Nigerians have examined their condition in the last two years of President Bola Tinubu’s administration and concluded that they were not better off than they were before President Tinubu assumed office on May 29 2023. Many residents said under the Tinubu administration, the average person has experienced more poverty and insecurity than under any other … [Read more…]
Nigeria’s Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, has defended the federal government’s decision to proceed with the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, declaring that no harm was done to Landmark Group properties during the construction of the 30-kilometre stretch of the road. Speaking at the official inauguration of the initial segment of the 750km Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, Umahi … [Read more…]
By Uche Anichukwu When Dr. Peter Mbah unveiled his manifesto at the Peter Mbah Law Auditorium of the Godfrey Okoye University, Enugu, on October 13, 2022, many were quick to point out what they felt were typographical errors in the document. Among the assumed typos were his promise to construct 10,000km of roads in four … [Read more…]
As a follow-up to his recent efforts to raise crude oil production and attract investment to the oil and gas sector, President Bola Tinubu has issued a new Executive Order which seeks to lower project costs, attract more investors, and enhance revenues from operations in the sector. In the new Order, 50 per cent of … [Read more…]
More bodies have been recovered from Wednesday night’s flood disaster that ripped through three villages in Mokwa Local Government area of Niger State, bringing the total death toll to 115 as at Friday. This was as the state emergency management agency, in conjunction with local divers and other relevant stakeholders, continue to search for more … [Read more…]
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced dates for the conduct of governorship elections in Ekiti and Osun states. The elections would hold on June 20 and August 8, 2026, respectively, in the two southwest states. INEC Chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, announced the dates on Friday in Abuja. The INEC Chairman who recalled that … [Read more…]
…Confirms demolition of suspect’s mansions The Enugu State Government has reacted to the arrest of the fleeing suspected ritualist and kidnap kingpin, Obi Levi Obieze, by men and officers of the Nigeria Immigration Service along the Badagry-Seme Road, commending the vigilance of the officers. The government, which also disclosed that the suspect’s mansions at his … [Read more…]
…Jim Nwobodo, Arthur Eze, NASS Caucus, others endorse governor Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, says his administration is laying the foundations for the state’s prosperity and future. Mbah stated this while addressing a mammoth crowd that gathered at Okpara Square, Enugu, to felicitate him on his second anniversary in office on Thursday. “In … [Read more…]
The X-Squad Unit of the Imo State Police Command has busted a child-stealing syndicate, arrested four suspects and rescued a 20-month-old girl, identified as Chimamanda Joy. According to the Police, the rescued girl is the daughter of a 35-year-old visually impaired Mrs. Joy Ekwennaya from Amuri Omanze, Isu LGA. This was disclosed in a statement … [Read more…]
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has affirmed the election of Monday Okpebholo’s victory as Edo State’s governor. A three-member panel of the court unanimously ruled in favour of the governor on Thursday, affirming the earlier decision of the Edo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal which earlier validated his victory at the 21 September 2024 … [Read more…]
My dear Akwaibomites 1. Exactly two years ago today, I placed my hand on the Bible and swore an oath to be a Governor for all Akwaibomites irrespective of political affiliations. 2. On that solemn day also, I had promised to deepen the peace we had been enjoying in our State and extend the frontiers … [Read more…]
Elon Musk has announced he is leaving his role in the Trump administration. Elon Musk has announced he is leaving his role in the Trump administration. Photograph: Jim Watson/AFP/Getty Images The billionaire CEO of Tesla thanked the president for the opportunity and said the Doge mission ‘will only strengthen’ Elon Musk has announced on social … [Read more…]