Breaking News: ASUU declares nationwide strike The Academic Staff Union of Universities has declared a “comprehensive and total” strike. The strike was declared at a press conference addressed by the President of ASUU, Prof. Emmanuel Osodeke, on Monday. He said the strike, which takes effect from Monday, February 14, 2022, would last for an initial … [Read more…]
Just In: Peter Obi to speak at Enugu NAPPS maiden education summit; as Onyishi’s ‘Maduka University College’ becomes Platinum Sponsor By Chetanne Chinelo, Enugu Following the planned 2-day maiden education summit of the Enugu State chapter of the National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools (NAPPS), a foremost body of proprietors of private schools in … [Read more…]
Enugu LGA election: Chinyeaka Ohaa’s support group donates N44m to PDP Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi stands out in the galaxy of the 36 state governors in by his unwavering commitment to democratic principles in his governance of Enugu state. This is manifest in several of his activities especially in the consistency with which he conducts local … [Read more…]
Enugu NAPPS set to hold 2-day maiden education summit By Chetanne Chinelo, Enugu The Enugu State Chapter of the National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools (NAPPS), an umbrella body for proprietors of private schools in Nigeria, has announced plans to hold a 2-day maiden education summit themed “The Role of Education in Bringing the … [Read more…]
Actors Guild of Nigeria mourns ‘Natty’ of New Masquerade Romanus Amuta The Actors Guild of Nigeria is mourning late veteran actor, Romanus Amuta, popularly known as “Natty”, aged 79, who died on February 9, after battling a protracted ailment. Amuta became famous as Natty in the New Masquerade, a popular Nigerian sitcom that aired during … [Read more…]
Just In:Ekweremadu emerges winner ahead of 21 other Enugu Guber hopefuls in first Opinion Poll Former Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ike Ekweremadu, has emerged the preferred aspirant of participants in the first opinion poll in the 2023 Enugu governorship race. Voters were asked, “Who amongst the following do you want to be the … [Read more…]
Gunmen kill three policemen at Enugu checkpoint There was palpable tension in the Enugu metropolis on Thursday afternoon as gunmen killed three policemen at a checkpoint in Enugu State. The incident was said to have happened around 1:20 pm at a police checkpoint near Lomalinda Estate by Maryland suburb of the Enugu South Local Government … [Read more…]
…Applauds Ugwuanyi’s Peace Mantra By Chetanne Chinelo, Enugu As the political atmosphere in Enugu continues to thicken, especially in relation to who becomes the successor to Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, a foremost Traditional Ruler, His Royal Highness, Eze Barr. Igwesi O. Igwesi, Eze Chinawaeze III of Obuoffia, Awkunanaw, Nkanu West LG, has called on Governor Ifeanyi … [Read more…]
Enugu LG Elections: Rep. Ofor Chukwuegbo donates N31m to PDP, Candidates One of the Guber aspirants in Enugu and current member of the House of Representatives, representing Enugu North/South Federal Constituency, Rt. Hon. Prince Ofor Chukwuegbo, yesterday disbursed N31 million naira to support the PDP and its candidates in the coming elections. The huge support … [Read more…]
The Federal Government through its Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority may return to the overseas supplier, the contaminated Premium Motor Spirit, popularly called petrol, which was imported into the country by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited. Oil marketers estimated that about 100 million litres of contaminated petrol were imported into Nigeria … [Read more…]
President Muhammadu Buhari is under pressure to reject the reworked Electoral Act Amendment Bill 2022, it was learnt yesterday. Sources said those pushing against presidential assent to the bill anchor their argument on “certain anti-democratic and discriminatory clauses”. But, if signed and it becomes law, political parties will be expected to submit the names … [Read more…]
A civil society organisation, the Socio-Economic Research and Development Centre, SERDEC, Tuesday, called on the federal government, agencies and international bodies to put an end to what it called the marginalization and economic injustice being perpetrated against the Original Inhabitants, OIs, in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT. The group made the call at the … [Read more…]