The Chairman of Oji River Local Government Area in Enugu State, Mr Greg Anyaegbudike, says the council’s over N11 billion budget is meant to move the council area from a ‘transit junction town’ to an investment destination. Anyaegbudike explained to newsmen on Thursday in Enugu that the 2025 proposed budget christened: “Budget of Exponential Economic Growth” is a blueprint that would drive Oji River’s prosperity and development. He said that the ambitious budget of over N11 billion would also drive the council to be a destination for local and international…
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Rangers Felicitates With Players, Coaches, Staff, Supporters
By Tony Adibe The Barrister Amobi Ezeaku-led management of Rangers International F.C said it has kicked off the new year, 2025, with a compassionate message to the coaches, players, staff, and supporters of the club, thanking them for their unrelenting efforts, dedication, and strong support in the year, 2024. In a press release issued in Enugu, Ezeaku specially thanked the executive Governor of Enugu State, His Excellency, Dr. Peter Mbah, for his all-time support and belief in Rangers International F.C which has, in no small way, led the club to…
Read MoreChina Battles New Deadly Virus Outbreak Five Years After COVID-19
China is facing a growing health crisis with a surge in respiratory illnesses, including human metapneumovirus (HMPV), five years after the COVID-19 pandemic. Reports indicate that hospitals are overwhelmed, particularly children’s facilities, as multiple viruses spread rapidly across the country. A Surge In Viral Infections Social media posts and videos show overcrowded hospitals, with one widely shared claim stating, “China is battling a surge in Influenza A, HMPV, Mycoplasma pneumoniae, and COVID-19. Hospitals and crematoriums are under strain, and cases of pneumonia and ‘white lung’ syndrome are on the rise.”…
Read MoreTelcos Propose 100% Tariff Hike, Await NCC Approval
Nigerian telecommunications companies have proposed a 100 percent increase in their tariffs, pending approval from the government. The proposal, which has been submitted to the Nigerian Communications Commission, aims to address rising operational costs, including inflation and increased service delivery expenses. The disclosure was made by the Chief Executive Officer, MTN Nigeria, Karl Toriola, during an interview on Arise TV on Thursday. However, the CEO expressed that it remains uncertain whether the Nigerian Communications Commission—the telecom regulator, will approve the proposal. According to Toriola, the proposed tariff hike is necessary…
Read MoreMan Kills Mother, Four Sisters In Hotel Room
A tragic incident unfolded in Lucknow India on New Year’s Eve when a 24-year-old man, identified as Arshad, allegedly murdered his mother and four younger sisters in what is being reported as a suspected honour killing. Indian media reported that Arshad not only confessed to the heinous crime but also recorded a chilling video in which he described his actions and showed the aftermath. The victims—Asma, the mother, and her daughters Alia (9), Alshia (19), Aksa (16), and Rahmeen (18)—were found in a blood-soaked hotel room. Arshad was arrested after…
Read MoreMbah Doing A Fantastic Job, Tinubu Declares As He Commissions Multiple Projects In Enugu
… Says “I Don’t Care About Your Party” President Bola Tinubu has lauded the governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, for his development strides, declaring that the governor had done a “fantastic job so far.” Tinubu said the election was over and called for collaborations across party lines and tiers of government to build the nation. The President gave the commendation during a one-day state visit to the South East state where he also commissioned some of the numerous development projects executed by Governor Mbah in the past 19…
Read MoreGovernor Mbah Doing Great Things In Enugu – IGP Egbetokun
By Tony Adibe The Inspector-General of Police, Mr Kayode Egbetokun, has commended the efforts of the Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah-led Administration in the security of lives and property as well as the overall development of the State. He gave the commendation on Friday during a working visit at the Government House, Enugu, ahead of the President Bola Tinubu’s one-day state visit to the state during when he will commission some of the many projects executed by Mbah. Among the projects are the ultramodern Command and Control Centre as well…
Read MoreBianca Ojukwu Bags 10th Chieftaincy Title From Longest Serving Monarch
Her Excellency, Iyom Bianca Ojukwu, wife of late Biafra Head of State, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu-Ojukwu was yesterday conferred with the premier traditional title “Aka Ekpuchi Onwa”, (No Hand Can Cover the Moon) her 10th traditional title in the South East Region, by His Royal Highness, Igwe Kenneth Orizu 111 of Nnewi Ancient Kingdom. Igwe Nnewi, who is currently the longest-serving monarch in Nigeria was born in 1925 and ascended the throne of his forefathers on June 2, 1963, as the 20th Igwe Nnewi, He is the traditional supreme ruler and spiritual…
Read MoreAny Person Who Assaults Police Personnel Should Be Dealt With – IGP Direct Officers
IGP Egbetokun inspecting a guard of honour at Enugu Police Command The Inspector-General of Police, Dr Kayode Egbetokun, has directed supervisory police officers to deal commensurate and appropriately with any person who assaults any police personnel. Egbetokun gave the directive on Friday in Enugu while addressing officers and men of Enugu State Police Command during his official two-day working visit to the Command. “We will not tolerate any assault on our police officers; not to talk of killing police personnel. An assault on any police personnel is criminal and an…
Read MoreNigerians Killed Regularly In S’Africa Without Justice – Community President
President of the Nigerian Citizens Association in South Africa, Frank Onyewekelu, speaks on the recent killing of his compatriot among other issues facing Nigerian nationals in the country. A Nigerian, Mr Julius Chukwunta, was recently killed in South Africa. Can you explain the circumstances surrounding his death? Frank Mr Chukwunta was a Nigerian national who lived in an area called Midrand in Johannesburg. The unfortunate incident that led to his death happened on December 7, 2024. Based on th e information we received from his partner, he was coming back…
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