…Targets Regional Flights by Year End Enugu Air, on Tuesday, received the Air Operator Certificate, AOC, from the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), a development it described as a significant step in the realisation of Governor Peter Mbah’s vision to position Enugu as a regional hub for commerce, logistics, and aviation in West and Central … [Read more…]
Former Senate President, Dr Abubakar Bukola Saraki has appealed to all leaders and stakeholders in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to bury the hatchet, accept the Court of Appeal verdict, and move towards holding a fresh national convention that will comply with all INEC guidelines. According to a statement signed by Yusuph Olaniyonu, Head, Abubakar … [Read more…]
The Governor of Abia State, Dr Alex Otti, OFR, has felicitated the immediate past Governor of Abia State, Dr. Okezie Victor Ikpeazu, on his appointment and posting as the Nigerian Ambassador to Spain. In a goodwill message which was contained a message signed by Ferdinand Ekeoma, Special Adviser to the Governor, (Media and Publicity), Governor … [Read more…]
Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has cited the protracted crisis and legal disputes rocking the Peoples Democratic Party as the reason for his defection to the All Progressives Congress. The defection was formally announced on Monday by the state Deputy Governor, Mani Mummuni, following a stakeholders’ meeting at the Government House in Gusau. In … [Read more…]
The Federal Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology (FMIST) has pledged to support critical institutions in Delta State with solar mini-grids, as part of a broader partnership to drive technological advancement and research commercialisation in the state. The commitment was made on Monday in Abuja during a courtesy visit by the Asagba of Asaba, His … [Read more…]
The Court of Appeal, Abuja Division, has dismissed an appeal filed by the Governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, challenging an amendment to a suit aimed at barring him from seeking re-election in 2028. The appellate court, in a unanimous decision by a three-member panel of justices, held that the appeal, CA/ABJ/319/2025, lacked merit and … [Read more…]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has signed into law the African Union Convention for the Protection and Assistance of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), also known as the Kampala Convention, to strengthen humanitarian protection and uphold the rights and dignity of displaced citizens. Titled “Act to Give Effect to the Provisions of the African Union Convention for … [Read more…]
The Custos Care Foundation (CCF), under its flagship Expanded Mama Care Initiative (EMCI), on Saturday organised a large-scale free medical outreach that provided essential healthcare services to thousands of women and girls at Michael Okpara Square, Enugu. The outreach formed part of activities marking the 2026 International Women’s Day celebration and was aimed at improving … [Read more…]
Israel has declared its intention to target both the newly elected leader and those responsible for their appointment. Overnight, Israel launched a significant wave of attacks on Tehran, targeting infrastructure and oil facilities, which the Israel Defence Forces confirmed. Residents in Tehran reported waking to loud explosions and massive flames from oil refineries, indicating the … [Read more…]
Four Nigerian billionaires, Aliko Dangote, Abdulsamad Rabiu, Mike Adenuga and Femi Otedola, have been listed among Africa’s richest individuals in 2026. This is according to the latest African billionaires ranking released on Monday by Forbes, which highlights the position of the continent’s wealthiest individuals in the global list. The billionaires’ net worths were calculated using … [Read more…]
A former diplomat and respected political leader in Anambra State, Oseloka H. Obaze (OHO), has revalidated his membership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), in a move expected to boost the party’s ongoing nationwide registration and revalidation exercise. Obaze who is a strong ally of Peter Obi completed the process on Sunday at his country … [Read more…]
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has affirmed the November 14 judgment by Justice Peter Lifu of the Federal High Court, restraining the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from proceeding with its November 15–16 national convention in Ibadan without giving former Jigawa State Governor, Sule Lamido, the opportunity to participate as a chairmanship candidate. In a … [Read more…]