The national grid on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, has collapsed. The megawatt (MW) generated dropped from 2,917.83 (MW) to 1.5 (MW) between 11 am and 12 pm on Wednesday. Shortly after the collapse, the Nigeria National Grid, through an X handle that provides updates on electricity distribution, announced that “System restoration is in progress.” However, … [Read more…]
The Anambra State Government has stated its knowledge of what it referred to as “disturbance that occurred in Onitsha Main Market earlier today [Yesterday].” In a statement signed by Dr. Law Mefor, the Commisssioner for Information, he informed that the Police had since restored calm and order to the area, revealing that investigations had commenced. … [Read more…]
Doris Ewoh, Enugu The Ikemba Friends Association, under the leadership of Rt. Hon. USA Igwesi, a former House of Representatives member, has conferred the prestigious title of Patron on the Chairman of the Awgu Traditional Rulers Council, His Royal Highness Igwe Maduabuchi Cyprian Nevobasi. The official conferment ceremony took place on Thursday, 4th September 2025, … [Read more…]
The Labour Party governorship candidate in the November 8 governorship election in Anambra state, Dr. George Moghalu has condemned the killing of four persons at the Onitsha Main Market, Emeka Offor Plaza axis, allegedly by operatives of the government-backed OCHA Brigade. Moghalu who also announced the suspension of his campaign activities for one week, made … [Read more…]
The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas (NUPENG) has suspended its nationwide strike. The union and Dangote Refinery and Petrochemicals signed a Memorandum of Understanding agreeing to the unionization of employees of Dangote Refinery and unionization of employees of Petrochemicals, who are willing to unionize. The truce between the union and Dangote Group was … [Read more…]
There was pandemonium near the ever-busy axis of Emeka Offor Plaza, Onitsha Main Market, on Tuesday, when operatives of the Operation Clean And Healthy Anambra Brigade, otherwise known as “OCHA Brigade”, allegedly opened fire, leaving no fewer than four people, including a pregnant woman, dead. Eyewitnesses near the scene said the incident created panic and … [Read more…]
Dino Melaye, a former senator, has taunted the government of President Bola Tinubu, saying it may soon turn to Fintech operating in Nigeria for loan. The Tinubu administration has come under intense scrutiny over borrowing. Recently, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) said the new wave of borrowing will drive Nigeria’s public debt beyond N200 trillion … [Read more…]
By Wordshot Amaechi Ugwele In today’s interconnected Nigeria, no state can afford to operate as an island. This is precisely why I have continued to maintain that Governor Peter Mbah’s policy of inclusivity, in awarding contracts and extending opportunities beyond only indigenous Enugu people, reflects both wisdom and foresight. At present, local contractors still handle … [Read more…]
The Labour Party Governorship Candidate, Dr. George Moghalu, in continuation of his community-to-community campaign tour for grassroots mobilization, stormed Uke and Eziowelle where he was received with a rousing welcome as party members, supporters, and well-wishers trooped out in their numbers to show joy and solidarity. Addressing the enthusiastic crowd, Dr. Moghalu expressed profound gratitude … [Read more…]
A spokesman for Nigeria’s Dangote refinery said Tuesday that the country would not see a petrol shortage despite an ongoing strike by a union representing fuel tanker drivers. The strike, which began Monday and has since drawn support from other unions in Nigeria and abroad, comes as the refinery, the largest in Africa, is hiring … [Read more…]
…Enugu indigenes alone got at least 90 per cent of the smart school projects – Chief Charles Mba Contractors handling multiple Smart Green School Projects for Enugu state have expressed satisfaction with the system put in place by the government, saying that they were delivering the projects in line with government’s standards and schedule. The … [Read more…]
For hours yesterday, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) grilled the Chief Executive Officer of Sujimoto Luxury Construction Limited, Sijibomi Ogundele in Abuja over alleged diversion of about N5.7 billion belonging to Enugu State. The anti-graft commission froze his accounts and that of his firm pending the outcome of preliminary investigation. He was awarded … [Read more…]