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Governor Mbah Unveils Multi-Billion Naira Anchorage Pharmaceutical Company in Enugu

Limited in Trans-Ekulu. Board Chairman Rear Admiral Allison Madueke (Rtd) lauded the administration for creating a thriving investment environment. In a significant boost to industrialization and public health in the South-East, Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has officially commissioned Anchorage Pharmaceutical Industries Limited, a multi-billion naira drug manufacturing facility located in Trans-Ekulu, Enugu. The commissioning, which took place on Thursday, marks a major step forward in expanding local medicine […]

todayOctober 24, 2026

Economy

President Tinubu Sets Up Presidential Ebola Task Force, Releases ₦10 Billion Emergency Response Fund

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has established the Presidential Task Force on Ebola Preparedness headed by Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila, releasing a ₦10 billion emergency fund to strengthen national health security. In a swift proactive response to emerging epidemiological threats and a recently detected imported index case in Abuja, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the immediate release of ₦10 billion in emergency intervention funding to reinforce Nigeria’s health defense […]

todayOctober 23, 2026

Football

FC Bayern Head Coach Vincent Kompany Hospitalized After Collapsing During Training Session

FC Bayern Munich head coach Vincent Kompany is under medical supervision in hospital after collapsing during a training session with the club's second team. The coaching staff will take temporary charge. In a worrying development for German football, FC Bayern Munich has issued an official club statement confirming that head coach Vincent Kompany required urgent medical attention on Friday after collapsing at the club's training grounds. The 40-year-old Belgian strategist […]

todayOctober 23, 2026

Entertainment

Veteran Nollywood Actor Francis Duru Passes Away at 57

Veteran Nollywood actor Francis Duru has passed away at the age of 57 following a brief illness. Read the official statement from his family and tributes from the Actors Guild of Nigeria. The Nigerian film industry has been thrown into mourning following the death of veteran Nollywood actor Francis Duru, who passed away at the age of 57 following a brief illness. His family confirmed the sad news in the […]

todayOctober 23, 2026

Foreign

Severe Climate Warning: Nigeria Faces World’s Highest Toll with 31,400 Projected Heat Deaths Under Super El Niño

A global modelling study warns that Nigeria could record 31,400 excess heat-related deaths between September 2026 and February 2027 as an intense Super El Niño weather pattern drives up global temperatures. In a staggering alarm over climate vulnerability, research models indicate that Nigeria could face the highest loss of life globally from extreme heat waves triggered by the 2026–2027 Super El Niño climate event. According to a global study led […]

todayOctober 23, 2026

Featured

INEC Deploys AI for 2027 Result Verification as Experts Warn of Manipulation Risks

INEC is integrating artificial intelligence for anomaly detection and result verification ahead of Nigeria's 2027 elections, as democracy watchdogs and tech experts warn against deepfakes, voter manipulation, and system opacity. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has embarked on the deployment of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools aimed at detecting discrepancies in election result sheets and optimizing election logistics ahead of the 2027 general elections. However, the technological leap has sparked […]

todayOctober 22, 2026

Business

JPMorgan Deposits ₦50 Billion with CBN for Nigerian Merchant Banking License

U.S. banking powerhouse JPMorgan Chase has deposited ₦50 billion ($38M) with the Central Bank of Nigeria as it clears final regulatory hurdles to launch a merchant bank before the end of 2026. In a significant vote of confidence for Nigeria's financial reforms, global banking giant JPMorgan Chase & Co. has deposited ₦50 billion (~$38 million) with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) as part of final requirements to secure a […]

todayOctober 22, 2026

Crime

BRUNO FERNANDES’ £4M MANSION BURGLED BY MASKED GANG WHILE AWAY ON CHAMPIONS LEAGUE DUTY IN ITALY

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has fallen victim to a high-profile home burglary after a masked gang broke into his £4 million residence in Nether Alderley, Cheshire. The incident occurred around 8:30 PM on Wednesday evening while the 32-year-old midfielder was away in Italy representing Manchester United in their UEFA Champions League match against Como 1907. Intruders reportedly gained access to the six-bedroom property through woodland adjacent to the rear […]

todayOctober 22, 2026

Education

SENATE LAUNCHES FORMAL PROBE INTO TANSIAN UNIVERSITY OVER ALLEGED REGULATORY VIOLATIONS AND ADMINISTRATIVE MISCONDUCT

The Nigerian Senate has ordered a formal investigation into Tansian University, Umunya, Anambra State, following allegations of administrative misconduct, unlawful personnel management, and persistent non-compliance with National Universities Commission (NUC) regulatory standards. The resolution was passed on Thursday following a motion raised by Senator Victor Umeh (Anambra Central), who highlighted severe governance lapses and unauthorized administrative practices within the private institution. REGULATORY COMPLIANCE AND LEGISLATIVE OVERSIGHT The probe comes as […]

todayOctober 22, 2026

News

PROTESTERS STORM ENUGU GOVERNMENT HOUSE DEMANDING JUSTICE FOR SHOT YOUTH ‘STONE’

Dozens of aggrieved youths and community members stormed the Enugu State Government House on Thursday, protesting the non-fatal shooting of a young man popularly known as "Stone" during a birthday celebration in the Obiagu neighborhood of the state capital. The demonstrators blocked access corridors leading to the government lodge, demanding an immediate investigation and the prosecution of security operatives involved in the incident. INCIDENT AT OBIAGU CELEBRATION SPARKS PUBLIC OUTRAGE […]

todayOctober 22, 2026

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