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By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu Anambra State Commissioner of Police (CP), Ikioye Orutugu, and his Enugu State counterpart, CP Mamman Bitrus Giwa, met on Monday, March 24, to devise operational strategies aimed at proactively policing the two neighbouring states. The Commissioners identified the infiltration of criminals between both states as a major security challenge requiring urgent intervention to address the consequent violent crimes and activities of subversive criminal elements. As a result, they pledged to collaborate, share intelligence, and pool operational resources to combat violent crimes at the boundaries and within their respective states. In a joint statement sent by the…

By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, has approved the promotion and conversion of 2,061 civil servants who participated in the 2024 promotion and conversation exercises in the South-East state. This was even as elated civil servants in the state expressed delight at the prioritisation of their welfare by the Mbah administration through the prompt payment of salaries and emoluments, improved working environment and capacity building. The developments were disclosed by an Chairman of Enugu State Civil Service Commission (ESCSC), Mr. Robison Odo, on Monday, March 24. “The Executive Governor of the state recently gave his approval…

By Sam Tyav, Makurdi Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Iormem Alia, has said there was no cause to call for a state of emergency in the North-Central State. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary (COS) to the Governor, Tersoo Kula on Monday, March 24, disclosed that the governor was in charge and in full control of the state even as there was no unrest to warrant the declaration of state of emergency. The statement added: "The call for a state of emergency in Benue State is not purely vexatious but also a flagrant display of political opportunism. "It is evident…

By our reporter There are indications that a rocky terrain awaits promoters of a proposed mega coalition to oust President Bola Tinubu from power in 2027. Even some of the brains behind the project now acknowledge that pushing the President out of office will not be a stroll in the park as, right from the early stage of formation of the coalition, institutional hurdles have reportedly been placed on their path. Background To Coalition Recall that immediate past governor of Kaduna State, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, had on March 10,2025 quit the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and anchored his political…

By our reporter "If you overstay your U.S. visa, you could face a permanent ban on travelling to the United States as well as criminal prosecution." In clear, no-nonsense language, the United States (US) warned visa holders of the severe consequences of overstaying their visa. The warning came today, March 24, from the US Mission in Nigeria in a statement. The US stressed that her Consular Officers have full access to individuals’ immigration history and any past violations, warning, sternly, that any excuse such as "honest mistake" is not acceptable. “Consular officers have full access to your immigration history and…

By John Bassey, Gusau Chairman and members of State Working Committee (SWC) of Zamfara State chapter of the main opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) today, March 23, offered profuse appreciation to top leaders of the party for their various gestures of milk of human kindness to party members during the ongoing Ramadan. These top leaders include serving Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, several former governors, senators, and many other high networth personalities. The contributions were to ensure APC members in the state had a stress-free Ramadan and broke the fast daily with joy. The SWC also thanked them…

By John Bassey, Gusau Journalists in Zamfara State, North-West Nigeria, have extended deep appreciation to the State Governor, Dauda Lawal, and other leaders over their unwavering support and commitment to the welfare of media practitioners during the ongoing holy month of Ramadan. In a signed statement made available to newsmen today, March 23, by Secretary of the state Council of Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Comrade Ibrahim Ahmed Gada, the Council Chairman, Comrade Ibrahim Musa Maizare, expressed gratitude to Gov. Lawal and members of the State Executive Council for their dedication to advancing the media community, saying it has not…

By our reporter Five days after his six-month suspension from office as governor and declaration of emergency rule in his state by President Bola Tinubu, Sim Fubara showed up at a church service in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital, today, March 23. He was spotted at a service at Salvation Ministries founded by Pastor David Ibiyeomie. It is believed Fubara often worships at the church. His public reappearance banished rumours that he was being held by the federal authorities or the military against his will,after his removal from office as governor of the oil-rich South-South state. Arriving for the…