…Restates commitment to national cohesion, Southeast inclusiveness The President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has joined eminent Nigerians in celebrating the 70th birthday of former Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Onyeabo Azubuike Ihejirika (Rtd). The birthday celebration was marked by a public lecture themed “Leading Nigeria Forward: Strategies … [Read more…]
…We’ll produce 200,000 units of ICT annually, create 100 jobs – Haier VP …It’s a boost to FG’s quest for a $1 trillion economy – Minister …Mbah lauds Tinubu’s economic policies Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State, on Saturday, inaugurated the Enugu Haier Factory, a Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) by the Chinese Haier Global Business … [Read more…]
By Buchi Odoh In the ever-shifting landscape of Nigerian politics, Enugu State finds itself at a crossroads following Governor Peter Mbah’s high-profile defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in October 2025. This move, which saw Mbah bring along his entire cabinet, 17 local government chairmen, and around … [Read more…]
Rangers International will compete in the 76th edition of the Viareggio Cup for the first time after Friday’s draw confirmed their place in Group 2. The Nigerian side have been drawn alongside Fiorentina, hosts Viareggio and fellow Nigerian outfit One Touch in the prestigious youth competition, scheduled to run from 9 to 23 March in … [Read more…]
…Mbah Describes Him as a Patriot …As Bishop Onah lauds governor for approving state burial for the deceased Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, on Friday, joined other well-meaning Nigerians in paying last respects to the late Senator representing Enugu North Senatorial District, Senator Okey Ezea, describing the deceased as a principled leader, who held … [Read more…]
President Bola Tinubu will on Saturday embark on a one-day official visit to Kebbi State to inaugurate some projects executed by the state Governor, Dr Nasir Idris. Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, disclosed this in a statement on Friday. Onanuga said during the visit, President Tinubu will inaugurate some … [Read more…]
Members of the Nigerian Bar Association have been formally notified that the Legal Practitioners’ Privileges Committee (LPPC) has distanced itself from the emergence and circulation of a purported professional designation styled as “Blue Silk,” stating unequivocally that it does not recognize any such rank within the Nigerian legal system. In a statement issued on Thursday … [Read more…]
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Joash Amupitan, on Thursday formally set in motion the electoral process for the 2027 general election, announcing that the Presidential and National Assembly polls will hold on February 20, 2027, while Governorship and State Houses of Assembly elections will take place on March 6, 2027. Briefing … [Read more…]
The Enugu State Government has commenced a four-day onboarding retreat for Permanent Secretaries and the Auditor-General as part of efforts to strengthen public service delivery and entrench a results-driven governance culture. The retreat, themed “Strategic Policy Alignment and Disruptive Innovation,” and organised by the Office of the Head of Service, was designed to equip top … [Read more…]
Nigeria has secured a permanent seat on the Board of the African Central Bank, marking a major diplomatic victory at the just-concluded 39th Session of the African Union Executive Council in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The decision, announced at the end of the session, grants Nigeria a strategic position in shaping the continent’s future financial architecture. … [Read more…]
In Nigeria, democracy is just a word: The devil in Nigerian elections is in result collation, not voting. Mandatory real-time electronic transmission of results may not be a silver bullet that can prevent the country’s electoral woes entirely, but for now, it is the only plausible guardrail against electoral malfeasance. The Tinubu-led APC does not … [Read more…]
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has dissolved his cabinet with immediate effect, issuing directives for outgoing political appointees to hand over responsibilities to senior civil service officials. The decision was announced in a statement signed by his new Chief Press Secretary, Onwuka Nzeshi, Thursday evening. According to the statement, the governor instructed all outgoing Commissioners … [Read more…]