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*Court Lambasts Her *Victory For Energy FM CEO, Workers By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu An Enugu State Magistrate Court has struck out a four-count criminal charge brought against a Lagos-based cleric and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Energy FM Enugu, Pastor Basil Ogbuanu, and three of his workers. The court also awarded N1m cost against Mrs. Patricia Nwobodo, the wife of a former governor of old Anambra State, Chief Jim Ifeanyichukwu Nwobodo, for her failure to prosecute the case. The ruling, delivered by Magistrate D.K. Ekoh at the Enugu South Magisterial District, followed the persistent absence of the complainants since the inception…

*His Dismal Track Record *'Is Governorship A Reward For Obvious Failure Elsewhere?' By our reporter Seeking to actualize his governorship aspiration in Oyo State, Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has resigned his position. President Bola Tinubu is said to have accepted the resignation. In a resignation letter dated 22 April, 2026, addressed to the President, Adelabu said the decision would take effect from 30 April, 2026, to make for a smooth transition to his yet-to-be-named successor. Adelabu's tenure has been marked by repeated nationwide blackouts, serial grid collapses, low supply and other deleterious issues which he failed to resolve, and…

By Stephen Gbadamosi, Ibadan Oyo State Executive Council (SEC) meeting chaired by Governor Seyi Makinde has approved compensation for over 900 property owners whose lands were affected by the ongoing construction of the Ibadan Circular Road. According to a statement by the State Commissioner for Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade, today, a total of N5.813bn will be paid to these categories of people. “The SEC noted that the compensation would not only put a stop to the agitation and misinformation surrounding this laudable project, but will also pave the way for accelerated planning and development, foster investors' confidence, and bring to…

By Sani Bala Karo,Kano It is now the turn of Murtala Sule Garo to become Deputy Governor of Kano State, baring any unforeseen circumstances, as Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has forwarded his name to the State House of Assembly for confirmation. In a statement by the governor's Chief Press Secretary (CPS), Mustafa Muhammad Inuwa, the governor, in a letter to the State Assembly Speaker, stated that the action was in line with Section 191(3) of 1999 Constitution (as amended). He disclosed that he picked Garo after due consultations with stakeholders. Governor Yusuf therefore requested the Assembly's confirmation of the nominee.…

By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) in Enugu State has honoured the founder of Catholic Institute for Development, Justice and Peace (CIDJAP), Monsignor (Professor) Obiora Ike on his 70th birth anniversary, 45 yrs of priesthood and 40 years of CIDJAP. The service did so with a novelty football match and exhibition of products. Assistant Controller-General (ACG) of Corrections, Enugu, Barrister Prisca Oku, in her address after the novelty match and facilities inspection, congratulated Prof. Ike on his birthday celebration and thanked him for his charity and humanitarian support to the maximum custodial center through CIDJAP for 40…

By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu Operatives of the Enugu State Police Command attached to the Trans-Ekulu Division, have arrested a 30-year-old male suspect, identified as Ibeabuchi Ifeanyi Collins, and recovered a stolen tricycle in his possession. He was nabbed on 18 April, 2026 at about 10:00 a.m. The arrest followed a report by the custodian of the tricycle, who stated that he discovered the vehicle missing around 6:00 a.m. the same day after parking it in front of his residence in Trans-Ekulu. Upon receipt of the report, the operatives were swiftly mobilised, and the information was circulated through the Command’s control…

*Housing and Urban Development Minister Ahmed Dangiwa Also Sent Home *Enjoying Meteoric Rise, Oyedele Now Finance Minister By Felix Durumbah, Abuja, and other reports Two years, three months after President Bola Tinubu removed then Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Betta Edu, from office, he has, again, weilded the axe, sacking Finance Minister, Wale Edun, and the Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa, from the Cabinet. The firings are part of a minor reshuffle of the Federal Executive Council (FEC), a statement from the Office of Secretary to Government of the Federation (SGF) today, disclosed. The statement…

*Global Leaders To Attend Personally *Glittering Array Of Awardees Reflects Excellence, Innovation, Impact Preparations have shifted into top gear for the annual The Quest Global Advancements Merit Awards 2025 with several awardees indicating strong willingness to personally grace the august gathering of global achievers billed for October in London. Also, the organizers have officially announced the winners following what was described as a rigorous and transparent selection process. In a statement issued to newsmen, the Head of Communications, Karo Wisdom, confirmed that the awardees represent excellence, innovation, and impact across diverse sectors and regions of the world. According to the…

*Both Bible, Quran Record The Ark Phenomenon A researcher’s bombshell new findings about a strange rock formation in Turkey could prove that Noah’s Ark was real, according to reports. Andrew Jones, a researcher with Noah’s Ark Scans, told GB News that “exciting new findings” about the rock formation first discovered in 1959 on Turkey’s Mount Ararat could prove the boat from the Bible Book of Genesis once existed. GB News is a British free-to-air editorial television and radio news channel based in London, England. The Noah's Ark phenomenon is not recorded only in the Bible. According to Wikipedia, the Quran…

Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released the results of candidates who wrote Monday's 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). The results rolled out barely 24 hours after the examination. JAMB spokesperson, Fabian Benjamin, disclosed these in a statement today. The statement directed affected candidates to the board’s standard result-checking channels. It stated: “The results for Monday, 20th, have been released. Candidates can view their results using the usual process." Candidates can access their scores by sending “UTMERESULT” to 55019 or 66019 via SMS, using the phone number with which they registered for the examination, JAMB added. This is…