2027: APC Faces Pressure From North, Southeast Over Campaign Council

APC faces growing pressure over its 2027 campaign council as Northern and Southeast groups demand changes, while civil society warns against claims of guaranteed electoral victory.

United Nigeria Airlines has celebrated the 35th anniversary of the creation of 10 Nigerian states in 1991, highlighting their contributions to agriculture, manufacturing, energy, trade and logistics, while emphasising aviation’s role in connecting these emerging economic centres.

Stakeholders across Southeast Nigeria are calling for sustained investment, better teacher welfare and stronger policies to improve education, despite gains in enrolment, infrastructure and funding in some states.

Stakeholders in the Southeast have called for urgent action against child abuse and the exploitation of domestic workers, urging stronger reporting, protection and prosecution measures.

The Enugu APC has unveiled its campaign timetable for the 2026 local government elections, with tours planned across all 17 local government areas from September 1 to 24.

The Enugu State chapter of the Nigeria Democratic Congress has rejected reports of SKC Ogbonnia’s suspension, saying no authorised party organ initiated or approved any disciplinary action against the prominent party leader.

Nigeria’s 2026 budget reportedly contains N29.44 billion in school construction, renovation, ICT, hostel and educational-material projects spread across the country but assigned to the Federal Co-operative College, Oji River, Enugu State, raising questions about the institution’s mandate, project oversight and budget transparency.

Enugu State Government, in collaboration with CELI and UNICEF, has launched a three-day capacity-building programme to equip Smart Green School teachers with digital skills and enhance the use of the Nigerian Learning Passport in teaching and learning.

Oji River women in Enugu State have declared their unwavering support for Governor Peter Mbah ahead of the 2027 elections, pledging to mobilise massive grassroots backing while more than 3,000 women displayed their PVCs during a readiness exercise.

A medical review published through the National Library of Medicine reported that the number of dialysis centres in Nigeria increased from 27 in 2006 to 186 in 2021.

Nollywood actress Lilian Esoro is mourning the sudden death of her father, Ferdinand Esoro, just weeks after losing a close friend. The actress opened up about her painful grief and said her Christian faith remains her source of strength.

A political debate at the 66th NBA Annual General Conference in Port Harcourt turned heated as AAC presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore challenged the records of former public office holders, prompting former Rivers State governor Rotimi Amaechi to defend his achievements and hit back at his critic.