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Senate has amended the Electoral Act, 2022, to giving room for ‘statutory delegates’ (all those elected), to participate and vote in conventions, congresses or meetings of political parties. The move has again, shut out ministers, commissioners and others appointees in the amendment. The action of the Senate followed the expeditious consideration of a bill during … [Read more…]
A bill, seeking to amend the Compulsory Free Universal Basic Education Act, 2004 and enact provision for increased funding of Basic Education in Nigeria, yesterday, scaled first reading on the floor of the Senate. The bill, sponsored by Senate Chief Whip, Orji Uzor Kalu, is entitled: “Compulsory Free Universal Basic Education Act (Amendment) Bill 2022. … [Read more…]
Breaking News: Court quashes Ebonyi cybercrime law, declares it unconstitutional, null & void The Federal High Court sitting in Abakaliki, the Ebonyi State capital, on Tuesday, declared the controversial Ebonyi Cybercrimes Law 2021 unconstitutional, null and void. The court’s ruling followed a suit by one Pascal Etu who had sued the state governor, David Umahi, … [Read more…]
Cardiovascular Diseases: Enugu govt calls for sustained advocacy against trans-fatty acids Enugu State government on Saturday urged journalists and Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) to sustain current advocacy against trans-fatty acids to check rising cardiovascular diseases. The state Commissioner for Health, Ikechukwu Obi, made the call while addressing a journalism training session on trans-fat reporting organised … [Read more…]
We won’t refund N100 million paid for nomination forms Emefiele rejected: APC The All Progressives Congress (APC) has declared that it will not refund the N100 million paid for the presidential nomination form rejected by Godwin Emefiele, the Central Bank of Nigeria’s governor. “Forms purchased are not refundable. Period. It’s traditional for political parties across … [Read more…]
Sycophant Osinbajo threatening to continue Buhari’s disaster, God will not allow him: Wike Governor Nyesom Wike has slammed Vice President Yemi Osinbajo for his campaign promise to continue President Muhammadu Buhari’s “legacy” if elected as president in 2023. Mr Yemi Osinbajo, in his declaration speech, had vowed to build on Mr Buhari’s legacy. “If by … [Read more…]
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) early Monday morning extended the ongoing strike by 12 weeks. The decision was taken at an emergency National Executive Council (NEC) held at ASUU Secretariat in Abuja. The emergency meeting, which had in attendance principal officers and branch chairmen, started on Sunday and ended early Monday morning. The … [Read more…]
Nigerian Breweries (NB) Plc has invested N56 billion into Ama Breweries, Enugu as part of its expansion plan. In a statement, Chief Executive Officer, Heineken, Mr. Dolf van den Brink, said that the investment in Ama Breweries is a further demonstration of the long-standing history and relationship between Heineken and Nigeria, which dates back to … [Read more…]
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has said that it will include bills payment in the upgraded version of its Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC), eNaira. The CBN said that this is part of measures to increase use of the digital currency, including sensitisation campaigns in major markets across the country. CBN Branch Controller, Lagos, … [Read more…]
Enugu: Coalition mounts pressure on Uche Nnaji to run for Governor, promise to purchase his forms Chetanne Chinelo, Enugu The race to occupy Enugu’s Lion Building appears to have taken a new dimension following calls by a coalition to Chief Geoffery Uche Nnaji, Nwakibie, to join the race. The coalition made the call on Friday … [Read more…]
Enugu agog as Ugwuanyi commissions 5.4km road constructed by OAS Boss, Evarest Nnaji …Ugwuanyi goes to the rural areas and fixes their roads without unnecessary publicity ~Nnaji …Governor Ugwuanyi is an infrastructural catalyst ~Ogbuekwe Chetanne Chinelo, Enugu Chief Evarest Nnaji, Odengene, an indigene of Ishienu, Amagunze in Nkanu East local council area of Enugu State … [Read more…]
2023 Enugu Guber: Aspirant, Kingsley Udeh, meets party excos, expresses readiness to serve Chetanne Chinelo, Enugu As the date set for the Peoples Democratic Party gubernatorial primary election draws near, a leading contender for the position of Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Kingsley Udeh, Esq., has paid glowing tributes to the Governor, Rt. Hon. Dr. … [Read more…]