Egbetokun Resigns as IGP Amid Tenure Controversy Kayode Egbetokun has resigned from his position as Inspector-General of Police (IGP), amid lingering controversy surrounding his tenure in office since 2024. A source within the Presidency disclosed on Tuesday that Egbetokun stepped down from the role. However, as of press time, the Nigeria Police authorities had yet…
2026,2027 Polls: ENSSAA Slams ₦150m Mandatory Campaign Advert Permit on Parties, Candidates The Enugu State Structures for Signage and Advertisement Agency (ENSSAA) has fixed a mandatory advertising permit fee of ₦150 million for all political parties and candidates participating in the 2026 and 2027 local, state and federal elections in the state. The General Manager…
NJF Demands Equity, Upholds Power Rotation in Search for Okey Ezea’s Successor The Nsukka Journalists Forum (NJF) has urged political stakeholders in Enugu North Senatorial District to ensure that equity, justice and fair play guide the process of selecting a replacement for the late Okey Ezea. In a statement jointly signed by its Chairman, Benson…
FCT Polls: PDP’s Kasim wins Gwagwalada chairmanship poll The candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mohammed Kasim, has been declared winner of the 2026 chairmanship election in Gwagwalada Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Kasim was returned elected by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) after the collation of results from the…
APC Hails Peaceful LG Congresses in Enugu, as Mbah Urges Unity and Consensus The All Progressives Congress (APC) national panel and Governor Peter Mbah have commended the Enugu State chapter of the party for conducting what they described as peaceful, transparent and democratic local government congresses across the state. Chairman of the APC National Panel…
IED Blast Destroys APC in Zamfara, Casualties Uncertain An Armoured Personnel Carrier (APC) belonging to the Nigerian Army has been destroyed by an improvised explosive device (IED) along the Keta–Danjibga road in Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State. The incident, which occurred on Friday evening, was disclosed on Saturday by security analyst Bakatsine. According…
Enugu Chieftaincy Commissioner Pledges Ethical Leadership, Vows Zero Tolerance for Misconduct By Emeka Nebeife The Commissioner for Chieftaincy Affairs in Enugu State, Dr Charles Egumgbe, has reaffirmed his commitment to ethical leadership and efficient service delivery, declaring that unethical conduct will not be condoned under his watch. Dr Egumgbe made the pledge during a strategic…
Enugu Chieftaincy Commissioner Pledges Ethical Leadership, Vows Zero Tolerance for Misconduct By Emeka Nebeife The Commissioner for Chieftaincy Affairs in Enugu State, Dr Charles Egumgbe, has reaffirmed his commitment to ethical leadership and efficient service delivery, declaring that unethical conduct will not be condoned under his watch. Dr Egumgbe made the pledge during a strategic…
Enugu Govt Presents Staff of Office to Amankpaka Monarch, Urges Transparent Leadership By Emeka Nebeife The Enugu State Government has presented a staff of office to the traditional ruler of Amankpaka Autonomous Community in Enugu East Local Government Area, Igwe Ikechukwu Edeh, formally recognising him as the community’s monarch. Performing the ceremony on behalf of…
352 Enugu Police Inspectors Promoted to ASP, Warned on Displine No fewer than 352 Inspectors of the Nigeria Police Force attached to the Enugu State Command have been elevated to the rank of Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP II), following their successful participation in a recent Departmental Selection Board screening. Decorating the newly promoted officers…
