Ease of Living: Gov’t condemns exploitation of customers, metre manipulation at petrol stations; to sanction defaulters

Enugu State government has expressed disappointment at the way certain petroleum dealers in the state are exploiting consumers through deliberate manipulation of metres while dispensing fuel inaccurately, warning that filing stations found culpable in such sharp practices will be severely sanctioned to serve as deterrent to others. While frowning at the dastardly act, the state … [Read more…]

‘Highly likely’ Wagner boss Prigozhin dead but no definitive proof yet, UK says

There is not yet definitive proof that Wagner mercenary boss Yevgeny Prigozhin was onboard a plane that crashed with no survivors earlier this week but it is “highly likely” he is dead, Britain’s Ministry of Defence said on Friday. Russian authorities have said Prigozhin was listed as a passenger on the plane which fell from the … [Read more…]

Academic Records: Chicago University Agrees To Release Tinubu’s Credentials If US Court Grants Application

Chicago State University (CSU) has stated that it will reveal President Bola Tinubu’s academic records if the United States (US) court grants application. This is in response to an application filed by the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and its Presidential Candidate for the 2023 Elections, Atiku Abubakar, to release Tinubu’s credentials. The university stated that … [Read more…]

Works Minister, Umahi, Gives 50 Year Lifespan For Roads Constructed Under His Supervision

Works Minister Dave Umahi says the ministry under his supervision will construct long-lasting roads. He spoke while featuring on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily on Thursday. Umahi, a former Ebonyi State governor, said this can happen with the use of technology. “We have to begin to look at figures and prioritize our needs in this country. … [Read more…]

Reps vow to unravel killing of vigilante members in Enugu, commend Governor’s disposition towards securing state

House of Representatives, yesterday, said it is determined to unravel circumstances that led to the killing of vigilante members allegedly by soldiers in Enugu State two months ago. Two vigilante members of Eke Community, in Udi council of the state, who were responding to a distress call over armed robbery and kidnapping incidents in the … [Read more…]

Putin breaks silence on Wagner boss Prigozhin’s death

Russian President Vladimir Putin sent his condolences to the family of Yevgeny Prigozhin on Thursday, breaking his silence after the mercenary leader’s plane crashed with no survivors two months after he led a mutiny against army chiefs. Two U.S. officials told Reuters that Washington believed a surface-to-air missile originating from inside Russia likely shot down the … [Read more…]

JUST-IN: Enugu Governor, Mbah, makes fresh political appointments, approves Board

BREAKING NEWS: PDP’s Peter Mbah declared Enugu State Governor-Elect by INEC

The Governor of Enugu State, His Excellency, Dr Peter Ndubuisi Mbah has approved the following board and political appointments: 1. Prof. Bethrand Ngwu, Chief Medical Director, ESUT Teaching Hospital, Parklane 2. Barr. Uche Anya, Executive Chairman, Enugu Capital Territory Development Authority. 3. Lawrence Ani, Executive Secretary, Council for Arts and Culture 4. Nnanyelugo Dan Onyishi, … [Read more…]

Breaking News: Wagner Boss, Prigozhin, listed as passenger on plane which crashed with no survivors – Authorities

Russian mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin was listed as a passenger on a private jet which crashed north of Moscow on Wednesday, the TASS news agency reported, citing Rosaviatsia, Russia’s aviation authority. “An investigation has been launched into the Embraer plane crash that occurred tonight in the Tver region. According to the passenger list, among them … [Read more…]

FCT Minister, Wike, vows to “ensure light comes back” to parts of FCT in darkness; bans street trading in capital

Wike attributes the ban to his belief that individuals who engage in activities like selling corn and street hawking contribute to the insecurity and criminal occurrences in the nation’s capital. He unveiled this directive while sternly addressing the leadership teams of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) and Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA). Wike, who … [Read more…]