The Apex Court says Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, the Labour Party governorship candidate’s appeal challenging the Appeal Court decision affirming Sanwo-Olu and his deputy lacks merit, and is therefore dismissed on that ground. In a unanimous decision, the Apex Court panel stresses that acquisition of US citizenship doesn’t disqualify a person seeking to run for governor. It … [Read more…]
The Investments and Securities Tribunal (IST) is seeking to collaborate with the Enugu State government in areas of mutual interests that would contribute to the ease of doing business and boost economic activities by encouraging people to invest in the state. This development was disclosed on Thursday by the Chairman, Barr. Amos Azi, when he … [Read more…]
The Supreme Court has affirmed the election of Umo Eno of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as the validly elected governor of Akwa Ibom State after dismissing the appeals of the three parties challenging the outcome of the election held on March 18 2023. This comes after the apex court panel led by Justice Uwani … [Read more…]
The Enugu State governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, Wednesday, commissioned a number of projects which included the 1.8 kilometers Afia Nine, Onuato, Onyiuke roads, Independence Layout, 270 modern shopping complex, Akwatta, and new secretariat/administrative complex in Enugu North local government area of the state. The governor, while commending the executive chairman of the council area, Hon … [Read more…]
Eleven new justices are set to be sworn in to the Supreme Court of Nigeria next week, bringing the court to its full complement of 21 justices for the first time in its history. The appointments were approved by the Senate in December 2023 at the request of President Bola Tinubu. The new justices come … [Read more…]
The naira fell to N1089.51/$ on the official Investor and Exporter window on Tuesday. The currency fell by 27.19 per cent from the N856.57/$ it closed on Monday, according to data from the FMDQ Securities Exchange. On Tuesday, the naira opened trading at N922.22/$, rose to a high of N1251/$ and low of N720/$ before … [Read more…]
No fewer than 11 persons including kids, were reported dead in a boat mishap along the Andoni-Bonny coastal waters in Rivers State on Tuesday. The accident was said to have involved two passenger boats that plied the routes. Some of the victims were said to be from Ngo town, Ataba, and Isiama communities in the Andoni … [Read more…]
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has seized the travel documents of suspended minister Betta Edu and her predecessor Sadiya Umar-Farouq who are being probed for various alleged financial malfeasance during their separate stewardship of the Humanitarian Affairs Ministry. Also, the EFCC seized the passport of former National Coordinator of the National Social Investment … [Read more…]
COMMENCEMENT OF ONLINE AND PHYSICAL VERIFICATION OF ALL ENUGU STATE LOCAL GOVERNMENT STAFF The Enugu State LG Staff Verification Committee hereby informs the general public that it has commenced the Online and Physical Verification of all LG Staff. Consequently, it is mandatory for all serving Staff in the Enugu State Local Government system to visit … [Read more…]
By Chetanne Chinelo The Nkanu people pride themselves with being known with many things, one of which is the trade of killing and retailing meat – Igbuánụ́. A particular story has it that the word “Nkanu” was coined from the phrase “Nka anu du” meaning “The place with abundance of meat”. Although some persons disagree … [Read more…]
Gabriel Attal promised to be bold and act fast to help the middle class weather the rising cost of living, after President Emmanuel Macron, seeking to breathe new life into his second term, on Tuesday made him France’s youngest ever prime minister. The appointment of Attal, 34, a popular and media-savvy rising star of French politics, … [Read more…]
January 9, 2024 Press Statement Betta Edu: @OfficialPDPNig Demands Interior Minister, Tunji-Ojo’s Suspension, Investigation over N438m Poverty Alleviation Fund. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) demands the immediate suspension, investigation and possible prosecution of the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo over his reported involvement in the alleged siphoning of N438 million poverty alleviation fund under the … [Read more…]