Gov Mbah harps on unity, quality education, as he salutes Nigerians at 63rd independence anniversary

The governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has urged Nigerians to work together for the country’s peace and development, saying national interest must always take precedence over every other interest and consideration. Mbah, who also stressed the import of quality education to nation building, equally commended Nigerians for their resilience in the face of … [Read more…]

Abia: NULGE President bemoans purported imposition of executives of union by Otti

The Nigerian Union of Local Government Employees, (NULGE) has kicked against the undue meddlesomeness of the Abia state governor, Alex Otti, in the leadership of the union in the state. National President, Ambali Akeem Olatunji, said in Akure, the Ondo state capital, that ”there is no leadership crisis in the state chapter of the union … [Read more…]

Allocation Increases As FAAC Disburses N1.1tn To FG, States, LGAs As August Revenue

The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) on Friday shared a total sum of N1.1 trillion as Federation Account revenue for the month of August to the federal, state and local governments, indicating a N133.991 billion rise over the N966.110 billion shared in the preceding month of July. This was contained in a statement from the … [Read more…]

Works Minister Umahi visits collapsed Enugu bridge, assures of immediate reconstruction

…Commends Mbah’s move to dualise Enugu-Abakaliki Road …Mbah commends FG’s prompt response The Minister of Works, Engr. Dave Umahi, has assured of immediate reconstruction of the bridge between the New Artisan flyover and the Naira Triangle, at the Enugu end of the Enugu – Port Harcourt expressway, starting with the collapsed one. Umahi, who blamed … [Read more…]

LASG shuts Ladipo Market due to filthy environment

Lagos State Government has ordered the immediate closure of the popular Ladipo Market, Mushin, over alleged environmental infractions including, reckless waste disposal, unhygienic premises, and non-payment of waste bills, among others. The Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, who ordered the closure in the early hours Friday, said the market would … [Read more…]

Abia: Alex Otti Flags Off 3.5km Six-Lane Road

Governor Alex Otti has formally flagged off the 3.5-kilometre six-lane Okpara Square-Ossah Express Tower Road with a promise to extend the project to the Onuimo axis in Imo State. Speaking while performing the exercise on Wednesday, Governor Otti promised that the road project would be executed with a standard drainage system, street lights, and others. … [Read more…]

VP-Led NEC asks Labour to shelve planned indefinite strike

The National Economic Council, NEC, presided over by Vice President Kashim Shettima, on Thursday, appealed to the organized Labour to put on hold the proposed indefinite nationwide strike from Tuesday, October 3, 2023. Briefing State House correspondents at the end of the NEC meeting at the Council Chamber, Presidential Villa, Abuja, Governor of Plateau State, … [Read more…]

At SE Summit, Enugu’s Mbah Challenges Ndigbo on Regional Railway, Road Projects to Boost Economy

Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has challenged the South East to maximise their economy of scale and also pool resources to build critical regional infrastructure like railway and roads to create a common market and boost socio-economic prosperity in the region. Mbah canvassed a multi-dimensional approach to tackling insecurity, including a common security … [Read more…]

Bridge collapse: FG should declare state of emergency on South East roads – Rep Nnaji

…commends Gov Mbah on infrastructure, policy reforms The lawmaker representing Nkanu East/West Federal Constituency at the House of Representatives, Pharm. Nnolim Nnaji, has urged the Federal Government to take urgent steps in salvaging the decaying state of roads in the South East zone by declaring a state of emergency on infrastructure in the region. Hon. … [Read more…]

Ex VP Osinbajo named Top Africa Climate Agency new chair of Board of Directors

The Climate Action Platform for Africa (CAP-A), a public benefit organisation working to unlock Africa’s potential as a global hub for climate action, has announced the immediate past Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, as the new Chair of the Board of Directors. The organisation made the announcement in a statement yesterday. CAP-A’s work is informed by … [Read more…]