President Bola Tinubu has appointed immediate-past governors of Rivers and Ebonyi States, Nyesom Wike and Dave Umahi, as Ministers of FCT and Minister of Works, respectively. The President has also appointed a former Jigawa state governor, Abubakar Badaru as Minister of Defence, and Hannatu Musawa as Minister of Arts, Culture and Creative Industry. Others include … [Read more…]
Amid worsening economy and standard of living in the country, the Enugu State governor, Dr. Peter Mbah has raised the hope of retired primary school teachers and other local government retirees in the state by inaugurating a committee on the “Verification and Payment of Outstanding Pensions and Gratuities to Local Government Staff and Primary School … [Read more…]
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja has urged troops of the Nigerian Army to remain resolute in bringing the nation’s adversaries to their knees and restore sanity in troubled areas across the country. Lagbaja gave the charge on Wednesday during an assessment visit to Niger State following troops’ encounter with insurgents in … [Read more…]
The flag bearer of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the February 25, 2023 presidential poll, Atiku Abubakar, has paid a “fraternal visit” to his counterpart in the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Rabiu Kwankwaso. Kwankwaso, who made this known on his verified handle on X, formerly known as Twitter, said he received Atiku at … [Read more…]
Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State and his challenger in the March 18, 2022 governorship election in the state, Chijioke Edeoga of the Labour Party will have to wait before knowing their fates, as the state’s Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal, on Wednesday, reserved its judgment. The tribunal, led by Justice Akano, reserved judgment after the … [Read more…]
Chetanne Chinelo, Enugu Joy, goodwill messages, encomiums, appreciations and felicitations have poured in following the birthday celebration of Capt. Evarest Nnaji Odengene, an Enugu born business mogul and politician. Odengene, who turned 61 today was born on 16th August, 1962 into the family of Chief Silas Edeh Nnaji and Chief Mrs Janet Wowo-Ogo Nnaji, of … [Read more…]
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, says lawmakers will ensure that Nigerians get a survival wage that can take them home in the ongoing minimum wage review. Mr Abbas, who was represented by Oluwole-Oke, representing Obokun/Oriade Federal Constituency of Osun State, made the pledge on Tuesday in Abuja at the National Policy Dialogue … [Read more…]
As the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) continues to assess options to evolve in resolving the political impasse in Niger brought about by the dethronement of democratic rule by General Abdourahamane Tchiani led coup d’etat, regional military chiefs have set Thursday and Friday dates for further deliberations in Accra, Ghana. ECOWAS has said … [Read more…]
ENUGU POLICE OPERATIVES ARREST 4 FOR DIFFERENT OFFENCES, RESCUE 5 ABDUCTED VICTIMS, RECOVER FIREARMS, AMMUNITION, VEHICLE, HOUSEHOLDS ITEMS, GOODS, AND OTHER INCRIMINATING EXHIBITS; …as CP Ammani commends and urges operatives not to rest on their oars Police Operatives of Enugu State have arrested a total of four (4) male victims involved in different offenses of … [Read more…]
In a bid to underscore the administration’s commitment to enhancing healthcare services for the people of Enugu State, the recently appointed Commissioner for Health, Prof. Obi Emmanuel Ikechukwu, has hit the ground running by embarking on a tour of key health sector agencies. The visit was aimed at re-acquainting the Commissioner with the inner workings … [Read more…]
Addressing the fuel supply and demand situation in Nigeria, Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu is assuring citizens that there would be no increase in the pump price of petrol, highlighting his commitment to maintaining competitiveness in the petroleum industry. In a briefing with State House correspondents on Monday, presidential spokesman,Ajuri Ngelale said the President is urging … [Read more…]
Amid shortage of foreign exchange, Nigeria’s inflation rate rose to 24.08% in July 2023, the highest in years. The July 2023 rate showed an increase of 1.29% points when compared to the previous month’s which was 22.79%, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) said in its Consumer Price Index (CPI) report released on Tuesday. The … [Read more…]