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*Thank President Tinubu By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu It was a glittering array of personalities, indeed, the A-class, respected nationwide; dignitaries whose words carry weight, that gathered for the august event. They came to give the deserving son his flowers. And the flowers dropped in bouquets. It was a momentous occasion for former Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla (rtd), as his past positive deeds to the fatherland while in office were reconstructed in his presence, to much applause. The occasion was a reception in his honour organized by the Enugu state government to mark the successful completion…

By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu Provost of College of Medicine, Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT), Professor Uchenna Ekwochi, said Governor Peter Mbah’s Smart Green School initiative is laying the foundation for a generation of globally competitive children through quality, technology-driven education. Professor Ekwochi made the remark during the Cultural Day celebration at the Enugu Smart Green School, Umueze Awkunanaw, Nkanu West Local Government Area (LGA) of the state, where he commended the state government for its bold investment in educational transformation. Describing the Smart Green School initiative as a visionary intervention, the renowned paediatrician said the facilities in…

By Stephen Gbadamosi, Ibadan Senator representing Ekiti South Senatorial District, Senator Yemi Adaramodu, joined former governor of Ekiti State, Dr. John Kayode Fayemi; Deputy Governor of the state, Chief (Mrs.) Monisade Afuye; former First Lady, Erelu Bisi Fayemi; senior public officials, political appointees and other distinguished Nigerians today at a thanksgiving mass and celebration of life, held in honour of His Royal Majesty Oba Adebanji Ajibade Alabi, Afuntade I, the Alawe of Ilawe-Ekiti. The solemn and colourful event took place at St. John's Pro Cathedral, Ilawe-Ekiti, where family members, friends, traditional rulers, dignitaries and well-wishers gathered in large number to…

By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu A joint security team comprising Police operatives, Forest Guards, and members of the Neighbourhood Watch Group, has intensified operations and is on the trail of armed men alleged to have abducted three persons within the precincts of a church at Inoyi, Affa Community, Udi Local Government Area (LGA), Enugu State. The three were kidnapped in the early hours of today, August 2, 2026. A statement by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Enugu State Command, Daniel Ndukwe, which disclosed these, said that the operatives, while closing in on the fleeing suspects, forced them to abandon one…

*Child Rights Advocates,Others Kick Up Huge Row *Legislator Apologizes A visit to Parliament in Ghana meant to inspire young minds has taken a troubling turn after a video emerged showing a Member of Parliament (MP) telling a schoolgirl that he would marry her when she grows up—a remark that has ignited outrage across social media and renewed calls for public officials to exercise restraint in their interactions with children. South East MP for Ahafo Ano, Hon. Yakubu Mohammed, was recorded during an educational excursion by schoolchildren, where he engaged with pupils before singling out one of the girls. "You are…

*Over Claims Of Unimplemented FG Agreement By Rosemary Ameh, Sokoto Trouble is looming as Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Federal University of Agriculture, Zuru (FUAZ) branch, Kebbi State, has issued a 21-day ultimatum to the university's Governing Council and management, warning that it will embark on an indefinite strike if its demands for better welfare are not met. The decision was reached during the union's congress held on 28 July, 2026, at the university auditorium, where members expressed dissatisfaction over non-implementation of the Federal Government-ASUU 2025 agreement. In a statement signed by the branch Chairman, Comrade Danbuachi Ishaq Sanchi,…

By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has announced the demise of its Enugu State Sector Commander, Corps Commander Franklin O Agbakoba. This was contained in a statement issued by FRSC Deputy Corps Commander in-charge of Enugu State Operations, DCC Kyrian C Okolo, today (Friday) in Enugu. It read: "FRSC Enugu State Sector Command received the sad news of the demise of CC Franklin Agbakoba on Thursday, July 30, 2026. "The late Sector Commander died at Niger Foundation Hospital, Enugu where he was receiving treatment. "His corpse have been deposited at the Eastern Medical Center, Enugu." Until his…

‎By Sam Tyav, Makurdi ‎Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia has approved the appointment of Professor Leonard Karshima Shilgba as Acting Vice Chancellor (Ag VC), University of Agriculture Science and Technology (UAST), Ihugh.‎‎The Ag VC would take over from Dr. Qrisstuberg Msughter Amua who has been relieved of his appointment "for administrative reasons."‎‎A statement by Chief Press Secretary (CPS) to the governor, Tersoo Kula, which disclosed these, disclosed that the appointment takes immediate effect.‎‎Professor Shilgba, according to the statement, is a "Professor of Mathematics, university administrator, scholar, author, educationist, and academic leader."‎‎The Ag VC, according to the governor's spokesman, hails from…

*Dept Reinstalls Stolen Infrastructure, Reveals Ingenious Method To Forestall Theft *Manhole Covers, Streetlights, Among Items Recovered ‎By Felix Durumbah, Abuja The spirited bid to end public infrastructure vandalism in the nation's capital received a major boost today as the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command and FCT Administration (FCTA)'s Department of Facilities Maintenance and Management (DFMM), announced a significant haul. Suspects linked to the crime have been arrested and were paraded, today too. ‎Speaking during a press briefing at the Command's Headquarters, Area 11, Abuja,  the FCT Commissioner of Police (CP), Ahmed Mohamed Sanusi, flanked, among others, by Director of DFMM,…

With the rainy season set to peak in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), emergency responders have made a case for proactive collaboration to mitigate the impact of flooding. At a one-day stakeholders' engagement on National Disaster Preparedness and Response Campaign 2026, the FCT Emergency Management Department (FEMD) told residents of the nation's capital that from weather forecasts, there were indications that communities in flood-prone areas are at high risk. Head of Forecasting Response and Mitigation, FEMD, Dr. Mark Nyam, who spoke on the occasion, appealed to the stakeholders to come up with measures to prevent the loss of life and…