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NSC DG Olopade hails Enugu Governor’s leadership, strides
By Olaolu Joseph The Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Honourable Bukola Olopade, has commended the Executive Governor of Enugu State, His Excellency Peter Mbah, for his visionary leadership and transformative achievements since assuming office. In his remarks, Hon. Olopade praised Governor Mbah for steering the state toward progress and development. “It’s obvious to all that Enugu is…
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EFCC seeks anti-corruption courses in tertiary institutions
The Kano Zonal Director of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC), Ibrahim Shazali has called on institutions of higher learning across the country, to introduce anti-corruption courses as a core requirement for all first-year students, in order to equip undergraduates with the necessary knowledge and understanding about the pervasive issue of corruption in the country and the significant roles…
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Six die in Kogi road accident
Atleast six persons have been reportedly dead in a road accident in Lokoja, the Kogi State capital, while 60 others were injured. The accident was said to have occurred around 3 pm on Tuesday near the Zone 8 Roundabout along the Hassan Katsina Road, Lokoja. “An articulated truck travelling from Bauchi to Enugu State lost control, resulting in the devastating…
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2026 National Sports Festival: NSC awards hosting rights to Enugu
By Olaolu Joseph The National Sports Commission (NSC) has taken a significant step forward in preparations for the 2026 National Sports Festival by officially presenting the Letter of Award for hosting the Games to the Enugu State Government on Tuesday. Leading the NSC delegation at the Enugu State Government House, the Director General, Hon. Bukola Olopade, commended the administration of…
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Marwa seeks more NASS support, defends N67.5B 2025 NDLEA budget
…Senate, House Committees laud agency’s performance, assure of adequate support Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, Brig Gen Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd) has expressed appreciation to the National Assembly especially the Senate and House Committees on Narcotic Drugs for their commitment to the nation’s fight against substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking. He appealed for…
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Cleric accuses Bauchi Governor of financial mismanagement
By Kunle Sanni A prominent Bauchi-based Islamic cleric, Idris Abdulaziz, has accused Governor Bala Mohammed of financial mismanagement, claiming the governor lacks the moral authority to oppose President Bola Tinubu’s tax reform bills. In a viral video, Abdulaziz alleged extravagant spending by the governor, referencing reports that the state government allocated ₦400 million to purchase six computers, a claim widely…
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NERC completes transfer of regulatory oversight to Ekiti, Ondo, 2 others
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission has completed the transfer of regulatory oversight to four states. NERC made this known on its X handle on Monday, listing the states as Enugu, Ekiti, Ondo, and Imo. The transfer, which is consequent upon the enactment of the 2023 Electricity Act, has altered the mode of operation that existed in the Nigerian Electricity Supply…
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48,932 inmates currently awaiting trial- Acting CG NCoS
The Acting Controller-General of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), Sylvester Nwakuche, has said 48,932 inmates currently held in the country’s prisons are Awaiting Trial Persons (ATPs). Nwakuche disclosed this while speaking during an interactive session with field officers on Monday. He said overcrowding is the most significant challenge of the NCoS and announced plans to tackle the issue. According to…
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EFCC arrests five Katsina revenue officials for alleged ₦1.3bn fraud
The Kano Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested five officials of the Katsina State Board of Internal Revenue over allegations of diverting ₦1,294,337,676.53 belonging to the Katsina State Government. The suspects, identified as Rabiu Abdullahi, Sanusi Mohammed Yaro, Ibrahim M. Kofar Soro, Ibrahim Aliyu, and Nura Lawal Kofar Sauri, were apprehended following a petition…
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FCT: Over 300 workers under STDD plan protest over alleged unpaid wages
Not less than 300 workers of different cadres and categories, working under the Satellite Towns Development Department(STDD) contractors, have hinted about an imminent planned protest in their respective area of services. The aggrieved workers, who prefer not be mentioned, told our correspondent that they have not been paid in the last 6 months. According to the representatives of the…
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