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  Opinion   Lessons from Abia’s Omission in ThisDay and Arise TV Governor of the Year Awards  by Obinna Oriaku | #NwokeukwuMascot File Image There are many lessons to learn from the nomination of the ThisDay and Arise TV Governor of the Year Awards. The omission of Abia State from the list and its implications are worth examining, especially as the awards featured notable governors from states such as Kaduna, Delta, Enugu, and Akwa Ibom. ThisDay and the Arise group are among the most credible media sources in Africa. Their selection of governors from these states underscores the credibility of the survey and its reflection of the people’s votes. This should be a source of concern for the Governor’s media team, particularly given the substantial sums spent on media and propaganda. It suggests that most people are discerning and able to filter the information they receive from different states. The lesson here—if they are willing to learn—is to go back to the drawing boar...

  News   File Image Enugu State witnessed a historic moment on Saturday, January 4, as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu arrived at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu, for a highly anticipated working visit. The President was warmly received by Governor Peter Mbah, alongside top state officials, traditional rulers, and an enthusiastic crowd of residents eager to witness the milestone event. Recall we had earlier reports that Tinubu was visiting Enugu to commission landmark projects of Governor Peter Mbah’s led administration. The visit marks a significant occasion for Enugu, as President Tinubu is set to commission several transformative projects initiated and completed by the state government under Governor Mbah’s administration. These projects are a testament to the state’s strides in education, healthcare, infrastructure, and security. Among the key projects slated for commissioning are the Enugu Smart Green Schools , with 30 fully completed and equipped institutions o...

  News   File Image The Abia State chapter of the PDP has, in a statement, called on Abians and well-meaning Nigerians to disregard fake claims made by desperate blogs and WhatsApp platforms. These platforms have published claims by a certain individual, Chief Emeka Kalu, who is falsely presenting himself as a chieftain of the party. In a disclaimer signed by the party’s Publicity Secretary, Mr. Eric Ikwuagwu, the party clarified that stakeholder status is conferred on members based on their significant contributions to the growth of the party. He further stated that a party chieftain or stakeholder status is not self-proclaimed, as is the case with the individual in question, Mr. Emeka Kalu. The statement reads in full:  “It has come to the attention of the Abia Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) that some online blogs and WhatsApp platforms have published claims by a certain character, Chief Emeka Kalu, who is falsely presenting himself as a chieftain of the ...

  News   File Image Enugu State is set to host His Excellency, President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on a state visit scheduled for tomorrow. The visit, which promises to be a significant milestone for the state, will see the President commissioning several transformative projects that underscore the state government’s commitment to development and progress. The announcement of the visit was made public via Governor Peter Mbah’s official Facebook handle, where he expressed excitement about the upcoming event. Among the projects to be inaugurated are the Enugu Smart Green Schools , a groundbreaking initiative aimed at enhancing education infrastructure across the state. Of the 260 schools currently under construction in various wards, 30 have been completed and fully equipped, reflecting the administration’s resolve to prioritize quality education for all. In the healthcare sector, the state has achieved a milestone with the completion of 60 Type 2 Primary Healthcare Centr...

  Politics   File Image Udengs Eradiri was the candidate of the Labour Party in the last governorship election in Bayelsa State. In this interview with  SAMUEL ESE  in Yenagoa, he talks about his experiences, why he decided to quit the party and look elsewhere to pursue his political ambition Why  did you quit the Labour Party? I thought that Nigerians truly meant this their so-called cry of bad leadership, that we need good governance and all that. It’s just a farce. Nigerians are not serious. They are just looking for who will give them money. When the chips are down, Nigerians look for money from politicians. They jettison all they’ve gone through. I was fooled, let me put it that way. I thought that our people really needed leadership and that was why when I was growing up any opportunity I had, I made sure that I maintained a certain trajectory without getting my hands stained in all these mess, thinking there have to come a time when in leadership people i...