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Ohanaeze Ndigbo Hails Gov Mbah For Visionary, Transformative Leadership

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The Enugu State chapter of the pan-Igbo sociocultural group, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has commended Governor Peter Mbah for his visionary and transformative leadership in the state. The group praised the governor’s achievements since assuming office, highlighting his dedication, commitment, and determination to elevate Enugu State to greater heights. In a statement released to journalists in Enugu on Tuesday, and signed by Prof. Fred O. Eze, President, and Dr. Malachy Chuma Ochie, Secretary of the Enugu State chapter, Ohanaeze Ndigbo described Governor Mbah’s accomplishments across various sectors as remarkable. The group outlined…

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How We Resolved Illegal Connections, Energy Theft, Dereliction Of Duty At UNN – Acting VC, Prof. Chigbu

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By Tony Adibe The Acting Vice Chancellor, University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), Prof. Polycarp Emeka Chigbu has said that the illegal connections, energy theft, irresponsible use and dereliction of duty that sabotaged electricity supply in the UNN have been “diagnosed and cured to a very large extent.” Prof Chgbu’s early days as the chief executive officer faced serious electricity challenges which hampered his administration initially, NewsBitsng.com learnt. Addressing a press conference at the main hall of the University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus (UNEC), to flag off the 1-week activities scheduled…

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Milking Nigeria To Death

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The Obi of Onitsha, Nnaemeka Achebe, has pointedly employed the milking-the-cow-to-death metaphor to warn political leaders against the monumental corruption eviscerating the country’s monolithic economy and short-changing the people. “People go into public office not to serve the public, but to serve their interests. Either we keep doing that and milk the cow to death, or we do the opposite and place Nigeria above all else,” Obi said recently. These words resonate loudly on the streets. The metaphor addresses the mindless plundering of the country’s oil resources by leaders who…

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Serial Vandal Electrocuted While Stealing Power Cables

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A suspected cable vandal, Muktar Rabiu, has been electrocuted while attempting to steal high-voltage cables in the Federal Capital Territory. The incident occurred on November 28, 2024, just weeks after Rabiu had been apprehended and sentenced for a similar crime. This was revealed in a statement by the FCT Police Command Spokesperson, Josephine Adeh on Monday. Adeh said Rabiu was initially arrested on November 21, 2024, during a routine patrol along Christ the King Road in Gwagwalada. She said he was caught with high-voltage cables believed to have been stolen…

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EFCC Arrests 193 Foreigners, 599 Others For Alleged Crypto Fraud

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has announced a landmark arrest of a total number of 792 suspects for offences bordering on cryptocurrency investment fraud and romance scam. EFCC’s Director of Public Affairs, Wilson Uwujaren, who briefed journalists at the commission’s office in Lagos on Monday said the suspects were apprehended on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, in a surprise operation at their hideout, an imposing 7-storey edifice known as Big Leaf Building, on No.7, Oyin Jolayemi Street, Victoria Island, Lagos. Uwujaren said, “The breakthrough followed actionable intelligence and months…

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Governor Mbah Commissions Enugu State Geographic Information System

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… Says Era Of Land Grabbing, Double Allocation, Revenue Diversion Over By Tony Adibe The Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, inaugurated the Enugu State Geographic Information System (ENGIS) on Monday, describing it as a major win for the people of the South East State geopolitical zone. The development is seen as a major move to bring sanity and modernity into land administration and management in the Coal City State. NewsBits recalls that Governor Mbah had in March this year signed into Law the Enugu State Geographic Information System…

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Ohanaeze Condemns Member’s Attack On Chukwu’s Emergence As President General

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By Tony Adibe The Ohanaeze Ndigbo worldwide has strongly condemned the statement circulating in social media credited to one of its members, Chief Jackson Omenazu, wherein he faulted the emergence of Chief Fidelis Ozichukwu Chukwu as the President General of the Igbo socio-cultural organisation, alleging that the process breached Ohanaeze’s constitution. NewsBits recalls that last week, Chukwu emerged the President General of Ohanaeze after a process set in motion at the Ohanaeze National Secretariat, GRA, Enugu. Chukwu is expected to pilot the affairs of the socio-cultural organisation within 27 days…

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UBA Donates N500m To Lagos State Security Trust Fund, Pledges Support For State’s Effort At Improving Security

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United Bank for Africa (UBA) through UBA Foundation, its corporate social responsibility arm, has donated the sum of N500 million to the Lagos State Security Trust Fund (LSSTF), as part of its continued commitment to secure environment for individuals and businesses The N500m cheque was presented to the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, by the UBA Group Chairman, Tony Elumelu, who was accompanied by the bank’s Deputy Managing Director, Mr. Muyiwa Akinyemi, at the State House, Marina, Lagos on Sunday. Speaking during the presentation, Elumelu reiterated the bank’s dedication to…

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Musician Tiwa Savage Laments Over Attacks On Her Outfits

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Nigerian female music star, Tiwa Savage, has opened up about the relentless criticism she endures, particularly regarding her choice of outfits.In a recent podcast interview, the singer expressed her frustration at being judged for wearing bikinis and how critics often age-shame her. “They age-shame me every single day,” Tiwa lamented. “They say, ‘A woman of your age, how can you be wearing a bikini?’ But I can, because I have a body.” Drawing a comparison, she highlighted how older women in other cultures are celebrated for maintaining their looks. “Beyoncé…

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Governor Mbah Urges Vaccination Of Dogs Against Rabies In Enugu

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By Tony Adibe Governor Peter Mbah has urged dog owners in Enugu State to vaccinate their dogs against rabies as the government plans to eliminate continued transmission of the disease in the state. Mbah said this on Sunday while flagging off the Zero Rabies in Enugu Campaign Initiative at the State Veterinary Clinic in Enugu. The governor, represented by the Commissioner for Agriculture and Agro-industrialisation, Dr Patrick Ubru, said that rabies remained one of the most preventable yet devastating diseases affecting human and animal health. He noted that the state…

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