[PRESS RELEASE] Defence Headquarters dismisses coup rumour, Says Guards Brigade’s task is to protect Seat of Power

The attention of the Defence Headquarters has been drawn to a malicious and unfounded article published online on 25 February 2024 claiming that the Guards Brigade has been put on high alert following unusual movements, leading to suspicion of a coup plot in Nigeria. The publication also asserted amongst other things that the suspicion prompted … [Read more…]

Geometric Power Aba – A Story of Resilience and Tenacity, Being a Statement By Frank Nweke II on the Commissioning of Geometric Power Plant

The impending commissioning of the 181MW Geometric power plant in Aba, Abia State tomorrow, February 26, 2024 is the climax of the story of resilience and tenacity – and the ultimate triumph of an indomitable human spirit. I join men and women of goodwill, patriots and lovers of Nigeria in extending my hearty congratulations on … [Read more…]

JUST-IN: Peter Obi Speaks on Arrest of Labour Party Nat’l Chairman Abure

Like many Nigerians, I observed the distasteful national television news reports detailing the humiliating arrest of the National Chairman of the Labour Party, Barrister Julius Abure, earlier today in Benin City, Edo state. I firmly believe that, as citizens, we are all duty-bound irrespective of our status in society to respond to invitations from properly … [Read more…]

Closure of Sahad Stores: This is not a time for populism – A Statement by Frank Nweke II

By Frank Nweke II I find the news on the purported sealing of Sahad Stores, Abuja on February 16, 2024 by the Federal Consumer Competition and Protection Commission (FCCPC) very distressing. Recently, news reports quoted the Niger State Governor as having directed law enforcement agents not to allow bulk purchase of grains within the state. A … [Read more…]

Enugu gov’t announces Humanitarian Medical Mission in Enugu State

Prof. Emmanuel Ike Obi

The Governor of Enugu State, His Excellency, Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, following talks with the Africa Taiwan Chamber of Commerce, welcomes the Taiwan Root Medical Peace Corps for a momentous humanitarian medical mission to the State! Event: Taiwan Root Medical Peace Corps – Humanitarian Medical Mission Date: February 15th to 24th, 2024, Enugu State Services … [Read more…]

BREAKING: INEC Suspends Re-Run Elections In Enugu South, Others, Gives Reasons

INDEPENDENT NATIONAL ELECTORAL COMMISSION PRESS RELEASE SUSPENSION OF RE-RUN ELECTIONS IN ENUGU SOUTH, KUNCHI/TSANYAWA AND TWO POLLING UNITS IN IKONO/INI The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) announces the suspension of ongoing re-run elections in specific constituencies due to disruptions, irregularities and abduction of election officials. The affected areas are as follows: Ikono/Ini Federal Constituency, Akwa … [Read more…]

Enugu State Gov’t Announces Restriction of Movement For Feb 3 Rerun Elections in Affected LGAs

ENUGU STATE GOVERNMENT PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT Restriction of Movement The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) will conduct rerun elections in Enugu South Urban State Constituency and Igboeze North/Udenu Federal Constituency on Saturday, January 3, 2024. Accordingly, to ensure orderly and hitch-free elections, the Enugu State Government has ordered a restriction of movement in the following … [Read more…]

2024 Rerun Elections: Enugu Police Massively Deploys Resources, Restrict Movements In Igbo-Eze North, Udenu LGAs

Considering the forthcoming rerun elections in Igbo-Eze North/Udenu Federal Constituency and Enugu South I State Constituency, scheduled for Saturday, February 3, 2024, by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the Commissioner of Police, Enugu State Command, CP Kanayo Uzuegbu, psc (+), has ordered the massive deployment of Police Operatives and other resources to ensure hitch-free … [Read more…]

No “Ongoing Recruitment” in EFCC – EFCC Spokesperson

The attention of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has been drawn to some online advertisements linking the Commission with phoney “ongoing recruitments”. The Commission is not recruiting at the moment. The public is enjoined to ignore any advertisement of recruitment not publicly announced by the EFCC.  Operatives of the Commission are on the … [Read more…]

Betta Edu: Ohaneze Rebuts Press Release By Youth Leader

The attention of the Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has been drawn to a reckless press release credited to the Acting National Youth Leader of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Mr. Chukwuma Okpalaezeukwu to the effect that “Betta Edu, the suspended Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation should be given the benefit of doubt until the series of investigations … [Read more…]