Enugu State Trado-Medical Practitioners Hold 2022 Day

By Tony Adibe Members of the Association of Traditional Medicine Practitioners, Enugu State, (ATMPES), have held their 2022 Practitioners’ Day. The Day, which was held in collaboration with the Association of Traditional Bone Healers (ASTRABON) took place at the Prison’s Club, Kingsway Roundabout, Enugu. NewsBits learnt that all those who matter in traditional medicine practice in Enugu State attended the memorable occasion with the theme: “Effect of Traditional Medicine in Contemporary Time: Cure and Remedy Prevalent in Roots and Herbs.” The State chairman of the association, Chief Nwaweliteaku Aniamulueze said…

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Arabic Inscription On the Redesign Naira Notes, Inimical To the Unity of Nigeria

By Chief Malcolm Emokiniovo Omirhobo The Arabic inscription on the redesigned 200-, 500- and 1000-Naira notes is not only a clear violation of the provisions of sections 10, 42(1)(2) and 55 of the Nigerian 1999 constitution but inimical to the unity of Nigeria. Arabic is not one of the four official languages of Nigeria namely English, Yoruba, Hausa, and Igbo. It is not indigenous to Nigeria and therefore to have it on our country’s currency offends the clear provisions of section 55 of the constitution. Bearing in mind that Nigeria…

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Herdsmen Attack: Ugwuanyi Leads Security Chiefs To End Eha Amufu Crisis

By Tony Adibe Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State, yesterday went to Eha Amufu, on a fact-finding visit to obtain first-hand information about the issues that caused the latest crisis in Aguamaede and Mgbuji communities. NewsBits recalls that some suspected Fulani herdsmen were alleged to have invaded Eha-Amufu communities again on Monday night and slaughtered not less than nine persons, a development that has turned survivors into refugees as they could be seen escaping their homes in a video that has gone viral. Also, recall that when few weeks back,…

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Female Teacher Arrested For Defiling 4-Year-Old Girl

By NewsBits The Police in Maiduguri, Borno State capital said they have arrested a female teacher for allegedly assaulting a four-year-old primary school pupil in Maiduguri. The Police Public Relations Officer for Borno State Police Command, ASP Sani Kamilu Shatambaya, confirmed the arrest to newsmen in Maiduguri, on Saturday, November 25, 2022. “The case is with the police and the teacher was arrested, “Shatambaya explained to newsmen on phone, continuing, “We are doing a thorough and objective investigation on the matter, and later refer it to court.” Speaking to newsmen,…

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War-Torn Ukraine To Send 125,000 Tons Of Grains To Nigeria, Others

President of Ukraine Mr Volodymyr Zelensky By NewsBits Ukraine said she has agreed to send 125 thousand tons of grains to Nigeria, Sudan, Kenya, and Yemen as humanitarian aid in compliance with the decree by President Volodymyr Zelensky. According to the country’s agro-allied service organisation, Ukraine Agro Consult, Ukraine’s Interior Ministry and the State Emergency Situations Service signed the decree on Thursday “on the provision of humanitarian aid to the countries of Africa and Asia.” While the motive behind the decision was not clear, it could not be unconnected to…

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Enugu Election 2023: Peter Mbah Woos Investors Towards $30billion Economy

By Tony Adibe The Governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), in Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has rallied foreign governments, and investors towards the proposed rapid growth of the state’s economy from the present $4.4 billion to $30 billion in eight years. Mbah also said that his administration would make skills and vocational education compulsory for all indigenes and residents of Enugu State from the age of 12 to effectively address the challenge of unemployment and service the planned economic growth. He said this  during the official opening…

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We Plan To Make Skills Acquisition Mandatory For Enugu Youths – Mbah, Enugu PDP Guber Candidate

By Tony Adibe The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Enugu State for the 2023 General elections, Dr Peter Mbah has said that, if elected into office, his government will make basic skills acquisition mandatory for the youths in the state. Dr Mbah said that the measure would help in making the young people more useful and productive to the state, thereby reducing or eradicating poverty and unemployment. The PDP Governorship candidate spoke on Friday during the official opening of the Godfrey Okoye University, GOUNI-European Business Park and Centre…

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JANDOR Slams Lagos State Government For Shutting Markets For APC Campaign Rally Tomorrow

By NewsBits The Governorship Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in Lagos State, Dr. Abdul- Azeez Olajide Adediran (JANDOR) has condemned the plan of the ruling APC to shut down all major markets in the state on Saturday as a ploy to force the traders in all the market to attend their planned campaign rally. The PDP flagbearer also Lampooned Sanwo-Olu for threatening market leaders with dire consequences if they shun the planned rally. JANDOR’s condemnation was contained in a statement by Mr Gbenga Ogunleye, Head, Media & Communications, JANDOR4Governor…

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Gospel Music Crooner Sammie Okposo Slumps, Dies At 51

By NewsBits According to family sources, gospel music crooner Sammie Okposo slumped and died on Friday morning, November 25, 2022. He died at the age of 51 His death is coming barely nine months after his news of impregnating another lady in the United States of America (USA) broke. It is interesting to know that Okposo, after the ugly incident, publicly apologized to his wife, Ozioma for cheating on her. Okposo equally went as far as distancing himself from ministering. Okposo had stated that the development has seen him step…

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