Maureen Ikpeama

Defying court orders could void elections- INEC warns ADC

Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Joash Amupitan, has cautioned the African Democratic Congress against proceeding with its planned congresses and national convention without the commission’s supervision, warning that such action could invalidate any eventual electoral victory. He gave the warning during an interview on Arise TV on Friday, stressing that INEC’s position was…

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Easter message: Bishop Onaga laments insecurity , hardship in Nigeria, urges hope

Catholic Bishop of Enugu Diocese, Most Rev Dr Callistus Valentine Onaga, has called on Nigerians to embrace hope and responsibility despite worsening economic hardship, insecurity and global crises. He made the call in his Easter message delivered on Friday,at the Bishop’s Court,Enugu. Bishop Onaga said the celebration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ comes at…

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Enugu police command disburses over N52m to families of deceased officers

Enugu State Police Command has concluded activities marking the National Police Day 2026 with the disbursement of cheques totalling fifty-two million,hundred and seventy-one thousand, eight hundred and three naira, nine kobo (₦52,971,803.09) to families of deceased Police Officers. The Police public relations officer of the Enugu state police command SP Daniel Ndukwe in a statement…

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Enugu police command enlightens motorists, others on election offences, safe driving

Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers, and the Police Public Relations Officer of the Enugu State Command, on 1st April 2026, carried out sensitization campaigns to educate members of the public on election violence and related offences, safe driving, as well as compliance with traffic regulations. The event was held simultaneously across Area Command Headquarters, motor…

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MainPower urges LECAN to go digital for efficiency

MainPower Electricity Distribution Limited (MEDL) has called on the Licensed Electrical Contractors Association of Nigeria (LECAN) to embrace technology by moving away from paper-based processes and adopting digital systems to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in its operations. Managing Director of MainPower, Dr Ernest Mupwaya, gave the charge on Wednesday in Enugu, when he received the…

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30 Students, teacher hospitalized as strange gaseous substance leak in Ogun school

There was panic Wednesday, when 30 students and a teacher were hospitalised following a gas leak at Our Lady of Apostles Secondary School in Ijebu Ode, Ogun state. Newslineglobally gathered that the incident occurred shortly after the school’s morning assembly, when a strange gaseous substance reportedly spread across the premises, leaving students and staff gasping…

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Nigeria’s debt hits N155 trillion as senate approves $6 billion loan for Tinubu

Nigeria’s public debt will rise to about N155 trillion following the Senate’s approval of a fresh $6 billion external loan requested by President Bola Tinubu. The approval, granted within hours by the Senate adds roughly N8.4 trillion to the country’s debt stock, intensifying worries over debt servicing and its effects on Nigerians.Analysts said it might…

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