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Ben Ezechime, Enugu The Women Aid Collective (WACOL), has expressed deep relief and gratitude over the safe return of over 70 Nigerian girls and teenagers trafficked to Côte d’Ivoire, whose rescue was facilitated by the Chief Executive Officer of Air Peace, Mr. Allen Onyema. In a statement signed by Mr Uchenna Igboeme, Communications Manager, WACOL, their rescue followed the whistle-blowing efforts of Nigerian activist, Vincent Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan. “We commend the bravery and quick intervention of all stakeholders involved, especially Mr. Onyema for his humanitarian leadership, and VeryDarkMan for courageously raising the alarm that drew national and…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Worried by the lingering power challenge in the country, the Federal Government has initiated moves to revamp Nigeria’s electricity distribution sector. The sweeping move began with a pilot overhaul of two underperforming distribution companies. This is sequel to a comprehensive assessment of the protracted challenges bedeviling the DisCos. The Minister for Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, disclosed this after a meeting with the Japanese International Cooperation Agency, which presented a roadmap titled “Revamping of the Distribution Sector in Nigeria.” He said that the Federal Government would no longer standby idly to watch the power sector deteriorate. He said,…
Ben Ezechime, Enugu The Enugu State Government says it will continue to strengthen “One Health Approach” to deal with existing and emerging animal health, human health and environmental health challenges confronting the state. Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State gave the assurance on Monday in Enugu at a two-day training on Disease Monitoring and Investigation Using the One Health Risk Communication Approach and the National Action Plan on Health Security (NAPHS) Implementation. The training, which is being organised by the Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support Project (L-PRES) Coordination Center, Enugu State, was meant for One Health Officers in Enugu State.…
Ike Nnachi, Abakaliki The Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, has paid an unscheduled visit to the David Umahi Federal University Teaching Hospital (DUFUTH) Uburu, Ebonyi State, where he doled out cash and other gift items to both indigent and other patients in the hospital. There was wild jubilation amongst the staff and patients at the hospital on sighting Senator Umahi who arrived the hospital at about mid-day and was received by staff of the hospital on arrival. Senator Umahi who took time to visit all the wards in the hospital also took turn to encourage and pray for the…
Lawrence Nwimo, Awka Chief of Staff to Anambra State Governor, Chief Ernest Ezeajughi, has dismissed rumours of Professor Chukwuma Soludo planning to leave the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), the ruling party in the state, for another party. Ezeajughi made the statement following visit of President Bola Tinubu to the state, and the speculation that the visit was to prepare ground for the governor’s decamp to the party ruling at the centre. Chief Ezeajughi, while reacting to the speculations, stated that those spreading such stories are merely attempting to overheat the political atmosphere in the state. “Although APGA and APC…
Our Reporter, Abuja The former governor of Rivers State and current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has confirmed that his successor, the suspended governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, came to visit him at his Abuja residence begging for reconciliation. Wike, who made the assertion Monday during a media parley with select journalists in Abuja, said he was open to reconciliation since that was what President Tinubu wants. Premium Times had reported recently how Fubara visited Wike and begged for reconciliation. “Fubara was brought to the minister’s house on Friday, 18 April. He prostrated for Wike while…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia As the energy sector continues to witness global market instability, Dangote Petroleum Refinery on Monday, announced a further downward review of the petrol pump price. The oil company now sells petrol at N825 per liter This is a reduction of N10 from the N835 per liter it originally sold its product to marketers. Recall that in April, the 650,000 barrels per day refinery reduced the gantry price of petrol to N835 per litre from N865 per litre.
Ben Ezechime, Enugu Fidelis Illechukwu, Technical Adviser of Rangers International FC of Enugu, has blamed inadequate funding for the poor performance of the team in the 2024/25 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season. Illechukwu said this on Sunday during his post-match press conference after week 37 of the NPFL game against Katsina United. “I appeal to Governor Peter Mbah to come to our aide. “I am a top class coach and I am not happy with where we are this season,” he said. Meanwhile, the Flying Antelopes beat their opponents, Katsina United FC 4-0 at the mainbowl of the Nnamdi…
By Owei Lakemfa It will be fallacious to say the military taught Nigerians how to steal. In truth, stealing may be as old as humanity itself. In fact, stealing is so old that it features in the Ten Commandments God reportedly gave humanity: ‘Thou Shall Not Steal.’ However, while the politicians who stole before military rule commenced in Nigeria, were petty thieves, the Generals raised the standard to actual ‘state capture.’ While the former, given the consequences, were afraid to be caught, the latter actually lived in the treasury, conscious that, even if caught, there might be no adverse consequences.…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Professor Chris Piwuna, has emerged the new National President of the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU. Piwuna, a Consultant Psychiatrist at the University of Jos Teaching Hospital, will take over the mantle of leadership of the academic body from Professor Victor Osodeke of the Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, MOUAU. Professor Piwuna emerged at the 23rd National Delegates Congress of the Union, which took place in Benin on Sunday. The election was contested between Piwuna and Prof. Adamu Babayo from the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi, according to verified sources familiar with the development. Piwuna’s…