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…]
…as Mbah says no retreat in the war against insecurity, corruption The National Security Adviser, NSA, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, has commended the effort of the Governor Peter Mbah administration at restoring normalcy in Enugu State, saying the administration has fought insecurity to a standstill in the state. This was even as Governor Peter Mbah commended … [Read more…]
December 19, 2023 Press Conference by the National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) @OfficialPDPNig at the end of its Emergency Meeting on the Political Developments in Rivers State. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) asserts that there is no remedy for the 25 former members of the Rivers State House of Assembly … [Read more…]
Elder Statesman and Leader of the Pan Niger Delta forum, PANDEF, Edwin Clark has described the communique issued at the end of the reconciliatory meeting by President Bola Tinubu to resolve the crisis in Rivers State as baffling and unacceptable to the people especially the ljaw ethnic nationality. Addressing a press conference at his Abuja … [Read more…]