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The Enugu Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture  (ECCIMA) has called on government and financial institutions to remove all bottlenecks hindering Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) access to funds. The President of ECCIMA, Mr. Odeiga Jideonwo, made the call on Friday in Enugu in an address at the opening of the 36th Enugu International Trade Fair, which is  themed: "Developing Nigeria Industrial Sector/SMEs for Economic Advancement and Global Recognition." Jideonwo, who described SMEs as  the key that drive economic revival and growth, noted that they should have unfettered access to funds. He urged government agencies to remove every impediment that would prevent their access to funds in order from them to grow and boost the economy which in long run would increase the country's Gross Domestic Growth (GDP). The chamber boss said that since price of oil have continued to be volatile, "there should be recourse to SMEs, and government should help SMEs t...

  The general public is hereby notified that an unidentified man is currently receiving medical attention at the Emergency Unit of the National Orthopaedic Hospital, Enugu. He was brought in by the Nigeria Police Force on Sunday, March 22, 2025, at approximately 2:40 a.m. after being found unconscious around the Independence Layout area of Enugu. Preliminary assessments suggest that he was a victim of a hit-and-run accident. Unfortunately, he has no means of identification on him and remains unconscious, making it impossible to contact his family or loved ones. We urgently appeal to the public to help locate his family. If anyone recognizes him or has any information that could assist in identifying him, please notify his relatives immediately. You can visit the Emergency Unit of the National Orthopaedic Hospital, Enugu, or report to the nearest police station for further assistance. Kindly share this information widely to ensure his family is informed and can come forward to s...

  The High Court of Bayelsa State in Yenagoa has issued an interim injunction restraining former Rivers State Governor, Ezenwo Nyesom Wike , and his associate George Turnah from organizing or engaging in any rally in the state. The ruling was delivered by Hon. Justice I.A. Uzakah on April 3, 2025 , following an Ex-Parte motion filed by the Attorney-General of Bayelsa State against Wike, Turnah, and other respondents, including The Nigeria Police Force, the Inspector-General of Police, and the Commissioner of Police, Bayelsa State Command . According to the enrolled court order, the judge restrained Wike and Turnah, either directly or through their agents, associates, or representatives, from convening, coordinating, or engaging in any form of rally in Bayelsa. The legal team representing the Bayelsa State Government included S.M. Okechukwu, Esq., and C.C. Egba, Esq. , while Lugard Tare Otu, Esq. appeared for the respondents. The court's decision comes amid growing politi...

Barely 48 hours after the brutal murder of Dieke Emenike, a farmer and father of three, fresh reports from Adani community in Uzo-Uwani Local Government Area of Enugu State indicate that another man has been allegedly slaughtered by suspected Fulani herdsmen. The latest incident, captured in a viral video circulating on social media, has sent shockwaves through the community and reignited widespread fear among residents, many of whom are now afraid to step onto their farmlands. Though the identity of the latest victim is yet to be officially confirmed, the chilling footage shows a man lying lifeless in a pool of blood, his body bearing signs of a gruesome machete attack. Community members who spoke in the video expressed heartbreak and helplessness, describing the act as “another dark day” for Adani. This horrific attack comes on the heels of the killing of Dieke Emenike on Tuesday, April 2, 2025, also in Adani. Emenike, a well-known local farmer from Asaba, was reportedly ambushe...

Reacting to the matter, Sowore, a former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC) questioned where the former First Lady got the funds to buy jewelry valued at N750million. Human rights activist and convener of #RevolutionNow Movement, Omoyele Sowore , has said that former First Lady Patience Jonathan should be in prison instead of her 15 domestic workers detained since 2019 over missing jewellery allegedly valued at N750million. SaharaReporters had exclusively reported that in a blatant violation of Nigeria’s constitutional provisions on the presumption of innocence, the former First Lady has kept 15 of her domestic staff locked up in Bayelsa State’s Okaka Correctional Centre since 2019 over an unproven case of robbery. Reacting to the matter, Sowore, a former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC) questioned where the former First Lady got the funds to buy jewelry valued at N750million. Sowore in a post on his verified X social media ac...

As part of ongoing efforts to engage traders and reposition markets across Enugu State, Governor Peter Mbah’s Market Monitoring Team paid a working visit to Nkwo Inyi Market in Oji River Local Government Area. The visit, led by the Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to the Governor on Market Liaison, Hon. Dr. Chinedu Mbah, took place on April 2, 2025, bringing renewed hope to traders in the market. The team’s engagement began with a courtesy visit to the Oji River Local Government Chairman, who was represented by his Deputy, Barr. Saint Nwokolo. Welcoming the delegation, Barr. Nwokolo assured them of the local government’s unwavering support for Governor Mbah’s vision to modernize and regulate markets across the state. He expressed confidence that the administration’s interventions would enhance trade, improve revenue generation, and create a more organized business environment for traders. Upon arriving at Nkwo Inyi Market, Hon. Dr. Chinedu Mbah and his team were received with enthusiasm ...

  Gunmen Hijack Fully Loaded Bus, Kill Driver, Kidnap All Passengers, Left a Toddler Behind  Authorities are yet to issue an official statement on the incident, security agencies have been alerted and are said to be tracking the whereabouts of the victims. Tragedy struck in Ikobi, Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State on Thursday night as gunmen hijacked a fully loaded Benue Links bus, killing the driver and kidnapping all passengers on board. The gunmen, however, left a toddler behind. Sources told  Dailypost  that the assailants ambushed the bus along the highway, fatally shooting the driver before forcibly taking the passengers into the bush. However, a young boy was reportedly spared by the kidnappers. Although authorities are yet to issue an official statement on the incident, security agencies have been alerted and are said to be tracking the whereabouts of the victims. Reacting to the latest attack, the president of Ochetoha K’Idoma youth wing, Mike Maga...

Gunmen Hijack Fully Loaded Bus, Kill Driver, Kidnap All Passengers, Left a Toddler Behind  Tragedy struck in Ikobi, Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State on Thursday night as gunmen hijacked a fully loaded Benue Links bus, killing the driver and kidnapping all passengers on board. The gunmen, however, left a toddler behind. Sources told Dailypost that the assailants ambushed the bus along the highway, fatally shooting the driver before forcibly taking the passengers into the bush. However, a young boy was reportedly spared by the kidnappers. Although authorities are yet to issue an official statement on the incident, security agencies have been alerted and are said to be tracking the whereabouts of the victims. Reacting to the latest attack, the president of Ochetoha K’Idoma youth wing, Mike Magaji, decried the inaction of the state government over the killings in the state. He said the governor did not make any meaningful speech during his visit to Otukpo on Thursday....

  Nigeria’s fastest-rising real estate company, Powell Homes and Shelters Ltd, has opened its office in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory, with a mission to transform the real estate business in the city. The company aims to provide clients with the best possible experience, ensuring they get real value for their investments. Speaking on Wednesday during the opening of the Abuja office, located at No. 52 Suez Crescent, Abacha Estate, Wuse Zone 4, the Brand Ambassador and Nollywood legend, Mrs. Patience Ozokwor, also known as "Mama G," expressed her excitement about the company’s expansion. She described Powell Homes and Shelters Ltd as a company that prioritizes excellence, transparency, and customer satisfaction. She emphasized that Abuja’s real estate market is full of opportunities, but many clients often struggle to find reliable companies to work with. According to her, Powell Homes and Shelters Ltd stands out because of its strong reputation and track record of deliv...

  The Obi of Onitsha has issued a strong warning to Northern youths following reports of a planned attack on the Igbo community in response to the recent incident in Edo State. Speaking with firm resolve, the revered traditional ruler cautioned against any retaliatory measures targeting either the Edo people in the North or the Igbo residents there. He stated unequivocally that any harm inflicted on the Edo or Igbo communities, merely because Edo locals defended themselves by eliminating 16 Fulani terrorists who had been terrorizing their region, would not go unanswered. He warned that if such attacks occur, the Igbo will ensure that no Northerner in their midst returns home safely. The Obi of Onitsha further highlighted the distinct lifestyle of the Igbo in Northern states, emphasizing that unlike criminal elements who operate in secluded forests, Igbo people reside in rented houses and live as law-abiding citizens among their hosts. He pointed out that they do not engage in ar...

Armed Herdsmen Engage Security Forces in Fierce Gun Battle In  Yenagoa Forest Yenagoa was thrown into tension following a violent confrontation between armed herders and security agencies in a forest within the area. According to reports, the herders, armed with 4 brand new AK-47 rifles, engaged in a gun battle with a combined security force consisting of the police and community safety corps. The clash, which erupted in the dense forest, underscores the growing security concerns in the region, as criminal elements among herders continue to pose a threat to lives and property. Authorities have yet to release an official statement on casualties or arrests linked to the confrontation. Residents are calling for urgent intervention by security agencies to curb the rising wave of armed herder activities, ensuring that such incidents do not escalate further. Meanwhile, law enforcement agencies are reportedly strategizing to restore order and prevent further violence in the area.

  Former Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General Maharazu Tsiga (rtd), who spent over two months in captivity, has recounted his harrowing experience in the hands of terrorists and kidnappers. Tsiga revealed that he and other abductees were held in a dense forest surrounded by hills, teeming with dangerous animals. He described his survival as nothing short of divine intervention. The 72-year-old said: “We were kept with dangerous animals—hyenas, snakes, and scorpions. A day before I was released, just the day before yesterday, while on the mountain where I was staying, we suddenly noticed a hyena circling us, looking for food. And what kind of food? Us, human beings.” “Throughout our time there, we constantly lived with snakes and scorpions. But the most terrifying experience was how they treated those of us whose ranks they knew. Whenever troops attacked them, they would bring us out and use us as human shields, hoping to get us killed b...

Missing Fish Farm Manager Found Murdered and Buried by Workers  Authorities in Delta State have made a chilling discovery as police exhumed the body of Chigozie Udalor, a fish farm site manager who was brutally murdered and buried in a shallow grave by his own workers. Udalor was reported missing on December 12, 2024, by his cousin, Hyacinth Nnalue, prompting an investigation by the Akwukwu-Igbo Police Division. After months of intensive efforts, officers arrested two suspects, David Tacho and Daniel Orshio, on March 31, 2025. Investigations revealed that the duo, alongside two accomplices still at large, conspired to kill Udalor after discovering funds in his Moniepoint account. The suspects used a hammer to strike him on the head before tying and burying him at the farm site. Delta State Commissioner of Police, CP Olufemi Abaniwonda, has assured that efforts are ongoing to track down the remaining suspects, Pius Daniel and Victor Tacho, while an autopsy is awaited. 3rd April 2...

Gov. Peter Mbah of Enugu State says his administration will continue to prioritise security infrastructure in order to ensure secured business and living environment in the state. Mbah gave the assurance on Thursday in Enugu at a Security Town Hall Meeting with Stakeholders to commemorate the Maiden National Police Day, 2025, held in Enugu. The Town Hall Meeting was themed: “The Police and the Community: Pathways to Strengthening Partnerships for Enhanced Security in Enugu State’’. The governor, represented by the Commissioner for Special Duties, Chief Sunday Ajogwu, assured the Nigeria Police of his administration continued support in its mandate in fighting criminality, vices and unscrupulous elements. “This administration has made huge and unprecedented investment in security in less than two years and we are not stopping at that; since security is dynamic and evolving issue. ‘’To continue on the honorable path we have chosen, we have launched the Enugu State Security Trust Fund. “T...

Enugu Community Mourns as Suspected Fulani Herdsmen Reportedly Hack Innocent Farmer to Death: Adani, a once-peaceful agrarian community in Uzo-Uwani Local Government Area, has been thrown into mourning once again. Dieke Emenike, a hardworking farmer and father, met a gruesome end at the hands of suspected Fulani herdsmen while returning from his farm, a place that should have symbolized sustenance and hope for his family. The chilling news was shared by Barrister Vincent Diugwu, a former administrator of the zone and a former Senior Special Assistant to the Enugu State Governor. His post painted a picture of sorrow and loss, revealing that Mr. Emenike, originally from Asaba, was not just a victim of violence but a devoted father whose sudden death leaves his children orphaned. His eldest child, barely a teenager, is in JSS 1, now forced to navigate life without the guidance and support of a father. This is not just another news report. It is the story of a man who tilled the land to pr...