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Former Deputy National President of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ),  Alhassan Yahaya from Gombe state , has emerged the new National President of the union, taking over from Comrade Chris Isiguzo, who has successfully completed two tenures of six years. Yahaya, who is  the first NUJ President of North-East extraction, took the mantle of leadership…

Oil Suppliers and Marketers Multipurpose Co-operative Society Limited ,Enugu , Thursday,  conferred  patron awards on five distinguished individuals, assuring adequate and uninterrupted supply of petroleum products to Enugu State and South East. The group appealed to the patrons to assist them in building a permanent Secretariat and tackling other challenges. Chairman of the Oil Suppliers…

Enugu State Police Command has arrested, investigated, and arraigned three male suspects, namely: Ndulaka Okwudili (26), Ifeanyi Nnamani (a former staff member of an Enugu branch of a commercial bank, name withheld), and Philip Ozogwu (44), for criminally conspiring to steal and use the identity of an Australia-based Nigerian, Mba John Ndukwe (male), to commit…

Aba International Trade Fair on Friday, witnessed tremendous turnout as many traders arrives for goods exhibition at the 10 days faire taking place at the Aba Mega Mall. The 2024 Aba International Trade Fair is jointly sponsored by Abia State Government and Aba Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (ACCIMA). The Trade Fair which…

Governor of Enugu state, Dr. Peter Mbah, says President Bola Tinubu’s state invisit to France is a significant step toward strengthening bilateral relations and opening new opportunities for sub-national governments like Enugu He made that known while weekend , while speaking with reporters in Paris. Governor Mbah, who is on the Nigerian delegation, emphasised the…

In line with his administration’s vision to make Enugu state the premier destination for investment, Enugu state Governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, Monday, flagged-off the construction and dualisation of the 43.7km Penoks-Abakpa Nike-Ugwogo-Nike-Opi Nsukka road with streetlights , bridges and 18-month timeframe to complete the construction. Speaking during the flag-off ceremony at Opi attended by political…

Catholic Diocese of Auchi has announced the attack and abduction of a Priest, Rev. Fr. Thomas Oyode and Seminarians of the Immaculate Conception Minor Seminary, Ivhianokpodi, Etsako East LGA of Edo State The incident happened at about 7pm on Sunday 27th of October 2024,. This was contained in a statement signed by the Director of…

Enugu State, Governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, Tuesday, flagged -off the construction of the 44.8km Amah-Eke–Oghe- Iwolo-Olo-Umulokpa road, traversing the Udi, Ezeagu and Uzo-Uwani Local Government Areas with a spur from Akama Oghe to Aguobuowa, to open the economic corridors of the state. Pix- Gov Mbah Performing the groundbreaking at Eke, Udi LGA, Governor Mbah said…

Operatives of the Enugu State Police Command attached to Unity Division have foiled a suspected kidnapping attempt on October 28, 2024, around 7:10 p.m., at the Neke-Uno axis of the Enugu/Opi/Nsukka Road. This was made known by the Police public relations officer, Enugu State Police Command, DSP Daniel Ndukwe in a statement made available to…

Chief Judge of Enugu State, Justice Raymond Ozoemena, has assured full implementation of non-custodial sentences through community service sentences to decongest custodial centres in the state. He disclosed that at “A Workshop for Judges and Magistrates on Implementation of Community Service Sentences in Enugu State Justice System”.organised by Carmelite Prisoners Interest Organisation (CAPIO) in partnership…