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Enugu’s Governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, has officially set up an eight-person panel to examine the operations of the Enugu-based state polytechnic, Institute of Management and Technology (IMT). The investigative group, titled the Committee of Inquiry into Accounts, Management Practices, and Staff Conduct, is led by Prof. Ed Nwobodo as Chairman, and Chinenye Angela as Secretary….
In a development that has drawn attention from sports enthusiasts and legal analysts alike, charges against Mason Greenwood have been dropped following a comprehensive investigation that spanned over several months. The process, which commenced in February 2023, took into account multiple perspectives and factors to arrive at a conclusion that has significant implications for both…
An All Progressives Congress, APC, leader and former member of the Presidential Campaign Council, Hon. Obidike Chukwuebuka, has conveyed confidence that President Bola Tinubu GCFR is dedicated to uplifting more than 70 million Nigerians from poverty. Hon. Obidike emphasized that President Tinubu’s strategy involves a comprehensive approach to address the complex issue of poverty. He…
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has declined the three-year transition proposal presented by Niger Republic’s military junta. General Abdourahamane Tchiani, the coup leader, assured ECOWAS that the military government would restore democracy to Niger Republic within three years during a meeting in Niamey. However, ECOWAS Commissioner Abdel-Fatau Musah stated in a recent…
The Vice Chancellor of the Enugu State University of Science and Technology, ESUT, Professor Aloysius-Michaels Okolie, has described late Professor Cyril Agodi Onwumechili, as an administrator par excellence whose innovations brought Anambra State University of Technology, ASUTECH (now ESUT) into the global academic map. Prof. Okolie stated that late Prof. Onwumechili, who was the first…
Gambian President Adama Barrow has taken a significant step to curtail public spending by announcing a suspension of both himself and government officials from foreign travel. This decision, outlined in an executive order, extends to cabinet ministers, senior officials, civil servants, and employees across government institutions. The suspension, effective for the remainder of the fiscal…
Nigerian Senator, Ned Nwoko has called for reparations amounting to $5 trillion from Britain and other colonial powers. This request comes in response to historical injustices such as slavery, inhumane treatment, and the exploitation of Africans and their resources. Senator Nwoko, representing Delta North senatorial district in the National Assembly, also emphasized the need for…
Kanayo Uzuegbu, has assumed the role of the 28th Commissioner of Police for Enugu State Command, succeeding Ahmed Ammani, who has been reassigned to the Force Headquarters in Abuja. Hailing from Umuaka Community in Njaba Local Government Area of Imo State, Kanayo holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree (B.A., Hons) from the University of Port-Harcourt,…
Prof. Cyril Ndifon, the Dean of the Faculty of Law at the University of Calabar (UNICAL), has been suspended due to allegations of violating the university’s established laws and policies bothering on sexual misconduct. The suspension, starting from August 17, 2023, was communicated through a letter signed by the University Registrar, Mr. Gabriel Egbe. This…
Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, has taken a step towards addressing the economic challenges faced by retired primary school teachers and local government retirees in the state. He has set up a 9-member committee tasked with verifying and making payments for outstanding pensions and gratuities. The committee was inaugurated at the Government House, Enugu,…
Unidentified gunmen struck on Tuesday evening, abducting five individuals along the bustling Mile 2 section of the Ishiagu-Okigwe expressway in Ebonyi State. The victims, who had just arrived from Enugu Airport in a Siena space bus with license plate KWL 941 PD, were taken captive by the assailants as they passed through the Mile 2…
Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo State has praised the Super Falcons for their remarkable performance in the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup held in Australia and New Zealand. During a reception in honour of the players from Imo State at the Government House in Owerri, Uzodinma lauded their efforts and encouraged them to continue bringing…
Enugu State Police Command on Tuesday said the operatives of the command in collaboration with the troops of the Nigerian Army rescued five victims allegedly kidnapped in a forest at Umulumgbe, Udi Local Government Area of Enugu State. The rescued victims were said to be returning from a traditional marriage ceremony at Ukehe, in Igbo-Etiti…
Senator Adams Oshiomhole, representing the Edo North Senatorial District, asserted in an interview that President Bola Tinubu inherited a challenging economic situation from the previous administration. Oshiomhole made this statement following a private meeting with Vice President Senator Kashim Shettima at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Tuesday. Former Edo state governor Oshiomhole pointed out…
In an effort to provide aid to those affected by floods and disasters in Enugu State, the state government has contributed relief materials valued at over ₦80 million. These materials aim not only to offer immediate assistance but also to help affected individuals rebuild their lives and livelihoods. Furthermore, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA)…
According to reports on Monday, Chelsea have reached a British record transfer agreement of £115 million ($146 million, 133 million euros) for Moises Caicedo, the midfielder from Brighton and Hove Albion. The 21-year-old Ecuadorian international was also pursued by Liverpool, who reportedly agreed to a record £110 million fee with Brighton on Friday. However, Caicedo’s…
The Nigerian Navy has announced plans to establish an operational base in Enugu State, aimed at bolstering security and safeguarding the state’s coastal regions. Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla, Chief of the Naval Staff, revealed this during a visit to Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, at the Government House on Thursday. Simultaneously, Enugu State Government…
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The former Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Okwesilieze Nwodo, on Sunday, said that the coup d’etat in Niger Republic may turn to 3rd World War if not properly handled. Dr. Nwodo who was equally a former national chairman of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, in an exclusive interview said that the scramble for the control…
At least four persons have lost their lives while properties worth millions of naira were destroyed when Oyofo, and Awha, communities clashed over land dispute at Ezeagu Local Government Area of Enugu State, Friday. Among the properties destroyed were one tricycle and five motorcycles. While confirming the incident, the spokesperson for the Enugu State Police…