Abia State has been included by the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International Idea) among the seven states that would participate in the second phase Rule of Law and Anti-Corruption(RoLAC) Programme. The programme funded by the European Union (EU) is run by the International Idea, an intergovernmental organisation headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, with…
At least 30 state governments spent N986.64bn on recurrent expenditures, including refreshments, sitting allowances, travelling, utilities, among others between January and March 2024. This was contained in a budget assessment done by Open Nigerian States, a website supported by BudgIT that acts as a repository for public budget data, were analysed. A breakdown showed that…
Operatives of the Enugu Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC have arrested 100 suspected internet fraudsters popularly known as Yahoo Boys. The suspects were arrested on Wednesday at different locations across the state. According to a post on EFCC’s official X handle, the arrest followed actionable intelligence about suspected activities of…
Governor Hope Uzodinma has inaugurated Engr. Sam Nwire, former Special Adviser to the Governor on Power as the Chairman Imo State Electricity Regulatory Commission (ISERC) . The inauguration took place at the Executive Chambers , Government House Imo State with eight Commissioners of the Imo State Electricity regulatory Commission (ISERC) while, Barrister Chinemerem Ugochukwu Nnawuihe…
The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has issued a query to the Commissioner of Police in Enugu State, Kanayo Uzuegbu. Ekwe Anaedo reports that the CP is queried over the prolonged detention of traditional ruler, Igwe Herbert Ukuta. The monarch has been held for over a month without trial, leading to allegations of abuse of…
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) and the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) are investigating Imo State University (IMSU) over an admission racketeering scandal involving 230 fake admission letters. According to JAMB officials, the admission portal was compromised, leading to the issuance of fake admission letters to non-qualifying applicants. The…
Two prominent community figures have been murdered by unidentified gunmen in Isu village, Onicha Local Government Area of Ebonyi State. The victims, identified as Stanley Akpa Nweze, a councillor for Enuagu ward, and Arinze Joshua Ugochukwu, coordinator of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) for Onicha LGA, were ambushed on their bikes at the…
The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer (MD/CEO), Anambra State Small Business Agency (ASBA), Mr. Clement Chukwuka has given a step by step guidelines on how to access loans from the Agency. Speaking to Newsmen in his office at Awka, the ASBA boss disclosed that over N2billion fund is available for on-lending to suitable beneficiaries. He commended…
The Global Education Experts And Analysts Ranking of the world’s education systems recently, threw up a result that is very predictable. According to the ranking report the ten countries with the best education systems in descending order are: United States, United Kingdom, Germany, Canada,France, Japan, Switzerland, Australia, Sweden and Denmark. Without stress even a primary…
…As Orashi Electricity Company Is Inaugurated. In A Landmark Move,the Governor Of Imo State, Hope Uzodimma has approved a whopping $200 million investment for the provision of 24/7 electricity supply in Imo State. This will be possible without spending a dime from the state’s coffers or borrowing penny! This impressive feat is made possible through…
