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Taxation Should Serve the People, Not Suffocate Them: Chief Uche Nnaji's Vision for Enugu State
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Taxation Should Serve the People, Not Suffocate Them: Chief Uche Nnaji's Vision for Enugu State

An analysis of Chief Uche Nnaji’s proposed economic policy for Enugu State, outlining his plan to reform revenue collection, eliminate double taxation, and protect small businesses ahead of the 2027 election.

Site manager · Sep 10, 2026 · 2 min read
Strict Policy Enforcement: NYSC Declares NERD Clearance Mandatory for All Prospective Corps Members

Strict Policy Enforcement: NYSC Declares NERD Clearance Mandatory for All Prospective Corps Members

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has issued a critical directive to all Prospective Corps Members (PCMs) nationwide, making the National Education Research Database (NERD) clearance an absolute prerequisite for mobilization. Authorities have warned that any graduate who fails to secure this clearance will be entirely barred from participating in the national service scheme.

Site manager · Jun 03, 2026
"Let’s RESET Enugu Together": Group Launches Creative Campaign to Rally Youth Support for Uche Nnaji

"Let’s RESET Enugu Together": Group Launches Creative Campaign to Rally Youth Support for Uche Nnaji

A new grassroots political movement is gaining traction in Enugu State as youth groups deploy creative branding to rally support behind prominent political figure Chief Uche Nnaji (Nwakaibie). Utilizing interactive, social-media-style photo activations on the streets, the campaign seeks to mobilize the younger demographic around a shared vision for better governance and structural reforms in the state.

Site manager · Jun 03, 2026
"Disrespect to a National Icon": Chidi Odinkalu Slams Governor Peter Mbah Over Portrait Placement at Rehabilitated Presidential Hotel

"Disrespect to a National Icon": Chidi Odinkalu Slams Governor Peter Mbah Over Portrait Placement at Rehabilitated Presidential Hotel

Renowned human rights activist and legal practitioner, Chidi Odinkalu, has strongly criticized Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, over what he describes as self-aggrandizing behavior. Odinkalu expressed deep displeasure after a prominent portrait of the governor was placed in a highly visible area at the newly rehabilitated Presidential Hotel, arguing that the move actively overshadows and disrespects the legacy of the late regional icon, Dr. Michael Okpara.

Site manager · Jun 03, 2026
Aggressive Revenue Drive: Enugu Landlords Cry Out Over 'Excessive' Rent Tax Assessments as State Targets N800B

Aggressive Revenue Drive: Enugu Landlords Cry Out Over 'Excessive' Rent Tax Assessments as State Targets N800B

A major showdown is brewing between real estate owners and the Enugu State Government following the distribution of steep "Demand Notices" targeting rental incomes. Landlords across the state capital are pushing back against heavy tax assessments, warning that the state's ambitious N800 billion internally generated revenue (IGR) drive could artificially spike the cost of housing for everyday tenants.

Site manager · Jun 03, 2026