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By Bola Tinubu My fellow citizens, I want to talk to you about our economy. It is important that you understand the reasons for the policy measures I have taken to combat the serious economic challenges this nation has long faced. 2. I am not going to talk in difficult terms by dwelling on economic jargon and concepts. I will speak in plain, clear language so that you know where I stand. More importantly, so that you see and hopefully will share my vision regarding the journey to a better, more productive economy for our beloved country. 3. For several…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Apparently heeding the yearnings of Nigerians, President Bola Tinubu has directed the Management of all Federal Institutions of higher learning in the country, to halt any attempt to hike tuition and other sundry fees. Tinubu who gave the directive on Monday, said it was aimed at mitigating the economic burden the fuel subsidy removal had imposed on parents and guardians. The President also approved the provision of buses to the student bodies of all universities, polytechnics and colleges of education across the country. This was contained in a statement by the Special Adviser to the President on…
Nonsochukwu Uwa, Owerri The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, on Monday alleged that Simon Ekpa has been bankrolled by the Nigerian government to use sit-at-home order to destroy the South-East region. Kanu disclosed this in a statement he made available to newsmen in Owerri, through IPOB council, Ifeanyi Ejiofor, when they visited him (Kanu) at the detention facility of the State Security Services, SSS, at Abuja. According to Kanu, those who obeyed the sit-at-home were supporters of the Ekpa’s business. According to IPOB’s lawyer, “We visited our indefatigable and formidable Client – Onyendu Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, today,…
Ben Ezechime, Enugu Rev. Fr Emeka Ngwoke of St Pius Catholic Church Umuezejor, Obollo-Eke, Udenu Local Government Area of Enugu State, has described late Justice Centus Nweze as a man of the people. He said this in a telephone interview while reacting to the death of the Supreme Court Justice, as announced by the apex court. Ngwoke, the officiating priest where Nweze worshiped from childhood until his demise, is also a close friend and family member. He said that the late Justice was an epitome of humility, generosity and simplicity. “I am short of words. Justice Nweze was a man of the people. As…
Ben Ezechime, Enugu The Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) Chairmen’s Forum has elected AGN Chairman, Enugu State, Brown Ene, as the new chairman of the forum. Ene, who said this in a statement he personally issued in Enugu on Monday, stated that the forum had dissolved its existing leadership and ordered the election of a new executives. He noted that the new executive members were elected during a meeting of the forum, held on July 28, in Asaba, Delta State. “After the dissolution, nominations were made and voting conducted to elect new executives for the AGN Chairmen’s Forum. “The following members…
Nonsochukwu Uwa, Owerri Banks, shops, transportation companies on Monday shut their businesses in Imo state, following the order of sit-at-home by the Simon Ekpa-led Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB. This is in spite of the hand-written letter from the Leader of Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu to factional leader, Simon Ekpa, from the DSS custody ending the order. Residents disobeyed the earlier order by the State Government which threatened to shut shops of owners who obeyed the sit-at-home in the state. The situation led to the crippling of economic activities in the state particularly Owerri the state capital.…
Agency Report President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Mr Yakubu Maikyau SAN, on Monday, described the death of Supreme Court Justice, Centus Nweze, as a huge loss to the Nigerian legal community. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the late jurist was reported to have passed on, July 30 (yesterday) after a brief illness. The NBA president expressed his condolences in a statement made available to newsmen in Lagos, e-signed by NBA National Publicity Secretary Mr Habeeb Lawal. The NBA president expressed his condolences to the family of Nweze and the Chief Justice of Nigeria as well…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia The Federal Government has hinted that it might block the Second Niger Bridge if miscreants continued to vandalise the metal components on the bridge. This is as the Government has blamed delays in completing the project on insecurity in the region. Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Works and Housing, Mr Mahmuda Mamman, who hinted this during a visit to ascertain the level of the recent vandalism of the metal components, condemned the activities of hoodlums stalling the project. The Permanent Secretary urged security agencies to intensity surveillance on the bridge and deal with anyone caught…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia …As Zambia secures first win Nigeria, Monday played a goalless draw against the Republic of Ireland to qualify for the knockout stage at the on-going Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. With the latest feat, the heroic Falcons advanced to the knockout stage with 5 points garnered from two draws and one win. The Super Falcons shared points with the Republic of Ireland to progress to the round of 16 following a draw against Canada and a stunning win against co-host, Australia. Before the game, Nigeria led Group B with four points and a goal…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Justice Chima Centus Nweze of the Supreme Court is feared dead. This is as a Federal High Court (FHC) Judge, Justice Peter Mallong, is dead. Both Justices died Sunday, July 29 in Abuja according to reports. Justice Nweze, 64, hailed from Obollo, Udenu Local Government Area of Enugu State. According to News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Justice Mallong died after a brief illness in Abuja. The Chief Registar of FHC, Hassan Amida Sulaiman, announced the sudden death of the judge in a statement he made available to newsmen Monday morning. It read: “It is with deep sadness…