Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has called on residents to embody the values of self-sacrifice and love demonstrated by Christ, urging them to maintain faith amid current challenges. Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has encouraged the people of the state to reflect on the virtues of self-sacrifice and love exemplified by Christ as they celebrate Easter. In his Easter message, Governor Mbah highlighted the importance of holding on to faith in the face of present socio-economic challenges, assuring that they will eventually be overcome. Mbah urged the residents to emulate Christ’s self-sacrifice, forgiveness, and love, stating, “His death…
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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Working Committee (NWC) has released the timetable for the 98th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting and the Board of Trustees (BoT) meeting. The National Publicity Secretary of the PDP, Hon. Debo Ologunagba, announced in a statement on Friday in Abuja that the BoT meeting is scheduled for Thursday, April 18, 2024, at 10:00 am at the NEC Hall of the PDP National Secretariat in Abuja. This will be followed by the NEC meeting at 2:00 pm at the same venue. Prior to these meetings, the National Caucus of the party will convene on Wednesday,…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released the list of candidates from 17 political parties contesting in the September 21, 2024 governorship election in Edo State. The State Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Dr. Anugbum Onuoha, unveiled the list at the INEC office in Benin City. The list includes candidates from various parties, with notable changes such as the substitution of Barrister Anderson Uwadiae Asemota, the candidate of the Alhaji Lamidi Apapa-led faction of the Labour Party (LP), for Barrister Olumide Akpata of the Julius Abure-led camp of the party. INEC’s decision to display the list comes after the Apapa…
Former Minister of Aviation, Ambassador Fidelia Njeze, Senator Chukwuka Utazi, and other Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftains have defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Enugu State. Former Minister of Aviation, Ambassador Fidelia Njeze, and Senator Chukwuka Utazi, who represented Enugu North Senatorial zone, are among the high-profile defections from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Enugu State. The defection was formalized at the party’s secretariat in Enugu on Saturday. Other prominent PDP members who joined the APC include Davidson Nnamani, Princess Juliet Oloto, Chika Idoko, Jonathan Eze, Mr. Umunna Ugwu, and Ezi-Obodo…
President Bola Tinubu has cautioned religious leaders against condemning and cursing Nigeria during their sermons, urging them to be more constructive in their criticism of leaders in elective positions. Tinubu made this statement during Ramadan Iftar with traditional rulers and religious leaders at the State House on Thursday in Abuja. He emphasized the importance of using the 2027 general elections to vote out leaders who are perceived as bad, rather than condemning the country. “The love of the nation is in your hands. Pray for our country. Educate our children. The sermons we preach to the members of our churches…
The Delta State Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has deployed 570 personnel on Delta highways to ensure road safety and quality travel time during the Easter period. In a statement issued on Friday in Asaba, the FRSC Sector Commander for Delta, Mr. Bassy Eshiet, announced that the Easter special patrol operations would be conducted between Friday and Tuesday. Eshiet disclosed that the deployment includes regular and special marshals, as well as 13 patrol vehicles, two ambulances, and one tow truck. The sector commander emphasized that the primary objective of the special patrol is to enhance the command’s…
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has assured residents of the territory of maximum security throughout the Easter celebration and beyond. Peter Olumuji, the Secretary, Command and Control Centre, FCTA, gave the assurance in an interview with newsmen on Friday in Abuja. Olumuji stated that the FCT Minister, in collaboration with security agencies, had ensured the deployment of human and material assets to ensure the safety of residents. He mentioned that the Nigeria Police Force and other security agencies had deployed a significant number of personnel for foot and vehicular patrols to ensure a hitch-free Easter celebration. Olumuji also highlighted…
The Commissioner of Police in Enugu State, Mr. Kanayo Uzuegbu, has called on residents to celebrate Easter responsibly in peace and love, following the example set by Jesus Christ. In an Easter message issued on his behalf by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Daniel Ndukwe, the commissioner urged residents to report suspected criminals and their activities to the nearest police station or personnel during this festive period. He assured the public of adequate security measures, stating that he had directed Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers, and Heads of Tactical and Operational Squads of the Enugu Command to utilize all…
The Trade Union Congress (TUC) has called on the Kogi State Government to fulfill its promise of paying the wage award to workers, aiming to alleviate economic hardships faced by residents. Comrade Ahmed Tijani, the Kogi State TUC Chairman, made this appeal in a statement on Friday, extending Easter greetings to Christians and expressing solidarity with Muslims observing Ramadan. Tijani emphasized the importance of the state government not only distributing rice palliatives but also ensuring the payment of the wage award to civil servants, who are significantly impacted by the economic challenges. While reiterating workers’ commitment to supporting the current…
Nollywood actor and former spokesperson of the Labour Party presidential campaign council, Kenneth Okonkwo, has expressed confidence that the current crisis within the party will not hinder Peter Obi’s potential presidential bid in 2027. Okonkwo emphasized that in politics, the focus is on the candidate rather than the party. Speaking in a recent interview with Arise TV, Okonkwo praised Peter Obi, stating that he represents a vision of “a new Nigeria,” irrespective of the political platform he chooses to contest on. “2027 is about Peter Obi, not about Labour Party. Anybody who is bringing Peter Obi to the table is…
The Rivers State Police Command has issued directives for the deployment of officers across the state to ensure heightened security during the Easter festivities. In a statement by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Grace Iringe-Koko, the state Police Commissioner, Olatunji Disu, instructed all Area Commanders, Tactical Commanders, and Divisional Police Officers to deploy personnel and allocate resources to key locations, including churches, parks, event centers, and major entry and exit points in the state. The statement emphasized that officers stationed on highways have been directed to maintain a heightened level of vigilance and professionalism while carrying out their duties.…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has revealed a revised completion date for Nigeria’s $2.8 billion Ajaokuta–Kaduna–Kano gas pipeline project, which is being constructed by Oilserv Limited. Initially slated for commissioning in December 2023, the project’s completion has been rescheduled to December 2024, according to Mele Kyari, the Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of NNPC Ltd. Kyari made this announcement during his address at the 2024 Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) Oloibiri Lecture Series & Energy Forum (OLEF) in Abuja on Thursday. Kyari emphasized NNPC’s commitment to developing gas infrastructure nationwide, with a focus on investing in critical infrastructure…
Chief Ifeanyi Chukwuma Odii, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in the 2023 election in Ebonyi State, has reiterated that the party remains deeply rooted at the grassroots level in the state. Odii’s statement comes in response to the defection of some PDP members to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), which he views as an opportunity for the PDP to strategically prepare for future elections. In a statement released on Friday, Odii encouraged PDP members and supporters to remain resolute and focused on the tasks ahead, emphasizing that the party and the ‘Anyi Ga Emeya Movement’ are undeterred…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) Diaspora Chairman, Italy Chapter, Prince Chima Ibezim, has called on party leaders and stakeholders in Enugu State to address the crisis affecting the party in the state. In a statement issued on Friday in Lagos, Ibezim, who also serves as the Financial Director of the APC Committee of Diaspora Chairmen (CDC), urged stakeholders to focus on strengthening the party in the state and the South East region. Describing the current crisis in the Enugu chapter as regrettable, Ibezim advised all parties involved to prioritize peace and avoid actions that could further divide the party in…
A Federal High Court in Borno State has ordered the release of 313 suspected terrorists due to lack of evidence to substantiate the charges against them after investigations. The Director of Defence Media Operations, Gen. Buba Edward, disclosed this during a briefing on military operations across the country in Abuja on Thursday. Gen. Edward stated that the military would comply with the court order and release the suspects to the Borno State government. He said, “During the week, as a follow-up to a court order of the Federal High Court in Maiduguri, a total of 313 suspects in detention for…
President Bola Tinubu has approved a six-month extension of the service of Samuel Atang, the newly appointed Head of Service for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), effective from March 27. This approval was communicated in a circular issued by Chidi Amadi, the Chief of Staff to the FCT Minister, in Abuja. The extension comes as Atang reaches the retirement age of 60. The decision to extend his service is based on the need to stabilize and consolidate the ongoing processes aimed at repositioning the administrative structure of the FCT Administration, following the recent inauguration of the FCT Civil Service Commission.…
The Labour Party’s Board of Trustees (BoT) has announced its assumption of control over the party’s affairs amidst the ongoing confusion and crisis within the party. This development follows the controversial national convention held in Nnewi, Anambra, on Wednesday, where Julius Abure was re-elected as the national chairman. In a statement issued late on Wednesday by the BoT Chairman, Comrade S. O. Z. Ejiofor, the board declared its non-recognition of the national convention. “Following the expiration of the tenure in office of the immediate past National Working Committee of the Labour Party headed by Mr. Julius Abure, the Board of…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has disowned the Labour Party’s (LP) National Convention held on Wednesday in Anambra State. Mr. Rotimi Oyekanmi, the Chief Press Secretary to the INEC Chairman, made this known in a statement to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Thursday. Oyekanmi stated that INEC did not monitor the convention and declined to provide further details on why it was not monitored. The LP had initially planned to hold the convention in Umuahia, Abia State, but later shifted it to Nnewi, Anambra State, a decision communicated to INEC according to Mr. Kehinde Edun,…
Six members of the Enugu State House of Assembly, who were elected under the platform of the Labour Party (LP), have defected to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The defection was announced during the Assembly’s plenary session on Thursday. The defectors cited the “existence of irreconcilable division and incessant crisis within the Labour Party at the national level and across all the state chapters” as the reason for their decision. They expressed regret over the Labour Party’s descent into a state of perpetual discord, with various factions embroiled in legal battles, which they believe has undermined the party’s ability to…
Edo State Commissioner of Police, Funsho Adegboye, has instructed heads of police formations in the state to intensify security measures in all areas ahead of the Easter celebration. The directive was issued during a meeting with the management team of the command, as stated in a release by the Public Relations Officer of the command, SP Chidi Nwabuzor. Adegboye assured the public of a smooth celebration while extending Easter greetings to the Christian community. “He passionately directed the officer in charge of Motor Traffic Division to position his personnel in strategic traffic prone areas in the state to ensure a…