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Jun
11
2026
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Alleged N2b Fraud: Witness Details How Ex-Aviation Minister, Hadi Sirika Used Ethiopian Airlines As Fake ‘Air Nigeria’

Alleged N2b Fraud: Witness Details How Ex-Aviation Minister, Hadi Sirika Used Ethiopian Airlines As Fake ‘Air Nigeria’

News
OUR REPORTER A prosecution witness in the ongoing trial of the former Minister of Aviation, Hadi Abubakar Sirika, Mr. Christopher Odofin, on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, told Justice S.C. Oriji of the Federal Capital Territory  High Court Abuja how Sirika allegedly passed off an aircraft belonging to Ethiopian Airline as that of the promised Nigeria Air by the government of the late President Muhammadu Buhari. The decoy aircraft, adorned with the livery of the promised Nigeria Air, found its way on the tarmac of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja on May 27, 2023, being three days to the expiration of the…
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Jun
07
2026
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From Skepticism To Statesmanship: Why Enugu West Should Support Senator Osita Ngwu’s Return to the Senate In 2027

From Skepticism To Statesmanship: Why Enugu West Should Support Senator Osita Ngwu’s Return to the Senate In 2027

Opinion
THE HERO'S JOURNEY By ANAYO AGU Every generation produces individuals who, through courage, conviction, commitment, service, sacrifice, and accomplishment, rise above ordinary expectations and become symbols of collective beliefs, values, and aspirations. History remembers such individuals not merely because they occupied positions of authority, but because they transformed challenges into opportunities and left their communities stronger than they found them. Such individuals are called heroes because they embody the ideals, morals, and evolving history, traditions, culture, hopes, and aspirations of their people. In literature, mythology, and history, this transformation is often described as the hero's journey: the timeless story of…
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Jun
07
2026
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Can Innovative Developers Like COPEN Group Bridge The South-East’s Affordable Housing Gap?

Can Innovative Developers Like COPEN Group Bridge The South-East’s Affordable Housing Gap?

Opinion
(Also published in Sunday New Telegraph of June 7, 2026) By SHEDDY OZOENE Last week in Enugu, a promotional campaign by COPEN Group caught my attention. The housing development company was advertising an upcoming forum on affordable homeownership, promising solutions to one of the most persistent challenges facing not only Enugu State but the entire South-East region: access to affordable housing. The housing forum, themed "A Home for Every Dream, A House for Every Pocket" is scheduled to hold next Tuesday at the Amadeo Event Centre in Enugu. Millions of residents trapped by the high cost of owning a home,…
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Jun
04
2026
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N2.9m Crypto Fraud: Court Jails Man 10 Years 

N2.9m Crypto Fraud: Court Jails Man 10 Years 

News
Justice Aisha Kumaliya of the Borno State High Court sitting in Maiduguri, on Wednesday, June 3, 2026 convicted and sentenced one businessman, Bukar Ahmed Shuwa to ten years imprisonment. The convict was arraigned on Wednesday, June 3, 2026 by the Maiduguri Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on a one -count amended charge for the offence of cheating to the tune of N2,950,000.00 (Two Million, Nine Hundred and Fifty Thousand Naira). The charge reads: "That you, Bukar Ahmed Shuwa sometimes in the year 2024 at Maiduguri, Borno State within the jurisdiction of this honourable court fraudulently…
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Jun
04
2026
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Non-Interest Banking Key to Closing $42bn Women Financing Gap in Africa — Alternative Bank Regional Head

Non-Interest Banking Key to Closing $42bn Women Financing Gap in Africa — Alternative Bank Regional Head

News
By SAMUEL CHUKWUKA Lagos — Dr Felicia Tamuno, Institutional Banking Lead at The Alternative Bank, Nigeria’s leading non-interest financial institution, has called for a major shift in Africa’s banking system, urging greater adoption of non-interest and ethical finance models to bridge the massive financing gap facing women entrepreneurs. Speaking at the African Women in Banking and Finance Conference & Awards 2026, Tamuno said traditional interest-based lending models, which rely heavily on fixed asset collateral, property titles, and long credit histories, continue to exclude millions of women operating in the informal and semi-formal sectors.“Many women-led businesses remain locked out of formal finance despite their enormous…
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May
31
2026
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Three Years On The Saddle: The Governor Peter Mbah Scorecard That Is A Tall Order

Three Years On The Saddle: The Governor Peter Mbah Scorecard That Is A Tall Order

Column
By NWOBODO ONYEKWERE Long before I joined the Governor Peter Ndubuisi Mbah team, I had once predicted, on record, that, by the time Governor Peter Mbah would be out of office in eight years, there would be no basis for comparison, between his government and any other before it, in Enugu, including the much vaunted Sullivan Chime regime! I didn't mince words; in fact I was, quite unusually , so unequivocal in my assertion that Chime's records "would be a child's play…" by the time Barrister Mbah would've ended his tour of duty as it were, as Governor. That I…
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May
28
2026
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Profiling The Game Changer: Ikeje Asogwa, APC Senatorial Candidate For Enugu North

Profiling The Game Changer: Ikeje Asogwa, APC Senatorial Candidate For Enugu North

Opinion, Politics
By IKEJE MEDIA TEAM Leadership is best measured not merely by words, but by visible impact, enduring service, and transformational results. Over the years, Chief Ikeje Israel Asogwa has distinguished himself as a visionary administrator, accomplished entrepreneur, education reformer, political strategist, and community leader whose contributions have positively touched countless lives across Enugu State and beyond. With over three decades of exceptional experience spanning public administration, housing development, education, politics, and private enterprise, Asogwa has consistently demonstrated competence, integrity, and a rare capacity for delivering results. Widely regarded as a game changer in leadership and governance, he has built a…
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May
24
2026
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After 22 Years, Arsenal Finally ‘Corner’ The Premier League

After 22 Years, Arsenal Finally ‘Corner’ The Premier League

Opinion, Sports
(As published in the Sunday New Telegraph of 24th May, 2026) By SHEDDY OZOENE The excitement was palpable. Supporters of Arsenal Football Club across the world erupted in celebration last week as the North London club clinched the 2025/2026 English Premier League title. Although Arsenal still had one match left to play, the title was effectively sealed when Manchester City were held to a 1-1 draw by AFC Bournemouth, leaving the four-point gap between Arsenal and City practically unassailable. For Arsenal fans, it was the end of a painful 22-year wait for the league crown. Their last triumph came during…
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May
18
2026
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Tax Ombud Unveils Website, Call Centre, Digital Case Portal to Boost Taxpayer Services

Tax Ombud Unveils Website, Call Centre, Digital Case Portal to Boost Taxpayer Services

News
By OUR REPORTER The Office of the Tax Ombud on Monday unveiled its official website, launched a taxpayer call centre, and deployed a digital case management portal as part of efforts to improve taxpayer protection, dispute resolution, and confidence in Nigeria’s tax administration system. Speaking at the event in Abuja, the Tax Ombud and Chief Executive of the Office, John Nwabueze, described the development as “a landmark event” that signals the activation of a new public service architecture centred on accessibility, responsiveness, and citizen confidence. Nwabueze praised the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for driving reforms aimed at creating…
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