The Managing Director of Mainpower Electricity Distribution Limited (MEDL), Dr. Ernest Mupwaya, has disclosed the company’s plan to begin comprehensive metering of all customers to eliminate estimated billing in Enugu State. The MD made this known on Wednesday during a stakeholder engagement at Oakland Hotels, Enugu, to outline the company’s vision for reliable power supply and customer-centric services. Dr. Mupwaya introduced MainPower’s strategic initiatives aimed at transforming electricity distribution and enhancing customer service in Enugu State. He announced that MainPower would commence metering next week with free installations prioritized in…
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‘You cannot be seen to be giving cars or houses to the judges who are going to determine your cases’ -Falana knocks Wike over car and house gifts to judges
Renowned human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, SAN, says it is wrong for the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike to give judges houses and cars. Wike had in October flagged off the Design and Construction of 40 Judges’ Quarters in the Katampe District in the nation’s capital, Abuja, which has generated controversy, with many arguing that it is unethical. Falana speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Wednesday, said; The veteran lawyer said this is the reason the autonomy of the judiciary has been constitutionalized, so that the…
Read MoreOhanaeze Youth Council Calls on Northern Nigeria to Offer Apology to Nnamdi Kanu Over Ango Abdullahi’s Remarks on Nigeria’s Expiration
… The Spirit Of Jerry Rawlings Of Ghana May Possess Nigerian Youth. The Apex Socio-cultural Youth organization of Igbo race world wide, Ohanaeze Youth Council(OYC) ably led by Comrade Igboayaka O Igboayaka has warned Nigeria Politicians that Nigeria Political and economic situation might awake the spirit of Jerry Rawlings in Nigeria Youth. Prof. Ango Abdullahi, representing the Northern Elders Forum (NEF), made a landmark statement on November 12, 2024, asserting that Nigeria’s federation ceased to be viable since 2014, a decade ago. It’s obvious that Prof Ango Abdullahi’s call for…
Read More“I no go give shishi” – OPM pastor replies kidnappers who demanded 50M rans0m for the church’s abdúcted school principal
The superintendent of the Omega Power Ministry church, Pastor Chinyere has refused to pay the ransom demanded by Northern kidnappers after abducting the church’s school principal. Releasing an official statement on the church’s Facebook account, the pastor informed the public about the tragic news of the principal of the OPM free school in Jos being held hostage by kidnappers. The man of God vehemently refused to pay them the demanded money because he would not give God’s money to criminals who by their actions ridicule the good works he was…
Read MoreSuper Eagles secure 2025 Africa Cup Nations ticket
Nigeria’s Super Eagles have qualified for 2025 Africa Cup of Nations taking place in Morocco. The Eagles’ qualification was confirmed after Libya defeated Rwanda 1-0 in Kigali on Thursday. With Super Eagles in 10 points, neither Rwanda on five points nor Libya who are now on four points can do enough to overtake the Super Eagles with only one matchday left to play for the two teams. Recall that the Super Eagles made it all the way to the final of the last edition staged in Cote d’Ivoire. The 35th…
Read MoreUzodimma Mourns Justice Ogwuegbu, says He’s one of Imo’s special gifts to Nigeria
Governor of Imo State, Sen. Hope Uzodimma has described the late Justice Emmanuel Ogwuegbu as one of the special gifts Imo State gave to Nigeria. Justice Ogwuegbu whose impact was felt in the judiciary for more than 50 years, and eventually retired from the Supreme Court (1992-2003), hails from Amainyi in Ihitte- Uboma Local Government Area of Imo State. He was aged 91 A statement by Oguwike Nwachuku, Chief Press Secretary/Special Adviser Media to the Imo State Governor said his principal is greatly pained over the loss. He said Justice…
Read MoreImo Son Emerges SSANU’S National Treasurer .
An illustrious son of Imo State who doubles as President of Owerri Sports Club, Comrade Uchenna Nwokeji has emerged as National Treasurer of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities, SSANU. In a keenly contested election held yesterday in Abuja, Nwokeji won his opponent by pulling 617 against 311. His emergence has been described by many as a reward for hard work, particularly in view of his selfless service to the Federal University of Technology, FUTO, where he served in various capacities before he emerged as National Treasurer. Nwokeji is…
Read MoreIhekweme Gives Conditions To Stop Attack On Imo Gov: Return to Imo In 3 Days, Tackle Bad Roads, Food Crisis, Insecurity
…” Stay home, address our problems, pay pensioners” A former commissioner in Imo State, Dr Fabian Ihekweme has urged Governor Hope Uzodinma to concentrate on addressing the pertinent issues and challenges confronting the state, including what he described as food crisis, road rehabilitation, insecurity as well as pay arrears of salaries and pensions. The ex-commissioner gave the above conditions to the incumbent governor as a result of numerous calls from Senior citizens and Political personalities for him to stop further media campaign against alleged misgovernance in the state. Ihekweme, who…
Read MoreCecil: Who’s Who Storm Wedding of Justice Azuama’s daughter
By: Ijeoma Ohiri It was a gathering of the high and mighty in society as Imo High Court judge, Justice Azuama celebrated his first daughter, Dr Cecil Azuama, who tied the nuptial knot recently, The event witnessed the presence of dignitaries including the Speaker of the Imo House of Assembly, Rt Hon Chike Olemgbe, ex-vice chancellor of the Alex Ekwueme Alike Ikwo, Ebonyi State, high court judges in the state, among others. Justice Azuama in an interview shortly after the wedding in Owerri, recently, discribed Dr Cecil as an intelligent,…
Read MoreEhime Mbano Stakeholders Meeting: Exec Chairman Reels Out Areas Of Focus .
…Pass confidence vote on Uzodinma . History was made,weekend at Ehime Mbano Local Government Headquarters, as the duly elected chairman, Hon. C Uche Nwodu, held the first stakeholders meeting since his assumption of office. The Chairman who described the meeting as, “gathering of stakeholders to meet minds and assess the various needs of the communities”, thrilled the audience by painstakingly marshalling out plans and explaining major areas of focus of his administration. The meticulous enumeration of these priority areas which include health, agriculture, security and other areas of urgent needs,…
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