The Enugu State Gaming and Lotto Commission (ESGC) says plans are underway to hold the inaugural Gaming Conference in the state. In a statement to newsmen in Enugu yesterday, Chief Executive Officer of the ESGC, Arinze Arum said that the conference will establish Enugu as the leading destination for gambling tourism in Nigeria. Arum noted … [Read more…]
On May 29th, it will be exactly one year since Dr. Peter Mbah was sworn in as Enugu State Governor. I make haste to say that Mbah’s one year in office has witnessed the conception and commencement of major projects in all Sectors that are capable of transforming the economy of Enugu State and giving … [Read more…]
Governor Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has directed the completion of the Ishiagu Water Scheme within the next six Months. Governor Nwifuru also approved the handover of the Community Health Centre back to the Community. The Governor gave the directives Saturday when a delegation from Ishiagu Community of Ivo Local Government visited him in … [Read more…]
The Nigerian government has approved mandatory payment of access fees by all visitors and VIPs at the nation’s Federal Airports across the country. This approval indicates that all official motorcades of the President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu and that of the Vice President, Kashim Shettima will henceforth be made to pay the toll gate levies in … [Read more…]
The Federal Government has suspended the controversial cybersecurity levy on electronic banking transactions. Nigeria’s Minister of Information and National Orientation Mohammed Idris disclosed this while briefing State House Correspondents after the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting at the State House in Abuja on Tuesday. He said the policy is undergoing a review. “The position of … [Read more…]
PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu yesterday received the report of the High Powered Presidential Committee, HPPC, on Nigeria’s extended continental shelf project, with a commendation to the team of experts who worked hard over the years to advance the project. The project aims to extend Nigeria’s maritime boundaries in accordance with the United Nations Convention on the … [Read more…]
The presidential candidate of Labour Party, LP, in the 2023 elections, Peter Obi, has explained why yesterday, he paid what close associates described as “private visits” to prominent leaders of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. Those visited included former vice president and presidential candidate of the PDP, Atiku Abubakar; former Senate President, Bukola Saraki, and former … [Read more…]
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says it is doubling down on its efforts to crack down on businesses and others transacting in dollars. According to the agency’s Acting Director of Public Affairs Wilson Uwujaren, the EFCC won’t spare anyone or businesses transacting in dollars. “The ship has already left the train station. We … [Read more…]
Melinda French Gates, one of the world’s preeminent philanthropists, said Monday she would resign as co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation that she has helped lead since 2000. The foundation has made nearly $78 billion worth of grant payments in the nearly 25 years since its founding. French Gates made the decision “after … [Read more…]
The Rivers State House of Assembly led by Victor Oko-Jumbo, has screened and confirmed a commissioner nominee sent to it by Governor Siminalayi Fubara. During the screening on Monday, the nominee, Dagogo Iboroma, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, pledged to uphold the rule of law and serve the state diligently, irrespective of the ministry he … [Read more…]
…Jim Nwobodo is a Legend – Amechi-Uno Town Union …You’re a blessing to Mankind – Igwe Obi Igwesi …For Jim, Life begins at 84 – Dcn. Okey Ogbodo Chetanne Chinelo, Enugu The people of Amechi-Uno community, Amechi Awkunanaw in Enugu South local government area of Enugu State, has expressed uncontrollable joy following the return of … [Read more…]
Chetanne Chinelo, Enugu The Enugu State Government has provided clarifications on why it entered into a N100bn deal with Pragmatic Palms Limited to revive United Palm Products Limited, a dormant asset owned by the state and established by the former Premier of Eastern Region, late Dr. Michael Okpara. Reacting to a viral whatsapp text that … [Read more…]