(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Ahead of the forthcoming election of a Vice Chancellor (VC) for the University of Nigeria Nsukka UNN, a pressure group, under the platform of ‘Kpokotenu Nsukka’, meaning, (unite Nsukka), has urged eligible voters and other critical stakeholders in the electoral process, including the Governing Council, to support and vote for an Enugu […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Anambra State Police operatives serving at Abagana Divisional Police Headquarters has arrested four suspects including a 21-year old lady Chinenye Ekwenugo from Ifitedunu over the burning of a 74 (seventy-four) years old woman in a wheelchair at Abagana. The three other suspects includes Uzochukwu Okeke ‘M’ aged 47, Fidel Anayo ‘M’ aged […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Enugu Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture (ECCIMA), has urged governor Peter Mbah government to create a more robust and enabling environment for businesses to thrive in the state, saying the administration should simplify its tax payment system to avoid multiple taxation. President of the Chamber, Sir Odeiga Jideonwo, who […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Court of Appeal, sitting in Enugu, on Thursday quashed the appeal filed by the Medical Director of the Federal Neuropsychiatrist Hospital, Enugu, FNHE, Dr. Ngozi Unaogu and three other consultant psychiatrists in the hospital, against a senior Nurse of the health institution, Dr. Afam Ndu. Our Correspondent reports that the appeal […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Executive Governor of Plateau State, Barr. Caleb Mutfwang, has announced to the citizens of Plateau State and all patriotic Nigerians, the passing of the former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Lt. General Jeremiah Timbut Useni. The elder statesman passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2025, at the age of […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Governor Peter Mbah led government in Enugu state has said that the motive behind its current land reform policies in the state is aimed at putting in place a seamless land transaction services delivery geared towards building investors confidence and enhancing land value. Commissioner for lands and Urban Development in the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Ohha Microfinance Bank Limited, has instituted a suit at the Enugu State High Court, Enugu, against the Government of Enugu State and the Attorney General of the State over the unlawful demolition and destruction of its’ movable and immovable assets without any compensation, seeking N20.4 Billion as compensation. The bank said the Governor […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Joy Ngozi Ezeilo, has expressed concern over the alarming rate of suspected ritual killings of women in Nigeria, blaming the ugly development on get rich quick syndrome and quest for power. She described the act as a heinous crime which constitutes a form of gender-based violence […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Enugu state Governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, immediate past Speaker, Chief Edward Ubosi, traditional rulers, and other notable personalities have poured encomium on the late Monarch of Enugunato-Ihe Community, in Awgu Council area of the State, Igwe (Amb.) Ephraim M.C Aniagu, the Ezeudo Shikeaguma V11, Ozuluigbo Ndigbo 1 They extolled the sterling quality […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Media Rights Agenda (MRA) had accused the Federal Government of undermining the effectiveness of the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act by persistently under-funding its implementation. It noted that only one percent of Federal public institutions have allocations in their 2025 budget proposals for FOI-implementation and related activities. In a statement announcing the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Enugu state Governor, Dr. Peter Ndubusi Mbah, has approved the upward review of the salaries of the 459 customary court judges of the 153 customary courts across Enugu State effective January, 2025, in line with the N80,000 minimum wage as obtained in the state. The upward review applies to the chairman and […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Explosions In Nigeria, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), and law professor, Ngozi Joy Ezeilo, has expressed concerns on the incessant explosions of improvised explosive device IED in Nigeria, with particular reference to the recent incident at an Islamic school in Abuja which claimed two lives. The human rights crusader, posited that […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Executive Chairman of the Enugu State Internal Revenue Service (ESiRS), Emmanuel Ekene Nnamani, has lauded the people of the state for their exemplary tax compliance in 2024, attributing the state’s developmental strides to this fruitful partnership. Speaking during a Holy Mass to start the new work year, held at the ESIRS […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former Nigeria’s Minister of Youth and sports, Senator Jim Nwobodo, and Chairman of Enugu South Council area of Enugu state, Hon. Calab Ani, have identified sports as a veritable tool for unity and job creation, advising young people to embrace it to earn a living. The duo believe strongly that Nigeria youths […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – As a way expressing appreciation for promoting community development and youth empowerment in their locality, youths in Awgu Council area of Enugu state have conferred various awards of recognitions on her illustrious sons, among them, pioneer Deputy Chairman of the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) in the state, Comrade Adolphus Ude. They […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will undertake a state visit to Enugu State on Saturday during which he will commission some of the numerous projects executed by the Governor Peter Mbah Administration. This was made known in a statement issued on Friday by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Chidiebere Onyia. “The […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – For any marriage to succeed in life, couples must make Jesus Christ, word of God their solid pillar and foundation, a former member of the federal House of Representatives, Hon. Uchenna Ekwe has counselled newly married people. He posited that it is only through such disposition couples could enjoy successful and lasting […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Enugu state Governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, has granted various forms of prerogative of mercy to eight inmates of Correctional Centres in the state on parole. A statement released by the Governor’s media aide, Mr. Uche Anichukwu, on New Year’s Day, 1st January 2025, hinted that the decision was communicated to the Comptroller, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Catholic Diocese of Nnewi, in Anambra state, South East Nigeria had been thrown into mourning, following the killing of one of its priests Rev. Fr. Tobias Okonkwo, by yet to be identified gunmen. Chancellor of the Diocese, Rev. Fr. Raphael Ezeogu, announced the sad news on Friday in a statement he […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Following an intense ongoing operation, Police Operatives attached to the Inland Town Divison Onitsha of the Anambra state police Command, have recovered the vehicle of Mr Justice Azuka, a member of the state House of Assembly recently kidnaped in the state. The victim, representing Onitsha North Constituency, was kidnapped on 24/12/2024 at […]
