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  The Youth Assembly of Nigeria (YAN) Enugu State Chapter has called on the government and security agencies to take immediate action against the ongoing killings and insecurity in Isi-Uzo Local Government Area . Describing the situation as intolerable, YAN urged stakeholders to act swiftly to restore peace and protect innocent lives. "Clarion Call to the Government, Security Agencies and all Stakeholders, on the continues killings in Isi Uzo LGA. It's so bad and unbelievable that there's not yet a concrete solution to the security challenges and killings that have seriously penetrated Isi Uzo Local Government Area of Enugu State. This unprovoked and recurrent violence against innocent citizens, of the people of that area is an affront to humanity and has become an intolerable situation that must be addressed urgently.  The people of Isi-Uzo have been living in fear, and this cycle of violence should come to an immediate end.  It is a sad reflection of the state of insec...

Enugu State is set to commemorate the  2025 International Women’s Day , with the Wife of the Governor,  Her Excellency, Mrs. Nkechinyere Mbah , extending a special invitation to women across the state to participate in the grand celebration. The event, scheduled to take place on  8th March 2025  at  Okpara Square, Independence Layout, Enugu , by  9:00 AM , is expected to bring together prominent women leaders and stakeholders from various sectors. The invitation is extended to  members of the Enugu State House of Assembly, Commissioners, women ministers, the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), the Catholic Women Organization (CWO), Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), professional bodies, NULGE, and women leaders from all 17 local government areas  of the state. The  2025 International Women’s Day  promises to be a significant gathering aimed at recognizing the contributions of women in ...

Enugu State is set to commemorate the  2025 International Women’s Day , with the Wife of the Governor,  Her Excellency, Mrs. Nkechinyere Mbah , extending a special invitation to women across the state to participate in the grand celebration. The event, scheduled to take place on  8th March 2025  at  Okpara Square, Independence Layout, Enugu , by  9:00 AM , is expected to bring together prominent women leaders and stakeholders from various sectors. The invitation is extended to  members of the Enugu State House of Assembly, Commissioners, women ministers, the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), the Catholic Women Organization (CWO), Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), professional bodies, NULGE, and women leaders from all 17 local government areas  of the state. The  2025 International Women’s Day  promises to be a significant gathering aimed at recognizing the contributions of women in ...

In a move that underscores his growing influence and commitment to community development, Engr. Prince Lawrence Ezeh, the Enugu State Commissioner for Innovation, Science, and Technology, has been appointed Patron of the Ndi Enugu Scotland Association (NESA), UK. The announcement, made by the leadership of NESA, recognizes Dr. Ezeh’s unwavering dedication to the progress and welfare of the people of Enugu State, both at home and in the diaspora. The association, a respected body of Enugu indigenes residing in Scotland, described his appointment as a strategic step towards fostering stronger connections between Enugu and its global sons and daughters. Engr. Prince Lawrence Ezeh PhD, has built a reputation as a leader passionate about innovation, youth empowerment, and grassroots development. His new role as Patron will serve as a beacon of inspiration for Enugu natives abroad, bridging the gap between their homeland.

  The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has arrived in Milan, Italy, for medical tourism and a series of official meetings, including discussions with the President of the Lombardy Region, Attilio Fontana. The Minister’s Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media, Lere Olayinka, confirmed in a statement from Milan on Wednesday that Wike departed Abuja on Tuesday night and landed in Milan at approximately 4:30 a.m. today. He was received by the Charge d’Affaires of the Nigerian Embassy in Italy, Ambassador Mustapha Mohammed. While in Milan, the FCT Minister is expected to undergo medical consultations while also engaging in high-level discussions. On Thursday, he is scheduled to meet with President Attilio Fontana and hold talks with agribusiness investors. Lombardy is recognised as Italy’s foremost region in terms of economic significance, boasting a population of around 10 million people. It is the second most populous region in the...

   Enugu State is set to commemorate the  2025 International Women’s Day , with the Wife of the Governor,  Her Excellency, Mrs. Nkechinyere Mbah , extending a special invitation to women across the state to participate in the grand celebration. The event, scheduled to take place on  8th March 2025  at  Okpara Square, Independence Layout, Enugu , by  9:00 AM , is expected to bring together prominent women leaders and stakeholders from various sectors. The invitation is extended to  members of the Enugu State House of Assembly, Commissioners, women ministers, the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), the Catholic Women Organization (CWO), Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), professional bodies, NULGE, and women leaders from all 17 local government areas  of the state. The  2025 International Women’s Day  promises to be a significant gathering aimed at recognizing the contributions...

   In line with the policy of His Excellency, Gov. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah to reposition markets in the state for strategic growth, development and optimum production as a way of boosting the GDP of the State from $4.4 Billion to $30 Billion, the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Market Liaison, Hon. Dr. Chinedu Mba, visited the Ugwuaji International Building Materials Market.  The visit which included an interactive session with market leaders and a tour of the market was aimed at interfacing and identifying the challenges being faced by traders in the market and jointly work towards a lasting solution. Speaking during the interactive session, Hon. Chinedu Mba relayed the greetings and appreciation from the Governor to the traders for their continuous support for his administration. The Interim Excos of the market took turns to appreciate Gov. Peter Mba for not only turning Enugu into a construction site but mandating the contractors to buy all their materials from...

Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has directed all 23 Local Government Chairmen in the state to immediately relinquish their positions to the Heads of Local Government Administration (HLGAs). The directive, announced in a statewide broadcast on Sunday, March 2, 2025, follows the Supreme Court’s ruling that nullified their elections and barred the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) from releasing local government allocations to the state. The Supreme Court, in a unanimous decision on Friday, dismissed the elected chairmen, ruling that their election did not comply with legal requirements. The five-member panel led by Justice Uwani Abba-Aji upheld an appeal from the All Progressives Congress (APC), overturning the November 21, 2024, judgment of the Court of Appeal, Abuja, which had validated their elections. Delivering the lead judgment, Justice Jamilu Tukur emphasized that there was insufficient evidence proving that the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) met t...

  Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has instructed the outgoing Chairmen in the state to relinquish their positions to the Heads of Local Government Administration. Journalist101 reports that on Friday, the Supreme Court dismissed the 23 local government chairmen elected in Rivers State and subsequently ordered the Central Bank of Nigeria to withhold the local government allocations due to the state. In a unanimous decision by a five-member panel led by Justice Uwani Abba-Aji, the apex court upheld an appeal from the All Progressives Congress (APC), overturning the Abuja Division of the Court of Appeal’s ruling from 21 November 2024, which had validated the elections. In delivering the lead judgment, Justice Jamilu Tukur noted that there was inadequate evidence to show that the requirements set out in Section 150(3) of the Electoral Act 2010 had been fulfilled before the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) conducted the elections. The Supreme Court r...

  Enugu State has emerged top spot in key Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) performance indicators across the federation.  At a three-day meeting of SUBEB chairmen and states’  commissioners of education with the UBEC Executive Secretary, Aisha Garba, and members of the management team, which came to an end on Saturday in Abuja, Enugu State's exceptional records were highlighted and lauded as exemplary by the commission. According to UBEC, the state emerged first in several areas, including highest budget allocation to education, alignment with UBEC initiatives, accessing matching grants, provision of modern infrastructure, and introduction of skill-based subjects. UBEC stressed that its assessments were driven by several indicators, adding that Enugu State allocated 33% of its budget to the education sector, surpassing the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) 26% benchmark. It also noted that the state's basic education prog...

Enugu State has emerged top spot in key Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) performance indicators across the federation.  At a three-day meeting of SUBEB chairmen and states’  commissioners of education with the UBEC Executive Secretary, Aisha Garba, and members of the management team, which came to an end on Saturday in Abuja, Enugu State's exceptional records were highlighted and lauded as exemplary by the commission. According to UBEC, the state emerged first in several areas, including highest budget allocation to education, alignment with UBEC initiatives, accessing matching grants, provision of modern infrastructure, and introduction of skill-based subjects. UBEC stressed that its assessments were driven by several indicators, adding that Enugu State allocated 33% of its budget to the education sector, surpassing the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) 26% benchmark. It also noted that the state's basic education programmes ...

Ogunbode Kodri Adedamola Olasunkami went missing on January 16. His girlfriend reported that he had called her to say he was going to church. When he didn’t return, his girlfriend insisted that he had gone to church as planned. The police investigated and arrested the pastor of the church, Prophet Whepetoji Babaniyah. Initially, the pastor denied any knowledge of Ogunbode’s whereabouts and claimed he hadn’t been to church that day. However, further investigation revealed a transfer of 1.5 million naira from Ogunbode’s account to the pastor’s account on the same day. Another transfer was made to the pastor’s son’s account. The police detained the pastor and later arrested his accomplices. One of them confessed to killing Ogunbode and removing some of his body parts. The remaining body parts were buried around the church premises, CCC ILERI OLUWA PARISH, LASU 2. PPL OKOMAIKO LAGOS. The police found the buried remains and discovered other evidence, including guns, axes, and cutlasses, sug...

Popular reality TV star Mercy Eke has caused a stir after dedicating her newly purchased Lamborghini in church, enveloping the luxury vehicle in prayers. The Big Brother Naija winner recently announced her acquisition of the high-end car, sharing a video of the dedication ceremony on social media. In the clip, her pastor is seen praying over the vehicle, asking that it be used for the glory of God. Sharing the moment with her followers, Mercy Eke captioned the post: "And our baby goes to church… I return all the glory to God." Mixed Reactions from Netizens The video quickly went viral, drawing mixed reactions from fans and critics alike. While some praised Mercy for acknowledging God’s blessings, others questioned the nature of the dedication. A social media user, @iwuchukwuchide1, commented: "I am crying 😂😂😭😭💀 As how? And why is she making a video? 😂" Another user, @TheTifeFab, wrote: "Angels in heaven won’t want to switch from Channel Nigeria because ou...

Fraudsters have stolen N329m by using static images to register for Bank Verification Numbers. This is according to a new report by the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System, which outlines emerging fraud trends in Nigeria’s financial sector. According to the report obtained by Sunday PUNCH, some unscrupulous BVN enrollment agents facilitated the scheme by registering still images of individuals, both Nigerians and foreigners, as live enrollees. The BVNs were then used to open fraudulent accounts across microfinance banks, mobile money operators, and payment service banks. The fraudulent scheme enabled transactions involving the N329m just days after the BVNs were generated and the fake accounts were created. Investigations showed that some of the BVNs created using static images were assigned Nigerian names, which made it difficult to detect their fraudulent nature during the enrolment process. The discovery led to the deletion of several fraudulently created BVNs, and the agents invol...

   Residents of Ore in Odigbo Local Government Area, Ondo State, were left in shock following the assassination of a well-known building materials dealer, Ismaila Awoyinka, by unidentified gunmen. According to The Hope, the tragic incident occurred on Saturday night near his residence, located opposite Caring Heart Mega School in the Idi Mango area. According to an eyewitness, the businessman had just finished observing the Taraweeh prayer, a voluntary prayer during Ramadan, when he was attacked. “He left the mosque around 8:35 p.m., unaware that some individuals dressed in white had been waiting nearby. As he approached his house, they suddenly emerged from hiding, ambushed him, and shot him at close range. He died on the spot,” the source recounted. News of his death quickly spread, drawing a crowd of sympathizers to his home, all deeply shaken by the gruesome act. Reacting to the development, the Chairman of Odigbo Local Government, Hon. Taiwo Adegoroye, expressed shock and...

...29-year-old Man Rescued from Kidnappers by Gallant Security Operatives  A 29-year-old man, Olabiyisi Mobolaji Charles, who was rescued by the operatives of Oyo State Command of Western Nigeria Security Network (WNSN) codenamed Amotekun, 15 hours after he was abducted, has narrated his ordeal in captivity. The victim, who hails from Akinmoorin but domiciled in Jobele, was abducted from his home in the early hours of Friday at about 1 a.m. and taken to the bush. However, community members immediately called the Amotekun office, and operatives were swiftly deployed to rescue the victim. The second-in-command of Oyo Amotekun, Mr. Kazeem Babalola Akinro, told Sunday Tribune that the security agency got a call after 1 a.m. on Friday, February 28, that someone had been abducted in Jobele under Afijio Local Government. “Immediately, we called our operatives in the four local government areas—Oyo East, Oyo West, Afijio, and Atiba—to go all out to rescue him. We also left our operati...

  The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has announced another closure of the 3.9km Runway 18R/36L at Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, for rehabilitation work. The closure, scheduled for Monday and Tuesday, comes just two weeks after the runway was reopened following an almost 11-month maintenance shutdown. This was revealed in a memo dated February 28, 2025, from FAAN’s Head of Operations, Mrs. J.U. Nwosu, addressed to the Airport Manager (AM)/Regional General Manager (RGM) for the Southwest Region, titled “Total Closure of Runway 18R/36L.” It reads, “This is to bring to your notice the closure of runway 18R/36L due to the rehabilitation work (asphalt phase) at A2 Taxiway-link of the runway. “It is considered necessary to close the runway due to the protruding construction equipment which may likely become a potential hazard to any landing and departing aircraft.” Gistcore learnt that the closure will take effect on March 3 and 4, 2025. According to ...

According to intelligence sources, the operation was conducted in collaboration with the 199 Special Forces Battalion, Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), and Hybrid Forces, as reported by counter-insurgency expert Zagazola Makama in the Lake Chad area. The Nigerian Army Troops of the 21 Armored Brigade, under the Joint Task Force (JTF) Operation Hadin Kai, recovered a significant cache of arms, ammunition, and equipment during a recent clearance operation in Sambisa Forest, Borno State. According to intelligence sources, the operation was conducted in collaboration with the 199 Special Forces Battalion, Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), and Hybrid Forces, as reported by counter-insurgency expert Zagazola Makama in the Lake Chad area. The team executed the operation in the Ukuba general area, with the aim of locating weapons and equipment concealed by terrorists. Upon their arrival at 1210hrs on March 1, they discovered that the terrorists had hastily abandoned the enclave, leaving b...

Grammy-Nominated R&B Star Angie Stone Dies In Car Crash  Grammy-nominated R&B singer Angie Stone has passed away at the age of 63 following a tragic car crash in Alabama, her daughter confirmed. “My mommy is gone,” her daughter, Diamond Stone, wrote in a Facebook post. According to media reports, Stone was fatally injured early Saturday when the van she was traveling in overturned following a performance. Angie Stone was known for hits such as No More Rain (In This Cloud) and Wish I Didn’t Miss You and was a three-time Grammy nominee. She began her career in the 1970s as a member of The Sequence, one of the first female hip-hop groups. The group’s most notable song, Funk You Up , reached No. 15 on Billboard’s Hot Soul Singles chart and remains a significant part of early hip-hop history. Her daughter, who performs under the name Ladi Diamond, shared her heartbreak in another Facebook post, writing that she felt “numb.” Just hours before, she had asked for prayers f...

. ..Our ugly experience in the kidnappers den: A 30-year-old Kaduna-based lady, Fayina Akilawus has recounted her four years ordeal in the enclave of kidnappers with kidnappers taking sexual advantage of eight (8) female abductees and abductors’ plan to marry them. Akilawus told LEADERSHIP that her ordeal began when she boarded a 14-seater bus on October 19, 2020 on her way to Adamawa when bandits numbering about 10 stopped their vehicle and shot the driver and one passenger while ordering the rest of them out of the vehicle and marched them into the forest. According to the victim, she was going to Adamawa in preparation for her wedding scheduled for December 2020. “I was preparing for my weeding in December 2020 before the ugly incident happened on October 19, 2020. After staying few months with the bandits, I pleaded with them to call my family and demand for ransom, but they refused. “Throughout my stay in captivity, the kidnappers didn’t call my family to demand for ransom....

A woman has been thrust into the spotlight after claims surfaced that she fabricated a testimony about building a ₦500 million mansion in Lekki, Lagos. The incident reportedly unfolded during a service at Evang. Ebuka Obi’s church, where the woman shared her story as a supposed testament to divine intervention. However, skepticism quickly arose among congregants and online observers, leading to accusations that her tale was a complete fabrication. Posts on X, including one from NigeriaStories , captured the unfolding scandal with the phrase “E don cast,” signaling that her alleged deception had been exposed. The backlash has sparked widespread discussion, with many questioning the authenticity of such testimonies in religious settings. While some expressed amusement at the situation, others called for accountability, asking Evang. Ebuka Obi to address the controversy. As the story continues to circulate on social media, it highlights broader concerns about the credibility of mir...

Until his death, he served as the Chairman of the Council of Arewa Traditional Rulers in the 17 southern states of Nigeria. Sarkin Sasa, Haruna Maiyasin Katsina,  passed away at the age of 125 died on Saturday evening at his residence in the Sasa community, Ibadan, in the Akinyele Local Government Area of Oyo State. A family source , who spoke with The PUNCH on Sunday morning , confirmed his passing, stating: "Actually, I am not the family spokesperson, but our revered Sarkin Sasa died yesterday evening. We will issue a statement in this regard as soon as possible." Meanwhile, senators representing Oyo Central and Oyo South Senatorial Districts under the All Progressives Congress, Yunus Akintunde and Sharafadeen Alli, have expressed their condolences over the passing of the revered traditional ruler. In separate statements issued in Ibadan on Sunday , the lawmakers mourned the loss of Sarkin Sasa. Akintunde , in a statement by his Special Assistant on Media an...