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Ben Ezechime, Enugu The Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has said that the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state is targeting about two million members in the ongoing online registration exercise. Mbah stated this while flagging off the APC e-registration exercise for Enugu State at his ward in Owo, Nkanu East Local Government Area. According to the governor, the era of fragmented politics that denied Enugu State the benefits of being aligned with the centre is over. He described the registration exercise as a defining moment in consolidating the movement from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Dangote Petroleum Refinery has started direct sale of petrol to independent oil marketers who have the capacity to buy a minimum of 250,000 liters. This is a major shift in the company’s modus operandi which had hitherto, depended mostly on 20 depot owners to lift the product from its gantry for distribution nationwide. The new policy allows Dangote to by-pass established depot networks and deliver fuel closer to retail outlets. Chief Executive Officer of Petroleumprice.ng, Jeremiah Olatide, while speaking on the matter, said: “The refinery currently sells directly to independent marketers because the previous arrangement with depot…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State has rejected moves by members of the State House of Assembly to impeach Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, describing the development as “untenable.” The party warned those behind the impeachment plot against actions capable of destabilising the state government. The warning came hours after the Rivers State House of Assembly formally initiated impeachment proceedings against Governor Fubara. Speaker of the House, Martins Amaewhule, had described the governor as a “mistake,” accusing him of acts of gross misconduct. In a statement signed by its spokesperson, Darlington Nwauju, the Rivers…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Former Governor of Abia State and Senator representing Abia North Senatorial District, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, on Thursday, announced his decision to withdraw support for Governor Alex Otti ahead of the 2027 general elections, vowing instead to work for the victory of President Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC). Senator Kalu also declared that Abia people would be shortchanging themselves if they fail to return him to the Senate in 2027. The former governor made the remarks while addressing a press conference at his Camp Neya country home in Igbere, Abia State. He said he…
Ike Nnachi, Abakaliki Host communities of the Nigerian Cement Company (Nigercem) in Ebonyi State have raised serious concerns over the state government’s plan to establish a new cement plant, warning that the move threatens their land rights and the lawful future of Nigercem Plc. The communities made their position known in a letter dated January 7, 2026, addressed to Governor Francis Nwifuru through their solicitors, Gamzaki Law Chambers. The host communities—Nkalagu, Umuhuali, Amezu and Nkalaha, all in Ishielu Local Government Area—accused certain political actors of attempting to undermine existing legal agreements and subsisting court judgments relating to Nigercem Plc. According…
Our Reporter, Abuja The Federal Government has assured that all outstanding match bonuses and allowances due to members of Nigeria’s national football team at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) will be fully paid by Friday. The Minister of State for Finance, Doris Uzoka-Anite, gave the assurance while providing an update on the administrative progress surrounding the disbursement of entitlements to the Super Eagles. Uzoka-Anite said the Federal Government, working closely with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), had successfully streamlined foreign exchange processing to eliminate delays that previously affected payments to the players. “I am pleased to provide…
Our Reporter, Abuja Award-winning author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and her husband, Dr Ivara Esege, have lost one of their twin sons, Nkanu Nnamdi. In a statement issued by Omawumi Ogbe, the family confirmed that the 21-month-old passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, following a brief illness. The statement expressed the family’s deep sorrow over the loss and appealed to the public for privacy during this difficult period. It noted that the family is devastated and has requested prayers and understanding as they grieve in private. The statement added that no further comments would be made and thanked the public…
Agency Report President Donald Trump is withdrawing the United States from a foundational climate treaty as part of a sweeping exit from collective global action, the White House announced Wednesday. A total of 66 global organizations and treaties — roughly half affiliated with the United Nations — were listed in a White House memorandum as “contrary to the interests of the United States.” Most notable among them is the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), the parent treaty underpinning all major international climate agreements. Trump, who has thrown the full weight of his domestic policy behind fossil fuels,…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Gov. Alex Otti, yesterday, (Wednesday) inspected the ongoing construction of the Umuahia Central Bus Terminal by his administration. Fielding questions from newsmen during the inspection, Governor Otti explained that his decision to embark on the mega project was to centralise transport terminals instead of having them scattered. According to him, such terminals are not actually new but exist in other parts of the World. “It is nothing new; it has been done elsewhere. When you go to the UK, Paddington Terminal ensures convergence of the railway and other means of transportation. “And of course you have shopping…
Our Reporter, Abuja Former Anambra State Governor and African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential aspirant, Mr. Peter Obi, on Wednesday criticised the Federal Government over what he described as an “alarming” approval of an estimated ₦8 trillion debt write-off for the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC), warning that the move reflects a growing culture of financial recklessness. In a statement, Obi said it was reported that the President approved the write-off of ₦5.57 trillion and $1.42 billion in debts owed by NNPC, despite the company’s recent announcement of profits and claims of improved corporate governance. According to Obi, the decision…