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The Enugu State Government, Sunday morning, paid a condolence visit to the family of the slain Ogene musician, Okezie Mba, popularly known as Igbo-Jah, at Ogui Nike Enugu, restating its determination to ensure that justice is served. The government delegation led by the Secretary to the State Government, SSG, Prof. Chidiebere Onyia, and the Chief … [Read more…]

Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has approved the sum of ₦80,000 as the new minimum wage for workers in the state’s civil service with effect from November 1, 2024. Governor Diri also approved an increase in the monthly pension of retired workers as well as  ₦7 billion to reduce outstanding gratuity liabilities. His … [Read more…]

Enugu State governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, has described the former President-General of Ohanaeze Ndi-Igbo, Late Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, as an irreplaceable iroko who championed national unity, built bridges and stretched his arms of friendship across different communities in Nigeria regardless of creed and belief, particularly in troubled times. Governor Mbah, who poured encomiums on the … [Read more…]

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…]

…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…]

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…]

The Executive Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah has approved a minimum wage of N80,000 for civil servants in the state. In a terse post on his verified X (formerly Twitter) handle @PNMbah, the governor expressed his appreciation to the workers of the state. The post reads: “I have just approved a minimum wage … [Read more…]

…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…]

President Tinubu and the Federal Executive Council (FEC) have scrapped the Niger Delta Ministry, and the Ministry of Sports Development. The decisions were taken on Wednesday at the meeting of the FEC in Abuja, as seen on the X handle of the Special Adviser Information and Strategy to President Tinubu, Bayo Onanuga on Wednesday. There will now … [Read more…]

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…]