The Abia State Government has announced a postponement in the resumption date for both public and private schools for the 2024/2025 academic session. The Commissioner for Information, Prince Okey Kanu, revealed during a press briefing following the Executive Council meeting in Umuahia that the shift was due to a coinciding…

The National Executive Committee (NEC) of the Labour Party (LP) has decided to open the competition for all its tickets ahead of the 2027 general elections, reversing a previous decision made at the party’s national convention in March 2024 in Nnewi, Anambra State. Originally, the party had reserved its 2027…

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has accused security forces of kidnapping its President, Joe Ajaero, and taking him away without a warrant. In response to this, the NLC called on its members, state branches, and all Nigerian workers to stay vigilant. In a statement by Benson Upah, Head of Media/Information…

The Rivers State Police Command has confirmed the successful rescue of 16 children from a residence in an estate in Ozuoba, following an intelligence-led operation. Superintendent of Police, Grace Iringe-Koko, the command's spokesperson, stated that the rescue took place after police acted on a tip-off, leading them to the suspect’s…

  The Forum of Southeast Academic Doctors (FOSAD) has expressed its dismay at the content of the 50th Inaugural Lecture, titled "The Igbo Factor in the History of Intergroup Relations and Commerce in Kano: Opportunities and Challenges Revisited," recently delivered by Professor Ahmed Bako at the Usmanu Danfodio University, Sokoto…

  Enugu State Government has reiterated its commitment to strengthening the healthcare and education sectors in the state, assuring the provision of quality medical care services to the people. The government said it had put measures in place to flush out quackery in medical practice, warning that imposters would be…

  Fun-filled Christmas celebration awaits the people of Enugu State and vacationers as the government has awarded a contract for the upgrade of five parks in Enugu metropolis in line with Governor Peter Mbah’s campaign promise to position the South East state as the preferred destination for business, investment, tourism,…

Former Minister Chris Ngige Questioned by ICPC Former Minister Chris Ngige Questioned by ICPC:The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) recently interrogated Chris Ngige, a former Minister of Labour and Employment under President Muhammadu Buhari's administration. Ngige was questioned regarding his involvement in certain contracts and job-related…

    On August 27, 2024, Enugu State commemorated its 33rd year of existence as a legal entity and state within the Nigerian federal system. But for the dark clouds and the thunderstorms on that fateful Tuesday, August 27, 1991, everything else was normal —the hustle and bustle of the…

FOSAD Demands Immediate Reversal of Fuel Price Hike FOSAD Demands Immediate Reversal of Fuel Price Hike:The Forum of South-East Academic Doctors (FOSAD) expresses profound distress over the recent increase in fuel price to almost N1000 per litre, which has exacerbated the already challenging economic conditions faced by millions of Nigerians.…