The Senate, on Wednesday, rejected a bill that aimed to include Anambra State as a member of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). In response, Prince Chris Azor, Chairman of the Anambra Civil Society Network (ACSONET), expressed his disagreement with the Senate’s decision. He called on the people of Anambra, the Southeast, and all patriotic…
According to the Enugu Electricity Distribution Company PLC (EEDC), they have received reports of unidentified individuals trying to extort money from customers for meter upgrades. However, the EEDC wants to make it clear that this is not their policy and is completely unacceptable. They want customers to know that the prepaid meter upgrade is free…
The South East Dynamic Youths group has voiced their dissatisfaction with the recent appointments made by the Minister of Health, Alhaji Idris Pate. They are upset that no individuals from the South East were included in these appointments. Tony Obiogbolu, the Coordinator of the South East Dynamic Youths, issued a press statement giving the minister…
Professor Chukwuma Soludo, the Governor of Anambra State, has expressed his worry about the collaboration between some Anambra Vigilante Operatives and criminals. He believes that this alliance is undermining the government’s efforts to combat insecurity in the state. During a meeting with traditional rulers in Awka, Governor Soludo highlighted that many vigilante operatives have taken…
The Sustainable Development Goal (SDG 5) to achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls, the Consultant Haemato-oncologist, Dr Modupe Elebute-Odunsi, has launched the Women in Healthcare Network (WIHCN) to increase the contribution of women to the development of the Nigerian Health system. Elebute-Odunsi who is also on the Board of Trustees, WIHCN,…
Former Manchester United defender John O’Shea has been appointed interim head coach of the Republic of Ireland. O’Shea who won 118 caps for the Republic, was an assistant coach under previous manager Stephen Kenny and with the Under-21 side. He will lead the team in the friendlies against Belgium and Switzerland in March and will…
Gov. Alex Otti of Abia State has attributed the elevation of Justice Chidiebere Uwa as Justice of the Supreme Court to her sterling performance and qualities in the discharge of her responsibilities. Otti said this at a dinner in honour of Uwa in Abuja. The event was organised by “Ama-Ala Abia”, a socio cultural group…
A man, identified as Marcel Udeh from Umunneochi LGA of Abia State has been nabbed by the Police, for allegedly killing his son. His son’s offense, according to a community source, was that he returned home and ate the last portion of food in a pot inside the family’s kitchen. According to the story, Mr…
National Vice Chairman (South East) of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Ijeoma Arodiogbu has said that those calling for the removal of Imo State Governor Hope Uzodinma as Chairman of APC Governors Forum were failed politicians and enemies of the ruling party. Arodiogbu, who made the remarks while reacting to calls by some South…
Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Imo State chapter has beckoned on the Federal Government to find a realistic means of cushioning the woes in the country lamenting that Nigerians have endured enough of the economic hardship. The State Chairman of NLC, Comrade Chigaemezu Nwaigwe, disclosed this on Tuesday during a peaceful protest embarked upon in the…
