ENUGU: Catholics Protest Over Mounting Insecurity in Nigeria

National SecurityNewsNigeriaENUGU: Catholics Protest Over Mounting Insecurity in Nigeria

Ije Ulasi (Regional Correspondent)February 27, 2020

February 26 – Thousands of Catholic faithfuls of the Enugu Diocese participated in a prayer protest over the worsening insecurity situation in the country in their black attire. The Catholic Church often referred to as the Roman Catholic Church and the largest Christian Church with parishes all over the states and nation on Ash Wednesday willingly heeded to the directives of their leaders to wear black as a semblance to the mourning state of the...

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Catholics to Wear Black Outfits on Ash Wednesday to Protest Rising Insecurity

NewsNigeriaCatholics to Wear Black Outfits on Ash Wednesday to Protest Rising Insecurity

Ije Ulasi (Regional Correspondent)February 24, 2020

The Enugu Catholic Diocese says the diocese will wear black outfits on Ash Wednesday in accordance with the directives of the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria, CBCN, in protest of the rising insecurities in the country. Confirming the development on Monday, the Enugu Catholic Diocesan spokesman, Reverend Benjamin Achi explained that the black outfit day, Wednesday 26th February, 2020 is in honor of victims of terrorism, kidnapping and other violent attacks across the country. Apart...

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ENUGU: WaterAid Nigeria Assures Provision of Water Supplies

NewsENUGU: WaterAid Nigeria Assures Provision of Water Supplies

Ije Ulasi (Regional Correspondent)February 20, 2020

The Enugu State Programme lead, Terkimbi Tom has given assurances that WaterAid Nigeria organization will continue to complement the state government’s effort in provision of water supplies in the state. Terkimbi gave this assurance on Wednesday when members of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene, WASH media network paid him a courtesy visit in Enugu, Enugu State. The State Programme Lead stated that WaterAid as an international non-governmental organization (NGO), focuses on water, sanitation and hygiene and...

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ENUGU: ESHA urges ministry of power to review monopoly in electricity

BusinessNewsNigeriaENUGU: ESHA urges ministry of power to review monopoly in electricity

Ije Ulasi (Regional Correspondent)February 18, 2020

The Enugu State House of Assembly today urged the Federal Ministry of Power to review the monopoly enjoyed by the Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC). The lawmakers called for electricity deregulation which will deliver better benefits to the consumers, including lower prices and more efficient services. The lawmakers insist that deregulation will reduce EEDC monopoly control of power distribution, which will in turn benefit consumers – lowering prices while expanding services and giving the public...

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Ohanaeze Ndigbo disagrees with southeast governors, advocates for indigenous security outfit

National SecurityNigeriaPoliticsOhanaeze Ndigbo disagrees with southeast governors, advocates for indigenous security outfit

Ije Ulasi (Regional Correspondent)February 13, 2020

  ENUGU — During the South East security summit organized yesterday by the Nigerian Police, the Ohanaeze Ndigbo advocates for indigenous security outfit not community policing. Chief Nnia Nwodo, President-General of Ohanaeze said their decision was because of the peoples’ lack of confidence in the police. He also frowned at the posting of heads of security Agencies and advised police authorities to use indigenous mechanism in addressing security challenges in the country. Nwodo further called...

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Enugu State: Bill in progress to establish faith-based schools in healthcare arena

NewsNigeriaPoliticsEnugu State: Bill in progress to establish faith-based schools in healthcare arena

Ije Ulasi (Regional Correspondent)February 10, 2020

ENUGU — The Joint committee on health, education and judiciary has successfully conducted a one-day public hearing on a bill for a law to make provision for the establishment of faith-based organization schools of nursing, midwifery and medical laboratory technicians in Enugu state and other matters connected therewith. The bills which had scaled through first and second reading may most likely be restructured to accommodate salient submissions from stakeholders during the public hearing. The Speaker,...

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Spending power: top six African countries rank in the bottom 10

AfricaEconomyMarketsSpending power: top six African countries rank in the bottom 10

Ije Ulasi (Regional Correspondent)February 10, 2020

In the early 2010s, African tech ecosystems were defined by the promise of e-commerce with a simple mission: getting hundreds of millions of young Africans to make online purchases. A decade on, the mission still remains a work in progress with question marks lingering around logistics and last mile delivery problems—and that’s reflected in the level of spending among African shoppers. Across the continent, recently released data shows South African shoppers spent an average of...

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South East Governors satisfied with work so far at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport

NewsNigeriaSouth East Governors satisfied with work so far at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport

Ije Ulasi (Regional Correspondent)February 10, 2020

ENUGU –– The South East Governors has expressed satisfaction with the progress so far on the rehabilitation and expansion of the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu and assures the public of the commitment of President Buhari to the re-opening of the airport by 11th of March, 2020. In the communiqué issued by the South East Governors Forum after their meeting on Sunday, 9th February, 2020, the Forum commended His Excellency, the President of the Federal...

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UNTH, Enugu reports Lassa fever case

HealthNewsNigeriaUNTH, Enugu reports Lassa fever case

Ije Ulasi (Regional Correspondent)January 31, 2020

By Ije Ulasi The Chief Medical Director (CMD) of University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital (UNTH) has confirmed the death of a patient from Lassa fever in a letter dated Thursday, 30th January 2020; the patient died on Thursday at the UNTH accident and emergency unit. According to Dr Obinna Onodugo (CMD), the hospital is currently tracing contacts while also working with the Enugu State Epidemiology Team and the Nigerian Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) to...

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Enugu State Government has approved N30,000 Minimum Wage for state workers with effect from February, 2020

EconomyNigeriaEnugu State Government has approved N30,000 Minimum Wage for state workers with effect from February, 2020

Ije Ulasi (Regional Correspondent)January 29, 2020

Following the submission of the report of the joint committee of labour and the state government set up by the State Governor, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi for the negotiation of the consequential adjustment of the N30,000 Minimum Wage, the Enugu State Executive Council (EXCO) has approved the payment of the new wage for the state workers with effect from February 2020. Briefing newsmen at the Government House, Enugu, after a meeting with the Council, the leadership of...

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