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…Say State Needs Policies That Strengthen SMEs, Human Capital and Democracy The Nkanu Youths Organization (NYO) has cautioned political leaders and groups in Enugu State against what it described as the premature endorsement of Governor Peter Ndubuisi Mbah ahead of the 2027 general elections. Addressing journalists in Enugu on Friday, the President of the organization, Comrade Dika David, said the ongoing wave of endorsements was “antithetical to development,” stressing that the focus at this stage should be on governance and the fulfillment of campaign promises to Ndi Enugu. The group expressed concerns about the impact of current policies on citizens, alleging that multiple taxation was affecting the growth of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and reducing purchasing power. “Enugu State cannot attain the vision of a $30 billion GDP by stifling SMEs and reducing the purchasing power of the people through multiple taxation. Ndi Enugu are suffering ...

Nigerian-born security professional and retired Deputy Sheriff, Dr. John Egbo, has called on President Ahmed Bola Tinubu to urgently reform Nigeria’s internal security framework. In an open letter released at the close of the 80th United Nations General Assembly, Dr. Egbo stressed that Nigeria must act decisively to counter the growing threats of terrorism, banditry, kidnapping, and communal unrest. According to him, despite significant investments in counterterrorism and border patrol operations, Nigeria’s porous borders, overstretched federal police, and unmonitored forests continue to expose the nation to grave risks. He warned that criminal networks exploit these gaps for arms trafficking, human smuggling, and coordinated attacks. “Failure to act swiftly risks eroding citizen confidence and weakening Nigeria’s reputation as a regional leader,” he cautioned. In his message to the President, Dr. Egbo identified five critical challenges: porous borders, centralized policin...