Indiscriminate Taxation: Don’t Tax Vegetable Sellers, Gov. Nwifuru Tells Revenue Officers

Ebonyi State Government will soon put in place enabling laws to checkmate clandestine activities of scrap dealers in the State. Governor Nwifuru dropped the hint while swearing in the Chairman and members of the Revenue Appeal Commission, in his Office, Ochoudo Centenary City, Abakaliki on Wednesday. The Governor while regretting that residents of the State … [Read more…]

President Tinubu Approves Upgrade Of Federal College Of Dental Technology Enugu To University

As part of his dedicated efforts to build robust human resources for the health and social welfare sector, President Bola Tinubu has approved the conversion of the Federal College of Dental Technology and Therapy, Enugu, to a full-fledged University of Allied Health Sciences. The Federal College of Dental Technology and Therapy in Enugu will now … [Read more…]

President Tinubu Celebrates Nigerian Women, Says They Are The Pivot Of The Nation

President Bola Tinubu celebrates the pivot of the nation, Nigerian women, on the occasion of this year’s International Women’s Day. President Tinubu acknowledges the role of women in nation building, emphasizing that without a scintilla of doubt, Nigerian women are elemental to the development, growth, and greatness of the nation. The President affirms that in … [Read more…]

Enugu Police Command Says Report of Woman Dumping Her Children, Committing Suicide In Front of Police Station Untrue, Misleading

THE REPORT OF A WOMAN DUMPING HER CHILDREN AND COMMITTING SUICIDE IN FRONT OF ENUGU POLICE STATION, UNTRUE AND MISLEADING The Enugu State Police Command has received news publications that allege a woman suffering from depression over hardship dumped her children in the Ogui Police Station of the Command on Saturday, March 2, 2024. The … [Read more…]

[PRESS RELEASE] Let’s Partner In Developing Nigeria, Innovation Minister Urges Techpreneurs

PRESS BRIEFING BY THE HONOURABLE MINISTER OF INNOVATION, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, CHIEF UCHE .G. NNAJI, ON THE TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION EXPO 2024, FROM MONDAY, 11TH – FRIDAY, 15TH MARCH AT THE EAGLE SQUARE, ABUJA PROTOCOL Gentlemen of the Press, thank you for attending our event. It gives me great pleasure to speak to you about … [Read more…]

[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

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…]