Governor Peter Mbah Names Gouni Lecturer, Chidiebere Onyia As New SSG
The Governor of Enugu State, Dr Peter Mbah has appointed Professor Chidiebere Onyia as the new Secretary to the State Government, SSG.
I Left $577.32m, N64.54bn Debts — El-Rufai
Former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-rufai, has said his administration left behind financial liabilities to the tune of $577.32 million foreign debt, N64.54 billion domestic debt and Other Contingent Liabilities…
In Enugu: Governor Peter Mbah Assumes Office, Signs Three Executive Orders, Announces N100b Fund For MSMEs
Shortly after his inauguration, Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, hit the ground running by signing three Executive Orders for the effective governance of the state.
Celine Dion Cancels World Tour Amid Battle With Neurological Disorder
Famous Canadian musician, Céline Dion, has canceled all her upcoming 2023 and 2024 world tours over battle with neurological disorder. Pecohub recalls that the songstress had in December 2022 revealed…
92m Nigerians Not Connected To National Grid – Electricity Hub
As a new administration is inaugurated today, a prominent energy solutions organisation, The Electricity Hub, TEH, has lamented that about 92 million Nigerians are not connected to the national grid.
Inside Enugu General Hospital With No Wards, No Electricity, No water
The state of Ikem General Hospital, in Isi-Uzo Local Government Area of Enugu State has caused residents of the community untold pain and frustration.
CSOs Want Enugu Chief Judge To Stop Inauguration Of Peter Mbah
Some civil society groups have called for a halt to the inauguration of Enugu State governor-elect, Peter Mbah.
Woman Banished In Enugu Community For Allegedly Cheating On Husband
A woman named Martina has been reportedly banished by members of her community, Iheakpu-Obollo Afor, in Udenu Local Government Council of Enugu State for allegedly cheating on his husband, identified…
Soludo Writes Buhari, Seeks Release Of Nnamdi Kanu Before Handover
Governor Charles Soludo of Anambra State has appealed to President Muhammadu Buhari to release Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), before exiting office on…
Entrepreneurs Shouldn’t Be In a Haste to Attach CEO To Their Names — Christian Okoli
Co-Founder of Southeast’s leading full-service Media & Communications Agency, Blueafric Media — Okoli Christian during an interview cautioned business/brand owners not to be in a haste to use the CEO…
Zamfara Emerges Best Performing State In Primary Healthcare
Zamfara State Primary Health Care Board has emerged the best performing State in the North west on health care delivery won over N185m in the state.
Yobe Local Govt Chairman D!es Less Than 24 Hours To Swearing-in
The newly appointed Chairman, Caretaker Management Committee of Karasuwa Local Government Area of Yobe State, Hon. Lawan Gana, died on Thursday.
How Fatal Violence Erupted In Taraba Community After Installation Of Traditional Ruler
The Wurkuns and the Karimjo ethnic groups of Karim Lamido Local Government of Taraba State have lived together peacefully for decades until the installation of the town’s new monarch, Yakubu…
Protest As Sokoto Lawmakers Reject Bill On Schools’ Renaming
The plenary session of the Sokoto State House of Assembly turned rowdy, on Thursday, over the rejection of the executive bill to rename some academic institutions in the state.
IGP Orders Postings Of New Police Commissioners To Rivers State
The Inspector General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba has ordered the posting of a new Commissioner of Police to Rivers State. He is CP Nwonyi Polycarp Emeka.
Oyo Gov Gets Sole Authority To Give Chiefs Beaded Crowns
The governor of Oyo State now has sole discretionary authority, without recourse to the state Council of Obas and Chiefs, to specify the chieftaincies holders of which are entitled to…
Panic In Osun As 35 Pupils Hospitalised After Inhaling Teargas
There was panic in Osogbo, the Osun State capital, on Tuesday as about 35 pupils of Fakunle Comprehensive School, Osogbo, were hospitalised after inhaling teargas fired by some riot policemen.
Ogun Rural Dwellers Protest Neglect, Marginalisation By Government
The residents from the five local government areas - Ipokia, Imeko-Afon, Yewa North, Yewa South and Ado-Odo/Ota - decried the alleged marginalisation of their areas in allocating development projects.
Nasarawa Police Arrest 26 Suspected Kidnappers, Cultists
The Nasarawa State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of 26 suspects linked to a series of crimes including kidnapping and cultism in the state.
Oando, LAMATA Launch Electric Mass Transit Buses In Lagos
Oando Clean Energy Limited (OCEL), in partnership with the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA), on Tuesday commenced operations of its electric mass transit buses at Lagos Bus Services Limited…
Excitement As Kwarapoly Celebrates 50 Years Of Excellence
Fifty years in the life of any human being or institution, it is generally agreed, is not a mean feat and it is, to all intents and purposes, worthy of…
Kogi Guber: Dino Melaye Unveils Female Deputy Gov’ship Candidate
The Kogi State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), on Friday, unveiled Hon. Habeebat Deen as the deputy governorship candidate of the party for the November 11, 2023 election…
Two Abducted Kebbi College Students Regain Freedom — After 23 Months In Captivity
Two remaining students among those abducted from the Federal Government College (FGC) Birnin-Yauri, in Kebbi state, have reportedly regained freedom.
Political Violence: Katsina Govt Compensates Musicians With 80 Million
A letter circulating on the social media indicates that the Katsina State government has approved N80 million to compensate two popular musicians who had their houses attacked and destroyed by…
Fire Guts Ganduje’s Kano Residence
Fire has gutted the personal residence of the outgoing Governor of Kano state, Dr Abdulahi Ganduje at Miyangu Street in Nassarawa GRA Kano.
Woman Jailed For Stealing Boxers, 15 Bras In Kaduna
A 24-year-old woman, Linda David, has been sentenced to two years imprisonment by a Kaduna Magistrates’ Court on Thursday, for stealing underwear valued at N115,000.
Killings Have Increased In Imo Since Supreme Court Made Hope Uzodinma Governor – Intersociety
The International Society for Civil Liberties and Rule of Law (Intersociety) has called for international criminal enquiries and indictments in Imo State over killings and burning of people's properties.
Federal Govt Commissions 40 Mega Watts Hydro-power Project In Gombe
The federal government has commissioned a 40-mega watts hydro-power plant at Dadin Kowa dam in Gombe State.
Ekiti Govt Pays 289 Pensioners N915m Gratuities
No fewer than 289 pensioners in Ekiti State on Monday received cheques worth N915 million as gratuities from the state government.
Edo Government Meets Head Teachers, To Stop Mass Promotion
THE Edo State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) on Tuesday engaged principals, head-teachers and other stakeholders in the education sector where it cautioned against mass promotion of school children who…