of the damage to the opposition party's headquarters. Chief Tony Okocha, the factional caretaker committee chairman of the APC in Rivers State, pointed fingers at supporters of Governor Siminalayi Fubara, accusing them of being responsible for the attack. In a message to journalists, Okocha stated, "Pro-Fubara civilian soldiers detonated dynamites at our office. The second attempt to set it ablaze was foiled by the security personnel who managed to put out the fire." The APC had earlier announced its decision not to participate in the local govern

At least 70 people have tragically lost their lives in a massacre in the Haitian town of Pont-Sonde, as heavily armed members of the notorious Gran Grif gang stormed the area, opening fire on residents in the early hours of Thursday. The United Nations (UN) has confirmed the staggering death toll, as well as the destruction left in the wake of this brutal attack. To watch video; click  https://youtu.be/fzja2XqAMfg?si=CWynHLl3HIsFHXkE Armed with automatic rifles, the gunmen unleashed terror on the town located in Haiti's Artibonite region. The UN's Human Rights Office expressed horror at the scale of the violence, which left at least 16 others seriously injured. As the chaos unfolded, gang members set fire to 45 homes and 34 vehicles, forcing countless residents to flee for their lives. Scenes of devastation greeted the UN's response teams, with bodies strewn across the streets, many of the victims reportedly shot in the head. The violence claimed the lives of vulnerable gro

  The Department of State Service (DSS) is currently investigating Senator Shehu Buba, who represents Bauchi South Senatorial District, over alleged ties to a notorious bandit, Abubakar Idris. Sources have revealed that a security report on the senator was forwarded to President Bola Tinubu, implicating him in helping the bandit travel to Saudi Arabia for Hajj. The investigation reveals that Abubakar Idris and another individual, Zainab Aliyu Gado, were registered as pilgrims through Yahaya Ibrahim, a Senior Legislative Aide to the senator. The DSS reportedly acted on this information, invading the Bauchi State Muslims Pilgrims Welfare Board during the 2024 pilgrimage operations, where they seized Idris’s e-passport. Although Zainab Aliyu had already left for the pilgrimage, Idris was arrested and is now in DSS custody, suspected of involvement in banditry and kidnapping activities in Zamfara State. The senator’s alleged involvement in facilitating the registration of known criminals f

In a bid to ensure that rural farmers in Enugu State are well equipped and trained, the Enugu State Agricultural Development Programme (ENADEP) had commenced their maiden annual Post Farming Season Sensitization Programme. The event which took place in Adada Hall, Nsukka LGA and in Udenu LGA Secretariat, Obollo Afor respectively on 2nd October, 2024 was the first of its kind in the State. This was the brainchild of the Programme Manager of ENADEP Prof Ogbonna Onyeisi who initiated this project to prepare the rural farmers on the various means, technicalities and mode of harvesting and as well processing and safeguarding their Agricultural products. The programme which is targeted to provide a road map for the rural farmers to utilise the knowledge and skills acquired during the training in order to enhance food processing, packaging and value addition in all the Agricultural Value Chain.  In his opening remarks, the ENADEP Programme Manager Prof Ogbonna Onyeisi intimated the rural farm

  Gunmen on Wednesday abducted and killed the Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Suru Local Government Area of Kebbi State, Alhaji Bako Bala. The tragic incident occurred in Bala's hometown, where the assailants reportedly kidnapped him and later shot him, leaving him critically injured. According to a post on the official Facebook page of Alhaji Zaidu Bala Kofa Sabuwa, the Special Adviser to the Kebbi State Governor on Television and Radio, the armed men targeted Bala, fatally shooting him and abandoning him in a pool of blood. He was quickly rushed to the Federal Medical Centre in Birnin Kebbi, but unfortunately, he succumbed to his injuries on Wednesday. This shocking event has sent waves of grief and concern throughout the local community, sparking renewed concerns over the state of insecurity in the region. Authorities are expected to intensify their efforts to bring the perpetrators to justice. This marks yet another grim episode in the ongoing security challe

Marking a great victory for law enforcement, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested four suspects believed to have been plotting a large-scale attack on government institutions and estates in Abuja during the Independence Day celebrations. The arrest, made on October 1, 2024, followed an intelligence-led operation that thwarted what could have been a devastating incident in the nation's capital. According to the FCT Police Command spokesperson, Josephine Adeh, the suspects were apprehended in their hideout in Sauka, a suburb of Abuja, where they were planning the attack. The four men—Yau Sani, also known as Baba (an ex-convict), Nuhu, a.k.a. Giwa, Kabiru Mohammed, and Yusuf Hassan—have a notorious history of involvement in criminal activities, including kidnappings and murders across multiple states. Adeh revealed that the suspects had been operating across the FCT, Kaduna, and Niger, where they were involved in multiple kidnappings and the brutal killing o

  A day of celebration turned tragic at the Institute of Management and Technology (IMT) Enugu, as a female student from Peaceland College lost her life in a car accident during the final year examination celebrations on Monday. According to eyewitness reports, a graduating student, who was allegedly driving recklessly in a celebratory mood, lost control of the vehicle. The car, suspected to have suffered a brake failure, veered into a crowd of students, striking several bystanders. In a distressing video making rounds on social media platforms, particularly WhatsApp, students can be seen working together to lift the vehicle in a desperate attempt to retrieve the lifeless body of the victim, who had been trapped underneath. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Acting Rector of IMT, Emeka Ejim, confirmed that the deceased was not an IMT student but a student of Peaceland College, who was on the IMT campus to participate in a "sign-out" ceremony for one of the injured students

A day of celebration turned tragic at the Institute of Management and Technology (IMT) Enugu, as a female student from Peaceland College lost her life in a car accident during the final year examination celebrations on Monday. According to eyewitness reports, a graduating student, who was allegedly driving recklessly in a celebratory mood, lost control of the vehicle. The car, suspected to have suffered a brake failure, veered into a crowd of students, striking several bystanders. In a distressing video making rounds on social media platforms, particularly WhatsApp, students can be seen working together to lift the vehicle in a desperate attempt to retrieve the lifeless body of the victim, who had been trapped underneath. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Acting Rector of IMT, Emeka Ejim, confirmed that the deceased was not an IMT student but a student of Peaceland College, who was on the IMT campus to participate in a "sign-out" ceremony for one of the injured students.

In a press statement issued by Amb. Mrs Amaka Nweke JP, the founder of the Women Support Women Community Network, congratulated the 17 Local Government Area (LGA) chairmen of Enugu State for their assumption into office. She emphasized the vital role local leaders play in driving sustainable growth and expressed optimism about their collaborative efforts in empowering women and youth across the region. She stated that the recent inauguration of the 17 local government area chairmen in Enugu State marks a pivotal moment for our collective vision of development. We extend our heartfelt congratulations to each of you for your unwavering commitment to serving your communities. Your leadership is vital as we embark on a journey to replicate Governor Peter Mbah's exemplary development models across all local government areas. Together, we can transform Enugu State into a beacon of progress and opportunity. We recognize that the success of our state hinges on our ability to adapt and impl

President Bola Tinubu, in his second Independence Day Anniversary Broadcast, announced the convening of a 30-day National Youth Conference aimed at addressing the multifaceted challenges faced by Nigerian youths. This initiative, which comes on the heels of Nigeria’s 64th Independence celebration, seeks to harness the creative energy of the nation’s youth, who constitute over 60% of the population. The President emphasized the importance of involving the youth in nation-building, stating that their voices and aspirations would be central to the discussions and outcomes of the conference. “We lead today with the future we wish to bequeath to our children in focus, recognising that we cannot design a future that belongs to them without making them its architects,” Tinubu noted. The conference will cover critical areas including education, employment, innovation, security, and social justice, with the government pledging to thoroughly consider and implement the recommendations that arise.