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The national grid has collapsed for the third time in less than a week, plunging the nation into a major blackout. The grid, which has experienced significant disruptions over the past few days, was restored just two days ago before suffering another collapse on Saturday. Data obtained from the Nigerian System Operator’s portal (niggrid.org), revealed … [Read more…]
The Rivers State Government has approved a minimum wage of N85,000 for civil servants in the state. The Head of Service of the state, George Nwaeke, announced that the approval was granted by Governor Siminalayi Fubara during a closed-door meeting with labour leaders and senior government officials. Following the meeting, Nwaeke confirmed that the implementation … [Read more…]
…CP Kanayo reaffirms the police’s commitment to sustained action against violent criminals On October 17, 2024, around 8 p.m., operatives from the Enugu State Police Command’s Anti-Kidnapping, Distress Response and Special Intervention Squads, raided a kidnappers’ hideout in Nokpa-Nike, Enugu East Local Government Area, following a diligently gathered actionable intelligence. Upon the operatives’ arrival, the … [Read more…]
President Bola Tinubu has mourned the late President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu A tribute signed by the president on Friday described the late Igbo chief as a colossus of many parts. Iwuanyanwu died in July at the age of 82 after a brief illness. He said, “The late Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu was a colossus … [Read more…]
BRICS nations have unveiled a demo version of their new BRICS Pay payment system at the BRICS Business Forum in Moscow. Participants received cards loaded with 500 rubles, which can be used at selected points in the World Trade Centre for purchases like coffee and souvenirs. This marks the first official preview of the much-anticipated payment system. The … [Read more…]
Although President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima are both outside the country, there is no leadership vacuum, the president’s office said on Wednesday. Mr Tinubu is currently on a working leave outside Nigeria while Mr Shettima travelled to Sweden on an official visit on Wednesday. The president departed Nigeria on the 3rd of October. The … [Read more…]
Ebonyi State Government has distributed medical Consumables to General Hospitals across the State with a charge to medical personnel to ensure judicious use of the items. Governor Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru while handing over the medical consumables to Medical superintendents in charge of the General Hospitals said the procurement of the items was part of his … [Read more…]
…assures thorough efforts to apprehend the culprits and ensure justice The Commissioner of Police, Enugu State Command, CP Kanayo Uzuegbu, psc (+), has directed the Deputy Commissioner of Police, State CID, to launch a comprehensive investigation into the alleged shooting and murder of one Smith Odinaka, male, on October 13, 2024, around 1 a.m. The … [Read more…]
Following a report of a raid conducted by men of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on a radio station, Urban 94.5FM in Enugu during a live broadcast, allegedly seizing equipment valued at millions of naira and arresting several staff members, including a presenter, the Commission has provided clarifications. According to Sahara Reporters, Dele … [Read more…]
The Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Taiwo Oyedele, has announced the Nigerian Government’s proposal to increase the Personal Income Tax(PIT) on wealthy Nigerians to 25% in 2025. Speaking at the 30th Nigeria Economic Summit, Oyedele said the new tax policy, already contained in the Economic Stabilization Bill currently at the … [Read more…]
The Nigeria Union of Journalists has condemned in strongest term, the invasion of a radio station on Enugu State by the operatives of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. On Monday evening, EFCC raided Urban 94.5FM; disrupting a live broadcast to whisk away a broadcaster, Favour Ekoh in the process. The staff of the station … [Read more…]
…Dormant Abuja property to be developed The Enugu State Government has approved the relocation of Agu-Owa and Ugbo-Lawrence slums in Enugu metropolis to enable the administration to develop the areas into modern dwellings in line with its urban renewal agenda. The government also approved the development of relocation sites at Akpuoga Nike Estate to resettle … [Read more…]