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Enugu Governor Advocates South-East Regional Integration for Economic Growth
Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has called for a unified economic framework across the South-East, proposing the creation of a “South-East Common Market” to integrate commerce, talent, and industry. Speaking at the South-East Vision 2025 Regional Stakeholder Forum, the governor urged the five states to act collectively rather than independently, stressing that disjointed development limits growth potential.
“By fusing our five distinct economies into one powerhouse, we are no longer just negotiating for a seat at the table; we are building the table ourselves,” Mbah said. He highlighted the importance of coordinated logistics, transportation corridors, and security infrastructure to enable seamless interstate commerce and investment.
The governor also emphasized the South-East Vision 2050 framework as a blueprint to address structural challenges and unlock the region’s collective economic potential. Immediate steps, including joint feasibility studies and regional project preparation, were urged to translate vision into tangible outcomes.
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PDP Loses 107 Lawmakers in Defections Ahead of 2027 Elections
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has lost a total of 107 National Assembly members to defections, further shrinking its presence in both chambers. On Wednesday, three senators formally joined the All Progressives Congress (APC), reducing the PDP’s Senate representation to 14, well below the 36 it held at the inauguration of the 10th National Assembly…
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Iran’s New Supreme Leader Pledges Full Vengeance for US-Israel Strikes
Iran’s newly appointed Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, has vowed to pursue full retribution for the recent US and Israeli military strikes that killed his father, former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and others. The statement was read on state media Thursday. Khamenei said a portion of the planned retaliation has already been carried out but…
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Court Warns Sowore of Bail Revocation Over Absence
Justice Mohammed Umar of the Federal High Court, Abuja, has warned politician and publisher Omoyele Sowore that his bail could be revoked and an arrest warrant issued if he fails to appear at the next hearing in his ongoing cybercrime trial. Sowore, who is being prosecuted by the Department of State Services (DSS) for allegedly…