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Ben Ezechime, Enugu The Chairman Enugu State Hospital Management Board (ESHMB), Dr Eric Odo, has threatened to suspend any non- performing Chief Medical Officer in the state. Odo said this during his maiden meeting with all the chief medical officers in general and cottage hospitals in the state. He said that today marks a great turn around in the board, adding that he would no longer tolerate the attitude at which most of the medical officers display while carrying out their duties. The chairman appreciated them for the work they had done so far noting that their efforts was not…
By Uzor Maxim Uzoatu Public relations as it concerns the media has received a much needed breakthrough in the just published book, Media Relations Playbook: 25 Proven Effective Hacks by Chido B. Nwakanma. Contemporary developments in media relations in Nigeria and much of Africa are explored with a mastery that compels attention. The much sought-after media consultant and educator, Chido B. Nwakanma, has over the past nine years facilitated training sessions on Media Relations Management at professional forums and academe, and has distinguished himself as Adjunct Faculty at the esteemed School of Media & Communication, Pan-Atlantic University, Lagos. Its instructive…
Our Reporter, Abuja Businessman and socialite, Pascal Okechukwu, popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest, on Wednesday was granted N10 million naira bail with two sureties in like sum by the Federal High Court in Lagos State. The celebrity barman had earlier pleaded not guilty to tampering and abusing the naira during his trial. Cubana Chief Priest was arraigned before Justice Kehinde Ogundare by the EFCC on three-count charge bordering on abuse of naira by allegedly spraying and tampering with the nation’s currency at a social event, contrary to the provisions of the Central Bank Act of 2007.
Lawrence Nwimo, Awka No fewer than 1,000 students of Federal Polytechnic Oko, Anambra State, have protested against incessant fees allegedly imposed on them by the management of the institution. The students carried placards with different inscriptions such as “Reduce the cost of texts books,” “Allow us to do our medical and data capture,” “Say no to corrupt stakeholders,” “Say no to exam fees,” “Breakdown our tuition fees,” etc. They chanted solidarity songs as they marched from the school main gate to the administrative building, departments, permanent site and terminated at the popular school tower to show their displeasure over the…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Abia State High Court sitting in Umuahia, Tuesday, commenced pre-trial hearing, on the N1.5 billion defamation suit filed by a former Governor of the state, Senator Theodore Orji, against his kinsman and a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Prince Benjamin Apugo. Senate Orji dragged Apugo to court in 2020, following an alleged defamatory remarks the APC Board of Trustees (BoT), member made against the former Governor during a live radio programme. Apugo had accused the former Governor of looting the state’s funds during his tenure as the State’s Chief Executive. Meanwhile, when the matter came…
By Stephen Obidike The weather was mild with a cool fresh breeze that reminded you of cool refreshing air in the African village. I just finished a very busy shift at the local hospital near my house and was going to walk home. As I looked up, In the distance, my colleague who just came back from holidays was walking briskly towards me. He was gesticulating and mouthing, “how far?,” the typical Pidgin English greeting in Nigeria. We exchanged handshakes and a very brief side hug while I asked him about his trip. He looked ecstatic, grinning from ear to…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Chairman, Board of Trustees (BoT), of the main opposition Peoples Democratic Party, Dr Adolphus Wabara, has predicted a brighter future for the party. The former Senate President who spoke ahead of the party’s National Executive Council (NEC) meeting scheduled for Abuja on Thursday, said the PDP would regain power at the centre in 2027. Senator Wabara further declared that “those expecting PDP to explode will be disappointed.” According to him, the current challenges facing the party are not insurmountable, boasting that “PDP is blessed with many mature minds capable of resolving any crisis.” The PDP BoT Chairman…
Ben Ezechime, Enugu The Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) has commended private courier/logistic companies in Enugu State for the substantial 70 per cent compliance to courier/logistic registration and licensing in the state. The State Postal Manager of NIPOST, Enugu, Mr Friday Akoma, gave the commendation while speaking with newsmen on the sidelines of the 35th Enugu International Trade Fair. Akoma also lauded the union of courier/logistic association in the state that had done a lot of work in educating and encouraging its members to follow the due course of the law and formalising their operation in the state. The manager said…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Abia State Government has announced that it would distribute 24,000 bags of 25kg rice to civil servants in the state. This, according to the Commissioner for Information, Prince Okey Kanu, is part of plans to reduce hardship on Abia workers. Briefing newsmen on the outcome of this week’s State Executive Council meeting, the Commissioner said out of the 60,000 bags of 25kg rice expected from the Federal Government, 24,000 bags had already been received. He added that about 12,071 bags would be distributed to civil servants from Salary Grade Level one to seven (SGL. 01 – 07)…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Governor Alex Otti of Abia State, has vowed to investigate the death of Emmanuel Onyeomereneche, an Abia -born Cadet Officer, who was found dead inside the swimming pool of the Hotel Royal Damgrate , Umuahia on Tuesday April 9. This is as the Ibeku Umuahia kinsmen of the deceased cadet officer, took to the streets on a peaceful protest to register their grief over the tragic incident. Addressing the protesters who came to protest the death of their son, Otti assured that investigations would be thoroughly carried out to unravel the cause of the death. Otti who…