‘We must not succumb to evil machinations’ says gov’t, insists ban on sit-at-home order stands

ENUGU STATE GOVERNMENT PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT Ban on sit-at-home order stands The Enugu State Government has monitored and assessed reports of alleged incidents of shooting in parts of the state today, and found them to be mere scaremongering by the enemies of peace and progress, who want to test our resolve to end the illegal … [Read more…]

[PRESS RELEASE] Frank Nweke issues advisory on combating crimes, challenges of insecurity

Frank Nweke Jr

Frank Nweke’s advisory on insecurity in Enugu State  July 5, 2023 In the past one month, we have witnessed a disturbing trend in criminal activities across the State, and particularly across the city of Enugu. As we navigate this political season, I would like to point out that security remains a paramount issue that must … [Read more…]

Tinubu backs implementation of $5bn LNG project

President Bola Tinubu, has backed the implementation of a $5bn floating Liquefied Natural Gas project expected to supply 40 per cent of the nation’s gas needs by Q4 2026. The President gave his backing on Wednesday, when he received a group of joint venture partners consisting of UTM FLNG, TECHNIP Energies and JGC Corporation at … [Read more…]

Alleged Forgery: Embattled Mmesoma sheds more light on origin of JAMB result

…says ‘I didn’t go to computer centre’ Embattled 2023 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) candidate Mmesoma Ejikeme on Wednesday shed light on how she came about her results from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). Her purported score of 362 out of 400 has been discounted by JAMB as “patently fake”. Mmesoma, who made … [Read more…]

Uzodinma led Progressive Govs intervene in Adamu, NASS presiding officers’ conflict

The Progressive Governors’ Forum has pledged to intervene in the conflict between the ruling All Progressives Congress and the presiding leaders of the National Assembly over the choice of principal officers. The move, which many believe was a deliberate effort to douse the growing tension in the party, is coming hours after the National Chairman … [Read more…]

N20B Lawsuit: Court frowns at false media reportage of its proceedings, to hear NYSC’s objection to Gov Mbah’s suit

…strikes out LP, Edeoga’s withdrawn motion for joinder The Federal High Court, Abuja, on Tuesday, fixed 11 July for hearing of the preliminary objection filed by the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) against a suit by Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State. Mr Mbah had filed his suit to seek the court’s validation for his … [Read more…]

In Enugu Assembly, LP gets Majority Leader, Deputy

The Enugu State House of Assembly has revealed Principal Officers in the 8th Assembly. Making the announcement on the floor of the House, Tuesday, July 4, 2023, the Speaker of the Assembly, Rt. Hon. Uche Ugwu, named Labour Party’s Johnson Anih that represents Enugu North Constituency as the Majority Leader of the Assembly. Hon. Jude … [Read more…]

Speaker Abbas Announces Principal Officers In 10th Reps

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, on Tuesday, revealed the new principal officers of the 10th House of Representatives. They include Julius Ihonvbere (APC – Edo, House Majority Leader), Halims Abdullahi (APC – Kogi, Deputy Majority Leader), Bello Kumo (APC – Gombe, Chief Whip), Adewunmi Onanuga (APC – Ogun, Deputy Chief Whip). … [Read more…]