The House Committee on the South East Development Commission (SEDC) has approved the commission’s N250 billion budget for 2025, expressing confidence that it will mark the beginning of much-needed development in the region, which has faced neglect for over five decades since the civil war. Committee Chairman, Hon Chris Nkwonta, who spoke after the budget…
Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has inaugurated the recently reconstituted State Local Government Service Commission, tasking the appointees on a productive and efficient local government system to ensure the success of the administration’s drive for inclusive development and prosperity. The Commission has Barr. Nana Ogbodo as Chairman, Hon. Peter Nnaji as Member I, Mrs….
Prominent Pentecostal cleric, Dr. Jerry Nwachukwu, has challenged one Mathias Ezeaku, a native doctor, to supremacy contest in Anambra state. Dr. Nwachukwu, Senior Pastor of the Bible Base Miracle Assembly, Nkpor-Agu, said he was upset that Mathias Ezeaku, a native doctor, took to the social media to say that Jesus Christ has no power to…
The Governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, has expressed sincere felicitations and best wishes to esteemed Muslim brothers and sisters in Anambra State and across Nigeria as they commence the holy month of Ramadan fast. In his goodwill message, Governor Soludo stated that Ramadan, a period of profound spiritual reflection, self-discipline, and…
The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utsev over the weekend explained that President Bola Tinubu approved the whopping sum of N80 billion naira for the reconstruction of Alau dam, because he believes in a sustainable investment that will make great impacts on future generations. Utsev who flagged off the reconstruction of…
A Nigerian national, Dr. Amanda Bisong, has earned a doctorate in International Law from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, receiving the prestigious ‘cum laude’ distinction for her exceptional research. This honour is a rare accolade in the Netherlands and across Europe, awarded to only 5% of Ph.D candidates over the last two decades. The Faculty of Law…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka The Anambra State Police Command has intensified operations against the illegal Sit-at-Home order, with the new Commissioner of Police in the state, CP Ikioye Orutugu, leading a campaign to discourage residents from complying with the directive and urging them to go about their lawful activities without fear. According to a…
Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara has called on the people and residents of the State to remain calm, and peacefully go about their legitimate daily activities while the government continues to do everything in its powers to advance good governance to the citizens. The governor, who gave the directive in a Statewide Broadcast…
By Izunna Okafor, Awka A 50-year-old man, Alhaji Nuru Isah, has been arrested for allegedly beating his 24-year-old wife to death over delay in preparing Ramadan meal. The Spokesperson of the Bauchi State Police Command, CSP Ahmed Wakili disclosed this in a statement issued to newsmen over the weekend, in which he also revealed…
…Demands Prompt Implementation Of 35% Telecommunication Tariff As Agreed. …Mulls Rebranding, Merger Of Labour Party The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has vowed to resist any attempt by the Federal Government to further subject the masses to what it described as “unjustified extortion,” through its proposed regularisation of electricity tariffs. This was as the NLC…
