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  ...Emphasizes Role in Enhancing Security, Public Confidence The Nigeria Police Force, under the directive of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has reactivated the issuance of Tinted Glass Permits (TGP) nationwide through a secure and user-friendly digital platform available at https://www.possap.gov.ng.   This initiative comes in response to widespread public complaints about the harassment of motorists over the use of tinted windows and reflects the need for a clear, transparent, and accountable process for regularizing factory-fitted tinted glass on vehicles.  With modern automobiles increasingly manufactured with tinted windows, it has become essential to provide a standardized system that accommodates legitimate use while ensuring public safety. Tinted vehicles have often been exploited for criminal purposes, including kidnapping, armed robbery, “one-chance” scams, and other forms of banditry.  The Police further said their use ...

   US President Donald Trump has celebrated the 100th day of his second term in office with a campaign-style speech, touting his achievements and targeting political foes. Hailing what he called a "revolution of common sense", he told a crowd of supporters in Michigan that he was using his presidency to deliver "profound change". The Republican mocked his Democratic predecessor, Joe Biden, and aimed fresh criticism at the US Federal Reserve's chairman, while dismissing polls that show his own popularity slipping. Trump has delivered a dramatic fall in the number of migrants crossing illegally into the US, but the economy is a potential political vulnerability as he wages a global trade war. "We've just gotten started, you haven't seen anything yet," Trump told the crowd on Tuesday in a suburb of Detroit. Speaking at the hub of America's automative industry, Trump said car firms were "lining up" to open new manufacturing plants in ...

  Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, has addressed a gathering of high-net-worth investors and business leaders at a Brazil–Nigeria Business Roundtable held in Rio de Janeiro.  The event was organized under the auspices of ApexBrasil, Brazil’s leading investment promotion agency, in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Brazil and the Brazilian Development Bank (BNDES). The roundtable featured key figures including José Luis Pinho Leite Gordon, Director of Productive Development, Innovation, and Foreign Trade at BNDES; Raphael Cittadino, Executive Chief of Staff at ApexBrasil; and Marcelo Salum, Head of Investment Promotion at Brazil’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MRE). Notable Brazilian companies like Petrobras and Embraer were also in attendance.  In a statement issued by the Special Assistant on Media and Communications Strategy To Honorable Minister of Foreign Affairs, Alkasim Abdulkadir, Ambassador Tuggar during th...

  The Commissioner of Police, Enugu State Command, CP Mamman Bitrus Giwa, psc, has issued a stern warning to supervisory officers, particularly Divisional Police Officers, Heads of Tactical Squads and other Units, to redouble their efforts and justify their postings or face immediate replacement. Speaking during the Commissioner of Police's Strategic Conference with Senior Officers and a routine Briefing, CP Giwa emphasised that this directive forms a core part of new measures aimed at strengthening accountability and operational excellence within the Command. He outlined a performance management strategy that combines strict accountability with meaningful incentives, embodying a carrot-and-stick approach. In a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, Enugu State Command, SP Daniel Ndukwe, the Commissioner noted that officers who fail to demonstrate effective leadership, maintain discipline, or meet operational targets will be swiftly sanctioned, while outstanding p...

The All Progressives Congress (APC), in Bende Local Government Area, has showered accolades on the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon Benjamin Okezie Kalu, for his giant strides in infrastructural and educational development across Bende Federal Constituency.   Speaking with journalists, the APC Chairman, Bende Local Government Area, Chief Okezie Usim, described the Deputy Speaker, as an astute and visionary leader whose projects are driving the constituency and Abia State at large to a sustainable development. According to Hon Usim, Rt. Hon Kalu’s numerous constituency projects, many of which are set for commissioning, are proofs of his dedication, commitment and service to his constituents. “Among the landmark projects are the construction and reconstruction of numerous classroom blocks and roads across various communities within Bende LGA to enhance the well-being of the people.   “Other notable developments include the provision of modern conveniences ...

Following the intervention by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, Employees of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) have suspended their strike.  A release endorsed by the spokesman of the Minister, Tunde Moshood days the decision was reached after a meeting convened by the Minister with leaders of the aggrieved unions, including the National Union of Air Transport Employees (NUATE) and the Association of Nigeria Aviation Professionals (ANAP). The release made public that the strike was suspended temporarily until May 13, 2025, pending the outcome of the Minister’s intervention on the issues raised. Corroborating the development, Comrade Aba Ocheme, National Secretary National Union of Air Transport s Employees (NUATE) said, “We have resolved to suspend the ongoing strike till May 13, 2025, in recognition of the Honourable Minister’s timely and sincere intervention. We await the progress of the actions he has committed to take.” On his own, Comr...

Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia has appointed renowned music star 2Face Innocent Idibia as Technical Adviser on Entertainment and Community Outreach. The award-winning artist hails from Okpokwu Local Government Area in the Benue South Senatorial District. His appointment is seen as part of the government’s effort to strengthen engagement with the creative industry and improve grassroots communication.

Air Peace Ltd. has announced the suspension of all flight operations nationwide due to the ongoing strike embarked upon by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMET). This is contained in a statement signed by the Head of Corporate Communications, Air Peace, Dr Ejike Ndiulo, on Wednesday in Lagos. According to Ndiulo, the decision is necessary because NiMet is the agency responsible for issuing CNH (Current Nowcast of Hazardous Weather) reports, critical for safe landings, especially during this season of heavy rainfall and thunderstorms. He said without these reports from the control tower, flight safety could not be guaranteed. “As a safety-first airline, we have chosen to act responsibly by suspending operations until NiMet resumes full service. “We understand this may cause inconvenience, and we sincerely apologise. Passengers will be contacted with updates and options for rescheduling,” he said. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the staff of NiMET on Tuesday commenced ...

  The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Council of Ministers convened an Extraordinary Session in Accra to deliberate on contingency plans following the formal notification of withdrawal by Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger from the regional bloc. In his opening address, the Chair of the Council, Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Amb Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, extended the appreciation of member states to the Government and people of Ghana for their warm hospitality and for hosting the critical session. He also congratulated Ghana and the ECOWAS Commission on the successful launch of the “ECOWAS at 50” celebrations, describing the commemorative activities as a timely reflection of the bloc’s achievements and aspirations. “This gathering demonstrates our unwavering commitment to the advancement of our regional community and the fulfillment of ECOWAS’s core purpose,” the Chair stated.  In a statement by the Special Assistant on Media and Communications Strategy to Th...

  Gas supply to the 188MW Geometric Power Plant in Aba, Abia State, has resumed three days after it was suspended due to what industry experts call a process upset and a gas leak in the associated gas gathering (AGG) facilities of a leading indigenous oil and gas company in the neighbouring Rivers State. Gas supplies resumed last night, and by 9.02 pm, one of the 47MW turbines had started to generate 25MW, according to a mechanical engineer and power consultant, Dike Ejike, who confirmed the development to newsmen this morning in an interview. “By 11 am hours today, it was generating 37.44MW, and by 2 pm, it had risen to 39.5MW”, said Ejike. “It is increasing gradually”. Engr Ejike disclosed that the quantum of power made available ‘to the Aba people in nine of the 17 local government areas in Abia State is now almost 65MW because Aba Power, the electricity distributing company of the Geometric Power group, still receives 25MW from the Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC) to a...

  The Enugu State Government and the Lion Business Park Limited have sealed an investment deal with the signing of Novation Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to develop a world-class industrial and commercial hub within the Enugu Industrial Park Free Trade Zone. This was even as the state governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, reaffirmed the administration’s commitment to guaranteeing businesses through the provisions of infrastructure and enabling environment for ease of doing business, urging diaspora investors to turn their capital into Enugu State for a high return on investment, RoI. Signing the MOU alongside top management of Lion Business Park Ltd in Enugu on Tuesday, the firm’s chairman, Dr. Okechukwu Mbonu, commended the governor for his visionary leadership, developmental strides and achievements the administration had recorded within a short period in office. Highlighting the objective of the deal, Mbonu stressed that the company was poised to develop industrial and commercial hub th...

A gas leak and facility process upset on the Associated Gas Gathering (AGG) facilities around the Rivers State capital axis have caused a considerable electricity shortage in the Aba Ring-fenced Area, comprising nine of the 17 local government areas (LGAs) in Abia State, it has been revealed. According to sources who do not want their names mentioned in the media because they have no authority to speak to the press on the matter, the incidents occurred in the AGGs in Obigbo and Agbada, both on the outskirts of Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital. “The incidents are at Obigbo near Port Harcourt and at Agbada which is between Port Harcourt city and the airport”, stated one of the sources, an engineer with the NNPC Marketing Limited (NGML), who revealed that the process upset at Obigbo was discovered earlier but “it does not seem as serious as that of Agbada”. Engineer Vincent Chukwueke, a respected gas specialist who used to be a top executive with The Shell Petroleum Development Com...

  The National Guild of Private Broadcast Managers of Nigeria has expressed deep concern over the escalating wave of killings, kidnappings, and violent attacks in several parts of the country, particularly in Plateau, Niger, Nasarawa, Zamfara, Edo, Enugu, Ebonyi, and Benue States. In his Easter message, delivered through the Guild’s Director of Public Affairs, Justice Kalu Amah, the National President, Amb. Patrick Uzoyi-Peters, described the growing insecurity as a grave threat not only to the general public but especially to media practitioners who often find themselves on the frontlines of information dissemination and public service. Amb. Uzoyi-Peters urged all media professionals across Nigeria to remain vigilant and prioritize their personal safety and that of their teams. "While we are committed to upholding press freedom and public enlightenment, no story is worth the loss of life,” he stated. He advised media personnel to take the following precautions especially during t...

The Federal Government has on Friday announced the temporary closure of the Akani Ibiam International Airport in Enugu, Enugu State for emergency runway repairs.  This action is as a result of a sudden and significant rupture in the asphalt surface at a critical section of the runway.  In a statement issued by Director, Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, FAAN, Obiageli Oprah who revealed that the  airport will be shut from April 22nd to May 6th, 2025, said this was in compliance with Nigerian civil aviation regulations. "As part of FAAN's commitment to passenger safety and the modernisation of airport facilities, the runway will not open for landings and takeoffs during the rehabilitation period", she said.  FAAN in the statement appealed to all airport users and stakeholders for their understanding and cooperation during this time, advising that all flights to the airport will be diverted to nearby airports, while also apo...

Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing (IVM) has expressed huge disapppintment after,  Anambra State Government, with Chukwuma Soludo as governor demolished it's Head Office of located in Nnewi, the industrial hub of the state. Expressing outrage over the partial demolition of the Head Office, situated on the Owerri-Nnewi road, Cornel Osigwe, Head of Corporate Communications at Innoson Group, who confirmed the demolition said that there was no pre-notification ahead of the demolition which took place on Wednesday, April 16, 2025. He claimed that the office perimeter fence, some offices, stair case and the company’s showroom were affected by the partial demolition. According to Osigwe, there was no pre notification ahead of the demolition; it came to us as a surprise. “We did not know that the building itself was marked for demolition and if it was marked, they should have given us time to relocate. “The staff were working and they just saw the demolition vehicle demolishing the building whi...