President Bola Tinubu has declared that the harshest phase of his economic reforms is over, saying Nigeria has moved from an “age of reform” into an “age of prosperity.” Tinubu stated this in his Independence Day broadcast to Nigerians, themed “From Reform to Prosperity,” as the country marked its 66th Independence Anniversary. The President defended…
Enugu — The Retired Archbishop of Enugu Ecclesiastical Province, Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion, Most Rev. Emmanuel Chukwuma, has urged Nigerians to intensify prayers for the country in the coming years. Chukwuma made the call in his message to mark Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary, expressing concern over what he described as bad governance and insecurity…
Governor of Enugu State, Dr Peter Mbah, has charged the newly sworn-in chairmen of the 17 local government areas in the state to immediately commence work, stressing that the local government system is not a passive arm of government in the state, but an active partner in the development agenda of the state government. Mbah…
Dr. John Egbo, Deputy Sheriff (Rtd.), has congratulated the Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, and the people of the state on Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary, describing the occasion as an opportunity to reflect on the country’s progress and future. In a goodwill message marking the anniversary, Egbo described Mbah as a “truly detribalised…
President Bola Tinubu has signed the Appropriation (Amendment) (No. 4) Bill, 2025 into law, extending the implementation deadline of the 2025 budget from September 30 to December 31, 2026. The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday. He said the President assented to the…
Stakeholders in Anambra, Ebonyi and Enugu States have highlighted Nigeria’s resilience, infrastructure development and social interventions as notable achievements in the country’s 66-year journey. They also called for sustained reforms, accountable leadership and greater citizens’ participation in nation-building. They made the observations in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday ahead…
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, says he will resign from office if President Bola Ahmed Tinubu loses the 2027 presidential election in both the FCT and Rivers State. Wike made the declaration while addressing members of the Apo Mechanics and Traders Association in Abuja, where he also spoke about his political plans…
Staff members and students of Federal University, Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), on Wednesday, protested an alleged attempt by some policemen to arrest the institution’s Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Joshua Ogunwole, at his residence in Ado-Ekiti. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the staff members – both academic and non-academic – and students had mobilised to the vice-chancellor’s…
Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, has inaugurated the recently reconstituted Enugu State Civil Service Commission and the Governing Councils of the Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT), Institute of Management and Technology (IMT), Enugu State Polytechnic, Iwollo, and the Enugu State College of Education Technical (ESCET). Mbah also inaugurated the newly reconstituted…
Abia Governor, Dr Alex Otti, says his administration is repositioning the state from conventional trading to manufacturing and technology-driven digital commerce. Otti stated this at the Michael Okpara Auditorium, Umuahia, during the Igbo Day Lecture and Dinner organised by Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, with the theme, “The Igbo Charter and Development of Ala Igbo.” The governor…
