-By Abdul Mahmud At the last count, eight governors elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party have defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress, an exodus that has dramatically weakened the country’s principal opposition party. The most recent name mentioned in this procession is Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State. Senators and members of … [Read more…]
By Sebastine Okafor, Ph.D. As the 2026 National Convention of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) gets nearer, it is time to consolidate the advancement made so far by the party in Enugu State by choosing someone who transformed the party into what it is now and understands the politics of the state so as … [Read more…]
Togo has expressed interest in increasing electricity imports from Nigeria through the Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC) to meet rising domestic demand. The Managing Director of Niger Delta Power Holding Company, Jennifer Adighije, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday following talks with Togo’s national electricity utility. The visiting delegation from Compagnie Energie Electrique … [Read more…]
The family of Late Chief Obed Nnaji of Amugo community in Akpugo, Nkanu West local government area of Enugu state, has fixed Friday, March 20, 2026, for the final rites of passage of their matriarch, Mrs. Monica Nnenna Nnaji. Late Mrs Nnaji, also known as ‘Nne Okwukwe’ was the mother of the immediate past Minister … [Read more…]
A High Court sitting in Gombe on Friday sentenced five men to various prison terms for exhuming a corpse and removing its eyes for alleged ritual purposes. The court, presided over by Justice Abdulsalam Mohammed of Gombe State High Court No. 8, delivered the judgment after the defendants pleaded guilty to some of the charges … [Read more…]
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has issued a stern directive to commercial banks, ordering them to immediately halt the extension of further credit to “large-ticket obligors” who have failed to repay existing loans. This move targets high-value borrowers, both individuals and corporations, whose massive unpaid debts are deemed a systemic risk to the stability … [Read more…]
…Vows to arrest, prosecute illegal revenue collectors Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has rejected the claims of high taxation in the state, describing them as a pathetic misconception promoted by the opposition and beneficiaries of the old order, who manipulated revenue collection to fatten their private pockets. Mbah insisted that his administration had … [Read more…]
Minister of Defense, General Christopher Musa, (rtd) has pleaded with Nigerians not to lose hope in the capacity of the Nigerian Army to rout bandits and insurgents in certain states in the country. The Minister of Defense made the appeal on Thursday while speaking with State House correspondents shortly after a closed-door meeting with President … [Read more…]
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to leveraging intellectual property and scientific innovation as key drivers of economic diversification, technological advancement, and national security. The Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Dr. Kingsley Tochukwu Udeh, SAN, stated this in Abuja while receiving a delegation from the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), led by its … [Read more…]
By Onochie Jon-Igwesi The date was Thursday, 17 June 2021. The venue was the Michael Okpara Square, Independence Layout, Enugu, and the event was the well-attended ‘Oganiru Enugu East Senatorial Zone Rally’. It was a gathering of the entire political and traditional paraphernalia of the zone. All heavyweights and political juggernauts of the six local … [Read more…]
Aminu Waziri Tambuwal has resigned his membership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Tambuwal announced the decision in a statement on Wednesday which was shared on his verified X account, saying he had communicated his resignation in writing to his ward chairman. The former Sokoto State governor said … [Read more…]
The Legal Practitioners Disciplinary Committee (LPDC) has dismissed a complaint filed against the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, on the ground that no prima facie case was established against him. The LPDC panel held that the allegations bordering on NYSC participation, Nigerian Law School training, and enrolment at the Supreme Court … [Read more…]