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Ward Renovation is not A Medical Revolution: The Dangers of Governance By Propaganda

May 28, 2026

Nobody is saying neonatal equipment is unimportant. Saving newborn lives is noble and commendable. Every incubator, phototherapy unit, monitor, or syringe pump can make a difference. The intervention itself deserves appreciation. But the problem is the deliberate attempt to market a modest ward upgrade as though Enugu has just commissioned the Mayo Clinic, Johns Hopkins,...

Oil community fund review gains support as Reps consider PIA amendment

May 27, 2026

The debate over the oil community fund has intensified after HOSTCOM leaders backed moves by the House of Representatives to amend the Petroleum Industry Act and increase host community allocations to six percent. Community representatives said the current allocation under the law is inadequate for oil-producing areas. They argued that host communities continue to face...

The Politics of Promises: Can Enugu People Still Afford Another Vision Speech?

May 25, 2026

Since taking office on 29 May 2023, Governor Peter Mbah has sold Enugu a bold story of transformation. That story has now expanded into promises of coal power, industrial revival, and a future of prosperity. In September 2025, he said Enugu’s coal would be used to generate at least 1,000MW of power. In May 2026,...

Court orders arrest of Kwara NSCDC boss over contempt

May 21, 2026

A Kwara State High Court has issued a court order arrest directive against the State Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, over alleged contempt of court proceedings. The order followed claims that the official failed to comply with previous judicial directives issued by the court. The ruling was delivered in Ilorin,...

FG strengthens measurement systems to curb substandard goods

May 21, 2026

The Federal Government has announced plans to address the circulation of substandard goods in Nigeria through strengthened national measurement systems and regulatory enforcement. The initiative is aimed at improving product quality assurance, enhancing trade accuracy, and protecting consumers across markets nationwide. The announcement was made by the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Jumoke...

FG Approves Peculiar Allowance After Civil Servants’ Strike Threat

May 13, 2026

Federal Government workers have secured approval for the long-awaited peculiar allowance following rising labour tensions and threats of industrial action by civil servants across Nigeria. The approval followed weeks of pressure from the Joint National Public Service Negotiating Council, JNPSNC, over delays in implementing the welfare package tied to the new ₦70,000 national minimum wage....

Transparent Primaries: Gov Buni Says Yobe APC Open to Fair Contest

May 10, 2026

Governor Mai Mala Buni has stated that the Yobe State chapter of the All Progressives Congress remains committed to transparent primaries ahead of the 2027 elections. The governor said the party would adopt a fair and credible electoral process if consensus efforts among stakeholders fail. His remarks come amid growing political consultations surrounding governorship succession...

Senate reverses Senate ranking rule, reopens 2027 leadership contest

May 8, 2026

The Nigerian Senate on Thursday rescinded the controversial Senate ranking rule introduced earlier in the week, reopening the contest for Senate President and other presiding offices ahead of the 2027 political transition. The reversal followed deliberations during plenary in Abuja after lawmakers raised constitutional and procedural concerns over the amendment. The earlier provision had restricted...

Electoral Act amendment bill passes Senate amid reform concerns

May 7, 2026

The current Electoral Act was enacted in 2022 to regulate the conduct of federal, state, and Federal Capital Territory area council elections. Since its implementation during the 2023 elections, lawmakers, political parties, civil society groups, and legal experts have identified areas requiring review and clarification. Debates around the Electoral Act amendment process intensified earlier in...

Alcohol regulation framework bill advances as Reps seek tighter controls

May 7, 2026

Nigeria’s House of Representatives has begun moves to establish a national alcohol regulation framework aimed at tightening controls on alcohol production, advertising, distribution, and consumption across the country. Lawmakers said the proposed legislation is designed to address rising concerns over substance abuse, public health risks, and social consequences linked to alcohol misuse. The bill, sponsored...

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