APC clears 418 LG aspirants in Lagos

The All Progressives Congress in Lagos State has released the official list of qualified chairmanship aspirants for the July 12 local government elections. A total of 455 aspirants were screened, according to a document signed by the Chairman of the Screening Committee, Babatunde Ogala, SAN, and the Secretary, Nurudeen Bamidele. According to Sunday Punch, Abdulganiyu … [Read more…]

Gov Mbah Runs 10km, as East Africans Clear Elite Prizes in 1st Enugu Int’l Marathon

…Mbah promises continuous improvement Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, on Saturday, participated in the 1st Enugu City International Marathon, completing the 10km road race in 45 minutes, while East African athletes cleared the first, second, and third positions in the elite 42km full marathon. The event, which was supervised by the World Athletics … [Read more…]

$220m Fine: Quitting Nigeria does not absolve Meta of liability – FCCPC

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has responded to Meta’s threat to pull Facebook and Instagram out of Nigeria, stating that quitting the country does not absolve the US tech giant of its legal responsibilities. In a statement issued Saturday and signed by the commission’s Director of Corporate Affairs, Ondaje Ijagwu, the FCCPC … [Read more…]

Tinubu to flag off construction of Abia Airport

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will be flagging off the construction of Abia Airport in Isiala Ngwa North Local Government during his proposed visit to the state. He will also commission the newly reconstructed Port Harcourt Road that was abandoned for about 20 years, which was reconstructed by the incumbent government in the state led by … [Read more…]

Mbah, Obi, Jim, Kalu, other dignitaries attend burial of former Minister Dubem Onyia

Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, on Friday, joined other well-meaning Nigerians in paying last respects to the late elder statesman and former Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Chief Dubem Onyia, describing him as a legendary figure, whose life impacted many. Governor Mbah spoke at a well-attended funeral mass in honour of Chief … [Read more…]

May Day: Ebonyi Governor reveals plans to pay gratuity less than 1hr after retirement

Governor Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has reiterated his administration’ s Commitment to engender a work environment that will empower workers to thrive. He stated this in a message for the 2025 Workers’ Day celebration held at the Pa Ngele Oruta Township Stadium. He said he has introduced a reward system to ensure excellence, … [Read more…]

More defections rock LP in Enugu as National, State Lawmakers defect to PDP over Mbah’s “outstanding performance” 

The federal lawmakers representing Igbo-Eze North/Udenu federal constituency, Hon Dennis Agbo, and Igbo-Eze South/Nsukka federal constituency, Hon Mark Chidi Obetta, as well as Hon Malachi Onyechi, who represents Nsukka West state constituency in the Enugu State House of Assembly, have defected from the Labour Party (LP) to the Peoples Democratic Party, insisting that the state … [Read more…]

Mbah, promise keeper, Nigeria’s most labour-friendly governor – Organised Labour

…as Mbah reiterates continued better workers’ welfare, economic emancipation The organised labour, comprising the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) in Enugu State has extolled Governor Peter Mbah for the improved and better working conditions of workers in the state, describing him as a “promise keeper” and “the most worker-friendly governor … [Read more…]

Tinubu to embark on 2-day visit to Katsina state

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will depart Abuja for Katsina State on Friday for a two-day official visit. According to a statement by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to the President, Tinubu will meet with key stakeholders to assess the security situation in the state. While Tinubu will commission the Katsina Agricultural Mechanized … [Read more…]