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Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Abia State Government has threatened to sanction school proprietors who violate the directive to resume school on September 23. Commissioner for Information, Prince Okey Kanu, who made the threat during a press briefing on the outcome of this week’s Executive Council meeting, said no school whether private or public should resume academic activities earlier than the September 23 resumption date. He regretted that some schools had already flouted the directive and warned that they would not go unpunished. According to him, such violation, runs counter to the strong regulatory measures being put in place by the Governor…

Ben Ezechime, Enugu Governor Peter Mbah’s of Enugu State on Tuesday signed agreement with Jelfah Nigeria Limited for the revitalisation of the Sunrise Flour mills located at Emene, a suburb of Enugu city. . Speaking during the brief ceremony, Mbah said his administration was committed to moving the state from a public sector driven economy through results oriented partnerships. The governor said the investment size of the project was N40 Billion with Jelfah group injecting 24 Billion Naira into the project. He assured that his government would not fail on its part of the agreement, adding that his administration had…

Lawrence Nwimo, Awka Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State, has allegedly sacked the state Commissioner for Information, Sir Paul Nwosu. Nwosu’s removal comes barely weeks after the removal of the Managing Director of Anambra Broadcasting Service, ABS, Mr. Chido Obidiegwu. Sources have linked Nwosu’s sack to incompetence and the dwindling image of the Governor, especially in the face of next year’s governorship election. “As I speak to you, Mr Paul Nwosu has packed his bag, and we’re just waiting for the news to be announced by the Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr Christian Aburime,” a source said. Contacted for…

…Leave us out of it – Abia govt …No, govt should be involved – FENRAD Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Middle aged man, Mr Victor Okpe from Okaiuga Nkwoegwu, in Umuahia North Local Government Area of Abia State, cries for justice, two years after his Jeep was crushed by a lorry being chased by revenue agents. The incident, according to him occured on August 1, 2022, few metres to the Nigeria National Petroleum Company, NNPC Mega filling station at Nkwoegwu axis of the Enugu Port Harcourt Expressway. Narrating his ordeals to our Correspondent, the victim, a former staff of the defunct National…

Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Governor Alex Otti, has expressed satisfaction over the pace and level of work done at the on-going construction of Umuahia Mega Bus Terminal. Otti who visited the project site to assess the pace of work, expressed satisfaction at the quality of work done by the contractor. The Governor, however, pointed out some areas the contractor needed to make some minor adjustments. Later in an interview with newsmen, Otti said: “I think the contractors are doing very well. They have been known to perform very well. They are working according to schedule. “But then, there are a few…

Ben Ezechime, Enugu More than 120 election observers are currently undergoing training for Saturday’s September 21, Enugu State Local Government Elections holding in the 17 local government areas of the state The two-day training is being sponsored by Actionaid but supported by South Saharan Social Development Organisation (SSDO); Justice, Development, Peace and Caritas Commission (JDPC); Enugu and the Enugu State Government. Speaking at the opening ceremony on Monday in Enugu, the Head of Programmes, Actionaid Nigeria, Mr Celestine Odo, said that the local government election remained important as it provides opportunity for rural people to vote for their political leaders.…

Lawrence Nwimo, Awka Media Rights Agenda (MRA) has condemned the continued harassment of citizens for exercising their fundamental right to request information from the government under the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act. The group described as unlawful, the treatment and intimidation of the leader of a citizens group by the DSS in Lagos, which according to them is aimed at undermining the very principles of transparency and accountability that the Act is designed to uphold. The DSS in Ibeju-Lekki in Lagos State is reported to have called one of the conveners of Ibeju-Lekki Peoples Forum, Mr. Jamiu Olayinka, on telephone…

Lawrence Nwimo, Awka Gunmen on Monday attacked Umunze police station in Orumba South Local Government Area (LGA), Anambra State, killing two officers in the process. The gunmen also destroyed many properties including motorcycles parked at the premises of the station. Eyewitnesses said the hoodlums attacked the station in the early hours of Monday, using explosives devices and shot sporadically before fire caught part of the station.  Confirming the incident in a statement, Spokesperson of the State Police Command, Tochukwu Ikenga, said the police commissioner, Mr Nnaghe Obono Itam, has visited the scene, on a spot assessment to reinforce and reassess…

Lawrence Nwimo, Awka Governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, has delivered a message of tolerance and peaceful coexistence among people of different faith as Muslims celebrate this year’s Eid el Maulud festival. In a goodwill message signed by Chief Press Secretary, Christian Aburime, Soludo stressed the need for all individuals to respect each other’s beliefs and traditions, and to work towards fostering unity and harmony in society. Soludo described Eid el Maulud as a significant occasion that marks the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and serves as a reminder of his exemplary life, teachings,…

Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Former Minister for Power, Professor Bart Nnaji, has denied any involvement in land grabbing in his home state, Enugu, contrary to some media reports. Professor Nnaji, in a statement by his Media Assistant, Chijioke Ogbodo, explained that contrary to the “misleading media reports,” he is the real owner of the said piece of land located at Onuogba Nike, Enugu State. He accused the squatters of sponsoring a media campaign to blackmail him. The Geometric Power Plant boss urged members of the public to disregard the said misleading publications, accusing the publishers of bias. Professor Nnaji regretted that…