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FG hands over Akanu Int’l Ibiam Enugu Airport to Concessionaires …As Cargo Flights to China near take-off

Maureen Ikpeama2 months ago2 months ago28 mins

Federal Government has officially handed over the Akanu Ibiam International Airport (AIIA), Enugu, to Aero Alliance Limited under a public-private partnership arrangement,. The hand over marks the culmination of a long-awaited concession process expected to transform the airport into a major aviation, logistics and commercial hub for the South-East.The handover, completed on Thursday with the…

LPPC suspends Mike Ozekhome’s SAN rank

Maureen Ikpeama2 months ago2 months ago03 mins

Legal Practitioners’ Privileges Committee (LPPC) has suspended the Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) rank of a Nigerian prominent constitutional lawyer, Mike Ozekhome, pending the conclusion of disciplinary proceedings against him. The decision was reached at the LPPC’s 173rd General Meeting held on June 23, 2026.In a statement issued by the Chief Registrar of the Supreme…

IGP Disu unveils Police retraining plan, strengthens Enugu Command

Maureen Ikpeama2 months ago2 months ago06 mins

By Our Correspondent As part of efforts to equip personnel with the knowledge and skills required to enforce emerging laws and respond effectively to the country’s evolving security challenges, Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Disu, has unveiled plans for a comprehensive retraining programme for officers and men of the Nigeria Police Force Disu disclosed this…

Gov Mbah inaugurates Enugu DNA – Forensic Centre, warns Criminals …..Just as AGF, IGP, Onaga, Anieke hail launch

Maureen Ikpeama2 months ago2 months ago014 mins

Governor of Enugu state, Dr Peter Mbah on Wednesday,commissioned the Center for DNA Forensics and Criminal Investigation ( CeDFOCI) warning Criminals that they can run but cannot hide, adding that every crime scene leaves a trace and the trace can be used as evidence against them. Governor Mbah who was accompanied by the Attorney-General of…

Enugu Govt signs agreement with Climate Group, joins global Subnational Methane Action Coalition

Maureen Ikpeama2 months ago2 months ago13015 mins

Enugu State Government has signed a partnership agreement with the Climate Group, officially joining the Subnational Methane Action Coalition (SMAC), a body of over 180 global regions dedicated to a net-zero future. The signing ceremony took place at the ongoing London Climate Action Week in the United Kingdom where the Secretary to the State Government,…

Asogwa receives Certificate of Return, expresses optimism APC will win 2027 Polls in Enugu State

Maureen Ikpeama2 months ago2 months ago35 mins

Senator-elect for Enugu North Senatorial District, Ikeje Asogwa, on Tuesday received a Certificate of Return from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), expressing confidence that the All Progressives Congress (APC) would clear the 2027 polls in Enugu State. Asogwa hinged his confidence on the growing support for the APC in Enugu State owing to massive…

FG flags-off YEIDEP, targets youth empowerment through agriculture, skills development

Maureen Ikpeama2 months ago2 months ago07 mins

Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to tackling youth unemployment, poverty and radicalisation through the Youth Economic Intervention and De-radicalisation Programme (YEIDEP), describing the initiative as a pathway to economic empowerment and national prosperity.Speaking on Tuesday at the flag-off of the YEIDEP recruitment drive at the International Conference centre, Enugu, the Minister of Youth Development,…

FG flags-off YEIDEP, targets youth empowerment thru’ agriculture, skills development

Maureen Ikpeama2 months ago2 months ago07 mins

Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to tackling youth unemployment, poverty and radicalisation through the Youth Economic Intervention and De-radicalisation Programme (YEIDEP), describing the initiative as a pathway to economic empowerment and national prosperity.Speaking on Tuesday at the flag-off of the YEIDEP recruitment drive at the International Conference centre, Enugu, the Minister of Youth Development,…

Troops neutralise terrorists, rescue abductees, recover arms in Sokoto, Katsina

Maureen Ikpeama2 months ago2 months ago03 mins

Troops of Sector 2, Operation Fansan Yamma, have recorded major successes in the ongoing fight against terrorism and banditry in the North-West, neutralising suspected terrorists, rescuing abducted victims, and recovering arms, motorcycles, and rustled livestock during separate operations in Sokoto and Katsina states.The operations were disclosed in a statement issued by the Media Information Officer…

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Police rule out ransom talks over abducted Oyo School children

Maureen Ikpeama2 months ago2 months ago33 mins

Nigeria Police Force has ruled out any form of ransom negotiation for the release of schoolchildren abducted in Oyo State, saying its priority remains the safe rescue of the victims.The South-West Coordinating Deputy Inspector-General of Police (DIG), Adegoke Fayoade, disclosed it on Monday during an official working visit to the Lagos State Police Command Headquarters…