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Enugu State Governor, Dr Peter Mbah, has approved a fresh round of appointments into the state executive council and key agencies, naming new commissioners, board chairmen, managing directors and executive secretaries. The appointments were announced in a statement issued on Wednesday by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Chidiebere Onyia. According to the statement, the governor nominated Barrister Osinachi Nnajieze and Dr C.O.C. Egumgbe as commissioners-designate. “The names of the commissioners-designate have been submitted to the Enugu State House of Assembly for confirmation,” Onyia said. Mbah also approved several senior appointments across strategic agencies. Kenechukwu Nnamani was appointed Managing…

Chelsea and England goalkeeper Hannah Hampton has been crowned the winner of the 2025 FIFA The Best Women’s Goalkeeper Award, Soccernet.ng reports. Hampton edged out elite competition, including that of Nigeria’s Chiamaka Nnadozie, to claim one of the most prestigious individual prizes in women’s football. The award was confirmed on Tuesday night after FIFA released the official voting results, with Hampton emerging on top following a year of outstanding performances for both club and country. Chelsea and England goalkeeper Hannah Hampton wins the 2025 FIFA The Best Women’s Goalkeeper Award. Copyright: xMANTEYxSTEPHANExIMAGO She becomes only the second England player to…

The Anambra State Government has vowed to reclaim government lands illegally acquired across the state and has commenced plans to set up a committee for the recovery of such properties. The state Commissioner for Information, Law Mefor, disclosed this in a statement released on Tuesday following the 25th Anambra State Executive Council meeting held at the Government House, Lighthouse, Awka, on December 15, 2025. Mefor said the council took several key decisions at the meeting, including the constitution of a committee to reclaim government lands currently under illegal occupation. “After hearing another report about people blatantly intruding on government lands…

Frank Onyeka says Eric Chelle has “changed everything” at the Super Eagles, offering a strong personal endorsement of Nigeria’s head coach, Soccernet.ng reports. The Brentford midfielder praised the Malian tactician’s philosophy, man-management and tactical identity, insisting Chelle has brought renewed clarity and stability to a national team that endured months of uncertainty before his appointment. Chelle was named Super Eagles head coach in January, following a turbulent 12-month period in which the Nigeria Football Federation cycled through three managers. His arrival marked a reset in personnel and in how Nigeria play and carry themselves. Head coach Eric Chelle. Photo Credit:…

Saheed Oyelakin Lagos State Government has arrested three individuals for illegal disposal of refuse along the Ikotun–Igando Road median in the state. The state Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, disclosed this in a statement posted on his X handle on Tuesday. According to Wahab, the arrests followed early morning operations conducted on Monday by the Lagos Waste Management Authority Waste Infractions Surveillance and Investigation Team, as part of ongoing efforts to address waste blackspots along the corridor. “As a result of these operations, three individuals were apprehended for disposing of refuse illegally at the road median…

Anambra State Police Command has reaffirmed commitment to strengthen its relationship with the state’s Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Welfare, and the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), among others, in the fight against domestic servitude and early marriage.      The Commissioner of Police (CP), Ikioye Orutugu, disclosed this at an event organised by the Africa Faith and Justice Network (AFJN), in collaboration with the Dominicans for Justice and Peace, to enhance advocacy strategies against the harmful practices of domestic servitude and early child marriage, at the Pastoral Centre in Awka.   Stakeholders present at the event included the International…

Digital asset platform Exodus has partnered with crypto payments firm MoonPay to roll out a US dollar-backed stablecoin designed for everyday use. Key Takeaways: Exodus and MoonPay plan to launch a fully reserved US dollar stablecoin for everyday payments in early 2026. The stablecoin will power Exodus Pay, enabling global digital dollar spending with self-custody. MoonPay and M0 will handle issuance and infrastructure. The Exodus Movement, known for its self-custodial crypto wallet, said Tuesday that the fully reserved digital dollar is scheduled to launch in early 2026.The asset will be issued and managed by MoonPay and built using M0, a…

A Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Chief Wole Olanipekun, on Tuesday called for a unified identity among traditional rulers in the Yoruba-speaking states of the South-West. He made the call during a courtesy visit to the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, at the Olubadan Palace, Oke-Aremo, in Ibadan North Local Government Area of Oyo State. Olanipekun urged the monarch to leverage his wealth of experience as a seasoned administrator and foremost traditional ruler to foster unity among traditional rulers in the region. He said, “Ladoja is a leading figure among traditional rulers in Yorubaland. The history of the ancient town…

The Pharaohs of Egypt will host the Super Eagles of Nigeria at the Cairo International Stadium in a friendly on Tuesday, December 16. ​This fixture serves as a preparatory match for both teams ahead of the upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Both countries are considered top contenders for the competition and will be hoping to identify and address their weaknesses before the tournament begins next week. Egypt vs Nigeria’s Super Eagles (Photos by Imago) ​Egypt will, however, be without their biggest star and talisman, Mohamed Salah. He was involved with Liverpool last weekend and had not arrived in camp…

National Working Committee (NWC) of the Kabiru Turaki-led Peoples Democratic Party yesterday convened an interactive session with former governors and ministers of the party, declaring that the opposition was determined to reconnect with Nigerians and reclaim power at both national and sub-national levels. Addressing the gathering, Turaki said the decision to hold a joint meeting was deliberate, noting that the party’s 16 years in government were defined by landmark projects, strong institutions and policies that positively impacted the lives of Nigerians. According to him, the legacies of PDP administrations at the state and federal levels remain visible a decade after…