PRESS RELEASE In continuation of his interactions with Nigerians in the Diaspora and in keeping with his avowed determination to lead the search for a new Nigeria, the National leader of the Labour Party, who was the party’s Presidential flag bearer in the 2023 election, Mr. Peter Obi, begins a three day, three Cities tour … [Read more…]
Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, Tuesday, flagged off the construction of Nortra Tractor Assembly Plant and Service Centre, an investment by ODK Group of Denmark, in Enugu city On the same day, the governor also commissioned the New-Watson Doors Industry established by a Chinese firm at Nachi, Enugu State. Flagging off the construction … [Read more…]
The Russian president, Vladimir Putin, ostracised by the west and labeled a potential war criminal by the International criminal court, has played host to 36 world leaders from nations including China, India and Iran as part of a summit of the Brics group designed to display Moscow as anything but isolated. It was unclear if the … [Read more…]
Chetanne Chinelo, Enugu The Nkanu West Local Government Council of Enugu State led by Hon. John Chukwuma Ogbodo, in collaboration with the Nkanu West Traditional Rulers Council led by HRH Eze-Igwe Barr. Igwesi Obiora Igwesi is set to hold its maiden New Yam (Iri Ji) Festival, PACESETTER reports. The festival which is slated for Sunday, … [Read more…]
The Supreme Court has reserved judgment in the suit filed by 16 states challenging the constitutionality of the laws establishing the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and two others to a date to be communicated to the parties. At the resumed hearing on Tuesday, Imo, Bauchi, and Osun states joined the suit as co-plaintiffs … [Read more…]
…Issues licenses to Mainpower, Fedikore In a historic move, the Enugu State Electricity Regulatory Commission, EERC, Tuesday, assumed full regulatory oversight of the Enugu State electricity market following the lapsing of the transition period for the transfer of regulatory oversight from the Nigeria Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) to the state agency. This development, which makes … [Read more…]
The Enugu State Ministry of Health wishes to inform the public about the recent nationwide Cholera outbreak, which has also affected our State. Cholera is spread by contaminated food or water. It causes acute watery diarrhea, (watery stool), and if left untreated can lead to death within hours. Other symptoms may include, vomiting and abdominal … [Read more…]
The Imo State Police Command has issued a statement through the state’s police relations officer ASP Okoye Henry and signed by the State Commissioner of Police clarifying a misleading video trending on social media. The Statement reads “The Imo State Police Command is issuing this statement in response to a recent viral video showing vehicles … [Read more…]
Anambra State Governor, Prof Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, today paid a visit to Nibo in Awka South local government area, where he condoled with the families and community over the unfortunate loss of lives in a recent cult rivalry killings. It will be recalled that yesterday, Sunday, 20 October, 2024, some persons were killed in … [Read more…]
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), has promised a backup or buffer system to ensure that Nigerians won’t be thrown into blackout whenever the national grid collapses. TCN Managing Director, Sule Abdulaziz, stated this Channels Television’s Sunday Politics programme. He blamed aged infrastructure as old as 50 years for the frequent grid collapses in the country. Abdulaziz … [Read more…]
The Forum of National Youth Leaders of Political Parties in Nigeria has issued a strong disclaimer against the national leadership of the Labour Party (LP), disowning Mr Julius Abure and Mr Kennedy Ahanotu from their respective roles as national chairman and national youth leader of the party. In a press statement signed by Comrade Eragbe … [Read more…]
The Nigerian Army Headquarters on Sunday dismissed the rumoured death of the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt Gen Taoreed Lagbaja, describing It as “fake news.” Several online publications had reported that the COAS died of cancer at an overseas hospital barely 48 hours ago. However, in a swift reaction, the Nigerian Army Headquarters on … [Read more…]