…Enugu, Bayelsa, and Kano Lead Nigeria’s 2024 Revenue Surge. By David Ugwunta, Ph.D The 2024 Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) map of Nigeria’s sub-nationals reveals stark contrasts and rising fiscal ambition. Lagos, shaded in deep blue, surged past ₦1.26 trillion, while Yobe barely crossed ₦11 billion, highlighting the uneven revenue landscape. According to the National Bureau … [Read more…]
…Storms Oba, Nkpor, Nsugbe The Labour Party campaign train led by its Governorship Candidate, Dr. George Moghalu, on Friday made a triumphant entry into Oba, Nkpor and Nsugbe, where massive crowds turned out to receive him and his team with great enthusiasm. The vibrant atmosphere reflected the people’s growing faith in the Labour Party’s vision … [Read more…]
President Bola Tinubu has made changes in the hierarchy of the Service Chiefs in furtherance of the efforts of the Federal Government of Nigeria to strengthen the national security architecture. The President appointed General Olufemi Oluyede to replace General Christopher Musa as the new Chief of Defence Staff. The new Chief of Army Staff is … [Read more…]
Onitsha Residents Celebrate Pipe Borne Water 25 Years After, Pledge to Return . Natives and residents of Onitsha North and South Local Government Areas have celebrated the return of pipe borne water in their city, 25 years after. Family members of Agwuzani Family in Umuaroli, Onitsha who briefed journalists in Awka, Anambra State, said they … [Read more…]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has named Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, as Chairman of a high-powered presidential committee tasked with revamping training institutions for security agencies. The announcement came during the 152nd meeting of the National Economic Council (NEC) held on Thursday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The session, chaired by Vice President … [Read more…]
A Magistrate’s Court in Kuje, Abuja, on Friday granted bail to publisher and activist Omoyele Sowore; Aloy Ejimakor, a member of the legal team representing the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu; the IPOB leader’s brother, Prince Emmanuel Kanu; and ten others, in the sum of ₦500,000, with two sureties … [Read more…]
Here we prove our righteousness by branding everyone else a thief or corrupt, especially if he’s anywhere near public office. I truly feel that as Nigerians, we lose more when we approach all things with the implicit assumption that our leaders are inherently wicked and terrible. I feel we should assume ignorance or incompetence first … [Read more…]
…says Enugu has regained voice in national politics The Enugu State Council of Presidents-General has declared total support for Governor Peter Mbah following his recent defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), describing the move as a masterstroke that has repositioned Enugu State at the heart of national decision-making. … [Read more…]
Former presidential candidate and activist, Omoyele Sowore, has been whisked away from the precincts of the Federal High Court in Abuja by armed policemen, shortly after he made appearance for the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu. Sowore, who is a frontline agitator for Kanu’s release from detention, was on … [Read more…]
The leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, on Thursday, stunned the Federal High Court in Abuja when he announced that he would be defending himself following the withdrawal of his entire legal team. Lead counsel, Chief Kanu Agabi (SAN), informed the court that he and other Senior Advocates of Nigeria … [Read more…]
The Labour Party Governorship Campaign train, led by former Governor of Anambra State and Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party, Mr. Peter Obi, yesterday stormed the communities of Ukpo, Nawgu, Ukwulu, Nkwelle Ezunaka, Umunya, and Ogbunike in continuation of its community-to-community campaign for the party’s Governorship Candidate, Dr. George Moghalu, and his running mate, Hon. … [Read more…]
The Enugu State Government, on Tuesday, demolished yet another building used for kidnapping in the state, an action it said is in line with the laws of the state. Security agencies had, during the week, rescued a kidnap victim at the demolished property, a bungalow at Umueze Awkunanaw in Nkanu West LGA of the state, … [Read more…]