Felix Duru Mbah

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PHOTO: Nigergas Returns, After Over 30 Years!

PHOTO: Nigergas Returns, After Over 30 Years!

In yet another instance of fidelity, Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, kept to his electoral promise to re-engineer, reinvigorate,retool and revitalize the state's economy and transform it to a preferred business destination for everyone. Fast on the heels of hosting the Annual General Conference (AGC) of Nigeria Bar Association (NBA), which featured the creme de la creme of the revered profession in the country, whose members breathed and utilized the state-of-the-art facilities in place in the state, Gov. Mbah yesterday unveiled the revamped, upgraded Nigergas factory, to resolve the nation's medical and industrial gas needs and save scarce foreign exchange…
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Rising Profile of Governor Seyi Makinde: A Possible Contender for 2027

Rising Profile of Governor Seyi Makinde: A Possible Contender for 2027

By Peter Fowoyo As Nigeria inches closer to the 2027 general elections, the political landscape is already shifting, with new alliances, zoning arrangements, and early calculations shaping the direction of the race. One figure whose name continues to dominate conversations within the opposition space is that of Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State. Popularly known as GSM, the two-term governor has become one of the most formidable voices in the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and, increasingly, a potential presidential contender. The recently concluded PDP National Executive Council (NEC) meeting in Abuja, which zoned the party’s 2027 presidential ticket to the…
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Jobs, Jobs, Jobs In Enugu As Mbah Revamps, Upgrades Long-Abandoned Nigergas

Jobs, Jobs, Jobs In Enugu As Mbah Revamps, Upgrades Long-Abandoned Nigergas

*This State Different Now, Safer -Kanayo O. Kanayo By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu After over 30 years of dormancy, Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, on Thursday, unveiled Nigergas Company Limited, revamped and upgraded by his administration. Mbah said Nigergas had so far created direct employment for over 100 skilled and semi-skilled workers, and would further create over 5,000 indirect jobs across distribution, fabrication, transport and supply chain. He stressed that the revival of Nigergas, which was established in 1962 as part of the achievements of the high-performing administration of then Premier of Eastern Region, Dr. Michael Okpara, after decades…
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UEFA Champions League Draw: Crowd Pullers Chelsea vs Barca, Liverpool vs Real Madrid, Bayern Munich vs Arsenal

UEFA Champions League Draw: Crowd Pullers Chelsea vs Barca, Liverpool vs Real Madrid, Bayern Munich vs Arsenal

*Also, Trent Alexander-Arnold Returns To Face Former Team Liverpool *De Bruyne Squares Up Against Man City *Bayern's Kane, Arsenal's Old Nemesis, Battles Gunners Though on Saturday, August 30, UEFA will provide times and exact dates for each 2025-26 Champions League league match for the 36 teams participating in the tournament, the draw on Thursday, August 28 set up some potentially thrilling matchups. Chelsea vs Barcelona at Stamford Bridge; Bayern Munich vs Chelsea at Alliance Arena; Liverpool vs Real Madrid at Anfield are some of the heart-stopping games fans will experience. The full fixtures are: Bayern Munich will face Chelsea (H),…
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Nigeria’s Passport Fees Go Up

Nigeria’s Passport Fees Go Up

*N.1m For 32-page Document With 5-year Validity *N.2m For 64-page Passport With 10-year Validity By our reporter From September 1 this year, the cost of acquiring the Nigerian passport will rise -like most items in the nation's commercial ecosystem in the last couple of years. It is now either N200,000 or N100,000 depending on the document's number of pages and validity period. The development followed Federal Government's upward review of fees for the vital document. Spokesman of Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Akinsola S. Akinlabi, disclosed the hike in cost in a statement today, August 28. Akinlabi stated that the hike…
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3rd Term: Trump Dead Serious -California Gov Warns

3rd Term: Trump Dead Serious -California Gov Warns

*Gives Instances Of Pursuit *'He Doesn't Believe In Free, Fair Elections' *Non-performing African Leaders May Borrow A Leaf -Opinion Donald Trump is gravely serious about running for a third term in violation of the US Constitution, California Governor Gavin Newsom said on Wednesday, warning Americans to “wake up” to what he described as the president’s flagrant disregard for democratic norms. “I don’t think Donald Trump wants another election,” Newsom, a Democrat, said during a live interview at a summit hosted by Politico in Sacramento. “This guy doesn’t believe in free, fair elections.” Analysts who are keenly following the development believe…
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2027: Jonathan Will Be Next President, If …,Says Apostle Adeyeye

2027: Jonathan Will Be Next President, If …,Says Apostle Adeyeye

*'Tinubu Should Go Home, Be Content With One Term, Or…' By Stephen Gbadamosi, Ibadan A cleric, President and Founder of Clear Revelation Ministry, Apostle Jeremiah Adeyeye, has declared that former President Goodluck Jonathan will emerge as the country's next president, if he throws his hat in the ring of the 2027 general elections. Apostle Adeyeye also advised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to be content with one term in office as President. The cleric, who had in September, 2013, predicted that Jonathan could be the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)-elected last President, also recalled that he had prophesied, before, that former Oyo…
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OPINION: Two Years After October 7, Why Can’t Israel Defeat Hamas?

OPINION: Two Years After October 7, Why Can’t Israel Defeat Hamas?

By Kabir Taneja A mere two months away from the second anniversary of Hamas's brutal terror strike against Israel, in which hundreds died while many others were taken hostage - and who continue to remain in captivity - Tel Aviv has used this war as an opportunity to reshape its strategic architecture for the long term. Israel's Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, has called it his country's "seven-front war" and has mobilised militarily to reshape and re-stack the country's long-standing border infractions with not just the likes of Hamas and Hezbollah, but beyond as well, as highlighted by the joint US-Israel…
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Assailant With 3 Guns Kills Children Praying In Church, Commits Suicide

Assailant With 3 Guns Kills Children Praying In Church, Commits Suicide

*Trump, Gov Offer Condolences A gunman opened fire at a Minneapolis Catholic school, where children were praying, killing two and injuring 17 others before killing himself, officials said. Of the 17 injured, 14 were children. The incident occurred as school years are starting across the United States (US). Two children aged 8 and 10 years old were killed. Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara at a news conference, said that the gunman, armed with a rifle, shotgun and pistol, shot the children through the church windows while they were at Mass. The shooter has been identified as Robin Westman, who was…
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Onyedika Dazzles As Club Brugge Pulverise 10-man Rangers

Onyedika Dazzles As Club Brugge Pulverise 10-man Rangers

Belgian side Club Brugge sealed European Champions League qualification on Wednesday night by battering visiting Scottish giants Glasgow Rangers, popularly known as the Gers, 6-0, with Nigerian midfielder Raphael Onyedika outstanding while playing full 90 minutes. The result brings a humiliating aggregate of 9-1 when added to Rangers' 1-3 home loss to Brugge in the first leg. A piece of solid rock in the centre of the pack,Onyedika, who also plays for Nigeria's Super Eagles, did not put a foot wrong throughout his time on the pitch, even assisting the second goal and taking two shots during the game. Bossing…
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