Residents of Imama Ugbawka in Nkanu East and Umuhu Eha-Amufu in the Isi-Uzo Local Government Area of Enugu State have been thrown into mourning following the killing of three persons by suspected herdsmen in separate attacks. City Round gathered that several others were wounded in the attacks on Tuesday and Wednesday. Our correspondent learnt that … [Read more…]
Three policemen sustained gunshot injuries when gunmen attacked their security post in Isuofia community, Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra State. Isuofia is the hometown of the state governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo. Although some reports claimed that one policeman was killed, the Police Public Relations Officer in the state, DSP Tochukwu Ikenga, told Saturday Sun … [Read more…]
Prof. Bart Nnaji: Nigeria’s bright spark – TNEC Enugu State is indeed blessed with numerous sons and daughters who by distinguishing themselves have emerged global citizens and the Nigeria’s former Minister of Power who had also served as Minister of Science and Technology Prof. Bartholomew Nnaji, OON, CON, NNOM, FAS, FAEng stands out among them … [Read more…]
Nnaji is prepared to govern Enugu State- Chukwuebuka Onah An Enugu State youth leader, Hon. Chukwuebuka Onah, has declared that Capt. Evarest Nnaji, popularly known as Odengene, is fully prepared for the job of being the Governor of Enugu State because he has the capacity to address necessary issues of the state. Hon. Onah maintained … [Read more…]
Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu, yesterday, swore in Michael Ezeugwu Ajogwu, as chairman of the state Independent Electoral Commission (ENSIEC), for a second term, at the executive chamber, Government House, Enugu. Ugwuanyi also swore in Greene Anike-Nweze as ENSIEC member 1, for a second term. Speaking after being sworn in, Ajogwu, on behalf of himself … [Read more…]
Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has accused the Federal Government of deliberately frustrating efforts it was making to end the ongoing industrial action. It said the failure of government to honour the 2020 FGN-ASUU memorandum of action (MOA) with a view to addressing the myriad of challenges confronting public universities has kept the strike … [Read more…]
Of Obi’s Presidency and Obaze’s Kind By Chima Christian There is this picture of Oseloka Henry Obaze (OHO) that was taken during Peter Obi’s consultation with Chief Bode George and Lagos PDP family yesterday. It reminded me of Proverbs 18:24. In the picture, which I have attached to this piece, one could see OHO standing … [Read more…]
Nweke joins Enugu guber race, promises transparent leadership Nigeria’s former Minister of Information and Communications, Frank Nweke II, has declared interest in the Enugu State governorship seat. Disclosing this on Saturday in Enugu, the two-time minister, who recently joined the All Progressives Grand Alliance from the Peoples Democratic Party, promised to serve with diligence, transparency … [Read more…]
2023: Is Ugwuanyi Planning A Surprise For Enugu? (Opinion) By John-Francis Nwaroh The setting in Enugu today is like that of 2007. The eventful tenure of Dr. Chimaroke Nnamani as Enugu State governor was coming to an end and a crowd of aspirants had formed for the state governorship under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Many … [Read more…]
Miffed by the widespread insecurity across the country, particularly the recent killing in Plateau State, the House of Representatives, yesterday, demanded immediate sack of the National Security Adviser (NSA) and the Minister of Defence, including the indictment of the security agencies. It also reaffirmed its call for the declaration of state of emergency on security … [Read more…]
Abuja—The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency,NDLEA has said owing to its intensified war against illicit drug trafficking and abuse across Nigeria, no less than Six Hundred and Seventy Seven (677) traffickers have been convicted and sentenced to various jail terms between January and March 2022. The NDLEA added that a total of Three Thousand Three … [Read more…]
Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State has called on Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal of Sokoto State, Bauchi State Governor Senator Bala Mohammed, and two other presidential aspirants of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Bukola Saraki (former Senate President) and Mohammed Hayatu-Deen, to ensure justice, equity and fairness in the electoral processes leading to the … [Read more…]