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…]
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…]
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…]
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…]
MESSAGE TO ALL IGBOS WORLDWIDE I write as your leader at this critical period in our country, Nigeria. Events in Nigeria today are no doubt very disturbing. The economy has turned very bad, a scepter of frustration is everywhere. I have received many entreaties from many parts of the country requesting me to call Igbos … [Read more…]
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…]
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…]
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 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…]
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…]
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…]
January 20, 2024. I am a keen advocate of law and order, and will always support the prerogative of the government to regulate town planning. I also consider it the responsibility of prospective investors and property owners to make proper enquiries and ensure that they are in compliance with relevant laws and other laid down … [Read more…]