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 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 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 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,…
Read MoreEdo Outgoing Governor Obaseki Hands Over To Okpebholo, Pardons 10 Prisoners
The decision was made as part of Obaseki’s exercise of the prerogative of mercy, and was detailed in a statement from the Office of the Special Adviser, Media, Governor’s Office, led by Crusoe Osagie. The Edo State outgoing governor, Godwin Obaseki, on Monday granted a pardon to 10 inmates who had less than one year left on their sentences. Those granted clemency included Igwe Kelechukwu, Esazobor Ohioze, Gift Osaretun, Takyi Rockson, Dikuar Friday, Ossai Glory, Augustine Sunday, Daulagha Ebifagha Godluck, James Paul, and Anas Isah. The decision was made as…
Read MorePetrol Price To Go Down As IPMAN, Dangote Agree On Direct Fuel Sale
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria has said the commencement of direct sales of Dangote’s Premium Motor Spirit (Petrol) to its members will crash the price of fuel in the country in the coming days. The National Secretary of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria, James Tor, disclosed this in an exclusive interview with DAILY POST on Monday. His statement comes after IPMAN National President, Abubakar Maigandi, announced on Monday that Dangote Refinery has agreed to sell petrol directly to his members. The agreement between IPMAN and the…
Read MoreCharter of Equity: What Uzodinma Must Do To Ensure Political Stability.. Nkwoji
Okenze George Nkwoji is the traditional Prime Minister (TPM) of Egbelu Obube in the Owerri North Local Government Area of Imo State. He is a publisher, water engineer and one time Imo State in publicity secretary of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA). In this chat he exhaustively discusses the much talked about charter of equity suggesting what Gov. Hope Uzodinmma must do to lend credibility to the concept. Enjoy the chat. Is there really a charter of equity in Imo documented and signed off by stakeholders agreeing to rotate…
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