By Christopher Ogugua A group under the aegis of Ujudo Youths Coalition (UYC) in Enugu East senatorial zone has commended the senator, representing Enugu East senatorial zone. Senator Gilbert Emeka Nnaji, on his numerous contributions towards job creation and the developments of the zone at large.. The leader of the group, Comrade Onu Promise Uchenna,…
By Humphrey Onyima President of the Senate, Dr Abubakar Bukola Saraki and former governor of Kano State Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, recently declared intention to run for president in the 2019 presidential election. The duo who made the declaration on seperate occasions will contest under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Kwankwaso who lost…
By Godwin Emefiele Opening Pleasantries — Good afternoon ladies and gentlemen. I am indeed delighted for the honour to address this distinguished gathering. As I heartily welcome everyone present here today to this event, I would like to use this opportunity to acknowledge and appreciate in a very special way the management and staff of…
By Christiana Oche The Executive Chairman, Nasarawa State Internal Revenue Service (NIRS), Alhaji Ahmed Yakubu Muhammad has urged Nigerians to imbibe the culture of discipline in tax payment, which he described as a key factor for economic success in Nigeria. Muhammad made this known recently in Lafia when he received Leadership Scorecard Performance award from…
By Blessing Ogbonna A former PDP National Youth Leader aspirant, Chief Joshua Mba has joined the senatorial race in Enugu East district on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP), to replace Senator Gilbert Nnaji, who has been representing the zone in the red chambers of the National Assembly since 2011. Mba who declared…
CUPP PRESS RELEASE: TRUMP’S VERDICT ON BUHARI: NIGERIA IS ON AUTO PILOT. ….. CUPP will lead Nigerians to stop Buhari’s continued reign of incompetence and impunity in 2019. The verdict of the President of the United States of America Mr. Donald Trump published in Financial Times describing President Muhammadu Buhari as a lifeless leader who…
“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…
