Shot By a Police Officer During a ‘Friendly Visit’ – Enugu Gov Mourns Ogene Musician, Igbo Jah, as Protests Erupt

Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has mourned the untimely death of Ogene musician, Chikezie Mba, popularly known as Igbo-Jah, ordering a thorough investigation into the sad development. The youthful musician was reportedly shot by a police officer on his departure from the Anti-Cultism Tactical Squad after what the police described as a “friendly … [Read more…]

Israel says it launched ‘targeted’ air strikes on Iran

Israel says it has conducted air strikes against Iran, with its military saying it hit sites in several areas of the country early on Saturday. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said Israeli aircraft struck military facilities including air defence batteries and missile manufacturing facilities used to produce weapons, adding that the strikes would provide the … [Read more…]

Police Officer Responsible For Alleged Murder of Enugu Popular Ogene Musician, Igbo-Jah, Arrested

…CP Kanayo orders full-scale investigation and disciplinary action against the police officer …consoles and assures all connected to the musician that the police officer and anyone else found culpable will be appropriately sanctioned to serve as a deterrent A male Police Inspector serving in the Anti-Cultism Tactical Squad of the Enugu State Police Command has … [Read more…]

Enugu: Nkanu-West Local Council Maiden New Yam (Iri Ji) Festival Postponed

Chetanne Chinelo, Enugu The Nkanu West Local Government Council of Enugu State led by Hon. John Chukwuma Ogbodo, in collaboration with the Nkanu West Traditional Rulers Council led by HRH Eze-Igwe Barr. Igwesi Obiora Igwesi has announced the postponement of the earlier announced New Yam Festival celebration, ‘Iri Ji Ofuu’. The announcement of the postponement … [Read more…]

A’Ibom Gov Launch Employment Portal for Youths

…To Inaugurate State Inter-Labour Committee Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has unveiled plans to inaugurate a State Inter- Labour Committee, to complement the vision and effort of the ARISE Youth Employment Portal. He noted that the State Inter-Labour committee will ensure that all companies operating in the state engage indigenous human resources as … [Read more…]

Gov Mbah Flags off Tractor Assembly Plant in Enugu, Commissions Mega Door Factory

Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, Tuesday, flagged off the construction of Nortra Tractor Assembly Plant and Service Centre, an investment by ODK Group of Denmark, in Enugu city On the same day, the governor also commissioned the New-Watson Doors Industry established by a Chinese firm at Nachi, Enugu State. Flagging off the construction … [Read more…]

Enugu: Nkanu-West Local Council Set to Hold Maiden New Yam (Iri Ji) Festival Oct. 27

Chetanne Chinelo, Enugu The Nkanu West Local Government Council of Enugu State led by Hon. John Chukwuma Ogbodo, in collaboration with the Nkanu West Traditional Rulers Council led by HRH Eze-Igwe Barr. Igwesi Obiora Igwesi is set to hold its maiden New Yam (Iri Ji) Festival, PACESETTER reports. The festival which is slated for Sunday, … [Read more…]

Supreme Court Reserves Judgment In Suit Challenging Constitutionality Of EFCC By States 

The Supreme Court has reserved judgment in the suit filed by 16 states challenging the constitutionality of the laws establishing the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and two others to a date to be communicated to the parties. At the resumed hearing on Tuesday, Imo, Bauchi, and Osun states joined the suit as co-plaintiffs … [Read more…]

EERC Assumes Full Regulation of Enugu State Electricity Market as Mainpower Takes Over From EEDC in Enugu State

…Issues licenses to Mainpower, Fedikore In a historic move, the Enugu State Electricity Regulatory Commission, EERC, Tuesday, assumed full regulatory oversight of the Enugu State electricity market following the lapsing of the transition period for the transfer of regulatory oversight from the Nigeria Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) to the state agency. This development, which makes … [Read more…]