The Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party in the February 25th general election, Peter Obi has urged Nigerians not to despair over the agonizing situation in the country after 63 years of our nationhood, but to remain resolute and hopeful that a new Nigeria is still Possible. Even amidst grave uncertainties and apparent hardship, the … [Read more…]
A United States Court has ordered the Chicago State University (CSU) to release President Bola Tinubu’s academic records to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar by Tuesday. The presiding judge, Nancy Maldonado, dismissed Tinubu’s objection, issuing a two-day ultimatum to CSU to release the documents to Atiku. She also upheld the September 20 ruling of US … [Read more…]
As Nigerians today mark the nation’s 63 Independence anniversary, Organised Labour, yesterday, asked citizens, irrespective of ethnic, religious and political differences, to join the nationwide strike it called from October 3, saying it is the march to freedom, better living conditions and prosperity for all. Through the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, the Organised Labour … [Read more…]
ADDRESS BY HIS EXCELLENCY, PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU, GCFR, PRESIDENT AND COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF, FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA IN COMMEMORATION OF THE 63RD INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSARY OF NIGERIA ON SUNDAY, 1ST OCTOBER, 2023 Dear Compatriots, It is my unique honour to address you on this day, the 63rd anniversary of our nation’s independence, both as the President of … [Read more…]
The governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has urged Nigerians to work together for the country’s peace and development, saying national interest must always take precedence over every other interest and consideration. Mbah, who also stressed the import of quality education to nation building, equally commended Nigerians for their resilience in the face of … [Read more…]
1. It is with a deep sense of honour that I express my profound felicitations to the President and Commander-In- Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, *His Excellency, Sen. Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu,GCFR* and indeed all Nigerians on this grand occasion of the celebration of 63 years of the Independence … [Read more…]
By Daberechukwu Egbo, Ag. Editor-In-Chief 63 years ago, on 1st October 1960, in the heart of Africa and at the centre of its western region, there was a country with great potential, which gained full independence from Great Britain and received its freedom charter on a racing track turned Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS) at its … [Read more…]
The Nigerian Union of Local Government Employees, (NULGE) has kicked against the undue meddlesomeness of the Abia state governor, Alex Otti, in the leadership of the union in the state. National President, Ambali Akeem Olatunji, said in Akure, the Ondo state capital, that ”there is no leadership crisis in the state chapter of the union … [Read more…]
The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) on Friday shared a total sum of N1.1 trillion as Federation Account revenue for the month of August to the federal, state and local governments, indicating a N133.991 billion rise over the N966.110 billion shared in the preceding month of July. This was contained in a statement from the … [Read more…]
Representatives of Association of Former Councillors Forum of Enugu State, Thursday, paid a courtesy visit to Hon. Frank Anioma, the Special Adviser on Political Matters to the Governor of Enugu State. During the visit, the state coordinator of the group, Hon. Chris Okwor, congratulated Hon Frank Anioma on his appointment which he described as being … [Read more…]
The Delta Election Petition Tribunal yesterday dismissed the petition of (APC governorship candidate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege. Omo-Agege had approached the tribunal in his bid to overturn the March 18 governorship election victory of the state governor, Sheriff Oborevwori. The APC candidate’s prayers were non-compliance with the Electoral Act, winner not duly elected by majority of … [Read more…]
…Commends Mbah’s move to dualise Enugu-Abakaliki Road …Mbah commends FG’s prompt response The Minister of Works, Engr. Dave Umahi, has assured of immediate reconstruction of the bridge between the New Artisan flyover and the Naira Triangle, at the Enugu end of the Enugu – Port Harcourt expressway, starting with the collapsed one. Umahi, who blamed … [Read more…]