Rep. Sam Atu, member representing Enugu North/South Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, has hailed Gov. Peter Mbah and the Enugu State Independent Electoral Commission (ENSIEC) for what he described as efforts to institutionalise grassroots democracy in the state. Atu gave the commendation shortly after casting his ballot at Polling Unit 5, Ward 10,…
Hon. Ofor Chukwuegbo, former member of the House of Representatives who represented Enugu North/South Federal Constituency, has commended Gov. Peter Mbah for providing what he described as a conducive environment for the peaceful conduct of the Enugu State local government election. Chukwuegbo spoke shortly after casting his ballot at his polling unit in Amechi West…
Residents of Enugu metropolis on Saturday complied to the restriction of human and vehicular movement in the ongoing Local Government Election in the state. It was observed that most roads remained empty of vehicular movement, while markets and shops were closed. It was also observed that security men on election duties were seen in strategic…
The Managing Director, Enugu East Zone Bus Terminal, Dr John Egbo, has commended Gov. Peter Mbah for providing the environment for a peaceful local government election in Enugu State, saying the exercise reflects the state government’s commitment to grassroots democracy. Egbo made the commendation shortly after casting his ballot at Polling Unit 10, Amechi East…
ACCRA, Ghana — The Minister for Environment, Science and Technology, Dr. Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, has charged the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) to strengthen enforcement, prosecution, transparency and public accountability. Dr. Agyeman-Rawlings gave the charge during a familiarisation visit to the EPA as part of her ongoing engagements with agencies under the Ministry. She was briefed on…
Abia Gov. Alex Otti has directed security agencies in the state to ensure a level playing field for all political parties to conduct lawful political activities and campaigns ahead of the 2027 general elections. Otti gave the directive during the monthly Abia State Security Council meeting, where security challenges and measures to sustain peace and…
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday discharged Mr Godwins Omobayo, former Deputy Governor of Edo, of contempt after he tendered an apology for his misconduct. Justice James Omotosho struck out the contempt charge filed by Mr Philip Shaibu after Omobayo’s counsel, Ken Mozia, SAN, and Shaibu’s lawyer, Ayotunde Ogunleye, SAN, reached amicable resolution….
Former Catholic Archbishop of Abuja Diocese, John Cardinal Onaiyekan and the Obi of Onitsha, Igwe Alfred Achebe, have warned against the intimidation of voters during the 2027 general elections. They made the call separately on Thursday at the 22nd All Nigeria Editors Conference organised by the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) in Enugu. The theme…
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) Presidential Candidate, Mr Peter Obi has charged Nigerian Editors to insist on issue-based campaigns from office seekers as the only way to ensure free and transparent elections in 2027. Obi, who made the demands at the second day of the 22nd All Nigeria Editors Conference (ANEC), taking place in Enugu,…
The Enugu State Government has announced the suspension of the Traditional Ruler of Ibagwa Opi Ogbozalla Autonomous Community in Nsukka LGA, Williams Ezugwu, over alleged misconduct. The Commissioner for Chieftaincy Affairs, Dr Charles Egumgbe, disclosed this in a statement issued in Enugu, on Thursday, by the Public Relations Officer of the ministry, Mr Emeka Nebeife….
