Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has condemned the assault of a female National Youth Service Corps member in Anambra State, Jenifer Elobor, by operatives of the state vigilante outfit. Obi, in a statement via his official X handle on Tuesday, described the incident as “inhumane, primitive, and a direct assault on our collective … [Read more…]
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has declared Bright Ngene of the Labour Party, as the winner of the August 16 re-run election in Enugu South Urban Constituency. The election had effectively become a contest between Labour Party candidate, Bright Ngene, who was sworn into the Assembly in 2023 but is currently in prison over … [Read more…]
…Says CBN governor earns 10 times more than President The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) has announced that plans are underway for the review of the salaries of political office holders in Nigeria, describing their current earnings as inadequate, unrealistic, and outdated in the face of rising responsibilities and economic challenges. The Chairman … [Read more…]
A disturbing video circulating online has captured the moment armed men, alleged to be members of Operation Udo Ga-Achi, also known as the Agunechemba Vigilante Group, invaded a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) lodge in Anambra State and violently assaulted some corps members. The footage, released on Monday by the Haven 360 Foundation via Facebook, … [Read more…]
… Medical Corps members now earn N40,000 to N80,000 … As Mbah pledges more support to Corps The Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps, Brig. Gen. Olakunle Oluseye Nafiu, has commended Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State for his commitment to the welfare and safety of corps members in the state, especially for increasing … [Read more…]
…alleges candidate was held hostage The All Progressives Congress (APC) has rejected the result of the Anambra south senatorial by-election, alleging that its candidate, Azuka Okwuosa, was held hostage during the poll. Basil Ejidike, chairman of APC in Anambra, made the claim while reacting to the outcome of Saturday’s by-election. The Independent National Electoral Commission … [Read more…]
Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State has announced a total of ₦100 million reward for the five members of the team that represented Nigeria and emerged champions at the 2025 World Basic Schools Debate Championship held in Doha, Qatar, assuring his administration will sustain the tempo of development in education and all the sectors. Each … [Read more…]
The All Progressives Congress (APC) won 12 of the 16 legislative seats contested in Saturday’s by-elections across 12 states, according to results released by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). APC swept all seats on offer in Ogun, Edo, Niger, Kaduna, Taraba, Jigawa, Adamawa, and Kogi; split two seats with the New Nigeria People’s Party … [Read more…]
-By Abdul Mahmud Memory is a mischievous marvel, fleet-footed, capricious, and ever faithful only to its own whimsy. It ducks and weaves between time and consciousness, slipping out of reach just when you think you’ve grasped it. One moment, I am scanning the horizon of remembrance, combing the scattered debris of vanished moments while looking … [Read more…]
…Says Mbah’s performance justifies calls for devolution of more powers and resources to states Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, under the leadership of Senator John Azuta Mbata, has hailed Governor Peter Ndubuisi Mbah of Enugu State over the inauguration of five ultramodern transport terminals in various parts of the state last Thursday, in line with his integrated … [Read more…]
The campaign organization of Dr. George Moghalu and Hon. Mrs. Ifeoma Okaro has issued a statement about the controversy which erupted after Governor Soludo reportedly boasted in Nanka about defeating the Labour Party and its governorship candidate at his polling unit, a claim the Moghalu-Okaro team says is both “misleading and deceptive.” The statement, signed … [Read more…]
Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State has mocked former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, following the outcome of the by-election in the state. Soludo said the results of Saturday’s by-elections in the state showed that the Labour Party and the African Democratic Congress, ADC, are “dead” and “non-existent” in Anambra. He made the remarks … [Read more…]