By Engr. Egu Dennis (EguD Energy Solution) At Ariaria Market, Energy Solution Limited, a 9.5 megawatt independent power plant was built by a private consortium under the umbrella of the Energizing Economies Initiative (EEI) of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) in Aba, Abia State. The plant is to supply electricity to up to 47,000 shops … [Read more…]
Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has reiterated his administration’s commitment to end water scarcity in Enugu metropolis and other towns in the state, expressing the hope that the steady availability of water will end the construction of water storage towers in homes in the state. The governor gave the assurance while receiving in audience … [Read more…]
A 2023 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) candidate from Anambra State, Ejikeme Mmesoma says she was falsely accused of forging her result by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). In a video released by the young girl which has gone viral, Mmesoma narrated how she obtained the result from JAMB portal and was surprised … [Read more…]
A former Governor of Kano State, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has said that he is still involved in the affairs of governance in the state to ensure that the right thing is done. Kwankwaso, the presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) during the 2023 general elections, also said he was participating in the … [Read more…]
Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Abuja, on Monday, nullified the expulsion of former Governor of Enugu State, Chimaroke Nnamani, from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The PDP National Working Committee (NWC) in January expelled the former governor for alleged anti-party activities. The judge, who delivered the judgement in a suit filed by … [Read more…]
President Bola Tinubu has urged the newly appointed service chiefs to work as a team, noting that there is work to be done. Tinubu made the remark on Monday when he met the new National Security Adviser (NSA) Nuhu Ribadu and the new service chiefs for the first time, since their appointment on June 19, … [Read more…]
A middle-aged woman has been arrested for allegedly setting a policewoman and her two children ablaze in Nnokwa, Idemili South Local Government Area (LGA) of Anambra State. The suspect, identified as Nneamaka Nwosu, a native of Amawbia in Awka South LGA, of the state, was said to have come in contact with the deceased when … [Read more…]
…82 Division spokesperson describes the claims as “untrue” A vigilante group in Enugu State has accused troops of the Nigerian army of attacking its members and killing one of them in Eke, a community in Udi Local Government Area of Enugu State, Nigeria’s south-east. The community is the hometown of the Director General of Voice … [Read more…]
The critical report of the European Union Observer Mission (EUOM) in the 2023 general elections has caused divergent reactions from the presidency, the Labour Party and civil society organisations in Nigeria. While the presidency has faulted the EU report, the Labour Party agrees with its conclusions and has accused government officials of trying to save … [Read more…]
Abia State House of Assembly has constituted a seven-member committee for the screening of the 19 commissioner nominees submitted by Governor Alex Otti. The speaker, Emmanuel Emeruwa, speaking after reading out the names of the nominees, appealed to members of the committee to expedite action on the assignment. He told the committee headed by Chinasa … [Read more…]
World record holder, Oluwatobilola Amusan, yesterday in Stockholm, showed why she is still the woman to beat in the 100m hurdles, when she ran a time of 12.52 seconds to win the Swedish leg of the Diamond League. Amusan’s time was lower than what she returned on Friday in Lausanne, Switzerland, where she made 12.45 … [Read more…]
Acting Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olukayode Egbetokun has ordered the resuscitation of the awards and commendation system for the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), implemented under the guidance of his administration, to enhance motivation and encouragement among police officers. Force public relation office Olumuyiwa Adejobi said the renewed commendation system represents a significant advancement from the … [Read more…]