The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nentawe Yilwatda, has clarified that the Governor of Rivers, Siminalayi Fubara, is the leader of the party in the state. Obviously responding to a statement credited to the Minister of FCT, Nyesom Wike, Yilwatda made the clarification on Friday night while speaking on Channels Television’s news … [Read more…]
In his eventful existence, Chief Nwaigwe Onyeanị embodied the essence of colonial and postcolonial professionalism of Nkanụ folks, the avid adventurism of Igbo people, and the nurtured nationalism of Nigerians. A tenacious traditionalist, he was a quintessential man of culture, a great man who believed in the wealth-domiciliation principle of “akụ ruo ụnọ,” and a … [Read more…]
The Enugu State Persons with Disabilities Commission has commended Governor Peter Ndubuisi Mbah for what it described as his inclusive and visionary leadership, as it extended New Year greetings to the state government and people of Enugu. In a statement signed and issued on behalf of the chairman, governing board, management, and staff of the … [Read more…]
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has dismissed claims by the Bauchi state government led by Governor Bala Mohammed, that the commission was engaging in politically motivated persecution, abuse of prosecutorial powers and actions capable of endangering public safety, following the arrest, detention and prosecution of senior officials of the state government. In a … [Read more…]
Elder statesman and former civilian governor of old Anambra State, Chief Jim Nwobodo has hosted Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, and Senator Orji Uzor Kalu at his country home, Amechi Awkunanaw, Enugu, where the leaders held strategic discussions on the position of the Igbo in Nigeria’s political arrangement. As political alignments and realignments continue … [Read more…]
Governor Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru says the Ebonyi State government has procured three aircraft to launch a state-owned airline aimed at boosting economic activity. The governor disclosed this in his New Year broadcast to residents on January 1, 2026, adding that the aircraft are expected to arrive in the state before the end of the month. … [Read more…]
Hon. Chukwuma Ogbodo, Chairman of Nkanu West Local Government Area in Enugu State, has presented a ₦8.2 billion budget proposal for the 2026 fiscal year to the legislative council of the local government. The proposal, tagged “Budget of Sustainability,” was laid before lawmakers on Wednesday, December 31, 2025. Ogbodo said the focus of the 2026 … [Read more…]
As the nation welcomes the year 2026, the Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, says there will be no room for complacency on the part of his administration, promising accelerated consolidation of the gains made in the past two and a half years. Mbah also described 2026 as a year of quantum leap for … [Read more…]
Fellow Compatriots, I welcome you all to 2026, with gratitude to God and confidence in our collective resolve that this new year will be a more prosperous one for our nation, our citizens, and all who call Nigeria home. During 2025, we sustained the momentum on our major reforms. We had a fiscal reset and … [Read more…]
The Bauchi State Government has formally accused the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of engaging in politically motivated persecution, abuse of prosecutorial powers and actions capable of endangering public safety, following the arrest, detention and prosecution of senior officials of the state government. In a strongly worded petition dated December 31, 2025, and addressed … [Read more…]
Princess Adaku Ogbu Aguocha, popularly known as Ada Ogbu, has resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC), ending her 14-year membership of the party in Enugu State. Ogbu, a former APC senatorial candidate and one of the party’s most prominent figures in the state, announced her resignation in a letter dated December 30, 2025, addressed … [Read more…]
Igbo Archbishops and Bishops, in collaboration with Ohanaeze Ndigbo, have declared the last Saturday of January each year as the Igbo World Day of Adoration and Thanksgiving, with the maiden observance scheduled for January 31, 2026. The declaration is contained in a statement issued by representatives of Igbo archbishops and bishops under the platform Igbo … [Read more…]