The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) has sought the collaboration of the 82 Division of the Nigerian Army in Enugu to check the proliferation of substandard products in the Southeast geopolitical zone. Enugu State Coordinator of SON, Engr. Peter Ameh, told Commander of the 82 Division of the Nigerian Army, Brig.-Gen. Murtala Abu, whom he…
Three teenage girls from Ikwo Local Government Area of Ebonyi State allegedly trafficked to Ghana, have been rescued. The girls, whose names were given as Ogah Chinecherem from Ohatekwe Amagu, Odor Favour from Abina Amagu and Osinachi Nweke Umanyi from Ndioduma Omege Echara, both from the area, were rescued by the Chairman of Ikwo Development…
Gov. Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi has extended the retirement age of teachers in the state from 60 to 65 and the length of service from 35 to 40 years. The disclosure was contained in a statement signed by the permanent secretary in the state ministry of education, Monday Nkwuda, and made available to journalists on…
The Abia State government has set up an administrative panel of inquiry and has been set up to review the recognition and issuance of staff of office to some traditional rulers on May 9, 2023 by the last administration. The panel which was inaugurated by Abia State Commissioner for Chieftaincy and Local Government Affairs, Uzo…
The Governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodimma, has revealed an ongoing discussion with the President of the Africa Export Import Bank (Afreximbank), Prof. Benedict Oramah, for a potential $1.5 billion investment deal in the southeastern state. In a statement on Friday, Uzodimma remarked that he met with the president of the Bank in Cairo, Egypt,…
The Imo State House of Assembly has expressed discomfort over the unhygienic practice of hoteliers, eateries, bars and allied food dealers who discharge liquid waste directly into drainages, without considering the health implications and challenge it poses in society. The Chairman of House Committee On Environment, the member representing Mbaitoli State Constituency, Innocent Ikechukwu Ikpamezie…
The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) has described as unfortunate the opposition to ranching in the South-East by some groups within the zone, especially the International Group for Civil Liberties and Rule of Law, Intersociety. Intersociety warned South-East governors against ceding any land in the zone for ranching. However, in a statement…
prophet chukwuemeka ohanemere of the mountain of holy ghost intervention and deliverance ministry (popularly known as odumeje) has amusingly called a little boy an illiterate for correcting his english and pronunciation. prophet odemeje, has been noted for his mispronunciation of some english words, especially words that contain letter “r” or “l”, among other mistakes usually…
Governor Francis Nwifuru has welcomed a leading Nigeraian pharmaceutical firm, Salt City Pharma Park in their bid to establish a mega factory at Ntezi community in the Ishielu Local Government Area of Ebonyi State. The firm explained that the choice for Ebonyi State for the establishment of Salt City Pharma Park was hinged on availability…
Chief Ifeanyi Nwokoye, The new President of Anambra Hotel Owners Association (ASHOA), has described the Governor of Anambra state, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, as an accomplished achiever with tremendous political sagacity, saying that he has set a refined and civilized governance template for future governors in the state. Chief Nwokoye, who spoke with Journalists, on Governor…
