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Governor Peter Ndubuisi Mbah of Enugu State has appointed Nnamani Arinze Darlington as his Special Assistant on Media, marking a strategic initiative to enhance the administration’s communication efforts. The announcement made on Wednesday highlights the governor’s commitment to improving public engagement and advancing the state’s developmental agenda through effective media outreach. Nnamani, a seasoned media professional, brings a wealth of experience to this role. Renowned for his dynamic presence and deep understanding of media trends, Nnamani has previously been acknowledged for his contributions to public discourse and his talent for crafting compelling narratives. His appointment is viewed as a deliberate strategy by the Mbah administration to strengthen its messaging while pursuing ambitious economic and social reforms in Enugu State. Since taking office on May 29, 2023, Governor Mbah has consistently stressed the importance of transparent communication with the people of Enug...

  The Federal Government has assured members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) that the backlog of their newly approved N77,000 monthly allowance will be paid, despite months of delay. The government also dismissed reports of any disciplinary action against a Corps member, Ushie Uguamaye, who criticised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on social media recently. Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande reaffirmed the government’s commitment to fulfilling its promise to Corps members. Olawande spoke during a live national television programme. “The backlog, we will work on it and make sure it is paid. It may not be immediate, but it will happen. You saw the new DG saying that you will get it, and they’re asking him a question ‘What are those that are going out now, are they going to receive it (backlog)?’ He said we have your details,” Olawande declared. The government in September last year announced an upward review of Corps members’ allowance from N33,000 to N77,000 , a...

  In line with the enhanced policing guidelines of the Inspector-General of Police, the Anambra State Command's Commissioner of Police, CP Ikioye Orutugu, and his Enugu State counterpart, CP Mamman Bitrus Giwa, met on Monday to devise operational strategies aimed at proactively policing the two neighbouring States. In a joint statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, Anambra State Command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, and his Enugu State Counterpart, SP Daniël Ndukwe, the Commissioners identified the infiltration of criminals between the neighbouring States as a major security challenge requiring urgent intervention to address violent crimes and the activities of subversive criminal elements. As a result, they pledged to collaborate, share intelligence, and pool operational resources to combat violent crimes at the borders and within their respective states. The Commissioners reiterated their commitment to decisively combat all forms of crime and criminality in both Stat...

  The Guild of Private Broadcast Managers  has extended its heartfelt congratulations to the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) as it celebrates its 70th Anniversary.  In a congratulatory message signed by the Guild's National President, Ambassador Patrick Uzoyi-Peters, and issued by the guild's Director of Public Affairs, Justice Kalu Amah, the guild described the milestone as a testament to the NUJ’s unwavering commitment to upholding press freedom, journalistic integrity, and the advancement of democracy in Nigeria. “For seven decades, the NUJ has played a pivotal role in shaping the media landscape, advocating for the rights and welfare of journalists, and ensuring that the voice of the people remains strong and unyielding. Your resilience, professionalism, and dedication to ethical journalism have been instrumental in fostering transparency, accountability, and national development”. Celebrating this historic achievement, the Guild's President, Uzoyi-Peters recognize...

President Bola Tinubu, on Thursday, March 20, lauded the National Assembly for its decisive and patriotic ratification of the State of Emergency proclamation in Rivers State, a critical step to restoring stability after a protracted political crisis that paralysed governance in the state and endangered national economic security for over 15 months. In a statement signed by his media aide, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu specifically commended the National Assembly’s leadership—Senate President Godswill Akpabio, House of Representatives Speaker Tajudeen Abbas, other principal officers and members for ‘’prioritising the security and welfare of Rivers State people above partisan interests and other considerations.” The President further acknowledged the lawmakers’ ‘’diligent review of classified security briefings, underscoring the urgent need for intervention to prevent further escalation.” “The crisis in Rivers State was at a perilous tipping point, threatening the security of vital oil ...

Samuel Anyanwu Sunday Udeh-Okoye Anyanwu and Sunday Ude-Okoye have been locked in a fierce battle for the position, causing division among the party stakeholders.  Ude-Okoye gathered support from different blocs of the party who based their action on the ruling of an Appeal Court sitting in Enugu.  The appellate court had affirmed the removal of Anyanwu by a Federal High Court in Enugu.  However, in a unanimous judgment on Friday, a five-member panel of the Apex Court said matters bordering on the leadership or membership of a political party is its internal affair and should not be the business of a court. ‎ In the lead judgment read by Justice Jamilu Tukur, the Supreme Court said the exceptional circumstances that would have given jurisdiction for the Court to decide on the internal affairs of a political party were missing. These exceptional circumstances as stated by the Court are: if the Nigerian Constitution gives the Court such jurisdiction, when there is the ...

Asari Dokubo In what may be described as a dramatic twist, Former Niger Delta militant leader, Mujahid Asari Dokubo, has withdrawn his support for Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara.  In a viral video on March 20, 2025, Asari Dokubo told his followers and the Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) that Fubara is not an Ijaw man and must honor his political agreement with former Governor Nyesom Wike. “Agreement is an agreement,” he said, insisting that Fubara must fulfill his commitments. This marks a sharp reversal from Asari Dokubo’s earlier stance. Previously, he had strongly opposed any move to impeach Governor Fubara, warning President Bola Tinubu and FCT Minister Nyesom Wike against such actions. He had also aligned with the IYC in defending Fubara’s position, vowing to resist any attempt to remove him. The Ijaw Youth Council has similarly cautioned against Fubara’s removal, urging political leaders to maintain peace in the state. However, Asari Dokubo’s sudden withdrawal of support a...

The Senate on Thursday passed and adopted the proclamation of President Bola Tinubu on the six-month suspension he slammed on Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State. . The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, announced this after a closed-door session on Thursday that lasted over one hour. . According to him, the Senate relied on its Orders 133, 134, 135 and 136. . Earlier, Akpabio disclosed that Tinubu had written the Senate a letter of proclamation on the six-month suspension he slammed on Fubara. The letter read aloud at plenary by Akpabio said: “In compliance with the provisions of Section 305, Subsection 2 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999, as amended, I hereby forward, for the Constitution of the Senate, copies of the official Gazette of the State of Emergency Proclamation 2025. . “The main features of the proclamation are as follows. . “A declaration of a State of Emergency in one State of the Federation, namely, River State. . “The suspensio...

The Landmark Group has officially assumed control of the Nike Lake Resort, situated in the Enugu East local government area of Enugu State. Enugu State Government, led by Governor Peter Mbah, had in January 15th this year  finalised a partnership with Landmark Africa Group to revitalise and unlock the potential of Nike Lake Resort. Under this joint venture, the state government will provide Nike Lake Resort as an asset, while Landmark Group will manage and operate the resort, with plans to restore it to its former glory through an investment of up to N10 billion in the initial phase. In a statement issued on Wednesday, Landmark Group announced that the partnership is now a reality. They stated that it marks “the beginning of an ambitious transformation project”, with the aim to “drive economic growth and elevate the tourism landscape in Enugu State.” The group stated that; “The vision is to reimagine Nike Lake Resort as a world-class and modern tourism and leisure destination, comb...

Some vehicles were razed on Wednesday when a petrol-laden tanker exploded on Karu Bridge, along the Abuja-Nyanya-Keffi Road in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), resulting in a massive fire. The fire destroyed at least 30 vehicles and prompted a significant emergency response. Some motorists were also feared dead in the fire. The explosion occurred when the tanker, carrying Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), lost control and crashed on the bridge, leading to a fire that rapidly spread to nearby vehicles. Eyewitnesses reported scenes of chaos as motorists and passengers attempted to flee the area to avoid the advancing flames. A heavy presence of military personnel and emergency responders was seen at the scene. The first responders were spotted working diligently to control the situation, manage the movement of people, and ensure public safety. Security officials have cordoned off the affected area, directing traffic away from the scene to facilitate the operations of firefighting teams and...

The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has called on the National Assembly to reject any move to impose a State of Emergency in Rivers State, warning that such an action would be unconstitutional, politically motivated, and an abuse of executive power. In a statement signed by its Executive Director, Auwal Ibrahim Musa (Rafsanjani), CISLAC accused President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of taking sides in the ongoing political crisis in Rivers. The organization alleged that instead of maintaining neutrality, the President has consistently aligned with former Governor and current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, enabling him to wield undue influence over the state’s governance. “The President’s actions have emboldened political godfatherism and undermined democratic governance, allowing a single individual who is no longer in state government to cripple governance in Rivers,” Rafsanjani stated. Auwal Ibrahim Musa Rafsanjani CISLAC argued that a State of Emerge...

Another explosion has occurred at a pipeline manifold in the Omwawriwa axis of Ogba-Egbema-Ndoni Local Government Area of Rivers State on Tuesday. This comes just hours after a similar explosion rocked the Trans Niger Pipeline operated by Shell in Bodo, Gokana Local Government Area. The latest incident reportedly occurred at a manifold connecting a federal pipeline deep inside the forest. The pipeline transports crude oil to Brass in Bayelsa State. While the explosion has yet to be officially confirmed, community sources said they saw massive flames and thick smoke rising from an oil installation in the forest. The spokesperson for the Rivers State Police Command, Grace Iringe-Koko, said she would verify the incident but had yet to respond as of the time of filing this report. A video seen by our correspondent shows a large fire burning in a remote location. Meanwhile, in a separate development, Ijaw youths on Tuesday blocked the Ahoada axis of the East-West Road leading to Bayelsa Sta...