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Jun

21

2023

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Nigerian Editors Restate Commitment to Defence of Democracy, Press Freedom

BREAKING, Media

'...the role of journalism in shaping good governance and democracy has never been more crucial than now' The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) has recommitted itself to creating the enabling and sustainable environment that upholds press freedom and protection of journalists’ rights, in order to ensure the sustainability of democracy and good governance. It also said being conscious of its constitutional and social responsibility, its commitment to professionalism will help shape the narratives, influence public opinion, and help forge a society that thrives on transparency, inclusivity, justice and a system of government that is accountable to the citizens. The NGE,…

Mar

22

2023

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With 3,343 Vote Margin, Peter Mbah Beats Chijioke Edeoga

BREAKING, Politics

The battle for who becomes Enugu State governor-elect has finally been settled. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Peter Mbah as the winner of the March 18 governorship election in Enugu State. The margin between the two foremost contestants is a slim 3,343. Mbah polled 160,895 votes to beat his closest rivals — Chijioke Edeoga of the Labour Party (LP) who scored 157,552. Edeoga In declaring Mbah as the winner, the INEC Returning Officer, Prof Maduebibisi Ofo-Iwe, who is the Vice Chancellor of the Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike,…

Feb

10

2023

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Ekwunife Promises Job Placements, More Projects For Anambra Central

BREAKING, Politics

* Says She Wants To Be Judged By Her Performance Despite her impressive record in the provision of critical infrastructure and federal job placements for her constituents, the Senator representing Anambra Central Senatorial District, Uche Ekwunife (Iyom) has promised to double her effort in those regards if reelected on 25th February, 2023. The Senator was speaking at a meeting with a cross-section of stakeholders in Obosi, Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State on Thursday. She told the gathering at Obosi Urban secretariat that she was able to achieve the milestones so far recorded through her reach within the…

Feb

03

2023

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New Naira Notes: Ekwunife Calls For Urgent Action, Review Of Deadline

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The Senator representing Anambra Central Senatorial district, Chief Uche Ekwunife (Iyom) has weighed in on the ongoing hardship among Nigerians over the scarcity of the new Naira notes and called on the Federal Government and the Central Bank of Nigeria to take immediate and urgent actions that will ensure that the ugly situation does not linger any further. She said she had received several reports from constituents on the challenges occasioned by the unavailability of the new naira notes, and called on the Federal Government and the CBN to review the deadline. In a statement issued in Awka on Thursday,…

Jan

27

2023

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Court Disqualifies Victor Umeh as Anambra LP Senatorial Candidate

BREAKING, Politics

Our Reporter The Labour Party senatorial candidate for Anambra Central zone in the February 25 general election, Chief Victor Umeh, has been disqualified by a Federal High Court 1, sitting in Awka. The Federal High Court 1, Awka presided over by Justice H. A. Nganjiwa, on Friday, disqualified Umeh on the grounds of non-compliance with the provisions of the Electoral Act. In a three-hour judgment, Nganjiwa disqualified Umeh on the grounds of non-compliance with the provisions of the Electoral Act as it concerns his membership status of party primary. The court noted that there was no evidence that the resignation…

Nov

25

2022

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Agbaja Leaders To Meet Over Rising Insecurity

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Alarmed by the rising cases of murder and kidnapping in Enugu State, especially in communities within Udi and Ezeagu Local Government Area, leaders of Agbaja areas of Enugu State have resolved to confront the problem in their communities. Agbaja Leaders of Thought, the umbrella association of Agbaja people in the state, has scheduled a high-powered meeting for Sunday 27th November,2022 to discuss the incidence and take far reaching decisions. Armed criminals In the past few weeks, the group had interfaced with various arms of government as well as the security agencies in the state with a view to finding a…

Oct

25

2022

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Ojielo Commends Summit Organizers, Tasks Agbaja Political Office Holders

BREAKING, Entertainment

OUR REPORTER Organizers of the forthcoming Agbaja Peoples Summit in Enugu State have continued to receive commendations from people of the area at home and abroad. They say the Summit billed for next week is a commendable effort at uniting people of the old kingdom and harnessing its economic potentials. In one of the commendation letters received in the past week, the United Nations Resident Coordinator and Representatives of the United Nations Secretary-General to Rwanda, Dr. Ozonnia Ojielo said a discussion on the development potentials of Agbaja land was long overdue given the multiple human and natural resources that abound…

Oct

07

2022

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Senate Adopts Ekwunife’s Motion For Completion of Abandoned Youth Facility In Anambra

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*Commences Equipping Of Health Centre She Attracted To Neni Community The Senate has adopted the motion for urgent need for the Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports to complete and commence activities at the abandoned National Youth Development Facility, Mgbaukwu, Awka North LGA, Anambra state. The adoption followed the motion of urgent public importance under 41 and 51 of Senate standing rules sponsored by Senator Uche Ekwunife. Moving the motion, Ekwunife noted with concern that the construction of National Youth Development Centre Mgbaukwu which commenced in 2005 for the benefits of people of the South-East geopolitical zone has been abandoned…

Sep

24

2022

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Gov. Ugwuanyi Pledges Support For Agbaja Summit

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The Agbaja Peoples Summit holding from November 2, 2022 received a big boost yesterday with the Governor of Enugu State, Rt. Hon. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi endorsing the project and pledging the state government's support. He commended a delegation of the Planning Committee which paid him a visit yesterday in his office for initiating the program which will focus on the unity and economic development of Agbaja land. He tasked the organisers to lead the effort in involving the private sector in the development of our rural areas. Prof Chinedu Nebo The delegation was led by Venerable (Prof) Chinedu Nebo who is…

Sep

04

2022

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Agbaja People Plan 2-Day Summit, To Unveil Dev Agenda

BREAKING, Culture, Economy

Prof. Nebo Harps On Unity After decades without a central leadership, Agbaja people of Enugu State have reunited to once again pursue their common social, political, cultural and economic interests. The people who cover Udi, Ezeagu and parts of Enugu North Local Government Areas plan to hold a two-day Summit in Enugu on 2nd and 3rd November 2022. The event will bring together thousands of their sons and daughters from over 100 communities in Nigeria as well as their friends, in-laws and well-wishers from across Nigeria and the Diaspora. The Governor of Enugu State, His Excellency Rt. Hon. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi…