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…]
The Executive Chairman of Nkanu West Local Government Area, Hon. John Chukwuma Ogbodo, has visited the survivors of the tragic accidents that occurred at Ozalla Junction along the Enugu – Port Harcourt expressway, within the LGA. The two separate accidents led to the death of ten persons, leaving another ten injured. Eyewitnesses at the scene … [Read more…]
The Kaduna Police Command has summoned the immediate past governor of the state, Nasir El-Rufai, to appear before it over an alleged criminal conspiracy, incitement of public disturbance, mischief, and causing grievous hurt. El-Rufai was summoned by the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of criminal investigation, Zubairu Abdullahi, alongside key members of the Kaduna … [Read more…]
By Sebastine Chukwuebuka Okafor , Ph.D On Saturday, August 30, 2025, political leaders from Enugu East Senatorial District gathered at the Enugu International Conference Centre to discuss the progress of the state. Many notable figures from the zone who are progressives attended, and serious deliberations were made on unity and development, especially in the zone. … [Read more…]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has departed Abuja to begin his 2025 annual leave, the presidency announced on Thursday. According to a statement signed by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, the leave will last ten working days. During the period, Tinubu is expected to spend time in both France and … [Read more…]
The Anambra Labour Party Governorship candidate, Dr. George Moghalu, has urged the people of Anambra to be vigilant and beware of those who will come with money to buy their votes, insisting that no candidate who will truly deliver on his or her promises will resort to inducement. He warned that those who failed to … [Read more…]
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has rolled out regulations to curb harassment, data breaches, and other unethical practices by digital lenders in Nigeria. This was disclosed in a statement signed by the FCCPC’s Director of Corporate Affairs, Ondaje Ijagwu, which quoted the Commission’s Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer, Tunji Bello, as unveiling … [Read more…]
In a show of support, Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo visited Iyiowa Odekpe in Ogbaru Council Area, where he was greeted with enthusiastic cheers from local residents. The visit, which focused on inspecting the area’s critical infrastructure, highlighted the pressing need for improvements in road conditions. Starting his tour along the dilapidated New Road, the Governor … [Read more…]
The Enugu State Police Command has stated that ten persons have died and another ten injured in two separate but tragic fatal road accidents that occurred today along the Ozalla/4-Corner axis of the dual-carriage Enugu/Port-Harcourt Expressway. In a statement released by SP Daniel Ndukwe, Enugu State Police Public Relations Officer, the Commissioner of Police, Enugu … [Read more…]
The Labour Party Governorship Candidate in the forthcoming Anambra election, Dr. George Moghalu, has extended warm felicitations to his brother and friend, Prince Nicholas Ukachukwu (Ikukuoma), the Governorship Candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), on the occasion of his birthday. Dr. Moghalu noted that birthdays provide an opportunity to reflect on life, purpose, and … [Read more…]
…Says November Election Crucial to 2027 Presidency The Labour Party Governorship candidate, Dr. George Moghalu, has declared that the November 8 governorship election in Anambra State will play a decisive role in the 2027 presidential race. Speaking on Tuesday at Umunze and Nwafija in Orumba South LGA and Agulu in Anaocha LGA as he kick-started … [Read more…]
The Federal Government has declared Friday, September 5, 2025, a public holiday to mark Eid-ul-Mawlid, the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad. This was contained in a statement issued by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Dr Magdalene Ajani, on Tuesday in Abuja. According to the statement, the Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who … [Read more…]