By Sunday Oyinloye In a nation as vibrant, complex, and promising as Nigeria, leadership should never be confined by gender, background, or entrenched political traditions. Unfortunately that is often…
Onuigbo demands full autonomy for LGs, says third tier critical to economic development.
By Sunday Oyinloye A renewed push for full financial and political autonomy for local governments in Nigeria dominated discussions at the South East Summit on Reviving Local Governance held in Umuahia, Abia State. Speaking at the summit, Rt. Hon.…
Betta Edu Hosts 111th Mayor of New York, Eric Adams, calls for stronger U.S –Nigeria Collaboration
By Mephy James Dr. Betta Edu on Sunday hosted the 111th Mayor of New York City, Eric Adams, at her residence in Abuja, with discussions centred on strengthening Nigeria-United States collaboration in security, humanitarian response, health, and economic development. Mayor…
‘Blue Economy key to Nigeria’s sustainable future’
By Sunday Oyinloye A former federal lawmaker and climate change advocate, Rt. Hon. Sam Onuigbo, has described the blue economy as a critical pathway to Nigeria’s sustainable development, economic diversification and climate resilience, urging policymakers to fully mainstream climate action…
LG Direct Funding: Onuigbo commends Gov. Zulum’s proactive directive
By Sunday Oyinloye A member of the Governing Board of the North East Development Commission (NEDC), Rt. Hon. Sam Onuigbo, has commended Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum, for directing that local government funds from the Federation Accounts Allocation…
Why Tinubu deserves reelection – Onuigbo
By Mephy James Member representing South East on the Governing Board of South East Development Commission (NEDC), Rt. Hon. Sam Onuigbo says President Bola Ahmed Tinubu deserves the votes of all eligible voters in 2027 because he has succeeded in…
Tinubu’s firm stance on local government autonomy will drive grassroots development – Onuigbo
By Sunday Oyinloye Rt. Hon. Sam Onuigbo, member representing South-East on the Governing Board of the North East Development Commission (NEDC) and a former federal lawmaker, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his unwavering commitment to the full implementation…
Traditional ruler sends SOS to President Tinubu over alleged police intimidation
By Sunday Oyinloye The Baale of Igberi Enle in Offa Local Government Area of Kwara State, Chief Kamal AbdulRahman Alasonla, has appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Governor of Kwara State, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, to urgently intervene in what…
Defection of two PDP governors to APC good omen for Tinubu says Onuigbo
By Mephy James One of the political leaders in the South East Nigeria and member of the Governing Board of the North East Development Commission,(NEDC), Rt. Hon. Sam Onuigbo has made case for a second term in office of President…
Hold your governors, council chairmen accountable, Onuigbo tells Nigerians
By Mephy James A prominent politician in the South East Nigeria and member of the Governing Board of the North East Development Commission,(NEDC), Rt. Hon. Sam Onuigbo has advised Nigerians to hold their governors and local government chairmen accountable in…
