Why is Enugu State Attractive to the International Community?

“It is hard for the international community to ignore such a fine blend of talent, competence, and influential individuals…” —Ebuka Onyekwelu The Governor of Enugu State has pulled the most unexpected strings since their assumption to office, about three months ago. Without any doubt, Enugu has been restored as the melting pot of the best of the Southeast geo-political zone.  It is even more or less magical when one observes the state governor’s demeanor and...

President Tinubu returns to Abuja after one week abroad

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is back in Nigeria’s capital city Abuja after a week-long working visit abroad. The President landed at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja at 8:46 p.m. on Tuesday. On departing Nigeria on September 5, Tinubu’s first port of call was New Delhi, India where he joined fellow heads of state and other prominent figures from across the globe at the G20 Leaders’ Summit. At the end of the Summit on...

Enugu Assembly Passes Over 58 Billion Naira Supplementary Budget

The Enugu State House of Assembly has passed a supplementary budget of fifty-eight billion, ninety-five million, four hundred and eighty-two thousand, two hundred and ninety-three naira only (#58,095,482,293=00) for capital and recurrent expenditure for the year ending on 31st December 2023. Presenting the Enugu State Supplementary Appropriation Bill (HB.2) 2023 to the House, the Minority Leader, Iloabuchi Aniagu said the budget would enable the state government to initiate and execute more capital and developmental projects....

Adamawa: Attacks On NEMA Warehouses Impede Distribution Of Relief Items

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) says the recent attacks on its Yola operations office and warehouses by hoodlums had delayed the distribution of the Special Economic Livelihood Emergency relief materials in Adamawa. Director General of the Agency, Mustapha Habib Ahmed revealed this during a courtesy call on Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri in the Government House, Yola Tuesday, saying some of the items have been carted away by the hoodlums. Ahmed called on the government...

Nigeria Immigration Service Clears 60,000 Passport Backlogs In Four Days 

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has cleared 60,000 passport backlogs within four working days. The action was in response to the directives given to the Service last week Thursday by the Minister of Interior to clear all pending passport applications. The Minister of Interior, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo confirmed this Tuesday in Abuja while receiving the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr Betta Edu, on a courtesy call. Alao Babatunde, the Special Adviser on Media...

Ex Kogi deputy Gov, Awoniyi, joins APC

Former Deputy Governor of Kogi State, Arc Yomi Awoniyi, has officially joined the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) after resigning his membership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) a few days ago. The former Deputy Governor expressed his admiration for Governor Yahaya Bello’s exemplary leadership, commitment to inclusivity, unity of purpose, and governance, when he was officially received into the APC at the party’s National Headquarters, on Tuesday, in Abuja. Awoniyi served as Deputy Governor...

Adebanjo tells Tinubu to restructure Nigeria for prosperity of the nation

Acting National Leader of pan- Yoruba socio-political group, Afenifere, Chief Ayo Adebanjo has told President Bola Tinubu that the only option for the prosperity of Nigeria is restructuring by bringing about a Federal Constitution. The elder statesman made the remark on Tuesday while speaking at Goke Omisore Annual Lecture (GOAL 2023), themed: “Southwest Regional Integration: The DAWN Commission Approach,” which took place at Muson Centre, Onikan, Lagos and organized by Voice of Reason (VOR). While...

Enugu Govt. Lauds Move as UK Opens Visa Submission Centre in Enugu

The Enugu State Government has commended the opening of a new temporary Submission Centre for United Kingdom Visas in Enugu State. A statement signed by the Secretary to the State Governor, Prof. Chidiebere Onyia, states the State Government received the news with delight and satisfaction as the synergy will enhance economic partnership and cultural exchanges between Enugu State and the United Kingdom. “The Enugu State Government therefore looks forward to a strong, mutually beneficial relationship...

U.S. President Biden meets Tinubu at G20 Summit, commends his strong leadership

President Joe Biden met with Nigerian President Bola Tinubu on Sunday on the sidelines of the just-concluded G20 Summit in New Delhi, India. A statement by the U.S. Mission in Nigeria said the engagement between the two leaders was to deepen the U.S.-Nigeria relationship and the “longstanding friendship between our two countries and peoples.” “President Biden welcomed the Tinubu administration’s steps to reform Nigeria’s economy and thanked President Tinubu for his strong leadership as the...

US court to hear Atiku’s suit on Tinubu’s varsity records on Tuesday

The United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois will on Tuesday (tomorrow) hear a fresh suit filed by Nigeria’s 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar on the release of President Bola Tinubu’s academic records from Chicago State University (CSU). The one-time vice-president of Nigeria reportedly filed the suit after he lost his case challenging President Tinubu’s election at the presidential election petition court, PEPC, last Wednesday. Atiku...

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