Mrs Nkechinyere Mbah, the wife of Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, has announced that she would sponsor the three children whose mother committed suicide by running into a moving vehicle. The Enugu First Lady promised to sponsor their daily needs and education. She announced that the scholarship would be undertaken through her Custos Care Foundation when…
Governor Hope Uzodimma has expressed his condolences to three traditional rulers in the state—HRH Eze Henry Madumere, HRH Eze Sabinus Nwaneche, and HRH Eze Reginald Amadi—following the passing of their wives. He described the occurrences as significant losses to both the state and the traditional institution. The deceased wives of the monarchs – Ugoeze Marlinda Chikanele Ulunma…
Governor Alex Otti of Abia state has denied social media reports that he was boasting of shocking Nigerians with his plans to expose Governors as thieves. This is contained in a statement signed by his Special Adviser, Media and Publicity, Ferdinand Ekeoma on Tuesday. Otti who lamented the continuous circulation of the report described the…
Twenty-five -year-old Ada Eme, from Abia state who’s representing Nigeria at the 71st Miss World pageant, is hoping that she would return home with the coveted crown after she made the top 40 finalists. The grand finale of the pageant is billed for this Saturday at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai, India. Eme…
Jude Iheme and Chika Madukwe, suspected killers of the traditional ruler of Amanze Obowo Autonomous Community of Imo, Eze Basil Njoku are to face fresh terrorism charges at the Federal High Court, Abuja on March 12. Iheme, 52 and Madukwe, 42 allegedly kidnapped and killed the royal father in what appeared to be an act…
Abians are set to enjoy free medical treatment as about 65 American-based Nigerian physicians storm the state on medical outreach. Okey Kalu, commissioner for Information, disclosed this at the Government House, Umuahia, while briefing journalists on the outcome of this week’s Executive Council meeting chaired by Governor Alex Otti. Kanu said that the Association of…
The Taraba State Commissioner for Health, Gbangsheya Buma, on Tuesday confirmed the outbreak of Lassa Fever in the state. The commissioner said out of the nine suspected cases that were recorded last week Friday, eight turned out positive for the viral haemorrhagic fever. But assured that the state Ministry of Health is closely monitoring the…
Eze Eberechukwu Oji has enumerated the several benefits that are drivable from peace and unity by a community. Eze Eberechukwu Oji was speaking at his maiden meeting with Ndi Ezeogo Arochukwu Kingdom (heads of the various village in Aro). Addressing the gathering up of 15 of 19 Ezeogos of Arochukwu Kingdom, the Eze Aro spoke…
The Chief Judge of Benue State, Justice Maurice Ikpambese, has declared as malicious the claim that Tiv men offer their spouses to male guests for sexual pleasure under Tiv native law and custom. Ikpambese made the declaration on Tuesday in Makurdi while delivering judgement in a case filed by Incorporated Trustees of Mzough U Tiv…
The Enugu state government on Monday ordered local government chairmen in the 17 councils to hand over administration to heads of personnel management. It was gathered that the tenure of the council chairmen ended yesterday. The handover directive was issued by the Commissioner for Local Government, Rural Development and Chieftaincy Affairs, Deacon Okey Ogbodo. He…
