‘Welcome home,’ Gov Mbah Receives Edeoga, Ex LP Guber Candidate Back to PDP

…‘You’re Enugu people’s choice,’ Edeoga tells governor Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, on Wednesday, welcomed the gubernatorial candidate of the Labour Party, LP, in the 2023 governorship election, Hon. Chijioke Edeoga, back into the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, fold, commending the ex-opposition flagbearer for demonstrating that politics is not a do-or-die affair. Mbah … [Read more…]

Tinubu departs for Paris on 2-week working visit

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will depart for Paris, France, today on a short working visit. During the visit, the President will appraise his administration’s midterm performance and assess key milestones. He will also use the retreat to review the progress of ongoing reforms and engage in strategic planning ahead of his administration’s second anniversary. This … [Read more…]

Tinubu Sacks NNPCL Chairman, CEO, Names Replacements

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a sweeping reconstitution of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited board, removing the chairman, Chief Pius Akinyelure and the group chief executive officer, Mallam Mele Kolo Kyari. President Tinubu removed all other board members appointed with Akinyelure and Kyari in November 2023. The new 11-man board has Engineer … [Read more…]

Gov Nwifuru orders arrest of 6 commissioners

Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has ordered the arrest of six commissioners and contractors allegedly sabotaging government projects in the state. The arrest order followed a report indicting the commissioners for subtly working against the government. The affected commissioners included Prof Omari Omaka (Tertiary Education), Victor Chukwu (Environment), Ifeanyi Ogbuewu (Culture and Tourism), Uchenna … [Read more…]

[WATCH] Natasha Akpoti gets heroic welcome in Kogi

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan received a rousing welcome from supporters in Kogi State on Tuesday, despite a government ban on rallies and processions. Supporters from Kogi Central’s five local government areas gathered early in Ihima, Okehi LGA, to welcome the embattled PDP lawmaker. Amid music and celebration, she arrived dramatically in a white helicopter, sparking cheers. … [Read more…]

Rivers: This challenge will make us stronger – Fubara

Suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has reassured residents that the ongoing political turmoil in the state will ultimately make them stronger. Fubara stated that although he feels depressed with the turn of things in the state, he believes what happened might be for reasons beyond human reasoning. His remarks came during a heartfelt interaction … [Read more…]

Why we removed FCT from TSA —Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu has said his administration removed the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) from the Treasury Single Account (TSA) to expedite development and enhance participation of residents in governance. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the president said this when he received FCT residents led by Mr Nyesom Wike, the FCT Minister, who … [Read more…]

Eid-el-Fitr: We’ll Never Discriminate Against Anybody in Enugu, Mbah to Muslim Community

…Mbah has delivered beyond expectations – Sarkin Hausawa Enugu Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has reassured residents of the state, especially those from other parts of the country, of fairness, equity, and justice by his government, saying his administration would never discriminate against people based on their religious, ethnic, or regional backgrounds. Mbah, described … [Read more…]

Ebonyi Students Laud Governor Nwifuru for Strides in Education

Students of Ebonyi State origin under the aegis of the National Association of Ebonyi State Students, NAESS, have lauded the state government for sponsoring of 1000 students for oversea and local scholarships. The students in their thousands thronged the New Government House, to register their solidarity with Governor Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru. The leader of the … [Read more…]

Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger Juntas Impose 0.5% Levy on Nigeria, ECOWAS Nations’ Goods

Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger have announced a new 0.5% levy on imported goods from Nigeria and other Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) member-nations. The development comes as they seek to fund a new three-state union after leaving the larger regional economic bloc, they said in a statement. According to an official statement … [Read more…]