The Enuogu-Nkerefi Autonomous Community in Nkanu East Local Government Area of Enugu State came alive on Thursday with colours, rhythmic Abia dance steps, and the rich aroma of roasted yam as the people celebrated their annual Iri Ji, otherwise known as the New Yam Festival. The event was marked by excitement and praises for Governor … [Read more…]
The Labour Party Governorship Candidate in Anambra State, Chief Dr. George Moghalu (Ohamadike Nnewi), has joined the people of Nnewi and other well-wishers across the nation to celebrate His Royal Highness, Igwe Kenneth Onyeneke Orizu III, the revered monarch of Nnewi, on his 100th birthday anniversary. In a statement issued by his Special Assistant on … [Read more…]
By Christian Aburime Politics is that volatile turf where sentiments, propaganda, and innuendos often take centre stage in an election season. In this part of the world, the political game gets even more sinister as heightened sensibilities rush to react to every contentious news story to create warped impressions that desperate politicians exploit to denigrate … [Read more…]
Abia State Governor, Dr Alex Otti has performed the groundbreaking ceremony of the West Indian Ocean Cable Company (WIOCC) Abia State DUCT Infrastructure Project. The West Indian Ocean Cable Company (WIOCC) Duct Infrastructure project is being set up to transform the digital and internet connectivity landscape of Abia State. Speaking while performing the ceremony at … [Read more…]
When citizens are appointed to prominent positions, people rush to know their roots. The major appointments of Friday, October 24, 2025, were no exceptions. The military served meticulous dossiers: parents, wives, children, travels, qualifications, training, and degrees. Air Vice Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, the 23rd Chief of Air Staff, popped up like a supernova in … [Read more…]
…APC gains two-third majority in House of Reps The All Progressives Congress (APC) comfortably gained two third majority of the House of Representatives on Thursday with the defection of six members of the opposition. Five members of the People’s Democratic Party(PDP) from the South East and one member of the Labour Party (LP) from Plateau … [Read more…]
Doris Ewoh, Enugu The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Ojukwu, has highlighted the role of the ECOWAS Trade Liberalization Scheme (ETLS) in empowering Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) to transform local brilliance into regional competitiveness, ultimately strengthening national economies. She made the statement during her opening remarks at a one-day Sensitization and … [Read more…]
The Labour Party governorship candidate in Anambra State, Dr. George Moghalu, has called on traders across the state to unite in rescuing Anambra’s economy from collapse, describing the present situation as a critical moment that demands honest, transparent, and visionary leadership. Speaking during an interactive session with traders at the All Saints Cathedral Hall, Onitsha, … [Read more…]
…Moves Secretariat of Prerogative of Mercy Committee to Justice Ministry In deference to public criticism, President Bola Tinubu, yesterday, revised downward the list of convicted persons considered for pardon in exercise of his constitutional power of prerogative of mercy. Dropping a number of controversial names contained in the initial list, Tinubu issued instruments granting pardon … [Read more…]
By Ezefi Mike Udoh In politics, timing is everything — and strategy even more so. The defection today of Rt. Hon. Nnolim Nnaji from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) is neither an impulsive gamble nor a routine political migration. It is a deliberate recalibration, a tactical shift designed to … [Read more…]
The President of Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), Dr. Ike Neliaku has appealed to all stakeholders for a joint action to tackle the menace of child and human trafficking in the country. Dr. Neliaku made the call on Monday in Abuja at the public presentation of the book, “Vicious Red Circle”, written by Alex … [Read more…]
Enugu State has emerged as Nigeria’s most fiscally viable subnational government, according to BudgIT’s 2025 State of States ranking. The report shows that Enugu State is the most probable state to finance its operating expenses exclusively from internally generated revenue (IGR) and independent of allocations from the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC). However, whereas Enugu, … [Read more…]