Gov. Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has gifted each Ebonyi worker a Christmas gift of One Hundred Thousand Naira (N100,000.00). The governor announced this yesterday, Thursday, December 21, 2023 during the celebration of the Elderly Persons in the State in the spirit of the yuletide season, subsumed under the flagship programme of Sen. Remi. Tinubu, … [Read more…]
Hundreds of protesters on Friday occupied the entrance gate of Government House in Port Harcourt on peaceful protest in support of the state Governor, Sir Siminilayi Fubara. The protesters, comprising students union, civil liberty organizations, Hausa community among others, as early as 7 am occupied the Government House main gate along Azikiwe road. Comrade Levi … [Read more…]
By Ikechukwu Nwobodo For the past three years, I have not returned to my community, Amodu Okowo Awkunanaw, in Nkanu West LGA, especially during festive periods such as Easter, Christmas and New Year. My decision to stay away with my immediate family was borne out of the continous nefarious activities of unknown gunmen and other criminals, coupled … [Read more…]
The Supreme Court has affirmed the election of Dr. Peter Mbah as the duly elected governor of Enugu State. The apex court in a Friday ruling, dismissed the Appeal by the candidate of the Labour Party, Barr. Chijoke Edeoga seeking to nullify Mbah’s election. The apex court resolved all the issues in favour of the … [Read more…]
Enugu State House of Assembly, Thursday, passed the 2024 budget estimate, totalling N521,561,386,000 into law. Presenting the report after the screening of the budget estimate at the floor of the House, the Chairman, House Committee on Appropriation, Hon. Anthony Nwankwo, said the committee found the budget estimate flawless and urged the parliament to accept and … [Read more…]
The 26 members of the Rivers State House of Assembly on Wednesday commenced sitting in Port Harcourt, the state capital. The lawmakers led by Martin Amaewhule convened at the House of Assembly quarters. The notice of withdrawal was contained in a letter signed by the 27 – although one of them was hospitalised and wasn’t … [Read more…]
…rallies support for Gov. Peter Mbah Enugu, the Coal City state was literally shut down on Sunday as a group, Ikemba Guys Association, marked its inaugural end-of-year party and induction of new members. The event attracted the crème de la crème in Enugu and beyond including royal fathers, prominent politicians, businessmen and captains of industry. … [Read more…]
The President of the Human Rights Council, Václav Bálek (Czech Republic), has announced the appointment of Mohamed Chande Othman of Tanzania, Joy Ezeilo of Nigeria and Mona Rishmawi of Jordan/Switzerland to serve as the three independent members of the new Independent International Fact-Finding Mission for the Sudan. Mr. Othman will serve as Chair of the … [Read more…]
Colorado’s Supreme Court has ruled former United States President Donald Trump is ineligible to run for the White House because of his role in the 2021 assault on the Capitol by his supporters and should be removed from the state’s primary ballot. While the ruling only applies to Colorado, it marks the first time in US … [Read more…]
Doris Ewo, Enugu Peace and Good Governance Group, P3G, in Collaboration with The Nigeria Police Force, Enugu Command, on Wednesday, December 13, 2023, organised a Youth Security Summit in a bid to enlighten the youths on security and the need to shun societal vices, while conversing with security heads and stakeholders. The Youth Security Summit … [Read more…]
Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Mbah has announced partnership between the state and Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN). Mbah made this known in a post on his verified X (formerly Twitter) page @PNMbah, over the weekend. While reiterating commitment towards nurturing a thriving SME ecosystem to foster economic growth objectives in … [Read more…]
…as CP Kanayo reiterates his avowed commitment to deal ruthlessly with unrepentant violent criminals in Enugu State 1. Police Operatives of Enugu State Command, serving in Hawk Tactical Squad, today, December 19, 2023, at about 10 a.m., swiftly responded to credible information and rescued four (4) kidnapped victims (three males and one female) in a … [Read more…]