Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, yesterday urged the Federal Government to jettison any planned hike in electricity tariff under any guise, threatening to lead mass resistance against further such increases. This came as it threatened to shut down operations of telecommunications companies should they fail to implement the 35 Percent tariff hike agreed upon with the Government as against the 50 per cent earlier approved through the Nigeria Communications Commission, NCC. NLC, in a communique issued at the end of its National Executive Council, NEC, meeting in Yola, Adamawa State, said…
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Fubara acknowledges Supreme Court verdict on Rivers Assembly members
PORT HARCOURT – Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has acknowledged the Supreme Court ruling affirming Rt. Hon. Martin Amaewhule and 26 others as valid members of the Rivers State House of Assembly, signaling a significant shift in the state’s ongoing political crisis. In a statement released by Joe Johnson, the state’s Commissioner for Information, Fubara said he has taken note of the Supreme Court judgment regarding state funds and the administration of local governments in Rivers. “At this time, we are awaiting a detailed briefing on the implications of the…
Read MoreBandits Sack Ukwugba-Obiakpu Community in Imo
…Indigenes call for Uzodinma’s intervention Despite heavy security personnel around the Egbema Production Center of some oil companies at Obiakpu Autonomous Community in Ohaji/Egbema Local Government Area of Imo State, bandits are said to have taken over the Ukwugba area of the community. The indigenes Ukwugba are said to be presently homeless as many have packed their belongings to neighboring communities where they are seeking refuge. The incident is said to have been taking place for about two weeks. The indigene have therefore called on Governor Hope Uzodinma to…
Read MoreMbaitoli Council Boss Kick Starts Skill Acquisition Program
…Vows to empower over 500 teeming youths In line with youth empowerment policy of Imo state governor, Sen. Hope Uzodinma, the Executive Chairman of Mbaitoli Local Government Council, Hon. Ifunnanya Nwanegbo has kicked started the skill acquisition program for the teeming youths of the area. The flag off ceremony which was witnessed by teeming youths, leaders, stakeholders and members of Mbaitoli legislative council from the 14 Electoral wards of the area was conducted by state Deputy Governor, Her Excellency, Dr. Mrs Chinyere Ekomaru at the council hall. Flagging off the…
Read MoreOrsu LGA Bounces To Life Under Engr Friday Ibeakaeme Administration.
A.Just in few months of assumption of Office in Orsu LGA as the man in charge of its affairs,Engr Friday Ibeakaeme mapped out what he is poised to do and/or achieve: B.The visitation of the Imo CP, Aboki Danjuma to inspect the rebuilding of Orsu Police Headquarters has given hope to restoration of peace in the once abandoned LGA in Imo. The flag-off of the BCU (Big Catch) immunization programm at Ebenator Health Centre anchored by Hon. Engr. Chinonye Cyriacus ( Secretary of Orsu Local Government) was officially launched by…
Read MoreCBN’s Move To Pay Allocations To LGs’ Accounts, Laudable
Reports that Local Governments in Nigeria have begun the process of opening accounts with the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, to enable them receive direct Federal allocations, is indeed cheery. Local governments across the Nigeria are believed to have been ‘suffocating’ under the alleged chokehold of state governors who have been severally accused of meddling in LGs’ finances. The move to ensure that LGAs in Nigeria get their allocations directly from Abuja, follows the judgement of the Supreme Court on July 11, 2024, that affirmed the financial autonomy of Nigeria’s774…
Read MoreFamily Accuses Ecobank staff In Owerri Of Allegedly Aiding, Abetting Fraudulent Withdrawal of Over N4m From Deceased’s Bank Account.
…Seeks legal redress The family of late Ezeoti Nnamdi Benjamin, who hails from Ibollo Oraifite in Ekwusigo Local Government Area of Anambra State has accused the management and staff of Ecobank Nigeria Plc of complicity in the alleged withdrawal of N4million from the deceased’s account less than twenty four hours after his demise on August 20, 2017. The family made the revelation in a letter written by their lawyers, Awuka Okafor and company, dated August, 31, 2017 and addressed to the Branch Manager, Ecobank PLC, Douglas Road, Owerri. The…
Read MoreKingdom Heralds Global Holds Gathering Of Eagles Conference In IMSU,Feb 28-Mar 1
All is set for the commencement of a life transforming conference with the theme ,”The Gathering Of Eagles”. This revival and charity programme that hopes to bless hundreds of students in the city of Owerri is organized by Kingdom Heralds Global Church, Amakohia, Owerri North LGA in Imo State. According to an invitation extended to newsmen on Thursday, February 27, 2025, the life transforming conference will feature Worship, Revival, Mentorship, and Academic Excellence. Date: Friday, February 28, to Saturday, March 2, 2025. Venue: IMSU Auditorium, while time is 3pm daily.…
Read More2027: NIGERIANS WILL RESIST DOCTORED RESULTS.
By Anthony Onwuka It was the late Reggae music idol, Robert Nesta Marley better known as Bob Marley who sang in one of his songs: “You can fool some people sometimes, but you can’t fool all the people all of the time”. This demonstrates the limit to how much one can take the people for granted. For far too long, the Nigerian people have been reduced to slaves and used as pawns in the game of political chess. They are considered relevant and needed during elections and thereafter left to…
Read MoreP-Square’s Brother Jude Okoye Remanded After Pleading “Not Guilty” In Alleged N1.3bn Fraud Case
Rich Nigerian, Jude Okoye has been remanded in Ikoyi Correctional Centre following his arrangement by the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) on charges of laundering laundering to the tune of N1.38billion, $ 1 million and £34, 537.59 .Jude is the elder brother and former manager of Paul and Peter Okoye of the defunct music group, P-Square. He was arraigned alongside his company, Northside Music Ltd, before Justice Alexander Owoeye of the Federal High Court, Lagos, on a seven-count charge. One of charges against him read: “That you, Jude Okoye…
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