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UNGA: President Buhari has positioned Nigeria as bastion of democracy in Africa - Onyeama
By EMMANUEL ACHA NEW YORK- President Muhammadu Buhari has in the last seven years positioned Nigeria as a bastion of democracy, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama has said. Onyeama disclosed this on Sunday in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in New York, following the conclusion of the High Level Segment of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).
UNGA: Nigeria demands 2 permanent seats for Africa in UN Security Council
By EMMANUEL ACHA NEW YORK- The Federal Government has demanded for two permanent seats to be allocated to Africa in the United Nations Security Council. Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Geoffrey Onyeama, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in New York. Onyeama, who spoke on the sidelines of the ongoing 77th session of United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), said that such move would make the UN a fair and more equitable organisation.
Nigeria to collaborate with Finland to grow ICT sector - Onyeama
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, says Nigeria will collaborate with the Finish Government to grow the Information, Communication and Technology (ICT) sector in the country. Onyeama disclosed this on Thursday in New York during a bilateral meeting with the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Finland, Pekka Haavisto. The meeting was held on the sidelines of the ongoing 77th United Nations General Assembly in New York.
NIgeria Breweries To Splash N50million On Winner Of Hi-Life Musical Festival In South-East |
By Emmanuel Acha Enugu, Sept. 2022 The Nigerian Breweries Plc. has expressed its determination to curb youth restiveness with the reintroduction of its Hi-Life Festival. A statement on Monday in Enugu by the Senior Brand Manager of Life Continental Lager Beer, Aishat Anaekwe, said that the competition had a prize tag of N50million. Anaekwe said that the Hi-life and cultural dance competition was aimed at creating a platform to identify and harness highlife talents resident in the South-East zone.
Insecurity: Miyetti Allah joins Enugu task force
By Emmanuel Acha Eha-Amufu community, Isiuzo Local Government Area of Enugu State and Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) have set up a joint task force to provide security in the area. Mr Tony Edeh, the Chairman, Eha-Amufu and Fulani Communities Peace and Reconciliation Committee, disclosed this on Saturday in Enugu after a meeting between the groups. Edeh said that the groups agreed to set aside their differences and continue to live together in peace.
Onyeama donates furnished 12-classroom block, pledges library to school in Enugu
Home / Education / Onyeama donates furnished 12-classroom block, pledges library to school in Enugu Education, Local, News, Style & Fashion 0 Views By Emmanuel Acha Enugu, Aug. 13, 2022 The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Geoffrey Onyeama, has donated a 12-classroom block and lockup plastic desks and seats to St. Paul’s College, Eke in Udi Local Government Area of Enugu State.
Enugu APC chieftain Chris Eze joins Labour Party
By Emmanuel Acha A former Nigerian Ambassador to India, Maj.-Gen. Chris Eze (rtd.), from Udenu Local Government Area (LGA) of Enugu State, has resigned his membership of the All Progressives Congress APC to join the Labour Party, LP. Eze disclosed this in a letter dated Aug. 4, 2022, addressed to the Chairman, APC, Udunedem Ward in Udenu LGA and made available to newsmen on Friday in Enugu.
130 suspected drug dealers cracked in Enugu
By Emmanuel Acha The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested 130 suspects over drug- related offences in Enugu in the last 11 months. NDLEA Commander, Enugu, Mr Anietie Bassey, told newsmen in Enugu on Thursday that those arrested between July 2021 and May 2022 comprised 124 male and 6 female. He was speaking on the side-lines of the 2022 UN International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Drug Trafficking.
Enugu public primary teachers call off strike
By Emmanuel Acha The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) in Enugu State has suspended the one-month-old strike by public primary school teachers in the state. NUT had in Circular No. 001/05/2022 dated May 6, 2022, directed public primary school teachers in the state to proceed on an indefinite strike.
Peter Mba wins PDP governorship ticket in Enugu
By Emmanuel Acha Former Chief of Staff to Ex-Gov Chimaroke Nnamani of Enugu State, Mr Peter Mba, has emerged winner of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship primaries in the state. Mba polled 790 votes in the primaries contested by nine aspirants. His closest rival, Mr Chijioke Edeoga polled nine votes, followed by Mr Chinyeaka Ohaa with three votes while Sen. Ike Ekweremadu and Mr Chukwunta Gilbert with one vote respectively. The other five contestants which included Prof.
Ekweremadu withdraws from Enugu PDP governorship primary
By Emmanuel Acha/Benson Ezeugwu Former Deputy President of the Senate, Sen. Ike Ekweremadu has announced his withdrawal from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) primaries for Enugu governorship election. The Director-General, Ikeoha Campaign Organisation, Mr Charles Asogwa, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday in Enugu. The PDP had fixed May 25, 2022, as its primaries to select the flag-bearer of the party in the 2023 gubernatorial election in the state.
Ekweremadu withdraws from Enugu PDP gubernatorial primary
By EMMANUEL ACHA/BENSON EZEUGWU ENUGU- Former Deputy President of the Senate, Chief Ike Ekweremadu has announced his withdrawal from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) gubernatorial primaries. The Director-General, Ikeoha Campaign Organisation, Mr Charles Asogwa, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday in Enugu. Recall that the PDP had fixed May 25, 2022 as its primaries to select the flag-bearer of the party in the 2023 gubernatorial election in the state.
PDP primaries: Rep. Chukwuegbo wins ticket for Enugu South/Enugu North constituency
PDP primaries: Rep. Chukwuegbo wins ticket for Enugu North constituency Primaries By Emmanuel Acha Enugu, May 22, 2922 The member, representing Enugu North Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Mr Ofor Chukwuegbo on Sunday emerged winner of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) primaries in the constituency. Chukwuegbo polled 69 votes to defeat seven other contestants in the primaries.
Minimum wage: Primary school teachers shut down schools in Enugu
By EMMANUEL ACHA Enugu- An industrial action declared by the Enugu State chapter of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) has paralysed activities in public primary schools in the state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the union ordered the indefinite strike with effect from Monday, May 9 in a circular no. 001/05/2022. The circular was signed by the state Chairman and Secretary, Messrs Theophilus Nweke and Macs Nnaji, respectively.
Enugu workers protest non-payment of minimum wage with black attires
By Emmanuel Acha Workers in Enugu State Government parastatal agencies were in all black attires on Sunday during the Workers’ Day celebration. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the workers marched with a banners captioned ‘Black May Day for Parastatals in Enugu, Nonpayment of new minimum wage, Long Denials of Retirement Benefits in protest of the nonpayment of the N30,000 minimum wage to them. Thee state government had in February 2020 begun the implementation of the new wage.
Court upholds Umahi, deputy's defection to APC
By Emmanuel Acha The Court of Appeal sitting in Enugu on Friday upheld the defection of Gov. David Umahi of Ebonyi and his deputy, Mr Kelechi Igwe, to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The court dismissed the appeal filed by Sen. Sonni Ogbuoji and Mbam Ogodo, seeking to remove the governor and his deputy, for having no locus in their bid. In a lead judgment delivered by Justice J. O. K. Oyewole, the court held that the appellants lacked locus in their bid to supplant the respondents.
2023: South East PDP insists on zoning
By Emmanuel Acha The leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the South East has reiterated its demand for zoning of the presidential position of the party in 2023 to Southern Nigeria. The National Vice Chairman of the party, South-East, Chief Ali Odefa disclosed this on Sunday at the end of the zonal meeting in Enugu. Odefa said that the position was in tandem with that of Southern Governors’ Forum.
20,000 APA members join APGA in Enugu
By Emmanuel Acha No fewer than 20,000 members of the African Peoples Alliance (APA), Enugu State Chapter, have joined the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) ahead of the 2023 general elections. The Chairman of APA in the state, Mr Chukwunonso Ogbe disclosed this on Monday in Enugu. Ogbe, who had been the major financier of the party in the state, said that the decision was reached during an enlarged meeting of the State Executive Committee of APA.
Ekweremadu joins Enugu governorship race
By Emmanuel Acha Former Deputy Senate President, Sen. Ike Ekweremadu, has declared his aspiration to become the governor of Enugu State come 2023. Ekweremadu, who represented Enugu West Senatorial District, spoke at a consultative session Friday with the media entitled: “A Pathway to a New Enugu State’’. He also unveiled his agenda for the state. He said that if elected, he would turn Enugu State into a one-city state.
Ukraine: Only those documented with Nigerian embassies eligible for evacuation - FG
Get real time updates directly on you device, subscribe now. Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama says only persons documented with the Nigerian Embassies will be eligible for evacuation. Onyeama disclosed this on Wednesday in a statement signed by the Spokesperson of the ministry, Mrs Francisca Omayuli and made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Enugu. Onyeama said that those without passports would be issued Emergency Travel Certificates to enable them travel back home.
Ukraine: Nigeria's foreign minister Onyeama gives condition for evacuation
By Emmanuel Acha Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama said only people documented with the Nigerian Embassies will be eligible for evacuation. Onyeama disclosed this on Wednesday in a statement signed by the spokesperson of the ministry, Mrs Francisca Omayuli. Onyeama said that those without passports would be issued Emergency Travel Certificates to enable them travel back home. The minister said that the affected evacuees would return home via Romania, Poland and Hungary.
Ukraine: Nigerian Embassy receives 204 Nigerians in Bucharest, Romania , others - Onyeama
Get real time updates directly on you device, subscribe now. Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama says no fewer than 204 Nigerians living in Ukraine have been safely received and provided accommodations by officials of Nigerian Embassy. Onyeama disclosed this in a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Gabriel Aduda and made available to News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Enugu.
Minimum wage: Court restrains teachers in Enugu from embarking on strike
Get real time updates directly on you device, subscribe now. The National Industrial Court (NIC), Enugu Division, presided over by Justice Oluwakayode Arowosegbe, has restrained members of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Enugu State chapter, from proceeding on strike. Arowosegbe gave the order on Friday in Enugu while ruling on an exparte application brought by the state government. Recall that the state government had in suit no.
Why I resigned as Enugu Commissioner for Lands - Victor Nnam
By Emmanuel Acha Enugu State Commissioner for Lands and Urban Development, Mr Victor Nnam on Friday resigned from his appointment. In a letter dated Oct. 29, 2021 and addressed to the state governor, Nnam said that his resignation was due to undue interference from certain quarters. The resignation letter partly read: “ Sir, when you appointed me in 2019, I accepted the appointment with hope that I was going to be allowed to bring world best practices in land administration.
Petroleum marketers suspend strike, resume operations at Enugu NNPC depot
Get real time updates directly on you device, subscribe now. The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has suspended its strike and directed its members at Enugu depot to resume supply of petroleum products. “As a result of the intervention of higher authorities in the unwarranted and unprovoked invasion of our secretariat at Enugu depot, the National Executive Committee (NEC) of IPMAN has called off the strike action.
VAT battle escalates as Southern governors back states
By Emmanuel Acha/Enugu The Federal Inland Revenue Service(FIRS) may already be losing political traction over its control on Value Added Tax collection, as Governors from the south of Nigeria supported the states. Gov. Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo who read the communique of the forum at the end of a meeting in Enugu said that the governors resolved and affirmed the position that the collection of VAT falls within the powers of state governments.
Enugu APC caretaker chairman Nwoye impeached
By Emmanuel Acha The State Working Committee (SWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Enugu State has announced the impeachment of the Caretaker Committee Chairman of the party, Dr Ben Nwoye. The Assistant Caretaker Committee Chairman of the party, Mr Chikwado Chukwunta along with 41 out of the 57 members of the SWC announced this while briefing newsmen on Tuesday in Enugu.
Anambra poll: APGA reconciles with Ojukwu's widow Bianca
By Emmanuel Acha The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) Peace, Reconciliation and Outreach Committee on Saturday in Enugu held a closed door meeting with Mrs Bianca Ojukwu. Mrs Ojukwu is the wife of late national leader of the party, Chief Chukwuemeka Ojukwu and former Nigeria’s Ambassador to Spain. The delegation which included the Speaker, Anambra State House of Assembly, Mr Victor Okafor was led by a former chairman of the party, Chief Victor Umeh.
Seven dead, as strange ailment hits Enugu market
Seven persons die in New Artisan Market, Enugu By Emmanuel Acha No fewer than seven persons have died early hours of Friday and eight others in critical condition over a yet to be confirmed illness at the New Artisan Market, Enugu. The Chairman of the Livestocks Market, Alhaji Danladi Abubarkar disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Enugu. Abubarkar said that residents of the market woke up to discover the dead bodies which included four men and three women.
JUST IN: SEDI DG Prof. Ndubuisi, assassinated in Enugu
Prof. Samuel Ndubuisi shot dead in Enugu By Emmanuel Acha The Director General, Scientific Equipment Development Institute (SEDI), Enugu, Prof. Samuel Ndubuisi was on Wednesday assassinated in Enugu by unknown gunmen. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Ndubuisi along with his police orderly was shot dead along the Centenary City Junction axis of the Enugu-Port Harcourt Expressway.
Former Enugu Assembly speaker inaugurates foundation for indigent families
Get real time updates directly on you device, subscribe now. A former speaker of Enugu State House of Assembly, Chief Eugene Odo on Saturday in Enugu inaugurated an empowerment foundation aimed at assisting indigent members of the society. Odo, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), said that the foundation known as ‘Offiaduru Foundation’ was in honour of his late father, Chief Samuel Odo who died in 1996.
Insecurity: NUJ raises concern over incessant attacks on public infrastructure in Enugu
Get real time updates directly on you device, subscribe now. The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Enugu State Council has expressed concern over the worsening security situation and attack on public infrastructure in the state. In a communique issued at the end of its monthly congress on Friday in Enugu, the NUJ called on the state government to inaugurate the ‘Ebube Agu’ security outfit in the state.
Mbaka: Catholic Diocese Declares Prayers to 'Cleanse Desecrated Holy Altar'
By Emmanuel Acha The Catholic Bishop of Enugu Diocese, Bishop Callistus Onaga has declared a one week of prayer over the invasion of the diocesan central place of worship in Enugu. Onaga disclosed this in a statement on Thursday while reacting to a mob attack on the place of worship and his official residence in Igboeze Street, Independence Layout, Enugu.
NEPC Rolls out N5 bn Palliative for Export Promotion
Get real time updates directly on you device, subscribe now. The Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) says it has rolled out a N5 billion international trade palliative for exporters and prospective exporters in the country. Mr Peter Njoku, the Assistant Director, Export Development and Incentives Department of the council, disclosed this on Wednesday in Enugu during a workshop organised for exporters in the South-East zone.
SON Destroys N800m Worth of Substandard Goods — DG ⋆
Get real time updates directly on you device, subscribe now. The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) says it has destroyed N800 million worth of substandard goods in the country from November 2020 to March 2021. The Director General of SON, Mallam Farouk Salim disclosed this on Monday in Enugu during the special day of the organisation at the ongoing Enugu International Trade Fair.
8 Petrol Stations Sealed for Selling Above Approved Pump Price -DPR
Get real time updates directly on you device, subscribe now. The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR), Enugu Field Office on Monday sealed eight petrol stations in Enugu for dispensing Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) above the approved government pump price. The Head, Operations, Mr Afam Azuike disclosed this on Monday in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Enugu.
Enugu takes delivery of COVID-19 vaccines
Enugu government takes delivery of COVID-19 vaccines. By Emmanuel Acha Enugu State Government on Wednesday took delivery of an undisclosed quantity of AstraZeneca Coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccines. The vaccines arrived at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu through Allied Air E.Cargo Flight 5N-JRT by 2:44 pm. Mr Ibrahim Conteh, the Head of UNICEF, Enugu Field Office who received the consignment, said that he was delighted that the vaccines had finally arrived in the South East.
Enugu Assembly tribunal commences sitting on bye-election petition
The National and State House of Assembly Election Petition Tribunal for the Isiuzo State Constituency bye-election in Enugu State commenced sitting on Friday. In an inaugural speech, the tribunal Chairman, Justice Yusuf Halilu, promised that the tribunal would be fair and just in the discharge of its assignment. Halilu said that the tribunal would discharge its duties with the fear of God.
Oruku Crisis: Enugu Govt imposes 12-hour curfew
Gov Ugwuanyi of Enugu state By Emmanuel Acha Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi has imposed a 12-hour curfew on Oruku Community in Nkanu East Local Government Area of the state following the crisis that claimed the lives of two community leaders. The Commissioner for Information, Mr Chidi Aroh disclosed this on Thursday in a statement in Enugu. Aroh said that the curfew would become effective from Thursday Feb.
IPMAN decries continued neglect of Enugu NNPC depot
By Emmanuel Acha Enugu, Feb. 25, 2021 The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), Enugu Chapter has expressed worry over the continued neglect of the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) Depot in the state. The IPMAN Chairman, Mr Chinedu Anyaso disclosed this on Thursday in Enugu during the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the association. Anyaso, therefore, called for the urgent rehabilitation of the depot in order to have safer movement of petroleum tankers.
Gov. Ugwuanyi inaugurates 272 community policing officers in Enugu
By Emmanuel Acha Enugu, Feb. 12, 2021 Gov. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State on Friday inaugurated the 272 special constables recruited for the community policing programme in the state. Ugwuanyi said that the officers were recruited from the Neighborhood Watch Association and Forest Guards in the 17 local government areas of the state. He said that 16 of the Community Policing Officers (CPOs) were recruited each from the local councils in the state.
Foreign Affairs Minister, Onyeama revalidates APC membership
By Emmanuel Acha Enugu, Feb. 12, 2021 The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Geoffrey Onyeama on Friday, revalidated his membership of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Onyeama while performing the exercise at his Amankwo-Eke ward, in Udi Local Government Area of Enugu said the success of the revalidation and registration exercise across the country was heartwarming.
Inclusive education: Group trains 14,000 school children in sign language
A United Kingdom-based non-governmental organisation, called Voluntary Service Organisation (VSO), says it has trained at least 14,000 school children in sign language in the country. The VSO Programme Manager, Education, Mrs. Christabel Omolade, made the disclosure on Tuesday during the presentation of materials on inclusive education to public schools in Enugu.
No plans to leave APC, says Ex Enugu Gov
By Emmanuel Acha Enugu, Feb. 1, 2021 Former Enugu State governor, Mr Sullivan Chime says he is proud to have joined the All Progressives Congress (APC) and has no plan to leave the party for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Chime disclosed this on Monday in Enugu during a meeting between APC stalwarts and the Committee on APC Membership Registration and Revalidation Exercise.
Registration will be transparent- Zwingina assures Enugu APC members
By Emmanuel Acha Enugu, Feb. 1, 2021 Sen. Jonathan Zwingina, the Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Membership Registration and Revalidation Committee for Enugu State, has assured intending members that the exercise would be transparent. Zwingina gave the assurance on Monday in Enugu during a meeting with APC stalwarts in the state. The former senator said that he was in the state to supervise the registration and revalidation exercise and not to play politics.
Former PDP Lawmaker, 500 Others Defect to APC in Enugu
Get real time updates directly on you device, subscribe now. A former member of the Enugu State House of Assembly, Mr Obinna Okenwa on Sunday defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Okenwa represented Enugu South Urban in the state assembly from 2015 to 2019 on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). He declared for the APC with over 500 of his supporters including his father, Chief Emma Okenwa, onetime deputy chairman of the PDP in the state.
Biafra: Don’t go beyond your boundary; Ohaneze Ndigbo warns Mazi Nnamdi Kanu
By Emmanuel Acha Enugu, Jan. 20, 2021 The President General, Ohaneze Ndigbo, Prof. George Obiozor, has said that nothing demands the separate existence of the Igbo nation from the rest of Nigeria. Obiozor disclosed this on Wednesday in Enugu during his inaugural press conference as the president general of the apex Igbo sociocultural organisation. He reiterated the belief of the Igbo nation in a united, prosperous and progressive Nigeria.
Federal Government launches Public Works Programme in Enugu with 17,000
By Emmanuel Acha Enugu, Jan. 15, 2021 The Federal Government on Friday in Enugu launched the Extended Special Public Works Programme aimed at employing 774,000 youths across Nigeria. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Geoffrey Onyeama, while performing the ceremony, said that the event was a big leap to the current administration’s employment generation policy. Onyeama said that the Federal Government had the target of lifting no fewer than 100 million Nigerians from poverty in the next 10 years.
Teenagers march against gender based violence in Enugu, resolve to speak out
By Emmanuel Acha Enugu, Jan. 12, 2021 Some teenagers in Enugu State have resolved to speak out against any form of Sexual and Gender Based Violence (SGBV) meted out on them. The teenagers made the resolution in Enugu on Tuesday during a rally hosted by two teens, Miss Ifeoma Atuonwu and Miss Ijeamaka Ikeyi as part of efforts to curb SGBV in the country.
Group urges new Ohaneze Ndigbo leadership to remain non partisan
By Emmanuel Acha Enugu, Jan. 12, 2020 A political group, South East for Presidency Movement (SEFORP) has called on new Ohaneze Ndigbo leadership to remain nonpartisan in its quest to give the Igbo nation an identity. The National Coordinator of the group, Rev. Okechukwu Obioha made the call on Tuesday in Enugu while briefing newsmen on activities of the group. Naija247news report that the apex Igbo sociocultural organisation recently elected Prof.
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