…Mbah, Prof. Gambari harp on good governance Former Secretary General of the Commonwealth of Nations, Chief Emeka Anyaoku, has described Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State as an epitome of good governance, noting that the governor was genuinely and quietly transforming the state. Anyaoku, however, stressed that visionary leadership and speedy development, such as being … [Read more…]
Chairmen of the eight branches of the Nigerian Bar Association in Rivers State have condemned a query issued to its Port Harcourt branch chairman, Cordelia Eke, by the State Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, (retd.). Recall that Ibas had, through the Director of Administration, Rivers State Ministry of Justice, Ebiriemg Deresima, dated April 25, … [Read more…]
Chief Dubem Onyia, Nigeria’s former Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, will be laid to rest on Friday, May 2, at his Enugu Ngwo home. The former House of Representatives member passed away on March 10, 2025, at the age of 73 in Abuja, following a brief illness. According to the information contained in the … [Read more…]
Former Delta State Governor, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, has expressed regret over his decision to run as the vice-presidential candidate alongside Alhaji Atiku Abubakar in the 2023 presidential election, admitting it may have contradicted the wishes of his people. Speaking on Arise Television’s Morning Show on Monday, Okowa described his acceptance of the role as a … [Read more…]
Operatives from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested popular Lagos socialite and businessman, Emeka Okonkwo Daniel, popularly called E-Money, for allegedly misusing the Naira notes. Sources within the commission said on Tuesday that E-Money was arrested on Monday night at his residence in the Omole area of Lagos for allegedly spraying United … [Read more…]
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has urged all members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to prioritise the re-election of President Bola Tinubu in 2027 over their personal political ambitions. Keyamo emphasised that Tinubu’s second term is essential to complete the reforms he has initiated in governance. “Every single APC member … [Read more…]
The trial of the embattled leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has resumed on Tuesday at the Federal High Court, Abuja. The court, led by Justice James Omotosho, granted the request of the Federal Government for witnesses to testify behind screens. At the resumed hearing, the Defence Counsel, led by Kanu … [Read more…]
Osun State Executive Council members on Monday dismissed rumours that the state governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, is planning to quit the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the All Progressives Congress (APC), describing those behind the claims as purveyors of fake news. The forum urged members of the public to disregard the rumour, stating, “That is … [Read more…]
Scrolling through Pinterest one day, I saw a video of someone making potato balls. A thought crossed my mind immediately and it was a thought to make plantain balls instead. This means that I would use the same recipe as the potato balls, but I will have to substitute the potatoes for plantains. I would … [Read more…]
Reactions have continued to trail the judgement of a High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) sentencing Peter Nwachukwu, husband of the late gospel singer Osinachi Nwachukwu, to death by hanging. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), @RazakMakinde wrote “Finally justice for Osinachi”. Another X user, @Mrklassiq_3h queried the concept of Justice, noting that the … [Read more…]
…As University of East London Alumni hails Mbah’s performance, pledges collaboration Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, says his special interest in education is driven by purpose, not politics, noting that Enugu is on the cusp of renaissance, given the transformational promises of the Smart Green Schools initiated by his administration. Mbah also maintained … [Read more…]
The Enugu State Caucus in the House of Representatives has thrown its weight behind the federal government’s plan to concession the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu, describing it as a potential catalyst for the South East economy. The caucus commended the federal government for the initiative and urged it to hasten the concession process to … [Read more…]