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The governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has described Nigeria’s presidential federalism, which vests too much powers and revenues in the centre as a major setback to speedy socio-economic development in Nigeria. Mbah likened Nigeria’s brand of federalism to a man with 36 children, but who overworked a few till they became too weak, … [Read more…]
The repair of the undersea cable cut that has affected internet services in Nigeria and many parts of sub-Saharan Africa may take about five weeks to be completed, MainOne said in a Friday statement. MainOne, whose facilities provide internet services to many parts of western and southern Africa, also provided details of the undersea cable cut … [Read more…]
The Enugu State Government on Thursday unveiled the Enugu Youth Upscale project as part of the state youth development roadmap, aimed at creating platforms for reducing youth unemployment and developing the capacity of young men and women in the state. The State Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Barr. Lloyd Ekweremadu made this known during a … [Read more…]
The bandits who abducted 287 school children at Kuriga in Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State have demanded a N1billion ransom to set their captives free. They also threatened to kill the victims if the ransom was not paid in 20 days. But the military vowed yesterday to rescue the school children to their … [Read more…]
Highlights strides in health, education sectors, others Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, says only radical thinking and creative approach to governance, such as adopted by his administration, could stimulate rapid economic development in the 36 states of Nigeria, given the nation’s brand of presidential federalism, which excessively vests the nation’s revenues in the … [Read more…]
…as IFAD AVP lauds governor’s efforts at programme sustainability Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, has said the investment drive of his administration over the past 9 months in office had started to lift poor citizens out of the pit of poverty through government’s deliberate efforts and determination. The governor disclosed this while receiving the … [Read more…]
The presidency has affirmed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s commitment to the student loan scheme, following the recent postponement of its launch. Speaking after the Federal Executive Council meeting on Wednesday, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Mr Bayo Onanuga, stated that final touches are being put in place to enable proper launch … [Read more…]
Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 election, Mr Peter Obi, is of the opinion that the Nigerian Senate still owes the people some explanations as regards the budget padding scandal rocking the Upper Chambers at the moment. Obi said the claims and counter-claims over the alleged N3trillion which was padded into … [Read more…]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the opening of Nigeria’s land and air borders with the Republic of Niger and the lifting of other sanctions against the country with immediate effect. This directive is in compliance with the decisions of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government at its extraordinary summit on February … [Read more…]
President Bola Tinubu has stated that the Federal Government will not pay any ransom to secure the release of abducted victims. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris disclosed this to State House correspondents on Wednesday after the Federal Executive Council meeting presided over by Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The minister acknowledged … [Read more…]
The United Kingdom’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has expressed readiness to partner with Enugu State government on food production and other agricultural developments through provision of technical assistance to improve the state’s agro-allied sector. The UK body, which through its Propcom+ project, provides climate resilience programme and supports sustainable, smart agriculture and forestry … [Read more…]
One of the kidnapped pupils from Kuriga, Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State, Mustapha Abubakar, who luckily escaped has recounted his ordeal in the hands of his abductors. This was according to a report by BBC Hausa Service published online on Monday, March 11, 2024. According to Abubakar, the kidnappers treated them like a … [Read more…]