SSG, Enugu State, Prof Onyia The Secretary to the Enugu State Government, Prof. Chidiebere Onyia, says 50 per cent of pupils in the state can neither read in English nor solve simple mathematics questions. Onyia disclosed this while delivering a keynote address titled, “Smart Basic Education and the Future of Africa” at the quadrennial convention…
Aggrieved candidates, who contested the gubernatorial elections in Enugu State, but lost, have been urged to take solace on the judgement of the Supreme Court, which affirmed Peter Mba as winner. President of Nsukka Progressive Association (NPA), Charles Nwodo, who made the call, said the people had spoken in the election, but because we are…
An overflow of citizens and an outpour of love and support reverberated throughout Kano state yesterday as the executive governor of the state, Abba Kabir Yusuf, laid the foundation for a three-layer interchange bridge at the Dan Agundi junction, and a clover leaf overpass bridge at the Tal’udu roundabout, both in Kano metropolis. He revealed…
The brave and gallant troops of the Joint Task Force North West Operation HADARIN DAJI (OPHD) have recorded a commendable victory in Zamfara and Kastina state. They have neutralized 10 terrorists, rescued 9 kidnap victims and recovered arms and ammunition including operational motorcycle and communication gadgets. The feat was recorded in recent dry season clearance…
Governor Peter Mbah has received Prof. Benedict Oramah, President of Afreximbank,the Governor revealed that the visit led to a strategy alignment on Tuesday in his government house office. He disclosed that he had a great time discussing collaborations between Afreximbank and Enugu state on key projects. He also noted that Afreximbank wants to work with…
The Senator representing Anambra South Senatorial District, Senator Dr Ifeanyi Ubah, has supported Abatete in Idemili North local government area and Enugwu-Agidi, in Njikoka local government area, with gadgets to ensure adequate security networking in the two communities. However, the security support was to compliment the community efforts that were unveiled by the two communities…
Abia First Lady poses with the wives of Members of Abia Assembly Mrs. Priscilla Chidinma Otti, has commended the wives of the members of the state House of Assembly for their support towards her philanthropic endeavors aimed at affecting the lives of widows, elderly women and young girls positively. Mrs Otti spoke while receiving the…
Nigerians have expressed their views about the construction of a mult-billion-naira International Worship Center built by the Akwa Ibom State Government. It was gathered that the edifice, whose construction started in 2021 under the Udom Emmanuel administration, reportedly cost N32.3 billion naira. Former Governor Emmanuel, who built the church, had said it was of great…
Labourer Nabbed For Burglary, Theft Of Gas Cylinder A 23-year-old Oluwambe Akide, labourer, was on Thursday arraigned before an Okitipupa Chief Magistrates’ Court, Ondo State, for burglary and stealing of a gas cylinder and other items. The defendant is facing a two-count charge of burglary and stealing but pleaded not guilty. Earlier, the prosecutor, ASP…
The National Hospital in Abuja has dismissed reports claiming that Nollywood actor, Zack Orji was transferred to a private facility for further treatment. The Chief Medical Director of the hospital, Prof. Muhammad Raji Mahmud, stated that Orji’s family chose to take him away from the hospital against medical advice. Contrary to some reports, Orji was…
