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… Automates court processes for speedy dispensation of justice Government of Enugu State has commended the Federal Government for approving the relocation of the Enugu Correctional Centre located at the GRA, saying it is ready to partner with the central government to actualise it soonest. The assurances were given by the governor of Enugu State,…
In line with the enhanced policing guidelines of the Inspector-General of Police, the Commissioner of Police of Anambra State Command, CP Ikioye Orutugu and his Enugu State counterpart, CP Mamman Bitrus Giwa, met on Monday to devise operational strategies to proactively police the two neighbouring States. The meeting, which was held at the Anambra State…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) and Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Limited (SNEPCO) have donated 20 computer sets to the Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT) to enhance academic excellence and innovation. The donation, made on Thursday, was officially handed over to the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Aloysius-Michaels Okolie, on behalf of the…
Emeka Chukwu Elected as SSANU ESUT Chairman An Assistant Chief Executive Officer (ACEO) in the Registrar’s office, ESUT, Emeka Chukwu, was elected as the new Chairman of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU), ESUT Branch, for the next four years on Wednesday, March 19. He polled 128 votes to defeat Cornelius Udeinya, a…
“Today at the sitting of the Senate, the issue of the President’s proclamation of a state of emergency in Rivers State came up for discussion and as I have stated repeatedly, I raised my objections in the closed session on how the declaration fell short of constitutional prescription, based on my view as a Democrat,…
A Safe-Haven Asset in Turbulent Times In a historic financial milestone, gold prices have surged past the $3,000 per troy ounce mark for the first time, reflecting a confluence of global economic anxieties and investor strategies aimed at safeguarding wealth. This unprecedented rise underscores gold’s enduring status as a safe-haven asset amid escalating geopolitical…
The third Deputy Chairman of the Enugu State Traditional Rulers’ Council, HRH, Igwe Herbert Ukuta, has lauded the administrative strides of Governor Peter Mbah, of Enugu State. Igwe Ukuta, who is also the Traditional Ruler of Igga Ancient Kingdom in Uzo-Uwani Local Government Area of Enugu State, stated that the governor’s brilliant leadership in the…
A Fugitive Thriving Under Political Protection in West Africa Europe’s most wanted cocaine kingpin, Jos Leijdekkers, has been operating with impunity from Sierra Leone, West Africa, frustrating international law enforcement efforts. Despite being sentenced in absentia to 24 years in prison for his role in smuggling over seven tonnes of cocaine, Leijdekkers, a Dutch national…
Afrobeats Star at the Center of Public Scrutiny Over Family Obligations Nigerian Afrobeats star Asake has found himself at the center of public scrutiny after a man, Fatai Odunsi, who claims to be his biological father, made a heartfelt plea for financial assistance. Odunsi, who has been battling a stroke since March 2022, alleged that…
An Unprecedented Bridge Between Africa and the Diaspora In an unprecedented move aimed at reconnecting the African diaspora, Ghana has rolled out an initiative to offer citizenship to African Americans. This gesture, which has drawn significant attention in recent months, is part of the nation’s ongoing effort to create a bridge between the descendants…