…Plans to add additional 14 planes to Enugu Air …Car Assembly, Enugu Airport Concession to get N10bn each The Enugu State Government says it has earmarked the sum of N10bn in the 2026 budget as the state’s equity contribution to the first phase of the 135.5km standard gauge rail it plans to build in the … [Read more…]
ADVICE TO MR. PRESIDENT: A GRACE PERIOD OF 90 DAYS SHOULD BE ADOPTED TO TRAIN ARMED PRIVATE SECURITY PERSONNEL TO TAKE OVER POLICE VIP ESCORT; LIMIT POLICE VIP ESCORT TO 1 OR 2 OFFICERS DURING THE YULETIDE. By Dr. John Egbo, a retired USA trained Deputy Sheriff. From a law-enforcement perspective, withdrawing VIP Police Escort … [Read more…]
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is expected to arraign former Minister of Labour and Productivity and ex-Anambra governor, Chris Ngige, in court today, according to a report by Vanguard. Ngige was picked up on Monday in what family sources described as a “commando-style raid” at his Asokoro residence in Abuja. About 20 operatives … [Read more…]
In strict compliance with the directive of the Commissioner of Police, Enugu State Command, CP Mamman Bitrus Giwa, psc, detectives have arraigned and secured the remand of 51-year-old Emeka Emmanuel Nwangwu, a member of a Neighbourhood Security Watch Group, for the alleged murder of his cousin, Loveth Uloma Nwangwu, aged 19. The arraignment was carried … [Read more…]
By SNC Nwagu Executive Summary Nigeria’s foreign policy has remained glued to conventional, kinetic diplomacy instead of a homegrown narrative that leverages its abundant resources. Soft power diplomacy—cultural and ideological outreach plus international institution‑building—is being eroded by the recent round of ambassadorial appointments, which heavily tilt toward non‑career diplomats (former politicians, many with corruption histories … [Read more…]
…Why I Accepted This After Years of Declining Similar Honours – Nnaji Aviation expert and philanthropist, Captain Evarest Nnaji (Odengene), has been conferred with an honorary doctorate degree by Godfrey Okoye University, Enugu, in recognition of his exceptional contributions to education, philanthropy, and community development. The university bestowed the recognition during its 13th Convocation Ceremony … [Read more…]
On December 1, 2025, NNPC E&P Limited (NEPL), the upstream flagship subsidiary of NNPC Limited, achieved a historic production milestone of 355,000 barrels of oil per day, its highest daily output since 1989. The achievement, according to the management, represents a major leap for Nigeria’s upstream sector, reflecting NEPL’s ongoing transformation, which is anchored on operational … [Read more…]
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said Governor Siminalayi Fubara left the party of his own accord, dismissing claims that he was abandoned during his political battle with former governor Nyesom Wike, now Minister of the Federal Capital Territory. In a statement on Tuesday, the party’s spokesperson, Ini Ememobong, said the governor’s assertion that the … [Read more…]
The Enugu State Government has announced plans to restrict the operation of tricycles (Keke), yellow buses, and minibuses from five major highways across Enugu city, paving the way for the smooth implementation of the state’s Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system. This was made known by the Commissioner for Transport, Dr. Obi Ozor, during a consultative … [Read more…]
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has unveiled the Accord Party as his new political platform, announcing his intention to seek re-election for a second term on the platform of the party. The governor made the announcement Tuesday evening at the Banquet Hall of the Government House in the presence of national and state leaders of … [Read more…]
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress from the Peoples Democratic Party. The governor announced his defection at a stakeholders meeting held at the government house in Port Harcourt on Tuesday. Fubara’s defection is the latest in a host of defections to the ruling APC this year. More Details … [Read more…]
Quite often, when a nation is dire straits, it is resistance groups that rally to save that nation. Just as the “partagiani,” the diverse coalition of Italian resistance fought fascist leader Benito Mussolini, NADECO, a diverse coalition of Nigerian partisans, fought the Abacha regime in order to restore democracy. In Italy, it was a populist … [Read more…]