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Enugu Government Receives N1.27 Billion Recovered From Sujimoto Firm By EFCC

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The Enugu State Government has confirmed the receipt of N1.27 billion recovered from Sujimoto Construction Limited by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC. According to official sources, the funds were recovered following investigations by the EFCC into financial dealings involving the firm. The recovered amount has now been handed over to the Enugu State Government as part of efforts to return public funds to their rightful owners. State government officials disclosed that the money would be channelled towards critical developmental projects across the state, particularly in infrastructure, healthcare and education. They noted that the recovery would help support ongoing projects and ease financial pressure on the state. The Enugu State Government commended the EFCC for its diligence and commitment to fighting financial crimes and ensuring accountability. Officials described the recovery as a positive step in strengthening transparency and public trust in gove...
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Enugu Ngwo Fire Leaves Traders Homeless, Prompts Union’s Plea for Government Aid

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Traders in Ngwo, Enugu State, were plunged into distress this week after an early-morning fire swept through several shops in a local market, razing goods and property and leaving business owners counting heavy losses. Witnesses say the blaze erupted before dawn, spreading quickly through closely packed stalls stocked with commercial goods.  According to residents and market leaders who spoke with This Nigeria social media posts about the incident, the fire began at the Culvert Bus Stop area of Idume Enugwu Ngwo and spread to adjoining shops before firefighters could contain it. Neighbours and traders rushed to alert emergency services as flames consumed wares and structures, but many said the response came after significant damage had already been done.  The Ngwo Town Union has since appealed to both state and federal authorities for urgent assistance, urging the government to provide relief for affected families and help rebuild destroyed businesses. Traders, ma...
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I Decide Who Wins - Akwa Ibom Assembly Speaker Triggers Backlash Over 2027 Election Claim

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The Speaker of the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Udeme Otong, has sparked public outrage after a viral video showed him claiming that the 2027 legislative elections in the state have already been decided and that he can determine who emerges under the APC. Otong made the statement while addressing a group during a visit to his community in Abak Itenge. Speaking in the Annang language, he boasted that all 26 House of Assembly tickets were “in his pocket” and that no aspirant could secure the party’s ticket without his approval. Akwa Ibom State has 26 seats in the House of Assembly. Earlier in 2025, the political landscape of the state changed after Governor Umo Eno and the majority of lawmakers defected from the Peoples Democratic Party to the APC, a move that intensified preparations for the 2027 general elections. The speaker’s comments sparked backlash within and outside the party. The APC Media Network in Akwa Ibom described the remarks as anti democratic and...
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NNPC Adjusts Petrol Price Hours After Dangote Announcement

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The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has adjusted its pump price for petrol to ₦945 per litre, following a fresh pricing announcement by Dangote Petroleum Refinery that has sparked renewed competition in the downstream fuel market.  Dangote’s recent announcement set a new nationwide retail petrol price at about ₦739 per litre, with its gantry price reduced to ₦699 per litre—a significant drop designed to bring relief to motorists and households ahead of the festive season.  In response to shifting market dynamics and increased supply pressure from the Dangote refinery, the state-owned NNPC revised its own prices at retail outlets across major cities, bringing its petrol price to ₦945 per litre from a previous ₦955 per litre.  Motorists have welcomed the development, noting that increased competition in the downstream sector could help stabilize fuel costs that have been pushing up transport and living expenses nationwide. Fuel stations are cu...
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FG, World Bank Unveil Model Veterinary Hospital, Integrated Livestock Centre in Enugu

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In a major boost to Nigeria’s livestock sector, the Federal Government, through the World Bank–financed Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support Project (L-PRES), has unveiled a Model Veterinary Hospital in Akwuke, Enugu State. The government also performed the groundbreaking ceremony for the Enugu State Integrated Livestock Centre at Ubahu, Nkanu East LGA. The initiative, implemented by the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, is part of the landmark agricultural reform programmes of the Tinubu-led administration. The Ministry has already constructed and equipped seven additional model veterinary hospitals across the country. Speaking at both events, the Minister of Livestock Development, Hon. Idi Mukhtar Maiha, described the Akwuke Model Veterinary Hospital as a “Centre of Excellence” designed to enhance animal health delivery nationwide. He noted that the broader livestock centre at Ubahu is a state-of-the-art facility with an initial capacity to h...
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Police Rescue 11 Kidnapped Passengers on Benin Akure Highway in Edo

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The Edo State Police Command has confirmed the rescue of 11 passengers who were abducted by gunmen along the Benin Akure highway near Obarenren village in Ovia North East Local Government Area of the state. The passengers were among 18 travellers kidnapped on December 12 when armed men attacked their vehicle while it was in transit along the busy highway. The assailants reportedly forced the vehicle to stop before taking the passengers into a nearby bush. Following the incident, the police launched a coordinated rescue operation involving tactical teams and local security operatives. According to the command, sustained pressure from security forces led to the safe release of 11 victims. The rescued passengers have since been reunited with their families and are currently receiving medical attention and counselling. Police authorities said efforts are ongoing to secure the release of the remaining seven victims and to apprehend those responsible for the attack. They assured ...
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Alleged N2.2bn fraud case : Ngige to stay in custody until December 18

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An FCT High Court sitting in Abuja has ordered that a former Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, be remanded at the Nigerian Correctional Service centre in Kuje pending the determination of his bail application. The order was given after Ngige was arraigned before the court on charges brought against him by prosecuting authorities. At the court session, his legal team applied for bail on his behalf, urging the court to grant him temporary freedom while the case proceeds. However, the presiding judge declined to rule on the bail request immediately and instead fixed Thursday, December 18, for a ruling on the application. The court subsequently directed that Ngige be taken to the Kuje correctional facility and remain there until the bail decision is delivered. The matter was adjourned to the stated date for ruling, while Ngige was remanded in custody as ordered by the court.
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