Category: FEATURED

By Tony Adibe The government of Enugu State has set aside the sum of fifty-five billion Naira, N55 bn, for the construction, reconstruction, and rehabilitation of urban and rural roads for the 2025 fiscal year. Also, the government has budgeted the sum of N50, 268,191,200 for the Office of the Governor; N665,711,810, for Deputy Governor’s Office and N3, 416,153,416 for the Office of the Secretary to the State Government, SSG out of the over N971 bn appropriated for the year under review. Commissioner for Budget and Planning, Barr. Chris-Roberts Ozongwu,…

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Popular Anambra Timber market, Ogbosisi was on Wednesday gutted by fire destroying yet-to-be-ascertained goods Confirming the incident, the Anambra State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Ikenga Tochukwu said the swift response of the Police and Fire service operatives brought the fire incident which happened around 8:45 Pm under control. Ikenga added “Police operatives have cordoned off the scene of the incident to prevent hoodlums from taking undue advantage of the situation to loot properties and goods of individuals in the area.” He further noted that though no life was lost,…

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The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike. Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, has revoked 762 plots of land in Abuja due to non-payment for Certificates of Occupancy (C-of-O). These properties, situated in the prestigious Maitama 1 District of the federal capital, are owned by notable Nigerians and corporate entities. Among those affected are former President Muhammadu Buhari, former Chief Justice of Nigeria Walter Onnoghen, and ex-governors Rochas Okorocha, Ben Ayade, and Seriake Dickson. Several former and current federal lawmakers, including Dino Melaye, Enyinnaya…

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The Chairman of the Enugu Capital Territory Development Authority (ECTDA), Chief Uche Anya, has said that the soldiers from the 82 Division of the Nigerian Army, Enugu only attacked his residential building but did not manhandle him. Anya disclosed this when the former members of the Enugu State House of Assembly led by Dr Alex Ogbonnia visited him in his office on Wednesday in Enugu. He debunked the social media reports that he was manhandled and beaten, and that of his police aide being killed during the raid. The chairman…

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Muhammad al-Julani, a prominent leader of the Syrian opposition, has made a bold declaration regarding the future of armed groups in Syria. In a recent statement, al-Julani vowed that all armed groups will be disbanded, and no weapons will be allowed in the hands of anyone. This announcement marks a significant shift in al-Julani’s stance, as he has previously been associated with various armed factions operating in Syria. However, it appears that he is now committed to pursuing a path of disarmament and reconciliation. The disarmament of armed groups is…

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One of Vladimir Putin’s top army generals in charge of nuclear and biological forces has been killed in an explosion after a bomb hidden in an electric scooter was detonated outside his apartment in Moscow. According to Mail Online, Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov died in the blast moments after he emerged from his apartment block with his assistant, who was also killed. The bombing is believed to have been conducted by a Ukrainian hit squad.’ It comes just a day after Kyiv had accused Kirillov of overseeing the widespread use…

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According to a report by Iran International on Monday, December 16, 2024, Turkey’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan drops a bold statement on Iran, signaling a significant shift in the dynamics between Ankara and Tehran. The rivalry between the two nations has intensified following the downfall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, a key ally of Iran. In his own words, “Iran will learn lessons in the new period.” Turkey’s emergence as a leading power broker in Syria has not gone unnoticed by Iran. The Islamic Republic had long considered Syria a…

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The Police High Command said that state governors are aware of the roadblocks mounted by its personnel either on major highways or some intercity roads in their respective locations. It also said that Nigerians abroad are trooping into the country to enjoy Christmas in their respective communities sequel to improved security situation in every nook and cranny of the country. The spokesman of the force, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, an Assistant Commissioner of Police, stated this while fielding questions from journalists during a joint press briefing of all spokesmen of all security…

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