Onanuga Hails Tinubu’s ‘Prudent Management’, Taunts ADC as Nigeria’s External Reserves Hit $41bn

Presidency has mocked Atiku, Obi, El-Rufai, Lawal as external reserves hit $41bn, citing Tinubu’s prudent economic management. The Presidency on Thursday mocked opposition coalition leaders, including former Vice President and 2023 presidential candidate on the platform of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Atiku Abubakar; his counterpart in the Labour Party (LP) and former Anambra … [Read more…]

Joy in Enugu as Gov Mbah Unveils Reconstructed Hotel Presidential, Extols Dr. Okpara’s Vision

Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has unveiled the reconstructed Hotel Presidential established by the administration of former premier of the defunct Eastern Region, Dr. Michael Okpara, describing the revival of the 62-year old edifice as “a homecoming for history.” Mbah, who performed the unveiling in Enugu on Thursday, extolled the foresightedness of the … [Read more…]

Obi criticizes proposed salary raise for President, Vice President, Others

Former presidential candidate and Labour Party leader, Peter Obi, has criticised the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission over its proposal to increase salaries for political office holders by over 100 per cent. In a statement released late Wednesday on X, Obi described the move as a “shameless grab for more” at the expense of … [Read more…]

Slapping the State: Nigeria’s Descent into Anarchy

By Osita Chidoka  Nothing captures Nigeria’s progressive descent into lawlessness more starkly than the growing readiness of citizens to abuse and defy law enforcement officers. The recent incidents in the aviation sector, from physical altercations with crew to outright defiance of security protocols, are merely the visible crest of a deeper, more dangerous wave. The … [Read more…]

Gov Mbah Lauded for Funding Christian Chukwu’s Burial, Pledging Support for Ex-Rangers Players

The Chairman of the Media & Publicity Central Planning Committee for the burial of Late Christian Chukwu, Monday Diamond Ani, has praised Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, for fully funding the burial of late Nigerian football icon, Chairman Christian Chukwu (MFR). Ani expressed gratitude to the governor for honouring the Enugu-born legend. He … [Read more…]

‘No airplane mode’ – NCAA insists on switching off phones during take-off, landing

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority has said that all mobile phones must be completely switched off during flight take-off and landing. The Director General of Authority, Capt. Chris Najomo, stated this during a stakeholders’ meeting themed “National Civil Aviation Security Committee Meeting” in Abuja on Tuesday. He declared that all passengers must now completely switch … [Read more…]

‘No airplane mode’ – NCAA insists on switching off phones during take-off, landing

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority has said that all mobile phones must be completely switched off during flight take-off and landing. The Director General of Authority, Capt. Chris Najomo, stated this during a stakeholders’ meeting themed “National Civil Aviation Security Committee Meeting” in Abuja on Tuesday. He declared that all passengers must now completely switch … [Read more…]