Residents of Okuama, Omosuomo, and other communities in Ughelli South Local Government Area, Delta State, still confined in the forests since the ongoing Army clearance operations in their domains over the killing of 17 soldiers on March 14, weekend, sent distress signals to President Bola Tinubu and Governor Sheriff Oborevwori to save their lives. They … [Read more…]
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has given an ultimatum to the 36 state governors and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Mr Nyesom Wike, to publicly disclose details of N5.9 trillion and $4.6 billion loans obtained by their respective states and the FCT. The request, contained in a statement by SERAP’s deputy … [Read more…]
Senator Chuka Utazi who represented Enugu North Senatorial district under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP; former minister for Aviation, Mrs. Fidelia Njeze who defected to the Labour Party, LP, during the 2023 general elections and Enugu state former gubernatorial aspirant of the LP in the last general elections, Dr. Dave Nnamani have … [Read more…]
By Okey Ikechukwu As Lead Speaker at the Ohaneze Ndigbo Retreat which ended a few days ago in Enugu, I saw the gathering as part of the cocktail of measures being put in place by the current leadership of Ohaneze to ensure greater group cohesion and more strategic engagement, going forward. As Ndigbo would say, … [Read more…]
I join the global community of Christians, especially Christians in Nigeria, in celebrating Easter – the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. This great occasion brings to an end the Christian Lenten season of fasting, prayers, and almsgiving and ushers us into the season of glory and victory over death. For us in Nigeria, this … [Read more…]
President Bola Tinubu joins the Christian faithful to commemorate Easter, a significant moment and a glorious celebration of the triumph of life over death. The President warmly greets Christians in Nigeria and around the world on this occasion, emphasizing love, sacrifice, and compassion as the patent themes of this solemn season. President Tinubu notes that … [Read more…]
Peep our 2024 Easter Edition Front Cover Page Get your copy at the following locations; i) Books Konsult, Polo Park Mall, Enugu. ii) Dolphin Restaurant, Otigba Roundabout, Enugu. iii) E-Philip Bookstore, Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu. iv) All Saints Cathedral, Abakaliki, Ebonyi. v) Any Newspaper stand in the Southeast and Southsouth zones. We’re timely! We’re … [Read more…]
The presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 general elections, and former governor of Anambra State, Mr Peter Obi, has broken his silence over his absence from the just concluded National Convention of the party, held in Nnewi, his native Anambra State. Obi, who interacted with his supporters on X (formally Twitter), … [Read more…]
Verification Exercise for Local Government and Primary School Pensioners In light of the ongoing verification exercise for pensioners of local government and primary school teachers in the state, we are pleased to announce that the verification team will be embarking on visits to each senatorial zone. These visits aim to conduct biometric capturing and rectify … [Read more…]
Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has urged the people of the state to emulate the virtues of self-sacrifice and love as exemplified by Christ. Mbah also urged them to hold fast to their faith in the midst of the present socio-economic challenges, saying that they would eventually become a thing of the past. … [Read more…]
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has said the Red Chamber will soon lift the suspension on Senator Abdul Ningi (PDP, Bauchi Central). This is coming 24 hours after the lawmaker wrote to Akpabio, threatening to take legal action if his suspension is not lifted within 7 days. Ningi was suspended following his BBC Hausa interview in … [Read more…]
The chairman of the Senate Committee on Capital Market, Senator Osita Izunaso, has said the recent bank capitalisation comes with unique risks, especially when banks opt for the private placement route. The Central Bank of Nigeria had on Thursday announced new guidelines on its recapitalisation policy for banks, directing commercial banks with international authorisation to … [Read more…]