… As Mbah extols Speaker Abbas for compassionate leadership style The Speaker, House of Representatives, Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, Tuesday, presented a cheque for N18 million to the Enugu State Government as support to the victims of the January 25 petrol tanker explosion at Ugwu Onyeama on the Enugu-Onitsha Expressway, which claimed several lives. The Speaker described the incident as a huge loss, not only to the Government and people of Enugu State, but also the nation as a whole, noting that the support was in keeping with the tradition of the House of Representatives to ensure that governments and people of Nigeria do not stand alone in the face of such challenges. Abbas, who was represented by the Hon. Nnolim Nnaji-led Enugu State Caucus in the Green Chamber, which also had Hon. Matins Oke, Hon. Dennis Agbo, Hon. Mark Obetta, Hon. Anayo Onwuegbu, and Hon. Chimaobi Atu on its delegation, commended Mbah for his sterling leadership of the state and the prompt effort to comfort the families who lost their loved ones and support the injured. “On behalf of the Speaker of the House of Representatives, we commiserate with the Government and people of Enugu state over the tanker incident at Ugwu Onyeama. We acknowledge that you have done a lot to support both the injured and those who lost their loved ones. “So, this is a cheque for N18 million to assist the state to further ameliorate their losses and challenges occasioned by the incident. "The Speaker sends his heartfelt condolences, once again. And you can continue to count on the support of the Speaker and the House,” Hon. Nnaji stated. Reacting, Governor Mbah thanked the Speaker and the Enugu State Caucus of the House of Representatives for the show of concern, assuring that the donation would go straight to the purpose for which it was made. “On behalf of the Government and people of Enugu State, I express profound gratitude and deep appreciation for this wonderful gesture. I recall that when the Ugwu Onyeama incident occurred, taking the lives of several of our loved ones, the Speaker called and assured that he was with us in prayers. “Today, he has also shown us that he is not only with us in prayers, but also materially. He has equally come to mourn with us. This cheque for N18 million will go a long way in cushioning the effect of the incident on those affected and their families. “Rest assured that as a government, we will ensure that this gets to them in a transparent, accountable, and just manner,” he stated.

National President of the National Union of Road Transport Workers, (NURTW) Mr Musiliu Akinsanya, popularly known as MC Oluomo, has played down online ridicule over his spoken English. During a recent gathering, he had pronounced 'kudos' as 'Kundus'. However, in a response to his mockers, he declared that while English may not be his strength, his life achievements far outweigh any grammatical errors. He said, "I stayed there and worked hard, but I wasn’t educated. See, they said I said Kundus, is Kundus not my son. You are educated; what have you done? "They should go and compete with my children. I raised my children in wealth. My children are citizens of America, citizens of the UK. "I worked hard to get to that level. Kundus, kudos, what’s the difference? What do you want to hear? English is not my mother tongue, Yoruba is."

The recent Supreme Court judgement on the leadership crisis rocking the Labour Party has invalidated the candidature of Dr George Moghalu, an aspirant for Anambra governorship election, Mr John Nwosu has said. Nwosu, who was an aspirant of the LP for the 2025 governorship election, asserted that the sacking of the Julius Abure-led executive of the party has nullified Moghalu's candidacy. He said this during an interview with journalists in Anambra on Tuesday. According to Nwosu, "the Supreme Court ruling of 4th April, 2025 was definitive. We know who the leaders of LP are.  Its now up to INEC to do the needful for the process to continue. "The primary of 5th April is null and void and the primary of 10th April should be upheld, except of course that the issue of a place holder is extraneous to the established process.  I am a firm believer in due process and rule of law. So I remain in the race for the candidacy. "In the fullness of time there will be clarity and vindication. My appeal is before the party. Once the Easter holidays are over, they will, indeed, make a pronouncement. "The Electoral processes are clear and full of established precedents. Something has to give. I'm a team player.  I hope it does not come to that. But if push comes to shove, I am ready to exhaust all remedies." The Supreme Court had on April 4 sacked the Abure-led executive. However, Abure has continued to cling on to the position. On April 10, the LP under the leadership of Senator Esther Usman Nenadi conducted another primary election where a member of the Anambra State House of Assembly, Jude Umennajiego was elected candidate.

An explosion, planted by unknown persons, has killed two children in Abakpa community, Kaduna State. The two children, identified as Imam and a six-year-old girl Nasrin, were between the ages of 13 and 11 years. Three others were injured during the explosion, which occurred on Tuesday, adjacent the old site of the Nigerian Defence Academy, NDA, in Kaduna. It was gathered that security agencies are at the scene of the incident. A resident of the area, who did not want to be mentioned, told DAILY POST that he was taking his bath when he heard the explosion and ran out. “The explosion occurred very close to my house. "So when I heard it, I ran out to see what had happened. I saw one of the affected victims, Imam, and tried to take him to the hospital but he died before we got to the hospital.”

Bandits have killed seven people, including a vigilante member in Ilesha Baruba and Kemanji communities of Baruten and Kaiama Local Government Areas of Kwara State. This was contained in a statement issued on Tuesday by the spokesperson of the state police command, SP Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi. He confirmed that the police arrested an informant linked to the bandit network as tactical efforts intensify across affected regions. According to him, "The state police command is investigating two grievous incidents that occurred on Sunday, April 21, 2025, in Baruten and Kaiama Local Government Areas of the state. "At about 2130hrs, suspected armed men, numbering 10, stormed the Ilesha Baruba Motor Park and opened fire indiscriminately at civilians gathered at a nearby relaxation spot. "As a result, six persons, identified as Alhaji Ja'awire, AbdulJabar, Mohammed Nasamu, and three others—lost their lives, while two others sustained serious gunshot injuries. "The deceased have been deposited at the Ilesha Baruba Morgue for autopsy, while the injured are receiving treatment. An investigation has been initiated, and full security measures have been implemented to ensure the perpetrators are brought to justice." He added that "earlier the same day at about 1130hrs, a Kemanji-based vigilante group on routine foot patrol encountered suspected bandits within the Kainji National Park area. "In the course of a gun duel, three of the suspected bandits suffered fatal gunshot wounds and a member of the vigilante, Yusuf Samba 'M' was shot and later succumbed to gunshot injury. "Our investigation culminated in the arrest of an informant, who admitted to collaborating with a group of bandits. This individual has proven to be a valuable asset in advancing the investigation."

The Enugu State Government and the Lion Business Park Limited have sealed an investment deal with the signing of Novation Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to develop a world-class industrial and commercial hub within the Enugu Industrial Park Free Trade Zone. This was even as the state governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, reaffirmed the administration’s commitment to guaranteeing businesses through the provisions of infrastructure and enabling environment for ease of doing business, urging diaspora investors to turn their capital into Enugu State for a high return on investment, RoI. Signing the MOU alongside top management of Lion Business Park Ltd in Enugu on Tuesday, the firm’s chairman, Dr. Okechukwu Mbonu, commended the governor for his visionary leadership, developmental strides and achievements the administration had recorded within a short period in office. Highlighting the objective of the deal, Mbonu stressed that the company was poised to develop industrial and commercial hub that would catalyze trade, industry, economic growth and create jobs for the youth population. “This strategic collaboration aligns with Your Excellency’s visionary economic agenda to grow the GDP of Enugu State from $4.4 billion to $30 billion (US Dollars) for the overall benefit of the people of Enugu State and Nigeria as a whole. “It is therefore, a watershed moment with this renewed partnership between Lion Business Park and Enugu State Government. It is indeed a case of a promise made and fulfilled and I have no doubt that you will continue to fulfill your promises to the people of Enugu State,” the chairman added. Mbonu, who expressed optimism about the investment, said the project would leverage on the incentives associated with businesses in a Free Trade Zone to attract foreign direct investments, promote human capital, innovation and technology development to create jobs. Calling on the business community, private sector leaders and global investors to maximize the perfect opportunities the park presented to them to be part of the economic revolution, Mbonu added that the project had immense benefits that spurred beyond the state, the South East zone to Nigeria at large. Speaking, Governor Mbah reiterated the administration’s economic blueprint, which is to grow the economy and make the state the number one destination for investors in the country, saying the promise to inspire exponential growth could only be possible with investment deals such as the one executed with the Lion Business Park. “The Enugu State Government has committed to increase their stake in this going concern by providing all the necessary infrastructure that is required in order for this business park to be fully functional. We see the business park as food that is ready. Because if we are to start the process of building a business park, we know what it will take. Procuring your licenses; getting the free trade license, getting the dry port license because we have an inland port also at the Lion Business Park,” he noted. While harping that the location of the park was a product of strategy, innovation and due diligence conducted by a team of economic experts in the administration, the governor said, “The business park is strategically located. It is three hours from Onne Sea Port in Rivers State, less than two hours to Asaba in Delta State, and less than 25 minutes to Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu. We couldn't ask for a business park at a better location”. He assured that the administration would continue to make the state attractive to investors to set up their industries by providing the right incentives such as electricity, paved roads, and other infrastructure. While appreciating host communities in the state for their support, the governor enjoined them to continue to cooperate with investors.

The Nigeria Customs Service has recorded N1.751 trillion in revenue collection in the first quarter of 2025. The Comptroller General of NCS, Bashir Adeniyi announced the record breaking achievement during a press briefing in Abuja Tuesday. He stated that the service surpassed its quarterly revenue projection in the period under review. On the part of efforts on anti-smuggling activities, Adeniyi said Customs made 201 seizures worth N7.7 billion in Q1 2025. 'We believe the public has the right to know what is happening in the Nigeria Customs. "I am pleased to report N1.751 trillion revenue collection in the first quarter of 2025," he stated.

Gombe State Police command has confirmed five people dead and over twenty injured in a lone crash involving a heavy-duty truck on Billiri-Gombe road. The command revealed that the vehicle veered off the road and tragically ran into Easter celebration procession. In the aftermath of the incident, some aggrieved youths in the area set the vehicle ablaze. The driver has been apprehended by the police personnel. Similar incident happened last December when a Sharon bus driver did same during a Christmas procession. Watch video below: https://x.com/ChuksEricE/status/1914590206306513350?t=mziMcz5Oa3G-ELsZrZAUpQ&s=19

The Enugu State Government has announced the cancellation of this month’s environmental sanitation exercise scheduled for Saturday, April 26, 2025. A statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Chidiebere Onyia said the cancellation was to enable candidates for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) conducted by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) to participate in the exam scheduled for that day freely. The government urged the good people and residents of the state to clean up their surroundings as usual, but emphasized that there would be no restriction of movement. Meanwhile, the Enugu State Waste Management Authority (ESWAMA) has released an updated statement dated Tuesday, April 22, 2026 announcing the cancellation of the exercise.

Pope Francis will be buried this Saturday, April 26, the Vatican announced. Vatican officials disclosed this after a meeting, which took place less than 24 hours after his death was announced. The first congregation of the Cardinals met on Tuesday morning, to plan the service for the Pope, who died aged 88 on Easter Monday. The congregation, summoned by Deacon of the College of Cardinals Giovanni Batista Re, met at 9am local time (8am BST). They have now announced the funeral date as this Saturday, April 26, in the first of a series of "general congregations". Before the funeral takes place at 10am local time (9am BST), Pope Francis' body will be moved from the Chapel of Domus Sanctae Marthae to St Peter's Basilica. It will remain at the Basilica for three days for the public to pay their last respects to the late Catholic Church leader. The Vatican have said the transfer could take place as early as Wednesday morning before the funeral this weekend. Pope Francis passed on Monday morning at the age of 88.

The traditional ruler of Uwano Kingdom in Agenebode, Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo State, Dr George Oshiapi Egabor has been suspended. He was suspended indefinitely with immediate effect by the Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo over incessant kidnappings and killings in his domain. The Governor announced the suspension of the traditional ruler in a statement made available to newsmen by his Chief Press Secretary, Fred Itua on Monday. The statement said the secretary to the traditional ruler, Chief Peter Omiogbemhi, has since been arrested by the relevant authorities following a recent incident that led to the death of a Palace Chief, the Late John Ikhamate. This comes after suspected kidnappers abducted a Catholic priest identified as Philip Ekeli and Peter Andrew, a seminarian at St. Peter Catholic Church in Iviukwa, near Agenebode in Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo State. Although the priest was released by the kidnappers, the seminarian was not that lucky. He was murdered by the hoodlums. Edo is one of the states that have been witnessing series of kidnapping incidents.