-By Abdul Mahmud Two weeks ago, Joseph Boakai, the Octogenarian President of Liberia, stepped into the White House, the symbolic heart of American power, to meet Donald Trump who had literally summoned five African presidents from Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mauritania and Senegal to a landmark summit on trade, investment and security. It was supposed to … [Read more…]
…Freezes Bands B, C, D and E Tariffs The Enugu State Electricity Regulatory Commission (EERC), has issued a new tariff to MainPower Electricity Distribution Limited, the utility that succeeded Enugu Electricity Distribution Company, (EEDC), for electricity distribution in the state, reviewing electricity cost for Band A from N209/ kWh (per kiloWatt) to N160 kWh, effective … [Read more…]
The Governor of Edo State, Monday Okpebholo, has denied issuing threat to Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, following his recent visit to the South-South state. Obi visited Benin on July 7, 2025, and donated ₦15m million to St Philomena Hospital School of Nursing Sciences for the completion of projects in the school. However, … [Read more…]
…As Gov Mbah orders immediate termination of contract The Enugu State Government has demolished a Smart Green School at Mbu in Isi-Uzo LGA of the state, citing substandard work and structural defects. Speaking to newsmen at the continuation of the demolition exercise at the weekend, Chairman of Isi-Uzo LGA, Barr. Obiora Obeagu, said the state’s … [Read more…]
PDP’s Anambra governorship candidate, Jude Ezenwafor, has been hospitalised after being shot by unknown gunmen in Abuja. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate for the upcoming Anambra State election on November 8, 2025, has reportedly been shot by gunmen in Abuja. Sources say the attack happened on Friday night near Wuse 2 as Ezenwafor … [Read more…]
The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) has shared N1.818 trillion among the federal, state, and local governments as revenue generated in June 2025 — the highest monthly allocation so far this year. The amount was disclosed in a communiqué issued after the FAAC meeting in Abuja for July 2025. The Director of Press and Public … [Read more…]
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID) chapter, has strongly rejected President Bola Tinubu’s move to rename the institution after the late former President Muhammadu Buhari In a statement released by the Chairman of the UNIMAID chapter of ASUU, Dr. Abubakar Mshelia Saidu, described the decision as “politically motivated,” and a … [Read more…]
…Releases Funeral Programme The Enugu State Government, in collaboration with the family of late Chairman Christian Chukwu, MFR, has approved the constitution of a Central Planning Committee (CPC) to coordinate the funeral arrangements for the departed football legend. The committee which is chaired by the Enugu State Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Barr. Lloyd Ekweremadu, … [Read more…]
…as National Assembly Lauds Governor on Performance, Security The Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has thrown his weight behind the ongoing constitutional amendment process, urging the National Assembly to seize the opportunity to address longstanding demands for equity and inclusion, particularly in the South East region. He specifically called for the establishment of … [Read more…]
The governor of Edo State, Sen Monday Okpebholo, yesterday sent a powerful message to Mr Peter Obi, the Labour Party Presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, warning him not to step into Edo State without getting a clearance from him. The governor gave the warning in Uromi, Esan North East Local Government Area of the … [Read more…]
Nigeria stormed into the semi-finals of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) with an emphatic 5-0 victory over Zambia on Friday in Casablanca. The Copper Queens were tipped to challenge the nine-time champions, but it was one-way traffic as the Super Falcons put on a ruthless display of power and precision. Nigeria made an … [Read more…]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Muhammad Babangida, the son of the former military President, as chairman of the revamped Bank of Agriculture. President Tinubu approved the appointment today, along with eight others. Some of them will serve as chairmen or directors-general of Federal agencies. Muhammad Babangida, 53, is an alumnus of the European University … [Read more…]