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Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Abia State Government says it will distribute 53 electricity transformers to 53 communities in the state. This, according to the Commissioner for Power and Public Utilities, Ikechukwu Monday, is part of efforts of the state government to boost electricity infrastructure. The Commissioner disclosed this while addressing the press after taking delivery of 53 electric transformers recently procured by the state government. He said: “This is part of the sets of transformers that will be delivered in the state to fulfill his (Dr. Otti’s) mandate of access to reliable electricity to Ndi Abia. “So, the first batch we…
Ike Nnachi, Abakaliki Governor Francis Nwifuru has urged the people of Ebonyi State to remain united as they celebrate Christmas. He made the call in his Christmas message to the residents and people of the state. The governor also lauded the resilience and strength of the people despite the challenges they have faced throughout the year. He also expressed gratitude to the people for their support to his administration. He commended the people for their dedication, hardwork and unwavering spirit which he noted has made the state a better place to live in. Governor Nwifuru promised a hitch free celebration…
By Uzor Maxim Uzoatu The road to Ajegunle is rough. On this hot Lagos noonday the rickety, overcrowded kombi bus takes almost an eternity to get to Boundary Bus-Stop, the bustling gateway into Nigeria’s most celebrated slum. Another ride, this time on the ubiquitous tricycle, alias “Keke”, takes one into all the nooks crannies of the shanty town that evidently lives up to its nickname: “Jungle City”. At the very busy Orodu Street, an odd spectacle arrests all attention. A drunken tall man was staggering on the very centre of the road and all the buses, cabs, tricycles, motorcycles aka…
By Promise Adiele The travails of activist Dele Farotimi in the hands of inscrutable but entrenched principalities in Nigeria have all the potential to inflict mental and psychological injury on a normal person. It is another opportunity to view our country from a more analytical prism. Yet, unconscionable minions, sycophants, and praise singers want Nigerians to turn a blind eye to these anti-democratic realities and tell a huge lie – Nigeria is a wonderful country. Thus, we must crucify Kemi Badenoch (sounds like ‘bad – enough’) and Davido for highlighting conditions in the country that have blighted our reputation, conferring bemoaning…
Ben Ezechime, Enugu Governor Peter Mbah, has congratulated Christians on the occasion of Christmas and urged the people of Enugu State and Nigerians to embrace love, peace and unity as they commemorate the birth of Christ. Mbah said those were the real essence of Christmas celebration. The governor who said this in his Christmas message to Christian faithful also emphasised the importance of peaceful coexistence in nation building. He acknowledged the socio-economic challenges faced by the country at the moment and encouraged Enugu residents and Nigerians to extend a hand of love and kindness to one another. Mbah gave the assurance that…
By Nnamdi Elekwachi In less than two months or so in Nigeria, over sixty lives, including women and children, were lost in what a section of the media has craftily named ‘food stampede.’ While Nigeria keeps enriching her lexicon with inventions or amplifying the same with numerous economic jargons bequeathed to her by the West, many Nigerians would admit that they learnt words and concepts like ‘austerity measure,’ ‘structural adjustment,’ first-hand by living in and experiencing Nigeria. Even a mild concept like cashless policy came with acute pains for Nigerians. And one is left wondering what works in the country.…
Ugo Nosiri, Owerri Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma, has presented the 2025 budget estimate of N755.5 billion before the State House of Assembly. Presenting the budget termed ‘Budget of Expanded Economic Opportunities,’ at the hallowed chambers, Owerri, the Governor said the budget would give the state limitless economic opportunities, through electrification project, Orashi Energy Free Trade zone, boosting of tourism and enhanced agriculture. Senator Uzodimma noted that the capital expenditure stood at N643.3bn, which represents 85.1% while recurrent expenditure stood at N112.3 representing 14.9%. According to him the ministry of works and infrastructural development took the highest allocation of…
Lawrence Nwimo, Awka The Legal Practitioners Disciplinary Committee (LPDC) has dismissed petition by the law firm of Chief Afe Babalola SAN, Emmanuel Chambers, seeking the removal of activist lawyer, Dele Farotimi, from the roll of legal practitioners. The petition alleged that Farotimi’s book, “Nigeria and its Criminal Justice System,” contained defamatory statements against the Supreme Court and the legal profession. The book reportedly referenced suit number SC/146/2006 between Major Muritala Gbadamosi Eletu and HRH Oba Tijani Akinloye and others, claiming corruption, bribery, and other unethical practices involving judicial officers and the legal community. The petition accused Farotimi of distorting case…
Ben Ezechime, Enugu The Enugu State Government has intervened in the Ezeship tussle in Obimo Asebere Autonomous Community, Nsukka Local Government Area. Following the ongoing conflict surrounding the alleged installation of an Eze, the government has issued warning letters to individuals involved following a contentious townhall meeting held on October 12, 2024. The letter, dated November 25, 2024, and titled “Unlawful Installation of ‘Eze’ Title in Obimo Community: Ozo Sunday Ogbuke,” was written by the Chairman of Nsukka Local Government Council, Hon. Jude Asogwa, and addressed to Hon. Malachy Onyechi, Member Representing Nsukka West State Constituency in the Enugu State…
Our Reporter, Abuja Lawyer and activist, Mr Dele Farotimi, will spend Christmas and the New Year at his home having been released from prison custody in Ekiti. According to the publisher of Sahara Reporters, Omoyele Sowore, via his X handle, the embattled Farotimi who has been held in Ekiti prison for alleged criminal defamation of Chief Afe Babalola in a book, Nigeria and its Criminal Justice System, was released Tuesday morning apparently after perfecting his bail conditions and already on his way to his Lagos home. “I am pleased to report that @DeleFarotimi Farotimi is no longer being held at…