‘No airplane mode’ – NCAA insists on switching off phones during take-off, landing

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority has said that all mobile phones must be completely switched off during flight take-off and landing. The Director General of Authority, Capt. Chris Najomo, stated this during a stakeholders’ meeting themed “National Civil Aviation Security Committee Meeting” in Abuja on Tuesday. He declared that all passengers must now completely switch … [Read more…]

Peter Obi condemns assault of Anambra female corps member

Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has condemned the assault of a female National Youth Service Corps member in Anambra State, Jenifer Elobor, by operatives of the state vigilante outfit. Obi, in a statement via his official X handle on Tuesday, described the incident as “inhumane, primitive, and a direct assault on our collective … [Read more…]

FG Considering Pay Raise For Political Office Holders – RMAFC

…Says CBN governor earns 10 times more than President The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) has announced that plans are underway for the review of the salaries of political office holders in Nigeria, describing their current earnings as inadequate, unrealistic, and outdated in the face of rising responsibilities and economic challenges. The Chairman … [Read more…]

Anambra: Vigilantes beat, strip female NYSC member

A disturbing video circulating online has captured the moment armed men, alleged to be members of Operation Udo Ga-Achi, also known as the Agunechemba Vigilante Group, invaded a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) lodge in Anambra State and violently assaulted some corps members. The footage, released on Monday by the Haven 360 Foundation via Facebook, … [Read more…]

NYSC DG Commends Gov Mbah for Raising Corps Members’ Allowances to N20,000 Minimum

… Medical Corps members now earn N40,000 to N80,000 … As Mbah pledges more support to Corps The Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps, Brig. Gen. Olakunle Oluseye Nafiu, has commended Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State for his commitment to the welfare and safety of corps members in the state, especially for increasing … [Read more…]

APC rejects Anambra south by-election result

…alleges candidate was held hostage The All Progressives Congress (APC) has rejected the result of the Anambra south senatorial by-election, alleging that its candidate, Azuka Okwuosa, was held hostage during the poll. Basil Ejidike, chairman of APC in Anambra, made the claim while reacting to the outcome of Saturday’s by-election. The Independent National Electoral Commission … [Read more…]

Ohanaeze Hails Gov Mbah’s 5 Transport Terminals, 100 CNG Buses Across Enugu

Gov Mbah Inaugurates 5 Ultramodern Bus Terminals, Rolls Out 100 Mass Transit CNG Buses Across Enugu

…Says Mbah’s performance justifies calls for devolution of more powers and resources to states Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, under the leadership of Senator John Azuta Mbata, has hailed Governor Peter Ndubuisi Mbah of Enugu State over the inauguration of five ultramodern transport terminals in various parts of the state last Thursday, in line with his integrated … [Read more…]

Mbah, Nnamani, Obi, Others Pay Last Respects as Legendary Christian Chukwu is Laid to Rest

…Gov Mbah Restates Immortalization Plan by Enugu State Government Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, on Saturday led a large gathering of mourners, dignitaries, and admirers to pay final respects to the late Christian Chukwu, Nigeria’s football icon and national hero, who passed away at the age of 74. The funeral service, held at … [Read more…]

LABOUR PARTY GOVERNORSHIP CANDIDATE, DR. GEORGE MOGHALU, CASTS VOTE IN ANAMBRA SOUTH SENATORIAL BY-ELECTION

George Moghalu

NNEWI – The Labour Party Governorship Candidate, Dr. George Moghalu, earlier today joined other eligible voters to participate in the Anambra South Senatorial by-election. Dr. Moghalu performed his civic duty at his polling unit located at Obi Okpunoeze, Uruagu Ward 1, Nnewi North Local Government Area of Anambra State. Arriving at the polling unit in … [Read more…]

Minister of Information, Mohammed Idris, Speaks on South-East Inclusiveness in  Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda

“…more funds are now available to state and local governments,” says the Minister Doris Ewoh, Enugu The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for ensuring that all regions, including the South-East, are included in his Renewed Hope Agenda. The Minister made this known in a media parley, … [Read more…]