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The President emphasized the need for understanding and transparency regarding the nation's economy. He explained that measures to combat economic challenges were necessary, including the removal of fuel subsidies, which had cost trillions of Naira yearly. The policy aims to redirect funds towards public services such as transportation, healthcare, education, housing, and national security. Furthermore, the President highlighted efforts to strengthen the manufacturing sector, support micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises, and ensure affordable food prices. He assured the public that despite the current hardships, the government is working tirelessly to deliver on its promises and create a better future for the country. My fellow citizens, I want to talk to you about our economy. It is important that you understand the reasons for the policy measures I have taken to combat the serious economic challenges this nation has long faced. I am not going to talk in difficult terms by d

It was with gratitude to almighty God and sincere appreciation to Mr President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, that Dr. Uzoma Joseph Nnamani, the Enugu-born technocrat, and CEO of Amain Technology Ltd (Nigeria) and Ai Mai Ke Ji Ltd (China), extended warm felicitations to Chief Uche Geoffrey Nnaji on his recent ministerial appointment by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Chief Uche Nnaji, a notable figure in Enugu politics, a Pro-Democracy Activist, and an industrialist, emerged as one of the 28 nominees on President Tinubu's much-anticipated ministerial list presented to the Senate last Thursday. The appointment of Chief Uche Nnaji, a former Enugu Guber Candidate under the All Progressives Congress (APC), signifies President Tinubu's vision of incorporating visionary leadership with revolutionary experience from the private sector to bring innovative ideas for Nigeria's transformation. Dr. Uzoma Joseph Nnamani expressed his gratitude to President Tinubu for recognizing Chief Uche Nnaji'

In a heartwarming display of community spirit, Dr. George Ajogwu, the Director of the Gburugburu Free Surgery Programme, has brought immense joy to the residents of Uzo-uwani by personally taking up the initiative to repair the perilous potholes on the critical road connecting Ugbene-Ajima to Nimbo. The road, a vital link to Uzo-uwani, had been marred by hoodlums and kidnappers, who deliberately created the dangerous potholes to facilitate their illicit activities. Dr. Ajogwu's voluntary commitment to fixing the road demonstrates the profound impact individuals can have in fostering positive change within their communities. This road, gifted by the visionary project master, His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, has been instrumental in enhancing mobility and fostering connections between communities. However, the presence of these hazardous potholes had posed a significant threat to the safety and security of the people. Determined to alleviate the plight of his fellow citizen

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A shocking incident that has left the community of Oba in Idemili North local government area of Anambra State in disbelief, a well-known native doctor, Akwa Okuko Tiwara Aki, was abducted from his hotel on Sunday night. Akwa Okuko Tiwara Aki, whose name translates to "an egg that breaks palm nut," was revered for his reputed powers of disappearance, yet he was unable to evade the clutches of his kidnappers. The abduction took place at his Triple P Hotel, one of three hotels he had established in Oba. The incident, which occurred around 11:30 pm, led to the tragic loss of his two personal aides who were shot dead before the kidnappers effortlessly whisked him away. The audacious and seemingly easy kidnapping of the renowned native doctor has raised questions about the extent of his mystical abilities. The Anambra State Police Command, through its Public Relations Officer, DSP Toochukwu Ikenga, confirmed the kidnapping. Following the distressing news, the state Commissioner of

The former State Representative for Nkanu East Constituency in the Enugu State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Paul Nnajiofor (Ononenyi), lost of his beloved wife, Mrs. Vivian Nnajiofor. The passing of Mrs. Vivian Nnajiofor has left the Family in grief and sadness. Mrs. Vivian Nnajiofor, a delectable and loving wife, and a caring mother of four children, succumbed to the hands of death at the Memphis Hospital Enugu after battling a brief illness and undergoing medical attention for an undisclosed ailment. Upon hearing the tragic news, newsmen reached out to Rt. Hon. Nnajiofor, who expressed profound shock and indescribable pain over the loss of his beloved wife, a cherished friend, and the mother of his children. "I am devastated, deeply saddened, and in a sorrowful mood as a result of my wife's death," Hon. Nnajiofor mourned. The former lawmaker continued, "In fact, I am confused and can't believe that my lovely wife is no more. Vivian was not only a great woman and

China Implements Ban on Foreign Gay Adoption Amid Rising Adoption Applications To control the increasing number of foreign nationals seeking to adopt children from China, the country has enacted new rules that will prohibit gay people from adopting. The regulations, which also apply to foreigners who are obese, disabled, or unmarried, have been introduced by China's Centre of Adoption Affairs. A spokesperson for the Centre of Adoption Affairs explained the rationale behind the decision, stating, "The number of people applying for adoptions is soaring, but following the development of China's economy and society, the number of abandoned and orphaned children is less and less." The spokesperson further emphasized that these conditions are intended to ensure that children grow up in better living conditions. It is essential to note that gay individuals are already prohibited from adopting within China itself. Homosexuality remains a sensitive and taboo subject in the cou

Two house helps of the Minister of Sanitation , Cecilia Abena Dapaah and her husband, Daniel Osei Kuffour are before an Accra Circuit Court, for allegedly stealing monies and items running into millions of Ghana Cedis The said monies were allegedly stolen from the couple’s room in their house at Abelemkpe, Accra. Patience Botwe, 18 and Sarah Agyei, 30 reportedly stole the monies and personal effects of the couple between the months of July and October 2022. The first accused, Patience, also has her current and former boyfriends, as well as her father, all being dragged before the same court. Patience and Sarah, are charged with one count of conspiracy to commit a crime and five counts of stealing US$1 million, €300,000 and millions of Ghana cedis. Within the same period, Patience and Sarah allegedly stole personal effects of Madam Cecilia valued at GH¢95,000.

To address the hardships faced by Nigerians following the removal of fuel subsidy, the National Economic Council (NEC), consisting of 36 state governors and Vice President Kashim Shettima, has formulated a plan for state governments to execute cash transfer programs using state-generated social registers. The decision aims to ensure a more accurate representation of the number of vulnerable citizens in need of financial support. The NEC's move comes as the government prepares to roll out intervention measures to alleviate the effects of the subsidy removal and the unification of exchange rates. At a recent meeting chaired by the Vice President at the Aso Rock Villa in Abuja, a sub-committee was established to devise strategies for mitigating the economic challenges faced by the nation. Speaking to State House correspondents after the meeting, Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, stated, "It is states that are better positioned to do that enumeration to ensure the integrity of th

Protesters in support of the fuel removal on Thursday cause a bit of disruption at the National Assembly’s main entrance popularly known as Mopol gate. The protesters noted that they decided to hit the street to show solidarity with the President, Bola Tinubu, over the removal of fuel subsidy. According to the protesters, the president made the right decision by removing the ‘canker worm’ that has eaten deep into the economy. The President had during his inaugural speech on May 29, declared that there would no longer be a petroleum subsidy regime as the current 2023 budget he glimpsed does not contain it. On Tuesday, the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited and other oil marketers raised the price of petrol from about N537/litre to between N617 and N630/litre. This development has so far raised concerns across the country. In response to the fuel hike, the convener of Stand Up Nigeria, Sunday Attah, stated that the Tinubu-led administration has done the right thing and shoul

Professor David Mba has been appointed as the new Vice-Chancellor of Birmingham City University, pledging to put the student experience at the centre of ambitious plans for 2030 and beyond. Joining BCU from the University of the Arts London (UAL), where he is Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Research, Knowledge Exchange and Enterprise, Professor Mba will take up his new role on 1 October, replacing Professor Philip Plowden who is retiring after six years at the helm. Commenting on his appointment, Professor Mba said: “I am incredibly excited by the opportunity to take on the leadership of BCU at a pivotal moment for the University, as we begin work to define – and then deliver – our significant ambitions for the next decade. BCU has grown hugely in recent years, in a city which itself has been transformed, providing a powerful base from which we can accelerate towards 2030. “My priority will be to ensure that everything we do focuses on unleashing the potential of our students, ensuring a consi

The Coalition of United Political Parties, CUPP, on Wednesday , lampooned the Federal Government on what it described as “crazy and unending fuel price hikes driving inflation to the rooftops and making life increasingly unbearable for Nigerians”. CUPP, in a statement by its National Co-Spokesperson, Mr Mark Adebayo, frowned at the sudden price hike barely a month after the fuel price was increased to over 300% in May 29th this year. Adebayo said: “It has come to the attention of the CUPP the sudden and surreptitious increase yet again in the pump prices of petrol by NNPCL which has immediately started having negative domino effects on all other commodities and services in the country and further drowning most Nigerians into excruciating poverty and unprecedented economic woes. “This subsidy removal scheme is increasingly looking like a scam to cage Nigerians inside a preprogrammed regime of socioeconomic slavery dictated by leadership insensitivity. This is not about opposition Partie

Nigerians were jolted on Tuesday following a further increase in the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit, PMS, popularly known as petrol. Anger and condemnations poured in from across the country, with the citizens describing the decision as insensitive. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu had in his inaugural address on May 29, 2023, announced an end to the fuel subsidy regime. Even though the subsidy regime covered the month of June, oil marketers swifty adjusted their metres to N500 and above per litre of petrol. However, less than two months after that increment, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company, Limited, NNPCL, has announced another increment, blaming it on market forces. It is coming at a time the citizens are still battling the effects of the May 29 increment which saw the pump price of petrol jerk up from about N197 per litre to over N500. Many Nigerians had in the aftermath of the May 29 increment parked their vehicles and resorted to commercial vehicles, which they considered e

In the wake of Abdullahi Adamu's resignation as national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), the party has announced the indefinite postponement of the National Caucus and National Executive Committee (NEC) meetings. Abubakar Kyari, the Deputy Chairman (North), has assumed the position of acting national chairman following Adamu's resignation. Kyari confirmed Adamu's resignation after a lengthy National Working Committee (NWC) meeting at the party's national secretariat in Abuja. During the meeting, it was also decided that Festus Fuanter, the former Deputy National Secretary, would serve as the acting national secretary, taking over from Iyiola Omisore, who also resigned. Kyari addressed reporters, stating, "With this development and according to the constitution of the APC, it is now incumbent on my humble self, Senator Abubakar Kyari, as deputy national chairman (North) to assume the office of the acting national chairman of the APC. Subsequently al

It was relatively a beehive of activities as the governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, toured various parts of the state capital on Monday to monitor compliance with the ban on the illegal sit-at-home declared by some non-state actors. This was even as Enugu traders and residents told the governor that they were tired of sitting at home, describing it as a plague killing their businesses and household economies. While commending the level of compliance in most places visited, Mbah, who was at the Spar Mall, Roban Stores at Bisalla Road, Market Square, Shoprite, Zenith Bank at Ogui Road, Celebrities, Ogbete Market, Garki Awkunanaw Market, Mayor Market, Abakpa Market, and the State Secretariat, among others, however warned that traders, who continue to sit at home from Monday, 24th July stood to lose their shops to serious-minded businessmen. He said adequate security had been provided, observing that there had not been any incident of attack since the ban on sit-at-home in June. Mbah

Enugu State is currently in a state of mourning as news spreads of the tragic murder of Councilor Nelson Sylvester, widely known as Ofunwa, who represented the Eha-Ulo ward in the Nsukka Local Government Area Legislative Council. The incident occurred on Sunday night at his residence in Eha-AlumonahAccording to preliminary reports, unidentified gunmen stormed the lawmaker's house and unleashed a hail of bullets on him. Fleeing for his life, Ofunwa sought refuge in a nearby compound, but sadly, his lifeless body was discovered there shortly after. The details surrounding the incident remain unclear, leaving the community in shock and distress. The news of the councilor's assassination has generated heightened tension not only in the town of Eha-Alumonah but also in neighboring communities. A reliable source, who expressed deep sadness and described the incident as another tragic assassination, stated, "It is heartbreaking; it is too hard for us to swallow. We are in deep ag

In a final written address to the Presidential Election Petition Court (PEPC), President Bola Tinubu cautioned the tribunal members about the consequences of removing him from the presidency, suggesting that it could lead to a breakdown of law and order in Nigeria. Tinubu's lawyers, led by Wole Olanipekun, presented their defense statement, acknowledging the president's failure to secure 25 percent of the votes cast in Nigeria's capital, Abuja. However, they argued that this alone should not be enough to overturn his victory, as declared by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The legal team emphasized the potential ramifications of interpreting the relevant section of the Nigerian Constitution differently, suggesting that it would result in "absurdity, chaos, anarchy, and alteration of the very intention of the legislature." According to the Constitution, a presidential candidate must secure 25 percent of the votes in two-thirds of Nigeria's

In a strong move against Simon Ekpa, Igbo leaders have urged the Federal Government to initiate the extradition process of Mr. Ekpa, who currently resides in Finland. They accuse him of being responsible for the killings, property destruction, and disruption of markets and government facilities in the South-East while enforcing a sit-at-home order. It is worth noting that the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPoB), led by Nnamdi Kanu, had officially canceled the sit-at-home order since August 2021 and distanced itself from the weekly Monday exercise. However, despite this announcement, both the people and the government still associate IPoB with the sit-at-home order. The leadership of the secessionist group is evidently fractured, with Kanu and his followers openly declaring a battle against Ekpa to regain control of the organization. There have also been allegations that the ongoing violence in the South-East states is orchestrated by Ekpa and his group. Ekpa, who refused to take orders

In a crackdown on crude oil theft, soldiers from the Joint Task Force, South-South Operation Delta Safe, have successfully apprehended 12 suspected oil thieves. The suspects, along with a vessel, were intercepted by a joint operation involving personnel from the Joint Task Force, TANTITA Security Services, and officials of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC). The operation took place off the coast of Escravos, a region notorious for illegal oil activities. According to a statement signed by Major Yahaya Kabara, the Assistant Director of Army Public Relations in the 63 Brigade of the Nigeria Army, the suspects were subsequently handed over to the Delta state command of the NSCDC for prosecution. The move reflects the commitment of the security forces to combatting crude oil theft and bringing offenders to justice. The Joint Task Force, South-South Operation Delta Safe, has issued a stern warning to all individuals and groups involved in illegal activities related to cru

President Bola Tinubu of Nigeria delivered a powerful speech at the Fifth Mid-Year Coordination Meeting (5thMYCM) of the African Union (AU) in Nairobi, Kenya, reaffirming Africa's unity and strength while strongly rejecting the notion of a new scramble for Africa. The President warned against the plundering and exploitation of the continent, emphasizing that such actions should remain in the past and never be repeated. In his capacity as the Chairperson of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government, President Tinubu highlighted the progress made by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in various sectors of its integration process. He emphasized the need for Africa to overcome its challenges and work towards a prosperous future, focusing on inclusive growth, good governance, and leveraging the opportunities provided by the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). President Tinubu called for visionary good governance and rejected the idea of a new sc

The Agbaja Leaders of Thought, a group comprising indigenes of Ezeagu and Udi Local Government Areas in Enugu State, has called on the Federal Government to revive the abandoned coal mines in the state. Led by former Power and Mines Minister, Prof Chinedu Neboh, the group emphasized the urgent need to address the ecological challenges posed by the neglected coal mines. During a meeting held in Enugu on Sunday, the Chairman of Strategy and Planning for the leaders of thought, Prof. Ike Oluka, presented the group's concerns. He expressed dismay over the improper closure of underground mine tunnels, which could lead to landslides and endanger future generations. The group urged the federal government to investigate the alleged illegal sales of properties belonging to both the Nigeria Coal Corporation and the Nigeria Railway Corporation in the state. In addition to their call for reactivation of the coal mines, the Agbaja Leaders of Thought urged the state government to expedite the de