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2023: Nigerians are asking me to run for President; North Central more deserving of presidency than S’East – Yahaya Bello Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, has described the North Central as the most marginalised region of the country since independence in 1960 saying it should be allowed to produce the president in 2023. He spoke against … [Read more…]
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…]
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…]
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…]
The Governor of Niger State and Chairman North Central States Governors’ Forum, Abubakar Sani Bello, has urged the Military to intensify efforts in their operations in the state as directed by the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.). Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mary Noel-Berje, said the plea followed the incessant and sporadic … [Read more…]
A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Monday, fixed Feb. 28 to hear a fundamental rights enforcement suit filed by the Leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. Justice Taiwo Taiwo fixed the date after counsel to the Department of State Services (DSS), Idowu Awo, informed the court that his clients … [Read more…]
Just In: Nkanu West LG PDP Candidate, Uchenna Ejim, appoints Buchi Nnaji as campaign Director General Sequel to the emergence of Hon. Uchenna Ejim as the flagbearer of the Peoples Democratic Party in the February local council elections, and in preparation for campaigns, the PDP Candidate, Uchenna Ejim, today, at an Nkanu West stakeholders meeting … [Read more…]
Enugu Deputy Governor, Ezeilo, recieves NICArb fellowship award; Dedicates award to Governor Ugwuanyi Deputy Governor of Enugu State, Hon. (Mrs)Cecilia Ezeilo,on Tuesday , February 1, received a Fellowship award of the Nigerian Institute of Chartered Arbitrators (NICArb) and dedicated the award to Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi and the people of Enugu state. Speaking after receiving the … [Read more…]
Just In: Awkunanaw Traditional Rulers visit Jim Nwobodo; discuss Enugu 2023 Guber Race As the race for who occupies the exalted position of the Governor of Enugu State in 2023 continue to gather momentum, some Royal Fathers under the auspices of Awkunanaw Traditional Rulers Council, led by the Chairman of the council, HRH Igwe Dan … [Read more…]
Abuja division of the National Industrial Court (NIC), Abuja, will, today, hear an alleged contempt suit filed by medical doctors operating under the platform of Association of Specialist Medical Doctors in Academics (ASMEDA). The doctors filed the action against the Minister of Finance, Zainab Ahmed, over alleged disregard to court order. Also joined … [Read more…]