All Progressives Congress (APC) has denied reports in sections of the media claiming the ruling party has zoned the 10th NASS leadership positions to a particular geo-political zone of the country. Some forces in the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) are pushing to microzone the senate presidency of the incoming 10th National Assembly to the … [Read more…]
Russia’s first large-scale air attacks in nearly two months come as Ukraine prepares for a counteroffensive. At least 12 people have been killed and several injured after Russian forces attacked cities and regions across Ukraine, including the capital Kyiv, in a series of night-time air raids. In the central city of Uman, at least 10 … [Read more…]
The Federal Government, on Thursday, secured permission from the Supreme Court to file nine fresh grounds of appeal to oppose the release of the embattled leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, from detention. The apex court granted FG’s request to include the fresh grounds in its amended notice of appeal dated … [Read more…]
The National Economic Council, NEC, has suspended the planned removal of subsidy on petroleum products by the end of President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration. The Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Mrs. Zainab Ahmed disclosed this while briefing State House correspondents at the end of the NEC meeting presided over by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo … [Read more…]
I am still in shock over the news of the kidnap and murder of Engr. Dons Udeh. My heart goes out to his family and friends at this difficult time. It is incredibly sad to see how our society has debased the value of human life. I am particularly heartbroken to see another prominent son … [Read more…]
The Governor-elect of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has bemoaned the death of a political stalwart and former gubernatorial aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), ahead of the 2023 general elections, Engr. Dons Udeh, describing it as heartbreaking and condemnable. It is recalled that Udeh, whose lifeless body was found … [Read more…]
Manchester City took control of the Premier League title race as Kevin De Bruyne scored twice in a dominant 4-1 win over leaders Arsenal to close in on retaining their crown as English champions on Wednesday. Arsenal hold a two-point lead at the top of the table but City have two games in hand, meaning … [Read more…]
Nigeria’s Federal Government on Wednesday formally reacted to the ongoing crisis in Sudan saying no single Nigerian soul has been lost to the civil war. It, however, disclosed that many Nigerians had already been evacuated by sea with the assistance of Saudi Arabian government. Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, and the Minister of State, … [Read more…]
President-elect Bola Ahmed Tinubu and leaders of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) yesterday commenced the process to decide the zoning formula for the leadership of the 10th National Assembly. The maiden meeting to decide the zoning was held in Abuja with Tinubu, the vice president-elect, Senator Kashim Shettima, the National Chairman of the party, … [Read more…]
Chetanne Chinelo, Enugu The spokesman of the Enugu State Police Command, DSP Daniel Ndukwe, has confirmed the murder of a former Enugu Guber aspirant of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, Engr. Dons Udeh. Udeh, a former secretary of the state chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, was noted to be missing when he … [Read more…]
Congratulations to the members of ENUGU transition committee. I look forward to the committee’s commitments and strong recommendations to ensure governance becomes less transactional and proactive, not fun-fair. Political appointments without portfolio should be discontinued in Enugu – it makes output immeasurable hence, waste of public funds. I have also taken a close look at … [Read more…]
In preparation for the inauguration of the Governor-elect of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah and the Deputy Governor-elect, Barr. Ifeanyi Ossai, on May 29, 2023, the committee for the planning and organizing of the epoch-making event has held its inaugural meeting at the Government House, Enugu. The 35-man inauguration committee which is being chaired … [Read more…]