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Ben Ezechime, Enugu The Enugu State Government has commended the organised labour in the state for the existing industrial harmony and collaboration since the the present administration came to office. The Commissioner for Labour and Employment, Mr Chika Ugwuoke, made the commendation at a meeting with labour leaders in the state on Monday in Enugu. The commissioner said the meeting was aimed at appreciating the organised labour leaders in Enugu for their contributions to the relative peace in the state. He hailed Gov. Peter Mbah for giving a listening ear to issues of workers welfare and implementation of the new minimum wage. According…

Stephen Ukandu,  Umuahia The Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, has finally approved the request by telecommunication operators for tariff hike in response to rising operational costs.  NCC approved a 50% tariff hike by the telecom companies. This was contained in statement issued on Monday by Reuben Muoka, the NCC’s Director of Public Affairs. According to the statement, the adjustmnent is in line with Section 108 of the Nigerian Communications Act, 2003, adding that the new tariffs would remain within the limits outlined in its 2013 Cost Study. The commission also said the adjustments will adhere to its 2024 Guidance on Tariff…

…Vows to repatriate ‘millions of criminal aliens’ Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Donald Trump, was Monday, January 20, sworn in as the 47th US President of the United States of America, USA. The swearing in ceremony which took place at  the US Capitol Rotunda in Washington, DC, was attended by a number of former US Presidents and their wives, as well as members of the Congress from both party divides. In his inaugural speech, Trump declared emergency on Southern US borders with a vow to repatriate “millions of criminal aliens.” He pledged to rescue America from what he described as years of…

Lawrence Nwimo, Awka The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Otolo Ward 1, Nnewi North Local Government Area of Anambra State, has expelled its top stakeholder, Prince Samben Nwosu. Nwosu, a former Federal Commissioner, Public Complaints Commission (PCC); and frontline senatorial aspirant for the forthcoming Anambra South senatorial by-election, was suspended over allegations bodering on fraud and anti party activities. The letter with the caption: “Letter Of Expulsion From Our Great Party, PDP,” dated January 17, 2025; signed by PDP chairman and secretary in the ward, was made available to newsmen in Nnewi. Part of the letter reads: “You were served…

Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia The Nigeria Police Force has said its operatives have rescued 207 abducted children in Kogi and Katsina states. It also said the Force had thwarted multiple bandit attacks in both states. This was contained in a statement on Monday by the Force Spokesperson, Muyiwa Adejobi. He added that the police had made significant strides in dismantling a child abduction syndicate in Akure. The statement read: “The Nigeria Police Force has escalated its initiatives to combat human trafficking and the operation of illegal baby factories, successfully rescuing more than 207 abducted children from suspected traffickers nationwide.” It said…

Ngozi Obiachu, Umuahia Elder statesman and the Chairman, Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Senator Adolphus Wabara, has said that he would not join issues with the former Rivers’ Governor and the incumbent Minister for the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Mr Nyesom Wike,  over his (Wike’s) “denigrating remarks” against him. The former Senate President was reacting to a recent outburst by Wike that if Wabara were to be his father, he would have disowned him. Wike had during a television interview said: “It’s unfortunate they have a man they said is a former Senate President. If…

Lawrence Nwimo, Awka The State Commandant of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Anambra State Command, Maku Olatunde, has cautioned citizens in Anambra State to refrain from scooping Premium Motor Spirit (PMS)  popularly referred to as fuel, from overturned petrol tanker trucks. Commandant Maku stated this on Sunday 19th of January 2025, during his tactical digest meeting with supervisory officers at the State Command Headquarters, Awka. The warning came on the heels of a tragic tanker explosion that occurred at Dikko Junction, Gurara Local Government Area of Niger State that claimed several lives and left many others injured. The commandant…

Lawrence Nwimo, Awka Lead counsel to indigenous people of Biafra, IPOB, Sir Ifeanyi Ejiofor, has called on Legal Practitioners Disciplinary Committee (LPDC), to intervene on attack of the minister of Federal Capital Territory Abuja, and his  public disparaging and hurling of abuses at judicial officers in the country. Ejiofor in a statement on Monday obtained by our reporter in Awka Anambra State, said the Minister’s behaviour raises serious questions about his  respect for the judiciary. According to him, the action would send a concerning signal to other judicial officers currently involved in any form of transaction with the Minister. He…

Ben Ezechime, Enugu  The Ikechukwu Ezeugwu Foundation has unveiled a micro-credit scheme of N10 million grants to empower over 60 individuals and business groups to enhance their respective trades and investments. While unveiling the programme at Igugu, Udenu Local Government Area of Enugu State, the founder of the foundation, Dr. Ikechukwu Ezeugwu, said that the micro-credit scheme was more than just financial support but a path to liberation for small businesses seeking growth.  Among the recipients of the interest-free credits include, the Igugu Community Trade and Investment Committee, Nsukka Produce Association, Orba Produce Buyers Association, Ozioko Council of Elders, and…

Ben Ezechime, Enugu  The Commissioner for Education in Enugu State, Dr. Obi Ozor, has donated more than 1,000 exercise books to his alma mater, Christ High School, Abor, in Udi Local Government Area of the state. Dr. Ozor, who was represented by his Personal Assistant, Mr. Kingsley Mba, at the presentation of the books also presented cash gifts to the overall best students from JSS1 to SS3. In a statement, read on his behalf, he emphasised his commitment to supporting the education programmes of the Enugu State Government. He pledged to continue providing support to educational institutions in the state,…