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To develop a nation, leaders must change their customs, not the anthem

To alleviate the hardships and multidimensional poverty experienced by many Nigerians, political leaders have been urged to change their selfish approach to governance and affairs of state. It was said that this is the only way to give a new...

Mbaka calls for N62,000 minimum salary for Nigerian legislators and governors

Popular Catholic priest Ejike Mbaka has chastised Nigerian governors and legislators for “hoarding billions” of naira as benefits but offering Nigerian workers N62,000 as minimum wage. Therefore, Mr Mbaka, an outspoken cleric from the Catholic Diocese of Enugu, suggested that...

Ningi resumption, judicial officers’ remuneration and north-west security take center stage in Senate

The Senate began business last Tuesday by welcoming Bauchi Central Senator Abdul Ningi to the chamber after his suspension was lifted the previous week. Ningi, a member of the opposition People's Democratic Party (PDP), entered the Red Chamber at 10:40...

Governor Yusuf Vows to Reposition Education Sector in Kano State

Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State has promised to reposition education in the state to meet its intended objectives. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that Mr. Yusuf spoke in Kano while declaring a state of emergency in education on...

Five players to watch in the NPFL Super Sunday clash

Sunday's Eastern Derby between Rangers International and Enyimba International dominates Nigerian football debates. Beyond the local bragging rights, the opportunity to get closer to the league title adds another layer of excitement to this crucial clash at the Enugu “Cathedral”. Fortunately,...

127 alleged scammers arrested in the “Yahoo Party”

Agents of the Ibadan Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested 127 suspected internet fraudsters in Ondo State. The alleged internet fraudsters were arrested in an early morning sting operation at a “Yahoo Party” held...

Canadian-Nigerian filmmaker Pascal Atuma laments insecurity and killings in Aba

The recent tragic incident in Aba, Abia State, where four soldiers were killed, has been strongly condemned by Pascal Atuma, a Canadian-based Nigerian filmmaker. He also appreciated the immediate action taken by the state governor in response to...

NAHCON urges Nigerian pilgrims to obtain Nusuk card or risk being excluded from Hajj

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has warned all Nigerian pilgrims not to perform Hajj if they do not have the Nusuk card. NAHCON Makkah coordinator Aliyu Tanko gave the warning at a press conference on Thursday. He urged pilgrims...

Treason offense: NLC asks SGF to retract statement

The Nigerian Labor Congress (NLC) has called on the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, to retract a statement in which he said the shutdown of the national network by union members amounted to a...

Electricity company threatens to disconnect government houses in the southeast

The Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) has threatened to disconnect government houses in the South East for not paying their electricity bills. The EEDC also said it would disconnect the offices of the Central Bank of Nigeria and the Nigerian...

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PHOTOS: Flagship partners of Enugu government to lease 150-hectare complex at Nike Lake

Landmark Africa Group has partnered with the Enugu State Government to lease the 50-hectare Nike Lake complex for 35...