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Ben Ezechime, Enugu A Labour Party stalwart in Enugu State, Hon. Uche Onah, has asked the party’s supporters in the State not to lose sleep over the judgment delivered by the Enugu State Election Petitions Tribunal sitting in Enugu that upturned the election of Hon Chijioke Okereke of LP. Okereke was earlier announced as the winner of Aninri/Awgu/Oji River Federal Constituency in the February 25, National Assembly Election. However, the tribunal on Saturday September 9, nullified Okereke’s victory on the grounds that he was not duly nominated by the Labour Party. Reacting to the judgment, Hon. Onah noted that Okereke…
Ben Ezechime, Enugu Enugu State Government has charged members of Rangers Supporters Club not to relent in supporting Rangers International Football Club in their quest for glory. This was contained in a statement from the Public Relation Officer (PRO) of the Ministry, Dan Onwuegbuna on Sunday. According to the statement, Lloyd Ekweremadu, the Commissioner for Youths and Sports gave the charge to the supporters club on their courtesy visit to his office on Friday. Ekweremadu informed the supporters club that government was aware of the time and resources they spend in supporting Rangers. He stated that Gov. Peter Mbah…
Ben Ezechime, Enugu The Enugu State Government, in partnership with FGN/World Bank has said it will support 6,000 farmers across the 17 Local Government Areas of the State in the second phase of the project implementation. The Nigeria COVID–19 Action Recovery and Economic Stimulus (NG-CARES) programme seeks to mitigate the effects of COVID- I9 crisis on the livelihood of the poor and vulnerable farmers. Mr Jude Ogboke, State Project Coordinator, disclosed this in a meeting with the Project Management and Community Facilitators. Ogboke said that the Fadama project was implementing the Result Area 2 of the NG-CARES programme in Enugu State.…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia The sale of the Nigeria Agip Oil Company and Eni Nigeria to Oando PLC without due process has ignited ripples in the oil sector. This is as members of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria and the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers have threatened to withdraw their services from offices and oil locations. At the forefront of the threat are oil and gas workers in the PENGASSAN branch in Mobil, Chevron, NUPENG, Total Energies and Shell companies. They said the planned downing of tools was in solidarity with NAOC staff…
Lawrence Nwimo, Awka Telecommunication giant, MTN Foundation, has awarded scholarship to twelve students of the Centre for Disability and Special Needs Research (CENDASNER), Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Anambra State. This was made known by the Head, Students’ Welfare of CENDASNER, Mrs Onyinyechi Amauche-Ogar. She said part of the beneficiaries were students in various disciplines comprising Law, Art and Humanities of the university. Ikengaonline reports that recipients of the MTN scholarships are; Tochukwu Obiefuna (Law), Chioma Enoch (Philosophy), Osahon Ogieva (Music), Onyinye Ejikenwanelo (Religious Education), Esther Chinedu (Guidance and Counselling), Endurance Wali (Political Science), Chukwuemeka Enwelum (Political Science) and Rita Somadina…
Ugo Nosiri, Owerri Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State has officially opened a 42-bedded hospital in Oguta Local Government Area of the state, named after the late political maverick, Senator Arthur Nzeribe. Speaking at the opening of the hospital, Governor Uzodimma, said the hospital is in line with his administration’s commitment to enhance healthcare accessibility in the state. He said hospital is also a vital addition to reduce mortality rate caused by inadequate health care facilities. Governor Uzodimma decried the plight of oil-producing communities, which he attributed to the old leadership vacuum that was unable to translate the natural endowment…
Lawrence Nwimo, Awka Women Living With Disabilities (WWDs) in Anambra State have been trained on ways to avoid cervical cancer and other dangerous infectious diseases that threaten human life and existence. The one-day workshop tagged: “D-Health Talk on Disability Inclusive Dialogue on Family Planning & Cervical Cancer,” was organised by the Association of Anambra State Women with Disabilities (ASSWOD) for her members in the state. Addressing the women at Prof Dora Akunyili Women Development Center, Awka, during the weekend, Anambra State Hygiene Education Officer, Ministry of Health, Dr. (Mrs) Rose Amasiani, urged women to desist from acts that could expose…
Lawrence Nwimo, Awka Anambra State is set to witness the emergence of another automobile manufacturing plant when Kojo Motors Auto Assembly and Natural Gas Facility begins operation in the state. The firm upon take off, will be the second automobile manufacturing company after Innoson Motors. It will also be the first Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) manufacturing automobile company in the state. Performing the groundbreaking ceremony in Umunya on Friday, Governor Soludo said that it was a sign of progress for the state and a testament to the commitment of his administration to industrialisation. The Governor revealed that the plant would…
Ben Ezechime, Enugu Engr George Ugwu, Spokesperson for Chijioke Edeoga Governorship Election Campaign Organisation has described Friday nullification of Labour Party’s victory by the Election Petitions Tribunal sitting in Enugu as a temporary setback for the party. Reacting to the Tribunal Judgement in the Enugu East/Isi Uzo Federal Constituency election, which voided the victory of Prof. Paul Nnamchi, Ugwu said it was a travesty of justice which will not stand rigorous challenge at the appeal court. According to him: “The judgment is temporary and reversible.” While thanking Labor Party enthusiasts for their continued support, he urged them to remain focused…
Ike Nnachi, Abakaliki Ebonyi State Government on Friday expressed displeasure over the viral video portraying Ebonyi people as criminals in Anambra State. It described the video as purported attempt to tarnish the corporate image of the state. The Commissioner for Information and state Orientation, Engineer Jude Chikadibia Okpor gave the condemnation when he received in audience the State chapter of Ohanaeze Ndigbo in a courtesy visit in his office. He urged Ohanaeze Ndi Igbo to rise up to the challenge not only to protect the image of Ebonyi people but also Ndigbo in general. Engr Okpor who called on the…