A delegation comprising officials of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), and other stakeholders has commended the Nkanu West Local Government Council for its project execution following an inspection tour of completed and ongoing projects in the area. The delegation, led by the Chairman of the … [Read more…]
The Independent National Electoral Commission on Thursday expressed confidence that it has overcome the technical challenges that marred the electronic transmission of results during the 2023 general election. INEC assured Nigerians that the 2027 polls would be free, fair, credible, inclusive and transparent. The commission also said it was considering conducting a mock exercise on … [Read more…]
The House of Representatives on Thursday passed the Executive Bill seeking to establish state police, bringing Nigeria closer to adopting a decentralised policing system, despite a walkout by opposition lawmakers protesting the procedure adopted during the bill’s consideration. The bill was approved during plenary after the House withdrew its earlier constitutional amendment proposal on state … [Read more…]
Enugu Air has confirmed that one of its aircraft was involved in a runway incursion after landing in Benin, assuring passengers that no injuries or casualties were recorded in the incident. According to a public notice issued by Enugu Air, all passengers and crew members safely disembarked from the aircraft following the occurrence. The airline … [Read more…]
The Anambra Government has threatened to arrest and prosecute anyone parading himself as the traditional ruler of any community without recognition and certification. Chief Vincent Ezeaka, Commissioner for Local Government and Community Affairs issued the warning in a letter addressed to Presidents General of Town Unions on Thursday. The statement was entitled “Unlawful Assumption of … [Read more…]
Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE (DPRP) has completed a US$2.5 billion private equity placement, with the company describing the transaction as Africa’s largest publicly disclosed primary equity private placement by value. According to a statement issued by Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals, the offering was 3.7 times oversubscribed relative to its initial size and … [Read more…]
Justice Salim Ibrahim of the Federal High Court Abuja, has sentenced three persons to life imprisonment over their complicity in the kidnapping of students and teachers of a school in Orire Local Government Area (LGA) of Oyo State. The court convicted and sentenced the defendants, Abdulrazak Umar (a.k.a. Abu Khalifa/Abu Khalid), Yunusa Musa (a.k.a. Yunusa … [Read more…]
United States President Donald Trump has written to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, commending his leadership and reaffirming America’s support for Nigeria’s fight against terrorism. The letter was contained in a statement issued on Wednesday by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, who said Trump praised Tinubu’s decisive leadership on … [Read more…]
By Prince Ejeh Josh Some people pass through life chasing recognition; others leave behind something far more enduring—the quiet gratitude of lives they have touched. Their names may not dominate headlines every day, yet they are remembered in whispered prayers, heartfelt testimonies and the silent triumphs of those they once lifted from uncertainty to hope. … [Read more…]
The All Progressives Congress (APC) Chairmanship candidate for Nkanu East Local Government Area, Engr. Mike Ogbuekwe, has commended the Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, for sustaining his administration’s investment in agriculture through the distribution of free farm inputs to thousands of farmers across the state. Ogbuekwe gave the commendation on Tuesday, July … [Read more…]
The Citizens Democratic Alliance (CDA) has alleged that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has failed to comply with a Federal High Court judgment directing it to issue the party with its Certificate of Registration. According to a statement signed by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Citizen Umar Abdulrazaq Abdullahi, the Federal High Court, in … [Read more…]
By Clinton Umeh “Vision is the art of seeing what is invisible to others.” — Jonathan Swift “The purpose of looking at the future is to disturb the present.” — Gaston Berger Every generation is remembered for the leaders who merely managed the present and those who dared to redefine the future. History rarely celebrates … [Read more…]