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After 20 Years, Enugu Pensioners Still Survive on Just ₦447 Monthly Despite Record State Revenue

August 4, 2026

– Dr. Robert Ngwu On one hand, Enugu State is celebrating unprecedented revenue growth, reporting ₦406.77 billion in Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) in 2025 and projecting an even more ambitious ₦870 billion target for 2026. On the other, some retired civil servants in the same state are reportedly surviving on ₦447 per month. That startling...

FAAN Explains MMIA Fire Scare, Confirms No Fire as Terminal 2 Operations Resume

August 2, 2026

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has clarified that there was no fire outbreak at Terminal 2 of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos, following an incident that initially sparked concerns among passengers and airport users. The authority said normal activities have fully resumed at the terminal while investigations continue into what triggered...

SERAP Urges Tinubu to Probe Alleged ₦6.79bn Police Funds Scandal, Recover Missing Firearms

August 2, 2026

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on President Bola Tinubu to order a comprehensive investigation into allegations that more than ₦6.79 billion in public funds may have been diverted, misapplied or remain unaccounted for within the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) and the Federal Ministry of Police Affairs. The Police funds scandal allegations...

INEC Displays Tinubu, Shettima Credentials Ahead of 2027 Election Campaigns

August 1, 2026

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has commenced the public display of the personal particulars, academic qualifications and supporting documents submitted by presidential candidates for the 2027 general elections, beginning with President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The Tinubu credentials display began on Saturday in line with...

New Abuja Roads Spur Real Estate Growth, Investment — Wike

July 31, 2026

New road infrastructure across Abuja is beginning to reshape previously developing areas, with real estate investors taking advantage of improved access to expand construction activities, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has said. Wike made the observation on Friday while inspecting the ongoing construction of an access road leading to the FCT Fire...

FG, Labour Clash Over How Fuel Subsidy Savings Were Spent

July 31, 2026

The Federal Government and organised labour have disagreed sharply over how savings from the removal of fuel subsidy have been utilised, with the government linking the funds to debt servicing, higher workers’ wages and student support. Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, said the savings had helped the government meet...

Appeal Court Reverses Deregistration Order, Says Five Parties Remain Registered

July 29, 2026

The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja has overturned the Federal High Court judgment ordering the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to deregister the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and four other political parties ahead of the 2027 general elections. The appellate court described the lower court’s decision as a nullity, holding that Justice Peter Lifu...

SERAP Drags NNPCL to Court Over Unexplained ₦211 Trillion Entries

July 26, 2026

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has instituted legal proceedings against the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) over what it describes as the company’s failure to properly explain ₦211 trillion recorded in its 2023 audited financial statements. The lawsuit, filed before the Federal High Court in Abuja, challenges financial entries listed as “Sundry...

Bode George Urges NJC to Safeguard PDP Judiciary Independence

July 25, 2026

Former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Bode George, has called on the National Judicial Council (NJC) to protect the independence, integrity and credibility of Nigeria’s judiciary, warning that recent developments surrounding the party’s leadership dispute could undermine public confidence in the nation’s justice system. In an open letter addressed to...

State Police Bill Passes House Despite Minority Walkout Over Procedure

July 24, 2026

The State Police Bill has cleared a major legislative hurdle after the House of Representatives approved a constitutional amendment seeking to establish state police services across Nigeria, despite a dramatic protest and walkout by members of the minority caucus. The proposed legislation, formally titled “A Bill for an Act to alter the Constitution of the...

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MEDIA STATEMENT: NNAJI’S DEFENCE CALLS FOR ACCURATE REPORTING OF COURT PROCEEDINGS

October 26, 2026

The media report published today under the headline “UNN, NYSC disowned ex-minister Nnaji’s certificates, witness tells court” does not give readers a complete or balanced account of what transpired before the Federal High Court. Its headline presents the prosecution’s allegations as though they were established facts, even though the trial is ongoing and no judgment...

G27 QUESTIONS MBAH’S 2023, 2027 INEC CREDENTIALS, DEFENDS NNAJI

October 13, 2026

By Chief James Ogbodo The G27 for Uche Nnaji support group has questioned Governor Peter Mbah’s decision to submit a Senior School Certificate Examination (WAEC) certificate as his highest educational qualification to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) ahead of the 2027 governorship election. The group made its position known in a statement signed by...

ENUGU 2027: WHY UCHE NNAJI’S PATH TO LION BUILDING IS WIDER THAN MANY THINK

October 7, 2026

By Ureh Ogbonna As the 2027 governorship election approaches, one political reality is becoming increasingly difficult to ignore: Chief Uche Geoffrey Nnaji—Nwakaibie—has a credible path to victory in Enugu State. Elections are never won in advance. But judged by his platform, experience, message and emerging political coalition, Nnaji is far more than an ordinary opposition...

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After 20 Years, Enugu Pensioners Still Survive on Just ₦447 Monthly Despite Record State Revenue

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