Peter Mbah: The Renaissance Architect of Enugu’s Transformation
By Lemmy Ughegbe Since his May 29, 2023 inauguration, Governor Peter Ndubuisi Mbah has become a symbol of transformative leadership in Enugu State, inspiring a revival that extends beyond its borders. His time in office has been more than just routine governance; it’s been a conscious effort to redefine what a previously dormant state can […]
FCT doctors embark on 3 days warning strike
The Association of Resident Doctors in the Federal Capital Territory Administration, on Wednesday commenced a three days warning strike over unpaid salaries, allowances and other demands, at the expiration of the three-week ultimatum issued last year. Recall that the association issued a 21-day ultimatum to the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, on December 23, 2024, to […]
Ekweremadu’s wife, Beatrice returns to Nigeria after serving UK prison sentence
Beatrice Ekweremadu, the wife of former Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ike Ekweremadu, has returned to Nigeria after serving out her prison terms in the United Kingdom for organ harvesting. According to the Daily Post, she arrived in Nigeria on Tuesday after serving a UK court sentence for conspiring with her husband, Senator Ike […]
UBEC says Nigeria lagging behind in learning outcomes
The newly appointed Executive Secretary of Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), Aisha Garba, has lamented that Nigeria students are lagging behind in learning outcomes, according to the world Bank Index. Speaking at her first meeting with Management and staff commission in Abuja, Aisha Garba promised to deploy strategies that would advance the delivery of quality […]
NUC upgrades three medical-related programmes from Bachelor to doctoral status
The National Universities Commission (NUC) has upgraded some medical-related programmes in Nigerian universities from Bachelor’s degree to doctoral status. The upgraded programmes, according to a statement signed by Franca Elochi Chukwuonwo , Acting Director of Public Affairs of the commission are: Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm D), Doctor of Physiotherapy (DPT) and Optometry (O.D Doctor of […]
Tinubu’s tax reforms Bill has potential to modernize Nigeria’s tax system – NEITI
The Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) has endorsed the 2024 Tax Reform Bill currently being debated at the National Assembly, saying it has the potential to modernise Nigeria’s tax system and streamline and broaden its administration and tax base to align with global best practices. NEITI in a memo on its position, signed by […]
WHO asks Trump to reconsider withdrawal of USA membership
Recounting some of the life-saving partnerships it has entered into with the United States of America in the last seven decades, the World Health Organization (WHO) has called on the United States to reconsider its intent to withdraw its membership. On Tuesday, while noting its crucial role in protecting the health of people in the […]
How our driver ignored warning about ongoing kidnap operation – NYSC victim
Abasifreke Joseph, a Corps member, kidnapped on January 9, 2025, along Enugu-Ezike Road, on her way to Kogi, said she faced torture and hunger at the hands of her captors. Released on January 13, Joseph gave an account of her ordeal in Abak, when Sam Pepple, the NYSC Coordinator in Akwa Ibom, visited her. She […]
Repair bad roads to avoid Tanker accidents, NUPENG tells FG
Following the petroleum truck accident at Dikko Junction which claimed over 80 lives, the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) has appealed to the Federal Government to repair all bad roads to avoid tragic accidents, especially on the highways. Commiserating with families, friends, and communities affected by the tragic petroleum truck accident […]
Feeding Allocation: staff unions laud Oloyede for prioritising staff welfare
The National Association of Non-Academic Staff Union (NASU) and the Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria (ASCSN) have commended the Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), for prioritising the welfare of staff NASU and ASCSN JAMB branch chairmen who threw their weight behind the proposed increase in allocation for staff feeding […]