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The Governing Council of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, led by its Pro-Chancellor and Chairman, Greg Mbadiwe, has appointed Prof. Benard Odoh as the seventh substantive Vice Chancellor. Prof Bernard Ifeanyi Odoh Odoh, a professor of geophysics from the Department of Applied Geophysics, Faculty of Physical Sciences of the University, emerged as the VC after a rigorous screening and interview from among no fewer than 18 other applicants. Announcing the appointment during the presentation of the certificate at the Council Chambers of the University on Tuesday, Mbadiwe said Odoh scored the first position from the pool of applicants, based on his evidence-based significant experience in university teaching, research, and administration.  Odoh, during his acceptance speech, appreciated the council for finding him worthy for the position, while promising to carry everyone along in the line of duty. “By my appointment, I will be the first alumni of the university to be app...

@riskyjolly Popular African Pop and R & B artiste, Risky (whose biological name is Orji Kalu) hails from Eziukwu, Amaeke, Ekoli, Edda in Edda Local Government Area of Ebonyi State origin.  Risky is known for releasing generic commercial hit songs that children can easily sing along with happily.  Risky is managed by a transcontinental entertainment giant known as Traffic Jam Group that has entertainment tentacles spread across different countries today.  Started as a young chorister in his late fathers church, Risky has become a song writer, singer, music producer and sound engineer and runs Traffic Jam Empire which includes a recording studio, modeling agency, professional photography, cinematography, entertainment consultancy, etc, which is located at 1, Governors Road, Ikotun, Lagos. Risky will be hosting ALIMOSHO TALENT SPLASH just in front of Traffic Jam Studio on 20th December 2024 in Lagos and the second edition of EDDA PEACE CONCERT in Edda, Ebonyi State on 1...

  Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, Tuesday, flagged off the construction of Nortra Tractor Assembly Plant and Service Centre, an investment by ODK Group of Denmark, in Enugu city On the same day, the governor also commissioned the New-Watson Doors Industry established by a Chinese firm at Nachi, Enugu State. Flagging off the construction of the Nortra Tractors Plant and Service Centre, Governor Mbah noted that it was a significant step to his administration’s vision to grow the state’s economy from $4.4bn to $30bn. “What we have gathered here to do today is not a mere symbolic act; it is certainly an act that takes us closer to the dream of having at least 1,000 tractors in Enugu State by next year. “We have always said that Enugu is going to be that premier destination for investors to come. But we realised that, that will not happen just by wishing for it. Which is why what we see here today is Enugu State going that extra mile of making it attractive for investors to inv...

  As part of a broader initiative aimed at improving personnel welfare, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun is set to commission several ultra-modern police barracks, buildings, and command headquarters across various states including Adamawa, Sokoto, Jigawa, Nassarawa, and Katsina.  Other structures like Police Stations, Area Command Headquarters and office accommodations are also billed for commissioning in some states, in continuation of the commissioning process to create a supportive working environment for officers while improving their overall well-being. It is also worthy of note that consistent with the goal of enhancing police infrastructure, the Inspector-General of Police has previously launched major projects aimed at strengthening the operational framework of the Nigeria Police Force.  Notable amongst these are the Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Center; the Nigeria Police Resource Center; the new Jabi Divisional Police Head...

  The Mainpower Electricity Distribution Limited, a subsidiary of the Enugu Electricity Distribution Company PLC (EEDC) has been licensed to distribute electricity within Enugu State by the Enugu State Electricity Regulatory Commission (EERC). Today in Enugu, as part of events marking the completion of the transition period for transfer of regulatory oversight from the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) to Enugu State Electricity Regulatory Commission (EERC), the Chairman/CEO, EERC, Mr. Chijioke Okonkwo presented the interim distribution license to Mainpower Electricity Distribution Limited.  Presenting the license, Okonkwo charged Mainpower to continue with the operations of electricity service delivery to the citizens of Enugu State and work with the Commission to ensure growth in electricity services that is efficient, reliable, sustainable, and accountable is sustained for the long run. According to a release by Head, Corporate Communications, EEDC, Emeka EZ...

The Enugu Electricity Distribution Company PLC (EEDC) has informed it's esteemed customers of a general system collapse that occurred at 18:48 hours today, 14th October, 2024.  According to a statement issued by EEDC Head, Corporate Communication, Emeka Eze, the collapse has resulted in the loss of supply currently being experienced across EEDC network. Consequently, due to this development, all our according to him "interface TCN stations are out of supply, and we are unable to provide services to our customers in Abia, Anambra,  Ebonyi,  Enugu, and Imo States". "We are on standby awaiting detailed information of the collapse and restoration of supply from the National Control Centre (NCC), Osogbo. 

The Nigeria Football Federation has decided to pull the Super Eagles out of Tuesday’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Libya. This follows a frustrating 12-hour ordeal at Al Abraq International Airport in Libya, where the team has been stranded since their arrival on Sunday afternoon. It was reported that the Nigerian delegation was en route to Benghazi for the crucial qualifier when their chartered aircraft was dangerously diverted mid-flight to Al Abraq, a small airport typically reserved for hajj operations. The unexpected diversion left players and officials stranded without any assistance from the Libyan Football Federation, which failed to provide transportation. In a statement on Monday, the NFF detailed the chaotic situation, explaining that the team remained at the airport for over 12 hours, unable to reach their hotel in Benghazi, which is three hours away. “The Nigerian delegation for Tuesday’s 2025 AFCON qualifier against Libya is still at Al Abraq Airport, 12 h...

  The Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) has announced to its customers that it will be embarking on massive disconnection of those owing the company.  EEDC advised indebted customers to promptly pay their electricity bills before the disconnection team gets to their premises, as failure to do so will attract a reconnection fee in addition to the outstanding amount. In an announcement released by the Head of Communications, EEDC, Emeka Eze, customers can pay their bills at the EEDC Cash Offices or any collection agent location nearest to them, while insisting they must not wait for the Marketers to visit before they can pay their bills. It is expected that the current electricity bill, which is for energy consumed in the previous month is paid by the 12th day of the succeeding month, and customers that have arrears should endeavour to clear their bills or take advantage of the ongoing discount scheme it advised. EEDC said it can only sustain its operations and servi...

The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has expressed deep concern over the increasing issuance of frivolous court orders and ex-parte injunctions by judges, particularly in politically sensitive cases. Citing the ongoing political crisis in Rivers State as an example, HURIWA urged the National Judicial Council (NJC) to immediately sanction judicial officers involved in these actions, warning that such practices could jeopardize Nigeria’s constitutional democracy. The political turmoil in Rivers State, intensified by conflicting court orders from various judges, mirrors Nigeria’s troubled political history and threatens the stability of its democratic processes. In recent weeks, the state has seen a legal battle, with judges from Federal High Courts in Abuja issuing restraining orders that appear to destabilize the duly elected administration in Rivers State. HURIWA highlighted that many of these orders are tainted by allegations of bribery, further eroding public trus...

  The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio has assured that the National Assembly will amend current legislations that have impeded the administration of Local Government Councils in the country to guarantee the third tier of government full autonomy.  Senator Akpabio identified the State and Local Government joint accounts committee and the State Independent Electoral Commission laws as legislations that the National Assembly would amend to grant full autonomy to Local Government in the country.  Senator Akpabio gave the assurance at Independence High School Ukana, Essien Udim Local Government Area,  shortly after participating in the Local Government elections in Akwa Ibom State.  A statement by the Special Asistant to the President of the Senate on Media and Communication, Anietie Ekong quoted Senator Akpabio as urging the people to participate no matter what the outcome would be.  According to the President of the Senate, “For me I believe strongly...

  Enugu Capital Territory Development Authority on Friday demolished the barricade fence of Fidelity Bank by Rangers Avenue.  The see through metal fence which was erected recently according to investigation was meant to ward off hawkers who hang around the premises of the bank during night hours.  It was gathered that despite warning by the state capital Territory not to erect the said fence as it encroached on the green area, the bank insisted on getting a formal notification before they can taminate the project.  The current administration of Governor Peter Mbah has been strict on maintaining the green areas as well as pedestal walk way and has not spared any culprit regardless of status or ownership.  So far not statement has been issued by the management of Fidelity Bank or Capital Territory. 

  Bobrisky Even as the Nigerian Correctional Service officially debunked the reported testimony by a top official of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) by reaffirming that the suspension of its senior officials allegedly involved in the N15 million bribery allegations surrounding the embattled crossdresser Idris Okuneye, aka Bobrisky, the parliament has been tasked to sanction the said official for allegedly lying under oath by claiming that he wasn't suspended from duty as widely reported by the media.  According to the Rights group, the reaffirmation comes after Michael Anugwa, the deputy comptroller of corrections (DCC) in charge of the Medium Security Custodial Centre (MSCC) in Kirikiri, Lagos State, downplayed his suspension. HURIWA quoted the media as earlier reporting that Mr Anugwa, one of the suspended officers who appeared before a House of Representatives committee investigating the alleged N15 million bribe on Monday, tagged it “a mere social media suspension...