…accuses land grabbers of causing problems …Orders contractors to work 24/7 The Enugu State government has faulted claims of demolitions and forceful ejections of residents of Nchatancha Nike, one of the many communities affected by the ongoing construction of New Enugu City, a smart city flagged off by Governor Peter Mbah in October. It blamed … [Read more…]
Suspected kidnappers have abducted a corpse identified as that of of late Ugwuanyi Israel from Ameze Owerre, Umabor community in Nsukka local government area of Enugu State. The deceased’s corpse was being conveyed from Lagos to Nsukka for funeral arrangements when the abduction occurred. The incident happened along 9th Mile Road in the Umuoka community … [Read more…]
Federal Government of Nigeria has issued 14 days termination notice to contractor handling Enugu-Port Harcourt highway, Messrs China Civil Engineering Construction (CCECC) over non-performance. The Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, gave the directive yesterday when he inspected the progress of work at Ozuaku, after Imo bridge on Enugu-Port Harcourt Expressway. CCECC is the contractor handling … [Read more…]
…Says award imposes obligation to do more Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has been bestowed with the Sun Governor of the Year Award for an impressive start to his tenure, especially for breaking an over two-decade jinx of acute water scarcity in the state capital. The Sun also listed the administration’s war against … [Read more…]
There is confusion in Edo state chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, following saturday’s governorship primary election of the All Progressives Congress, APC, as a third candidate, Mr Anamero Dakeri, has emerged. Few hours after the primary election held in 192 wards of the state, Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State, who is the … [Read more…]
An Enugu State woman, Lady Engr. Uchenwa Ujam, has cried out over delay in allowing her access to her late husband, Sir Ugwu Ujam’s property at Ogbete Main Market in Enugu North Local Government Area of Enugu State. According to a report sent to Pacesetter by her, Ujam said she had made several trips to … [Read more…]
By Frank Nweke II I find the news on the purported sealing of Sahad Stores, Abuja on February 16, 2024 by the Federal Consumer Competition and Protection Commission (FCCPC) very distressing. Recently, news reports quoted the Niger State Governor as having directed law enforcement agents not to allow bulk purchase of grains within the state. A … [Read more…]
The newly inaugurated members of the Donor Coordination Committee in Enugu State have promised to align their key projects with the state’s priorities in an effort to optimize resource allocation, avoid overlaps and waste, underutilization of resources and enhance desired development outcomes set forth by each of the donor agencies. They gave the assurance at … [Read more…]
Governor Babagana Umara Zulum has called on Borno residents to embark on a one-day fast over the economic hardship and security issues plaguing the state. Governor Zulum made this request in a state-wide broadcast on Friday where he said he was “deeply troubled by the recent hardships faced by our citizens, particularly the high cost … [Read more…]
Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, one of the leading aspirants for the All Progressives Congress (APC) ticket for the gubernatorial election in September, has backed out from the Saturday’s primary election. BusinessDay reports that Ize-Iyamu, was a two-time governorship candidate: first on the platform of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in 2016 and the All Progressives Congress … [Read more…]
The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, on Friday, directed its members and affiliate unions to begin mobilisation for a two-day national protest expected to take place on February 27 and 28 if the federal government failed to implement all the agreements signed with it in October 2023. The two-day national protest will take place at the … [Read more…]
The Nigerian Breweries Plc (NB PLC) has commended Governor Peter Mbah for creating the right environment for businesses in the state through his recent intervention on the state of road and other infrastructure across the state. Mr. Peter Ani, the Brewery Manager of NB PLC, Ama, made the commendation when he led the top management … [Read more…]