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The National President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, says that the congress’ planned nationwide protest on 17 December remains sacrosanct. He made the statement shortly after a courtesy visit on the Chairman of the nineteen Northern States Governors’ Forum and Governor of Gombe State, Inuwa Yahaya, in Gombe the capital city of … [Read more…]
The Enugu State Government has approved the construction and reconstruction of 1,022 urban roads in line with Governor Peter Mbah’s administration’s target to pave all the roads in Enugu metropolis before the end of his first term in office. This was made known at the end of the Enugu State Executive Council meeting at the … [Read more…]
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has clarified that the former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mallam Abubakar Malami (SAN), did not meet the five bail conditions it granted him on November 28, contrary to the former minister’s claim that it revoked the bail. EFCC’s clarification followed the African Democratic Congress … [Read more…]
Peter Obi, former Labour Party presidential candidate, has criticised the Federal Government’s reported plan to borrow about ₦20 trillion to fund the 2026 budget, calling the move reckless and economically perilous. In a statement on his Facebook page, Obi said Nigerians “woke up again to troubling news” of large-scale new loans at a time when … [Read more…]
Governor Alex Otti has appointed Dr. Emmanuel Meribole as Acting Secretary to the State Government (SSG) following the approval of a leave of absence for the incumbent, Professor Kenneth Kalu (FCA). Meribole, currently the Special Adviser to the Governor on Projects, will assume duties on January 1, 2026. A transition process will begin on December … [Read more…]
The House of Representatives on Thursday asked the Federal Government to grant immediate tax waivers to airlines in a bid to reduce flight fares during the Yuletide season. Lawmakers also called for a 50 percent reduction in auxiliary charges within the aviation industry. The resolution came after a debate on the soaring cost of flight … [Read more…]
…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…]
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…]
…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…]