Members of the National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, Enugu State chapter on Tuesday declared their total support for the administration of the Vice Chancellor of Enugu State University of Science and…
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Barr. Otoboeze for investiture as 2nd NSCCIMA President Nov. 11
Nsukka Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture, NSCCIMA, has scheduled Saturday, November 11, 2023 for investiture on its second President, Barr. Sam Otoboeze.
IGP redeploys Imo CP
The Imo State Commissioner of Police, Mohammed Barde, has been reassigned by the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, due to allegations of partisanship. This decision was announced by Egbetokun during a Channels Television program last night.
NLC President, Comrade Ajero, arrested by police
Comrade Joe Ajaero, the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), was apprehended by law enforcement authorities during a protest in Imo State. The incident transpired amid disturbances caused by troublemakers who targeted demonstrators, resulting in damage to vehicles and injuries to NLC members. At present, the location of the NLC President remains undisclosed as heavily armed security personnel have detained him.
UNN Alumni Need to Roar More _HRH, Igwe Ikechukwu Asadu
The traditional ruler of Edem-Ani Ogwugwu Ancient Kingdom, in Nsukka Local Government Area of Enugu State, HRH, Igwe Ikechukwu Asadu (Ogadagidi), has charged the Alumni Associations of the University of Nigeria, to step up their actions in order to remedy the ailing infrastructure at the University.
Enugu Govt. Pledges 20hrs Daily Electricity by 2030
Enugu State Government has set ambitious goals for its energy sector, aiming to transform from an energy-deficient region into a thriving electricity market generating more than 690 megawatts of power, with a commitment to provide a minimum of 20 hours of daily electricity by 2030. The government is keen to expedite the implementation of the Enugu State Electricity Law, capitalizing on the 2023 constitution amendment and the Electricity Act 2023, aligning this initiative with its broader economic development plan to position Enugu State as a prominent industrial hub.
ADVAN drags Tinubu, Akpabio, others to court over advertising industry reforms
The Advertisers Association of Nigeria (ADVAN), under the leadership of Osamede Uwubanmwen has dragged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Senate President Godswill Akpabio, the Attorney-General of the Federation, the Senate and House of…
Something will happen, Wike warns those yet to pay ground rent
On Tuesday, during a visit by the leadership of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ), led by its president, Dr. Chris Isiguzo, in Abuja, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr. Nyesom Wike, issued a stern warning to those who have not paid their ground rent in the FCT. Wike emphasized that this warning should not be taken lightly, as there will be consequences.
Enugu Governor launches vaccination programme to combat cervical cancer
Enugu State’s Governor, Peter Mbah, has officially initiated a comprehensive Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination program aimed at preventing cervical cancer among women in the state. The vaccination, targeting young girls aged 9 to 14, is provided free of charge and accessible at healthcare centers across the state.
FG commends UNN’s contributions to national development
The Federal Government weekend, commended the University of Nigeria Nsukka, UNN, over its efforts in fostering national development through sustainable utilization of water and bioresources.
Police parade school owner for defiling 4-yr-old pupil
The Delta State Police Command has publicly displayed a 46-year-old male school owner in Agbor, who stands accused of sexually assaulting a 4-year-old female student at his school. According to a statement provided to Vanguard by the command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Bright Edafe, the incident came to light when the young girl informed her mother that she had been assaulted by the school proprietor.
Why there is food insecurity in Southern Nigeria – Senator Ezea
The Senator representing Enugu North Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Barr. Okey Ezea, yesterday, identified the deplorable state of the Otukpo-Obollo Afor-Opi-9th Mile Road as the cause of food insecurity in Southern Nigeria.
Plots to remove Senators Abbo, Kalu, others against democratic principles – COSEYL
(COSEYL), a prominent sociopolitical youth group in the South East geopolitical zone, has expressed concern over a reported plot to remove five “Distinguished Senators,” including Senator Ishaku Elisha Abbo and Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, through the Court of Appeal.
LP considers legal actions against Apapa, Arabambi, over media criticism of Obi
The Labour Party, led by Julious Abure, and the Obi-Datti Presidential Campaign, strongly criticized statements attributed to Abayomi Arabambi, representing Lamidi Apapa’s supporters, accusing their Presidential Candidate, Peter Obi, of wrongdoing. During…
Fr. Okunerere makes U-turn on quitting Catholic church
Catholic Priest Reverend Father Paul Obayi, an Associate Professor widely known as Fr Okunerere from Nsukka Diocese, has reversed his decision to leave Catholicism and the priesthood.
Flooding kills ex-seminarian in Enugu
The lifeless body of a man, identified as Paschal Ike, believed to have been a victim of flooding, was discovered on a Saturday morning in Alor Uno, located within the Nsukka Local Government Area of Enugu State.
62 cases of manhood disappearance reported in Abuja
The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has disclosed that they’ve received reports of approximately 62 instances of alleged mysterious disappearances of male genitalia across the territory.
ESUT alumnus wins 2023 Nigeria Prize for Science
A graduate of Mechanical Engineering Department, Enugu State University of Science and Technology, ESUT, Prof. Hippolite Amadi, has won the 2023 edition of the Nigeria Prize for Science.
ICPC to track 1932 constituency projects in 26 states
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) is set to initiate the tracking of 1,932 constituency projects worth N500 billion in 26 states. This marks the start of Phase 6 in their ongoing effort to monitor both constituency and executive projects, a mission that commenced in 2019.
Again, hoodlums destroy home of visually impaired man in Enugu
Tension is brewing in Ihekwuenu-Aku Community, located in Igbo-Etiti Local Government Area of Enugu State, as the residence of Mr. Anibueze Nnadi, a visually impaired man, was recently destroyed.