Enugu State governor, Dr Peter Mbah, has approved a comprehensive restructuring of the Enugu State Forest Guard as part of his administration’s drive to strengthen security in the state. The reform includes an upward review of salaries of the operatives to a minimum of N80,000 in line with the new state minimum wage. The governor … [Read more…]
Human rights activist and presidential candidate of the African Action Congress in the 2023 elections, Omoyele Sowore, has vowed not to delete a tweet critical of President Bola Tinubu, despite a reported request from the Department of State Services to X, demanding its removal. Sowore disclosed this in a post on his X account on … [Read more…]
The Department of State Services has written to X Corp., demanding the immediate takedown of a tweet posted by activist and politician Omoyele Sowore, saying it disparaged President Bola Tinubu and posed a threat to national security. On August 25, Sowore, through his verified X account @YeleSowore, shared a video of Tinubu during a state … [Read more…]
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has confirmed that there are no cases of Ebola virus disease in Nigeria. The agency issued a public health advisory on Saturday following reports of a fresh outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). “There are no cases of Ebola virus disease in Nigeria, as at now,” … [Read more…]
By Daniel Ndukwe Public conversations about policing in Nigeria often focus on misconduct, extortion, and unprofessional behaviour by security operatives. These concerns are genuine and troubling. Yet, an equally important but less discussed issue is the role of citizens in enabling and sustaining such misconduct. Corruption, particularly bribery, is never a one-sided affair. For every … [Read more…]
Labour Party Governorship Candidate in the forthcoming November 8 Anambra election, Chief Dr. George Moghalu, on Friday, joined worshippers at the Holy Ghost Adoration Ministry, Uke, where he stated that Anambra State under the leadership of Governor Chukwuma Soludo has derailed on several fronts and only a God-fearing leader can change the narrative. According to … [Read more…]
…I’ll clear my name – Ogundele …Disregard his theatrics and crocodile tears – Enugu State Gov’t The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has declared a Lagos-based businessman, Olasijibomi Ogundele, wanted over alleged diversion of funds and money laundering. This is also as the Enugu State Government has accused the CEO of Sujimoto Luxury Construction Limited, … [Read more…]
A former member of the House of Representatives and chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), USA Igwesi, has said the reelection of Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State is a done deal based on his track record of his administration in the last two years. Igwesi said all major stakeholders from Enugu East senatorial … [Read more…]
Labour Party Governorship Candidate for November 8 Anambra election, Chief Dr. George Moghalu (Ohamadike), on Thursday intensified his grassroots campaign across Anambra State, receiving massive support and a warm reception from stakeholders, party faithful, and the general public, a statement issued by his campaign office has stated. Starting off for the day in Okija; Dr. … [Read more…]
The Ebonyi State Government has set machinery in motion to recover its share of dividends from the Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG) and other unremitted oil revenues dating back to 1999. This was disclosed on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, by the Commissioner for Information and State Orientation, Barr. Chief Ikeuwa Omebeh, while briefing journalists on … [Read more…]
Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, has lauded the role of partnership in strengthening the state’s healthcare system. The governor was reacting to the donation of vital medical supplies and equipment to the Enugu State University Teaching Hospital (ESUTH) by SAGA Foundation Inc., Canada. Governor Mbah, who had earlier received the foundation’s founder, Dr. Shola … [Read more…]
2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has faulted President Bola Tinubu’s new tax law imposing five per cent tax on fossil fuel sales from January 2026 amid widespread poverty and economic hardship. Mr Obi, in a statement on Thursday, said, “When will Nigerians truly breathe” under an administration imposing more taxes amid economic hardships: … [Read more…]