There was widespread jubilation over the weekend in Igbo Etiti West in Enugu State as the Court of Appeal sitting in Lagos set aside the judgement of the Enugu State Election Petition Tribunal which had nullified the election of Williams Amuka of the Labour Party. In a unanimous judgement delivered and presided over by Hon. … [Read more…]
The Chief Justice Nigeria (CJN), Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, has reiterated the judiciary’s determination not to be overwhelmed by the sentiments of the “mob” in their decisions. Following the rulings on electoral disputes, which led to the sacking of some governors and lawmakers, many have accused judges of bias. But speaking at the opening of the … [Read more…]
…Nigeria Has The Potential to Become a Major Player in the Global Economy – Enugu State Deputy Governor Barr. Ifeanyi Ossai …Nigeria’s Post Subsidy Economy not viable without combating corruption, nepotism – Ike Neliaku …We cannot have answers from outside, we must develop answers from inside – Msgr. Prof. Obiora Ike …We must do away … [Read more…]
…calls for calm while reassuring maximum protection of citizens’ rights Following the receipt of social media reports alleging the unprofessional conduct of some police officers in Nsukka town, the Enugu State Command’s Commissioner of Police, CP Kanayo Uzuegbu psc (+), has ordered the Deputy Commissioner in-charge of the State CID Enugu, to immediately commence a … [Read more…]
The Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide felicitates a quintessential Igbo, global business mogul, matchless prolific philanthropist, resourceful engineer, humanity archetype, the Ukpo royalty personified, a devoted Christian, the Chairman of the Atlas Oranto Petroleum International and a billionaire of world renown, Prince Engr. Arthur Eze, (Ozoigbondu) as he clocks 75 on Monday, November 27, 2023. The life … [Read more…]
By Barr. Abonyi Uche Levis The appeal court sitting in Lagos state has, over the weekend, upturned the decision of the election tribunal which had earlier upheld the election of the Labour Party House of Assembly candidate for Ezeagu state constituency of Enugu state, Udefuna Chukwudi over the case filed at the tribunal by the … [Read more…]
A joint Police and Department of State Service operatives, today, 26/11/2023 at about 1 p.m., neutralized three (3) male armed robbery suspects at Second Avenue, Independence Layout, Enugu, after a gunfight. The feat led to the recovery of two (2) locally-made revolver pistols, six (6) live rounds of .9mm calibre ammunition, the gang’s operational tricycle … [Read more…]
The Nigerian Navy Friday deployed 4,000 of its personnel, 13 warships, 88 boats and two helicopters, among others, ahead of the Chief of Naval Staff 2023 Sea Inspection exercise. Also deployed include two special boat service elements, four maritime domain awareness facilities, four operation bases, two support units, as well as 4 platforms belonging to … [Read more…]
Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has commissioned a 70 million litre per day water project in Enugu, saying his administration had raised potable water production capacity from the occasional 2 million litres per day to 120 million litres per day. Commissioning the project known as the 9th Mile 24/7 Water Scheme on Saturday … [Read more…]
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has dedicated his victory at the Appeal Court to God and the people of Akwa Ibom State, and has commended the judiciary for remaining the last hope of the common man. His statement which was released by his Chief Press Secretary, Ekerete Udoh, reads in part, “the Appeal … [Read more…]
…Egypt says sees ‘positive signals’ over possible truce extension …Israeli military spokesman expects 13 Israeli hostages to be freed Saturday Hamas was expected to release a second group of Israelis on Saturday under a deal to allow an exchange of 50 hostages for Palestinian prisoners, and Egypt indicated the four-day truce could be extended by … [Read more…]
Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Mr Yemi Cardoso said yesterday that the apex bank will soon introduce a new set of foreign exchange laws and guidelines to address naira depreciation and achieve exchange rate stability. The CBN, according to him, will also conduct a new recapitalisation exercise for the banking industry, by directing … [Read more…]