“The recent allegation by one Bede Chukwuekezie that the Enugu State Governor wants to use Keke Riders in the state to raise money for his re-election campaign, following the introduction of reduced and harmonized fee of N6000 is false, baseless and mischievous. This is yet another wicked and desperate act of the originator of this…
By Blessing Ogbonna In this report, LEADERSHIP Scorecard takes a cursory look at how the private sector will complement the federal government Economic Recovery and Growth Plan (ERGP), as well as the need to fast track the full implementation of the plan to achieve a higher economic growth. Since oil was discovered in 1958 it…
Read the two court judgements that have laid to rest the controversy surrounding how Saraki and Ekweremadu can be impeached. CASE ONE Asogwa v. Chukwu (2003) 17 WRN 71 The Court of appeal ruled that section 92(2) which deals with impeachment of Speaker of a State House of Assembly which is the equivalent Section of…
By Humphrey Onyima Aju festival called Iwa Akwa (clothing) is the most cherished festival in the life of every Ugbo indigene. It is one of the major cultural landmarks in Awgu Local Government traditional calendar in Enugu State. Aju festival of Ugbo dates back to Ugbo history and it is a significant process that ushers-in…
AWGU COUNCIL CHAIRMAN HON. OKEKE, OTHERS BAGGED NIGERIAN L.G DEVELOPMENT AWARD 2018. The Chairman, Awgu Local Government Council of Enugu State, Hon Stanley Okeke has amongst 8 other chairmen in the state been honoured with a merit award of excellence “as the Best Performing Local Government chairmen in Nigeria for the year 2018. The Local…
No Vacancy in Enugu Government House 2019, Fr. Mbaka declares … Reiterates support for Ugwuanyi’s re-election … Extols gov’s leadership virtues The Spiritual Director of Adoration Ministry Enugu Nigeria (AMEN), Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka declares recently that there is no vacancy in the Enugu State Government House in 2019, stressing that Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi has…
HRH. SIR JOHN AZUBUIKE IBE, IGWE EKPU-LAMBO MGBOWO AUTONOMOUS COMMUNITY RECEIVED CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION AND STAFF OF OFFICE IN ENUGU. By Humphrey Onyima A retired federal civil service director, an astute manager and accomplished administrator, His Royal Highness, Ohabuenyi II, Igwe John Azubuike Ibe, the Traditional Ruler of Ekpu-Lambo Autonomous Community in Awgu Local Government…
By Humphrey Onyima A cross section of residents of Enugu State precisely Awgu and Aninri Local Government residing in the rural areas have commended the Wife of Enugu State Governor, Mrs. Monica Ugwuanyi for her commitment to the wellbeing of the people through her pet-project, Ugo – Touch of Life Foundation (U-TOLF). According to a…
Barack Obama has used his first high-profile speech since stepping down as US president to take swipes at “strongman politics” and politicians’ disregard for the facts. His comments are seen as thinly veiled criticism of the current US administration’s use of what has been described as “alternative facts”. Here are five key points from his…
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has made clear that Israel will now consider arson attacks from Gaza in the same way that it considers launches of rockets and mortars. Speaking ahead of his weekly Cabinet meeting recently, Netanyahu referenced the announcement from Gaza militant groups that a ceasefire had been reached after a serious escalation…
