Christmas: Udeh Felicitates Nigerians, Tasks Nation on Innovation, Inclusive Development

Dr Kingsley Tochukwu Udeh, SAN

The Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Dr. Kingsley Tochukwu Udeh, SAN, has extended Christmas greetings to Nigerians, urging them to embrace science, technology and innovation as tools to drive inclusive growth for national development. In a terse Christmas message personally signed by him and obtained by this magazine, Udeh said the season represents the … [Read more…]

YULETIDE: Nkanu West chair tasks residents on unity, shared progress

Hon John Chukwuma Ogbodo; Executive Chairman, Nkanu West Local Government Area of Enugu State

…reassures diaspora, praises Mbah’s governance in Enugu The Chairman of Nkanu West Local Government Area in Enugu State, Hon. John Chukwuma Ogbodo, has called on residents to sustain peace, unity and collective responsibility as the Christmas season is celebrated. In his Christmas message, Ogbodo said the birth of Jesus Christ underscores values of love, sacrifice … [Read more…]

Yuletide: Ubru lauds Mbah’s agricultural reforms

Patrick Nwabueze Ubru, Enugu State Commissioner for Agriculture and Agro-Industrialization

The Enugu State Commissioner for Agriculture and Agro-Industrialization, Dr. Patrick Nwabueze Ubru, has extended Christmas goodwill to Governor Peter Mbah, commending his administration’s agricultural reforms and development initiatives. In a Yuletide message issued on behalf of his family and staff of the ministry, Ubru said the Christmas season reflects God’s love for humanity, noting that … [Read more…]

BREAKING: Bomb explosion rocks Maiduguri mosque

An Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) suspected to have been planted in a Mosque at Gamboru Main Market in Maiduguri, the Borno state capital exploded when worshippers were conducting their Magrib prayers at about 6:pm. Sources said, the Mosque usually hosts many people including traders and sellers who patronizes the Gamboru market on daily basis. This … [Read more…]

Tragedy: Two Kano assembly members die hours apart

The Kano State House of Assembly has been plunged into mourning following the sudden deaths of two members, Aminu Ungoggo and Sarki Daneji, who reportedly passed away within hours of each other on Wednesday. The first to pass was Ungogo, chairman of the House Committee on Appropriation, who reportedly died at the Assembly complex after … [Read more…]

Gov Mbah Signs N1.62Trn Enugu 2026 Budget into Law, Says N870Bn IGR Target Realisable

Gov Mbah Signs into Law Bill to Create One-stop Shop for Taxation in Enugu

…As House retains N1.3Trn Capital Expenditure, N321 billion Recurrent Expenditure …Economic sector tops sectoral allocations with N825.9% of total budget Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has signed the Enugu State 2026 Appropriation Bill into Law, restating his administration’s resolve to redouble the transformations recorded across every sector so far. Appending his signature to … [Read more…]

IGP Egbetokun decorates newly promoted DIG, AIGs, CPs

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, on Tuesday, decorated newly promoted senior officers of the Nigeria Police Force at the Peacekeeping Hall, Force Headquarters, Abuja. The ceremony featured the elevation of one Assistant Inspector-General of Police to Deputy Inspector-General of Police, seven Commissioners of Police to Assistant Inspectors-General of Police, and thirteen Deputy Commissioners … [Read more…]

INEC refuses recognition of Turaki-led PDP, cites pending litigation

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has said it will not recognise the Kabiru Turaki-led National Working Committee, NWC, of the Peoples Democratic Party, citing existing court judgments and unresolved legal processes. This was as contained in a letter dated December 22, 2025, signed by INEC Secretary, Dr Rose Oriaran-Anthony. The Commission stated that it … [Read more…]

Otti Restores Electrici‌ty to 33 Com⁠munities after 9-Year Blackout

Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, has restored electricity to 33 communities in Ukwa West LGA, thereby ending 9 years of blackout and neglect to the oil-rich communities. The Power‍ Res‍toration‍ Proj‌ect was exec‍uted by the Abia State Government through ASOPADEC under t‍he supervision of t‍he Abia State Ministry of Pow⁠er a‌nd Pu‌blic Utilitie‌s, … [Read more…]

Mbah Swears in 2 New Commissioners, Splits 3-in-1 Ministry

Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah has inaugurated two new commissioners, saying the move was part of his government’s renewed momentum in delivering good and impactful governance. The new Commissioners are Barr. Osinachi Nnajieze and Dr. Charles Egumgbe. While Barr. Nnajieze, who was the Special Adviser on Legal Matters to the Governor before his … [Read more…]

Yuletide: Enugu East, Nsukka LGs Distribute 30,000 Bags of Rice, Cite Mbah’s LG Financial Autonomy

Chairmen of Enugu East and Nsukka Local Government Areas of Enugu State have distributed a total of 30,000 bags of rice to residents as part of their Christmas welfare interventions, citing Governor Peter Mbah’s non-interference with local government funds and full financial autonomy as the enabler of grassroots development. In Enugu East, the council chairman, … [Read more…]

Uzodimma Targets Jobs, Infrastructure in ₦1.4tn Imo 2026 Budget

Governor Hope Uzodimma on Monday made history in Imo State, becoming the first governor to hit the trillion-naira mark in budgetary presentation, as he sent a whopping ₦1,439,573,590,405.04 draft budget for 2026 to the State Assembly for consideration. The draft, which he christened the “Budget of Economic Breakthrough,” is expected to synergise infrastructure with critical … [Read more…]