…ENSG Commiserates with family, Catholic Church The Enugu State Government has strongly condemned the gruesome murder of Rev. Fr. Mathew Eya of Nsukka Catholic Diocese by unknown assailants. The government also commiserated with the late priest’s immediate family, the Catholic Diocese of Nsukka, and indeed the Catholic faithful in general over the tragic incident, which … [Read more…]
The Labour Party campaign in Anambra received a powerful boost as Hon. George Ozodinobi (Aja-Ajanze), Member representing Anaocha, Dunukofia, and Njikoka Federal Constituency, hosted the party’s Governorship Candidate, Dr. George Moghalu, and former Governor Peter Obi at a mini rally in Nimo. From Oye Nimo to Egwegwe Square, the campaign drew jubilant crowds who cheered … [Read more…]
By Dr. Okelue David Ugwunta Africa’s mounting debt crisis reveals a troubling paradox: a continent rich in natural wealth yet burdened by rising liabilities, infrastructure gaps, persistent poverty, and weak institutions. From Ghana’s prolonged debt distress to Nigeria’s liabilities consuming 75% of revenue alongside $24.14 billion in external borrowing—the pattern is clear: borrowing without transformation. … [Read more…]
Governor of Rivers State, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has called on the people of Rivers to put aside their differences, work for the common good, and advance the interests of the state above all else. Addressing the people in a state-wide broadcast after returning to the Government House on Friday, Governor Fubara stated that it was … [Read more…]
The Labour Party Governorship Candidate in the November 8 Anambra governorship election, Dr. George Moghalu, on Wednesday inaugurated the George Moghalu Volunteers at Anaedo Hall, Nnewi, describing the group as the vanguard of a new movement to recover and rebuild Anambra. The hall was filled with enthusiastic supporters, stakeholders and community leaders who pledged their … [Read more…]
The Anambra State government has faulted the 2025 state performance index rating conducted by the Philips Consulting Limited, saying that it relied on flawed methodology, weak sampling, and biased inferences to arrive at its result. According to the ‘2025 PCL State Performance Index’ report released by the organisation on Thursday, Anambra was rated as one … [Read more…]
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has arrived Rivers state following the cessation of the state of emergency rule. Fubara arrived at the Port Harcourt International Airport at about 11:50 a.m. on Friday and was greeted by a crowd of supporters who had earlier converged at the VIP wing of the Port Harcourt International Airport, awaiting … [Read more…]
By Sebastine Chukwuebuka Okafor, Ph.D According to Nelson Mandela, “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” This implies that this sector should be seen as very important, owing to how crucial it is in the development of a country. In Nigeria, we have primary, secondary, and tertiary education, … [Read more…]
Thousands of supporters, who had thronged Government House, Port Harcourt, on Thursday to welcome the reinstated Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, went home disappointed after he failed to appear. Fubara was scheduled to resume duties as Governor of Rivers State on Thursday, following the end of the six-month emergency rule imposed on the state by … [Read more…]
Rivers State House of Assembly reconvened yesterday with a vow to probe the budget and expenditures of the former sole administrator, Vice Admiral Ibik-Ete Ibas (Rtd). After six months of suspension, the Rivers State House of Assembly reconvened yesterday in Port Harcourt. The lawmakers stressed the need to ascertain the funds received and spent by … [Read more…]
…Says “We’ll not treat our coal as stranded asset” …Enugu Air to take delivery of six planes before year end …NBCC President: “Enugu a state on the move, witnessing infrastructural expansion under Mbah” Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has declared that coal deposits in the state would be used to generate 1,000mw of … [Read more…]
By Omoniyi Ibietan “Honourable Minister, where is the next port of call for you after the ministership?” I asked my principal in January 2007, as we commenced the final phase of his tenure at Radio House. “Niyi, I am going back to school.”, he responded with full metacommunication and paralinguistics, with a tincture of jocular … [Read more…]