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The Enugu State Government, led by Governor Peter Mbah, has revealed an ambitious plan to undertake the construction and rehabilitation of a total of 81 roads within the state. This comprehensive project encompasses 71 roads within the Enugu metropolis, along with an additional 10 major roads aimed at connecting various regions across the state. Addressing…
President Bola Tinubu, on Monday, said that the newly sworn-in ministers who have received their portfolios would be held responsible for the good governance and standards which was promised to Nigerians. Addressing the newly sworn-in ministers at the Conference Centre of the State House in Abuja, he emphasized his expectation for accountability and transformation as…
Enugu’s Governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, has officially set up an eight-person panel to examine the operations of the Enugu-based state polytechnic, Institute of Management and Technology (IMT). The investigative group, titled the Committee of Inquiry into Accounts, Management Practices, and Staff Conduct, is led by Prof. Ed Nwobodo as Chairman, and Chinenye Angela as Secretary….
Nyesom Wike, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) minister, has expressed a firm stance on enforcing building regulations, even suggesting that non-compliant buildings might face consequences. Assuming the responsibilities of FCT minister, Wike is determined to address urban development challenges and uphold the city’s architectural integrity. During his inauguration and initial press interactions, Wike made it…
An All Progressives Congress, APC, leader and former member of the Presidential Campaign Council, Hon. Obidike Chukwuebuka, has conveyed confidence that President Bola Tinubu GCFR is dedicated to uplifting more than 70 million Nigerians from poverty. Hon. Obidike emphasized that President Tinubu’s strategy involves a comprehensive approach to address the complex issue of poverty. He…
The Salbas Filling Station in Kano has emerged as a colossal fuel hub, touted as the largest of its kind in Nigeria. Owned by Alhaji Saleh Baba Rano and managed by SALBAS Oil and Gas Ltd, this remarkable establishment situated along Zaria Road is a testament to grandeur and ambition. Comprising a spectrum of facilities,…
The Vice Chancellor of the Enugu State University of Science and Technology, ESUT, Professor Aloysius-Michaels Okolie, has described late Professor Cyril Agodi Onwumechili, as an administrator par excellence whose innovations brought Anambra State University of Technology, ASUTECH (now ESUT) into the global academic map. Prof. Okolie stated that late Prof. Onwumechili, who was the first…
Revelations about the housing allowances allocated to newly appointed ministers in Nigeria have sparked discussions over the potential financial implications for the country. The annual cost of these allowances, which could reach approximately N343.25 million, has raised concerns about the overall governance expenses and fiscal responsibility. Based on data from the Revenue Mobilisation and Fiscal…
In a statement signed by ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Force Public Relations Officer at the Nigeria Police Force headquarters in Abuja, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Ag. IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has announced the Nigeria Police Force‘s commitment to bolstering ties with the Public Complaints Commission (PCC). This collaborative effort aims to enhance accountability, transparency,…
Femi Falana, a prominent human rights advocate and lawyer, has brought to light a startling revelation during a recent discussion on Channel TV. According to Falana, an estimated $9 billion worth of gold is being illegally siphoned out of Nigeria each year, perpetuating a systemic cycle of economic deprivation for the country. During the discussion,…