Governor of Enugu of State, Dr. Peter Mbah, on Monday toured the Sapphire Ceramics Company at Obinofia Ndiuno, Ezeagu LGA, Enugu State, where he pledged to sustain the improved ease of doing business in the state under his leadership. Mbah said the successes recorded by the company were testimonies to the state’s improved business environment … [Read more…]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Ajuri Obari Ngelale, as Nigeria’s pioneer Special Presidential Envoy on Climate Action. Ngelale’s appointment was contained in a statement made available on Sunday to State House correspondents. The statement added that Ngelale will equally serve as the Secretary of the Committee, which is part of the larger Presidential Committee … [Read more…]
Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City have been crowned Premier League champions for a record fourth season in a row after beating West Ham on the final day. City clinched the victory they needed at the Etihad to pip Arsenal to the title by two points – their sixth Premier League triumph of the Guardiola era. Foden, … [Read more…]
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Friday, May 17, 2024, handed over the sum of $22,000 recovered from a convicted internet fraudster, Hakeem Ayotunde Olanrewaju, to the Federal Bureau of Investigations, FBI, in Lagos. Justice Nicholas Oweibo of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos had, on August 15, 2023, ordered that … [Read more…]
A trailer lost control and crushed three minibusses, leaving seven persons feared dead in Owerri, the Imo State capital on Saturday. According to a report by Punch, the truck hit about 20 persons at the Imo State University junction in Owerri after the driver lost control of the vehicle. The incident occurred around 7 pm … [Read more…]
Traders and other business owners at the popular Abakpa and Gariki markets in Enugu have commended Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State over his act of magnanimity which led to the extension of the time given to them to relocate after the original quit notice given to them in September 2023 expired in April 2024, … [Read more…]
The Federal Government has constituted the governing councils of 111 federal tertiary institutions in the country. This list of the constituted governing councils was released on Saturday by the Federal Ministry of Education. The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Education, Didi Esther Walson-Jack, who released the statement containing the list, stated that inauguration and retreat … [Read more…]
The Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has stated that his administration has defeated those who came all out to bring them down, adding that his detractors are now victims of their plots. This was as the governor expressed happiness with assurances of brotherly support from the Ijaw Youth Council, IYC, urging Ijaw Nation to … [Read more…]
The scheduled arraignment of convicted kidnap kingpin, Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike popularly known as Evans, failed to go on Thursday at the Lagos High Court sitting in Ikeja, owing to the absence of his counsel. Trial judge, Justice Adenike Coker subsequently adjourned till June 13 for the planned arraignment. Evans and his co-defendant, Joseph Emeka are facing … [Read more…]
Emirates Airlines says it will resume services to Nigeria from October 1, 2024, operating a daily service between Lagos and Dubai. In a statement on Thursday, the airline, with its hub in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), said flight services will be operated using a Boeing 777-300ER. Emirates’ Deputy President and Chief Commercial Officer, Adnan … [Read more…]
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…]