Governor Soludo Getting into Election Mood with Dr. Mefor, other Media Appointments

In the past few weeks, Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo has been reorganizing his media team. This commenced after Sir Paul Chukwuma announced members of his campaign team made up of experienced and credible hands who are familiar with Anambra State and its politics. Apparently rattled by this development, Governor Soludo responded starting by appointing Mr. Chuka Nnabuife as Managing Director of the Civic and Social Reformation Office. Nnabuife who was the Managing Director...

Soludo Swears In Mefor As New Anambra Commissioner for Information

Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo has  sworn-in Dr. Law Mefor as the new Commissioner for Information. This is coming following the resignation of the immediate-past Commissioner for Information, Mr. Paul Nwosu, who stepped down from the position on Tuesday. Announcing the development in a statement issued to newsmen on Tuesday, the Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr. Christian Aburime said that Dr. Mefor was sworn-in at the State Executive Council Chambers, Government House,...

Media Rights Agenda Identifies Obnoxious Laws Targeting Journalists

A civil society organization in Nigeria, Media Rights Agenda (MRA) has condemned some laws enacted during the colonial and military era with little or no modifications that are still used in the democratic dispensation to intimidate and repress journalists and the media in the country. MRA at the end of a two-day media workshop on “Laws Affecting the Media and Safety of Journalists in Nigeria” held in Enugu identified the ‘Official Secrets Act of 1962;...

Fuel to Sell At N1,019 in Borno as NNPC Releases Estimated Pump Prices

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, has released the estimated pump prices for Premium Motor Spirit, PMS, commonly known as petrol, sourced from the Dangote Refinery. The prices are based on the refinery’s September 2024 pricing. According to a press statement issued by the NNPCL’s Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Olufemi Soneye, petrol prices will no longer be set by the government but will be negotiated directly between involved parties, in line with the provisions...

Federal Government Dismisses 120 University Lecturers

The Yola Zone of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has expressed dissatisfaction over the dismissal of about 120 academics from several universities for participating in the 2021 national strike. Dani Mammam, ASUU Yola Zone Coordinator said the affected institutions include, Federal University of Technology Owerri, Lagos State University, Ebonyi State University, Ambrose Ali University Ekpoma, Prince Abubakar Audu University, and Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University. Mammam explained that such actions are a violation of...

Enugu OMATA Chairman Shot Dead by Unknown Hoodlums

Gov Mbah orders Security Agencies in the state to produce the killers within 48 hours. The Commissioner of Police Enugu State Police Command, Kanayo Uzuegbu has ordered discreet investigation of the gruesome murder of Mr. Stephen Aniagu, Chairman Ogbete Main Market Traders Association (OMATA). The deceased was gunned down at Topland, along Amechi Road, Enugu, around 8:20 p.m. Saturday night, 14 September 2024. An official statement released by DSP Daniel Ndukwe, Police Public Relations Officer,...

Enugu Govt to Assemble Tractors Locally, Build Agricultural Produce Cities

To grow the State’s economy from $4.4bn to $30bn and ensure food security, the Enugu State Government has identified the role of farming in the achievement of her goals and as such set in motion plans to assemble 1000 tractors locally and build an agricultural produce city. The Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah revealed this when he received in audience the President of the Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association, NECA, Dr. Ifeanyi Okoye, and...

Enugu Govt. Flags Off Revitalization Of United Palm Product Ltd

In keeping with her promise to zero tolerance for moribund assets, the Enugu State Government has flagged off the revitalization of the Enugu United Palm Products Ltd, EUPPL. The revitalization of the Enugu United Palm Products Ltd located at Ibite Olo in Ezeagu Local Government Area was made possible by a partnership deal between the Enugu State government and Pragmatic Palms. While the Pragmatic Palms is investing a sum of sixty billion naira, the state...

Photos: Nigerian Air Force Distributes Relief Materials To Flood Victims

The Nigerian Air Force, NAF, has commenced the distribution of relief materials to victims of flood disasters in Maiduguri and its surrounding communities. NAF has launched a medical outreach initiative to support flood victims, in addition to the feeding of over 2,000 Internally Displaced Persons, IDPs. Deputy Director of Public Relations and Information, Group Captain Kabiru Ali in a statement said the airlift mission and medical outreach are part of a broader effort to support...

Fake Monarchs Allegedly Planning to Cause Chaos in Arochukwu  – Abia State Govt

Some individuals masquerading as traditional rulers in Arochukwu, Arochukwu Local Government are allegedly planning to disrupt the peace and tranquility in the town. Abia State government Commissioner for Information, Okey Kanu in a press statement on Sunday, alleged that impostors were planning to use thugs and drug addicts to intimidate and harass innocent citizens of the community under the guise of a non-existent chieftaincy tussle. The statement reads in part: “The state government warned those...

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