By-elections Roundup: Violence, Transport Problems, Irregularities,Force Suspension In Four States •INEC halts voting in Kano, Enugu, A’Ibom, Plateau over disruption •Police arrest offenders, vote-buying, low turnout in Lagos, Enugu, Bayelsa, Kaduna, Sokoto, others The rerun elections conducted in some states on Saturday in 26 states of the federation were characterised by violence, vote-buying, ballot snatching,…

Alleged Assassination Plot: Attack on Obi, ADC Leaders in Benin Raises Fresh Security Concerns- Tanko Spokesperson of the Obidient Movement, Dr Yunusa Tanko, has described Tuesday’s attack on former presidential candidate Peter Obi and other chieftains of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Benin City as a “clear indication of an assassination attempt.” Tanko, who…

Police Nab 42-Year-Old Suspect, Recover ‘Canadian Loud’, Other Illicit Drugs in Enugu The Enugu State Police Command has intensified its clampdown on illicit drug peddling with the arrest of a 42-year-old suspect, Musa Zuberu, and the recovery of a large quantity of substances suspected to be marijuana, including synthetic variants popularly known as “Canadian Loud”…

Gov. Mbah Advocates Stronger Synergy Between Government, Media Enugu State Governor, Dr Peter Mbah, has described the government and media as true authors of nation’s future on which development of the nation depends with synergy and inclusivity. Governor Mbah made the statement,during the opening of the 2025 Biennial Convention of the Nigerian Guild of Editors…

Tinubu’s Reforms Laying Foundation for Prosperous Nigeria, Eyewitness Network Says The Eyewitness Network (EWN) has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on the completion of three years in office, describing his administration’s economic and governance reforms as bold, courageous and essential for rebuilding Nigeria’s economy and securing long-term national development. The group, in a statement issued…

UPM Endorses Nwebonyi for Second Term, Vows 100% Support in 2027 By Romanus Uzor The Urban Progressive Minds (UPM), a socio-political group based in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, has endorsed the Deputy Chief Whip of the Senate and Senator representing Ebonyi North Senatorial District, Senator Peter Onyekachi Nwebonyi, for a second term, while pledging to mobilise…

NAWOJ Hails Enugu Govt’s Swift Action Against Underage Marriage The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Enugu State Chapter, has hailed the Enugu State Government for swiftly stopping an unlawful underage marriage involving a 15-year-old girl, Precious Oyiga, in Enugu Ezike, Igbo-Eze North Local Government Area. In a statement jointly signed by its Chairperson, Comrade…