By Kayode IdowuABUJA — Eight Nigerians and other people affected by the 2014 Ebola outbreak in Nigeria died from the disease, leaving behind a grim reminder of the country’s vulnerability to infectious diseases as the confirmation of a fresh case in Abuja has revived fears of another
Enugu State Governor, Dr Peter Mbah, has reiterated his support for President Bola Tinubu’s removal of fuel subsidy, describing the possibility of its reintroduction as unthinkable and insisting that the country cannot afford to return to the old order.Mbah spoke on Wednesday at the “Meet the Candidates” town hall meeting organised by Afia TV in […]
The Enugu State chapter of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) has announced plans to begin paying outstanding gratuities owed to retired local government workers, with arrears dating back to 2000.The Deputy Chairman of Enugu State ALGON, Hon. Ferdinand Ukwueze, disclosed this to Government House correspondents at the end of the 40th meeting […]
By Tunde Rahman The inauguration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Presidential Campaign Council last Wednesday in Abuja predictably generated talking points and criticisms. Two criticisms stand out: the inclusion of some opposition figures and the President’s acceptance of the Hope Uzodimma-led Progressive Governors’ recommendation that he should not
By Isiaka Wakeel In Nigeria’s political marketplace, the merchandise is changing hands, but the traders appear to be the same. The men who should be sharpening their knives for the electoral battle are increasingly looking in the direction of the man they are supposed to challenge. As 2027 draws closer, President Tinubu may not need […]
The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) has convened a two-day strategic meeting with Executive Chairmen of State Universal Basic Education Boards (SUBEBs) in Abuja to assess states’ readiness for the implementation of the Human Capital Opportunities for Prosperity and Equity for Quality Basic Education (HOPE-EDU) programme.The meeting focused on state onboarding,
The Executive Chairman of the Benue State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Dr. Grace Adagba, on Monday joined stakeholders at the national flag-off of the distribution of two million packs of sanitary towels and back-to-school materials to girls in public basic education schools across Nigeria.The initiative, organised by the Universal Basic Education Commission
Enugu State Governor, Dr Peter Mbah, has urged the South East Development Commission (SEDC) to prioritise the development of a regional gas pipeline, an inter-state railway network and initiatives to accelerate industrialisation across the region.Mbah said the proposed infrastructure would stimulate economic activities, improve connectivity among the five South East states
More than 30,000 teachers in Enugu State have endorsed Governor Peter Mbah for a second term and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for re-election in 2027, citing improved teachers’ welfare, increased education funding, promotions and other interventions in the education sector. The teachers also commended Tinubu, with Mbah attributing the increased resources available to state
Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has called for a quantum leap and the declaration of a national emergency in Nigeria’s education sector to guarantee the nation’s development and future prosperity.Mbah said the audacity needed to fund a quantum leap in the nation’s education sector would flow from an appreciation of its necessity.This was even […]
