(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – As the issue of vote buying and selling is being used in rigging elections in Nigeria continues unabated, including the recent local government areas polls held in parts of the country, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), and law professor, Ngozi Ezeilo, had decried the development, saying “it’s a major problem for […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Enugu State Police Command operatives serving in the Anti-Kidnapping Tactical Squad, have arrested one Dr. Emmanuel Chimaobi Ugwumba “m”, aged 52, of Ezimo-Agu, Udenu Local Government Area. A statement made available to newsmen on Wednesday in Enugu by the command’s Spokesman DSP Daniel Ndukwe said “his arrest followed the interception of […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo, of Anambra state, South East Nigeria, has warned traders in the state that his administration would henceforth seal any shop or plaza that fails to open for business on Mondays as a result of the illegal Monday sit-at-home order by the proscribed Indigenous peoples of Biafra (IPOB). He […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Enugu State governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, has said his administration is ready to partner with the Nigeria Police Trust Fund to revamp the Police College, Oji River, and the Police Detective College in Enugu city to restore them to centres of excellence and boost the war against crime and insecurity. He stated […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The House of Representatives Committee on Ecological Funds has visited parts of Enugu State affected by flooding. Communities affected by the disaster are Amechi Idodo, Amauzam Amagunze, Ihuokpara and Nkerefi communities in Nkanu East Council area of the state. Others include, Mpu, Okpanku, Oduma and Nenwe in Aninri Local Government Area. Assessing […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – As the newly elected local government areas Chairmen in Enugu state resumed duties, following their swearing in on Monday, a group, under the platform of Women Support Women Community Network, has urged the Council bosses to emulate the the state governor, Peter Mbah’s development models. A statement issued by its Founder, Ambassador […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Famous National Grammar School, Nike, Enugu has emerged champions of the 2024 maiden edition of the Enugu metropolis secondary school soccer extravaganza organized by Former Captain of Rangers International FC of the Coal city state and Enyimba FC of Aba, John Nnam. They defeated the runners up, St.Patrick’s College, Emene, Enugu, by […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Families of the two indigenes of Akpawfu Community, in Nkani East Council area of Enugu state, recently murdered in cold blood in the locality have accused a traditional ruler in the area, Igwe Christopher Nnamani, and a human rights group, of facts distortion and Misrepresentation. The families insisted that the Monarch and […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Enugu State Government says it has taken steps to introduce Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses as part of the efforts to preserve the environment and also make transportation affordable for citizens. It said the state government has equally created the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources to oversee and catalyse investment […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – WaterAid Nigeria, in partnership with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, have handed over a modern motorised borehole with a 20,000-litre storage capacity, powered by a 25 KVA soundproof generator to Mboshi-Aji community, as well as a solar-powered motorized borehole and two blocks of female friendly toilets (FFT), to Eke […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Following the excesses of Oriokpa masqueraders, which have reportedly resulted in two fatalities and commotion in parts of Nsukka Local Government Area (LGA) of Enugu State, the state government has summoned the traditional rulers and Presidents-General of the affected communities. The state government has equally directed a full-scale investigation into the activities […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A human rights Lawyer, Barrister Olu Omotayo, has petitioned the Registrar-General, Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), over alleged Computer related fraud and stealing of shares belonging to one Mrs. Maria Omego-Edeh, by unknown person, in connivance with officials of the Commission, calling for thorough investigation and arrest of the culprits. The lawyer however, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A Coalition of civil society and human rights groups, under the platform of Joint National Actions Front Nigeria has petitioned President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to halt move by the Minister State for Health, Dr. Tunji Alausa to recommend his alleged preferred Candidate and Acting Chief Medical Director, Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital Enugu FNHE, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – As Nigeria continues to wallow in Economic and political challenges, the newly installed Bishop of the Enugu Diocese of the Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion, Rt. Rev. Professor Sam Ike has tasked Nigerian leaders irrespective of religious affiliation. He advised the leaders to humble themselves and seek solutions through God for the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Chairmen, and Councillorship Candidates of the All progressives Congress APC, and other opposition political parties in the just concluded Enugu state local government area election in Eke ward, of Udi Council area of the state, have condemned in strong terms the issue of alleged missing result sheets during the exercise in their […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Projects Development Institute (PRODA), Enugu, under the Federal Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology has brokered a technical partnership deal with two Lagos based private firms, MOMAS Electricity Meters Manufacturing Company Limited (MEMMCOL), the first indigenous company to implement prepayment metering solutions for the National Electric Power Holding Company of Nigeria. […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – As part of a measure to mark this year’s World Clean Up Day as well as demonstrate environmental responsibility and community spirit, the Enugu state Sustainable Development Goals, SDG Youth Volunteers Coordinated by the state Office has organized a state-wide cleanup exercise. The event which spanned across all 17 local governments of […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP has won all the 17 local governments chairmanship positions in the council election held on Saturday. Chairman of Enugu State Independent Electoral Commission, ENSIEC, Prof. Christian Ngwu, who announced the results Sunday said the Commission did a thorough job of conducting free, and fair elections. Declaring the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Contrary to media reports that former Minister of Power, Prof. Barth Nnaji has been enmeshed in a land grabbing scandal, the Leadership of Onuogba-Nike Community in Enugu East Council Area of Enugu State and owners of the said land have dismissed the allegation, declaring that he lawfully acquired the property. Making the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The ruling peoples Democratic party PDP in Enugu state Thursday night officially ends its political campaign ahead of the upcoming local government election scheduled to take place on 21st September 2024. Meanwhile, the PDP Candidate in Aninri Council Area, Prince Ugochukwu Nwanjoku, has promised to provide job opportunities for 200 youths of […]
