By Josephine Ogundeji The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has ordered MTN to pay N15bn monthly to contractors handling the construction of the Enugu–Onitsha Expressway or face contract revocation. The minister gave this order during a courtesy call by a delegation from the Anambra and Enugu caucus of the 10th National Assembly who came to…
SpaceX is set to launch the much-awaited Starlink mini dish, an innovative gadget that promises to revolutionise internet accessibility, especially in underprivileged areas. The anticipated Starlink Mini dish, an inventive device, is scheduled to be introduced by SpaceX. The new product is designed to give individuals in rural areas access to satellite-based internet service Users…
By Kenechukwu Ofomah, Awka The management of a real estate firm, Praco International Limited on Saturday debunked rumours making the rounds that one of its buildings under construction in Abuja had collapsed, trapping an unspecified number of victims. The incident, alleged to have happened on Friday, was said to have occurred at one of the…
It was barely weeks ago when Professor Chukwuma Soludo’s term as Anambra State’s governor turned two. The government listed 100 noteworthy accomplishments that cut across all areas of growth, sound governance, and the provision of democratic dividends when it was celebrated on March 17 in Awka. No aspect of the new Anambra State’s reengineering has…
Following the directive of Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State insisting that all ongoing urban road projects must be completed immediately, the state Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, Engr. Gerald Otiji, has read the riot act to all the construction firms, warning that failure to meet the deadline given to them would attract sanctions in…
By Michael Iheonukara Okpara Address at the Convocation, University of Nigeria, Nsukka by Dr. M.I. Okpara, Premier of Eastern Nigeria December 17th, 1962. INTRODUCTION:Since assuming the Premiership of Eastern Nigeria in December, 1959, Dr Michael Iheonukara Okpara, 42, has devoted his whole attention and energy to economic development of his twelve-million-people territory. Building on the…
The National Coordinator, Initiative for Leadership Development and Change (ILDC), Chief Ugochukwu Nnam hailed the FCT Minister Chief Nyesom Wike on his efforts towards repositioning the Federal Capital Territory. While commending the short, medium, and long term plans of Chief Wike to overhaul the FCT and reposition it among the best cities in the world,…
With continuous demonstration of his commitment to effective representation, Distinguished Senator Osita Ngwu has embarked on a groundbreaking project aimed at enhancing the educational landscape in Enugu West District. The project, valued at a substantial 200 million Naira, focuses on the construction of a state-of-the-art junior secondary school. This ambitious initiative encompasses the construction of…
The Reason Why Nigeria Economy Is Dwindling. Stop Taking Ndị Igbo For Granted, Because They Are The Pillars Of Nigeria: By, Okafor Onyeka Cyndia/Southeast Zone Nigeria is divided into six geopolitical zone with estimated 400 ethics groups and 450 languages, the 6 geopolitical zone constitutes: North Central, North East, North West, South East, South-South and…
