Anambra LP Guber Candidate Resigns From Party

The Labour Party (LP) governorship candidate in the 2025 Anambra State governorship election, Dr. George Moghalu has formally resigned his membership of the party. The former Managing Director of the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) conveyed his decision in a letter dated January 26, 2026, which he personally signed and submitted to the Chairman of … [Read more…]

Igbo Church Leaders, Ohaneze Ndigbo Declare Annual January Thanksgiving to Mark Survival After Biafra War

Doris Ewoh, Enugu Christian leaders across Igboland, in partnership with Ohaneze Ndigbo, have agreed to dedicate the last Saturday of January every year as a day of thanksgiving to God for His love, mercy, and grace upon the Igbo people, particularly for saving them from extermination during the Nigeria–Biafra Civil War of 1967–1970. The event … [Read more…]

DHQ finally confirms coup plot against Tinubu after initial denial, to punish accused officers

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has finally confirmed that there was a coup plot to overthrow President Bola Tinubu. In October 2025, the federal government announced the cancellation of the parade earlier scheduled to celebrate the country’s 65th independence anniversary on October 1. Days later, reports swirled that the cancellation of the independence anniversary event was … [Read more…]

Enugu Gov’t Postpones Stakeholders’ Townhall Meeting on Land Sector Development to Jan. 29

The Enugu State Government has announced the postponement of its previously scheduled stakeholders’ townhall meeting on land sector development. The townhall meeting, earlier slated for Tuesday, January 27, 2026, has now been rescheduled to Thursday, January 29, 2026, and will still hold at The Dome Hall, Enugu International Conference Centre, at 10:00 am. prompt. The … [Read more…]

FMIST Clinches Best Performing Ministerial SERVICOM Unit

Dr Kingsley Tochukwu Udeh, SAN

The Federal Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology has won the 2025 Best Performing Ministerial SERVICOM Unit Award in recognition of its commitment to efficient and people-centered service delivery. The award, presented under the SERVICOM framework, also included recognition for the best-performing nodal desk officer, underscoring the ministry’s alignment with the Federal Government’s public service … [Read more…]

NBA Condemns Purported Appointment of Maina as Patron of Branch

Mbah Congratulates New NBA President, Osigwe

The Nigerian Bar Association has strongly condemned the purported appointment of Abdulrasheed Maina—convicted for stealing over two billion naira in pension funds—as “Grand Patron” of its Garki Branch. In a statement signed by NBA President, Mazi Afam Osigwe, SAN, the Association described the move by Branch Chairman Anthony Bamidele Ojo as a mockery of the … [Read more…]

Enugu Govt to Hold Stakeholders’ Townhall Meeting on Land Sector Development, Jan. 27

The Enugu State Government has announced plans to convene a broad-based stakeholders’ engagement meeting as part of its ongoing reforms and development initiatives in the state’s land sector. The townhall meeting, scheduled for Tuesday, January 27, 2026, will take place at The Dome Hall, Enugu International Conference Centre, at 10:00 a.m. prompt. The government, in … [Read more…]

UPDATED: Enugu Govt Recovers ₦1.28bn from Sujimoto as EFCC Hands Over Cheques, Vows Further Recoveries

The Enugu State Government has recovered a total of ₦1.28 billion from Mr. Olasijibomi Ogundele, CEO of Sujimoto Luxury Construction Ltd., following investigations by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) into the alleged diversion of funds meant for the construction of Smart Green Schools in the state. The recovered sum, part of monies paid … [Read more…]

Julius Abure to appeal court judgment sacking him as LP Nat’l Chairman

Julius Abure-led leadership of the Labour Party (LP) has vowed to appeal the judgment of the Federal High Court, Abuja, which recognised the Caretaker Committee headed by Nenadi Usman. The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Mr Obiora Ifoh, made this known in a statement issued on Wednesday in Abuja. According to the party, Justice Peter Lifu, … [Read more…]

[VIDEO] Alleged N5.7b Fraud: EFCC Recovers Enugu’s ₦1.27bn from Sujimoto, Hands Over Cheques to Enugu Gov’t [DEVELOPING STORY]

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has recovered ₦1.27 billion from the CEO, Sujimoto Luxury Construction Limited, Olasijibomi Ogundele, following the alleged diversion of funds and money laundering, totalling ₦5.7 billion and linked to the construction of 22 Smart Green Schools in different parts of Enugu state. The anti-graft agency formally handed over cheques … [Read more…]

Akwa Ibom Gov’t Moves to Activate April Take-Off Date of International Airport

Hope for the full activation of the recently approved international status of the Victor Attah International Airport (VAIA) received a major boost on Monday as the Committee on the Actualisation of the Airport’s International Status conducted a comprehensive inspection of facilities, ahead of the planned commencement of international flight operations in April. The inspection covered … [Read more…]