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EDITORIAL: ENUGU AIR AND THE $30 BILLION QUESTION

June 17, 2026

The recent interview by the Secretary to the Enugu State Government, published by Punch Newspapers under the headline “Enugu Air, Airport Concession Key to $30bn GDP Target”, deserves careful examination. At first glance, the proposition appears attractive: a state-owned airline and an airport concession serving as catalysts for economic transformation. Upon closer scrutiny, however, the […]

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, […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Statement On The Latest Premium Times Publication Concerning Chief Uche Geoffrey Nnaji

June 13, 2026

Our attention has been drawn to yet another PREMIUM TIMES publication alleging that a court has ordered the arrest of former Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Chief Uche Geoffrey Nnaji. We wish to state unequivocally that Chief Nnaji is not in hiding and has never evaded any law enforcement agency. As a former Minister […]

Seme Border Smuggling Persists Despite Dozens of Security Checkpoints

June 7, 2026

Concerns over Seme Border Smuggling have resurfaced following observations and accounts from residents along the Lagos-Seme corridor, where petrol, rice, and human trafficking activities are alleged to continue despite the presence of dozens of security checkpoints operated by multiple government agencies. The findings emerged during a visit to the Seme border area on May 25, […]

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 […]

Air Force Reaffirms Commitment to Rescue Oyo School Victims

June 6, 2026

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting efforts aimed at securing the safe rescue of the Oyo school victims abducted by gunmen in recent attacks. Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Aneke, gave the assurance on Saturday in Abuja, stating that the service remains fully engaged in ongoing security […]

Supreme Court Upholds Death Sentence for Kidnappers in Delta Case

June 5, 2026

The Supreme Court has upheld death sentence for kidnappers after affirming the conviction of Delta-based kidnapper Chelynor Halim for armed robbery and kidnapping. In a unanimous judgment delivered on Friday, a five-member panel of the apex court dismissed the convict’s appeal, ruling that it lacked merit. The case stemmed from the abduction of Joan Osemene […]

Minority leadership tussle disrupts House of Reps plenary over alleged forgery claims

June 4, 2026

A heated dispute over the opposition caucus leadership led to a minority leadership tussle that disrupted plenary proceedings in the House of Representatives on Thursday, as lawmakers clashed over allegations of forgery and competing claims to the Minority Leader position. The confrontation unfolded during plenary when the lawmaker representing Ado/Okpokwu/Ogbadibo Federal Constituency of Benue State, […]

Fayose Alleges Orchestrated Oyo Abduction Was Meant to Embarrass Tinubu

June 2, 2026

Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has alleged that the recent kidnapping of schoolchildren and teachers in Oyo State may have been politically motivated, claiming the orchestrated Oyo abduction was aimed at embarrassing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Fayose made the allegation during a televised programme while reacting to the abduction of pupils and teachers by […]

RCCG Defends Adeboye’s Neutrality, Says He Never Campaigned for Any Government

June 2, 2026

The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) has defended Adeboye’s neutrality, insisting that its General Overseer, Enoch Adeboye, has never campaigned for any government in power and has consistently maintained a non-partisan position despite repeated public claims linking him and the church to political authorities. The church’s position followed renewed public discussions over the role […]