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Enugu North Turns Out in Thousands for Uche Nnaji, Signals Strong Support Ahead of 2027

June 16, 2026

UDENU, ENUGU STATE – A remarkable display of unity and political enthusiasm unfolded in Udenu Local Government Area as thousands of residents from across Enugu North Senatorial District gathered to welcome Rt. Hon. Chief Geoffrey Uche Nnaji, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship flagbearer. The gathering, which attracted supporters from different communities within the district, […]

Reps Urge Local Arms Production, Stronger Action Against Crime Financing

June 15, 2026

Nigeria’s defence and financial sectors have been urged to play a more active role in strengthening national security through increased local arms production and tighter measures against criminal financing. Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, made the call during the Nigeria People’s Strategic Conference and Defence Exhibition 2026 held in Abuja. The […]

Nigeria Targets 209,000MW Capacity Through $11bn Solar Power Projects

June 11, 2026

Nigeria is pursuing an ambitious energy expansion strategy centred on Solar Power Projects, with plans to achieve 209,000 megawatts of electricity generation capacity by 2050. The initiative includes 53 large-scale solar developments valued at approximately $11 billion, according to a report by IIR. The planned expansion forms part of Nigeria’s long-term energy transition strategy aimed […]

Senate Queries SEDC Over N153m Abuja Office Rent, Budget Spending

June 10, 2026

The Senate has intensified oversight of the South East Development Commission (SEDC) as it queries SEDC officials over the management of funds released from the commission’s 2025 budget allocation. Lawmakers raised concerns about several expenditure items, including an alleged N153 million spent on renting a one-room liaison office in Abuja. The scrutiny emerged during an […]

Reps Summon Service Chiefs, Finance Minister Over Security Spending Probe

June 10, 2026

The House of Representatives has launched a Security Spending Probe, summoning the Service Chiefs and the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy to provide a detailed account of funds allocated and released for military operations amid worsening insecurity across Nigeria. The resolution followed debates on motions addressing the increasing wave of banditry, […]

OFU OBI, EARLY CAMPAIGNING, AND THE ₦2 TRILLION QUESTION IN ENUGU

June 6, 2026

By Dr. Robert Ngwu The Ofu Obi Rally held in Enugu East Senatorial Zone has generated considerable political interest across Enugu State and beyond. Officially presented as a gathering of stakeholders and supporters, the event has nevertheless raised important questions about governance, political priorities, and the direction of public discourse in the state as the […]

FG Launches $100m Kogi Power Projects, Begins 20MW Mini-Grid

June 6, 2026

The Federal Government has commenced major Kogi Power Projects, including a 20-megawatt mini-grid electricity initiative in Egume, Dekina Local Government Area of Kogi State. The project, valued alongside other installations at over $100 million, was unveiled by the Minister of Steel Development, Shuaibu Audu, as part of efforts to expand rural electrification and improve economic […]

Ndume Hails Tinubu, Umahi Over N1.2tn Gombe–Biu Road Project

June 6, 2026

Former Senate Leader and Senator representing Borno South, Ali Ndume, has commended President Bola Tinubu and the Minister of Works, David Umahi, for initiating the Gombe Biu Road Project, a N1.245 trillion reconstruction and dualisation of the 125-kilometre Gombe–Biu highway. The project was flagged off on Thursday at Liji in Gombe State. The Biu Road […]

Senate Moves to Fast-Track State Police Amid Rising Insecurity

June 6, 2026

The Senate has announced plans to expedite constitutional amendments for the establishment of state police in response to rising insecurity, banditry, and abductions across Nigeria. Lawmakers say the proposal is aimed at strengthening the country’s security architecture and improving response to violent crimes. Calls for state police have intensified following a series of deadly attacks […]

Safe Schools funds under scrutiny as SERAP urges Tinubu to probe ₦145bn programme

June 4, 2026

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to order an immediate investigation into allegations that Safe Schools funds amounting to ₦145 billion may have been diverted, mismanaged or remain unaccounted for despite continued attacks on schools across Nigeria. The rights organisation made the demand on Thursday amid growing […]