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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 weekend. Briefing Government House correspondents, …

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused the Federal Government of turning development of states into a tool of political coercion, saying the pressure on governors and elected officials to defect is fuelled by a system that rewards only those aligned with the ruling party. The opposition party warns that such actions endanger Nigeria’s democracy ahead of the 2027 general …

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has refuted claims by former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, that his bail was revoked because he attended a political gathering in Kebbi State. The EFCC, in a rebuttal by its spokesperson, Dele Oyewale on Saturday, insisted the matter has nothing to do with politics but everything …

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo visited the presidential seat of power in Abuja, on Friday, his first Aso Rock trip since President Bola Tinubu was sworn into office. Obasanjo, a major critic of the current administration, has stayed away from the Presidential Villa even when invited for crucial events like the Council of State meetings. At the height of the seeming …

Notorious bandits leader, Bello Turji, has confirmed that he held peace talks with officials of the Zamfara State government during the previous administration led by Bello Matawalle who is now the Minister of State for defence. Turji however denied claims that he was paid ₦30 million as part of the engagement. In an audio message circulated online, Turji rejected allegations …

The board of the South East Development Commission (SEDC) has approved the relocation of the commission’s core operations to Enugu and the rollout of key programmes in 2026. The approval was given at the third extraordinary meeting of the board, which also served as its final statutory session for 2025. The meeting was chaired by Chief Emeka Wogu, chairman of …

The board of the South East Development Commission (SEDC) has approved the relocation of the commission’s core operations to Enugu and the rollout of key programmes in 2026. The approval was given at the third extraordinary meeting of the board, which also served as its final statutory session for 2025. The meeting was chaired by Chief Emeka Wogu, chairman of …

The presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general election, Peter Obi, has reacted to reports that a Nigerian-owned supertanker has been seized by United State authorities. The supertanker was seized over allegations of crude oil theft and illicit activities. In a long post on X, Obi said he had warned the Nigerian government in the past about …

President Bola Tinubu again on Friday dismissed allegations of either Christian or Muslim genocide in Nigeria, insisting that the country’s security challenges are driven by criminality and extremism, not religion. Tinubu made the remarks while declaring open the Nasrul-Lahi-l-Fatih Society’s (NASFAT) 8th Biennial Conference and Annual General Meeting in Abuja. The theme of the event was “Building Resilience in a …

Vice-President Kashim Shettima has cautioned that if Nigeria fails, the entire black race has failed because Nigeria is being looked upon as a pacesetter. Shettima made the remark while speaking at the graduation ceremony of participants of the Senior Executive Course (SEC) 47, 2025, at the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, Plateau State. According to the …