EEDC Condemns Attack on OGIDI Facility By Unknown Gunmen

Management of the Enugu Electricity Distribution Company. (EEDC) has condemned the attack on his OGIDI district facility in Idemili North Council Area of Anambra state.

This was contain in a statement by the EEDC    Head Corporate Communications, EEDC, Mr. Emeka Ezeh, made available to Newsmen in Enugu,

The electricity distribution company regretted the attack by yet to be identified criminal elements, claimed it leaves about 32 utility and operational vehicles burnt, including other assets and equipment within the premises.

The management however, expressed shock over what it described as reoccurring incident,  which is happening at a time the company has invested so much to improve on its operations and transform the socio-economic landscape of the area.

EEDC Head of media disclosed that the arsonists forced themselves to gained access into the complex after attacking one of the security personnel, after inflicting several machete wounds on his head, but currently received treatment at the hospital.

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VIDEOs: Just In: One Shot Dead,, Court Premises Burnt, EEDC Complex Razed In Anambra

A yet to be identified individual  has just been shot dead at Eke Oko, in Aguata local government area of Anambra State.

An eye witness  account disclosed that the victim, wearing a police-like vest,  crested "Say No to Crime" riding on his motorcycle, was intercepted and shot dead by unknown gunmen.

Ceding 2023 Presidency To S'East Will End Agitation - Fr. Obimma

 

Rev Fr. Obimma Emmanuel (Ebube Muonso) is the Spiritual Director of the Holy Ghost Adoration Ministry, Uke, and the Rector, Blessed Iwene Tansi Pilgrimage Center, Umudioika, both in Anambra State. In this interview, he speaks about the 2023 presidential election, and the need to pacify the Southeast region. Excerpts

 

Kaduna Train Attack: Pregnant Woman Freed By Abductors

Gunmen who killed and abducted train passengers in Kaduna state have allegedly released one of the hostages, a heavily pregnant woman.

Peter Obi and Nigerian paradox

 

KEN UGBECHIE

It’s 2022, deep into the 21st Century, Nigeria has no regular electricity. Healthcare, education, primary sector, are all decrepit. Nigeria simply needs a leader. And Nigerians think Peter Obi is that leader. They think the former governor of Anambra State has the Oriental mojo, the Victorian genteel mien and the American entrepreneurial spunk to conjure a mix of positive leadership for the nation. For this, Obi is trending on social media. In worship centres, marketplaces, in the streets, even in pubs, Obi pops up with pleasant plumes.

2023 Presidency: Obi In Calabar, Ilorin, Canvasses New Nigeria

Further to his consultations towards the 2023 presidential election, the former Governor of Anambra State,  Mr. Peter Obi, has canvassed a new Nigeria where production, rather than sharing formula, would be the new song, insisting that there was, after all, nothing to share again in Nigeria. Obi made this call Friday while speaking to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) stakeholders at Calabar and Ilorin.

2023: PDP women leaders eulogise Obi, say he is the solution for Nigeria’s challenges

The women leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) across the country, have praised former Governor Peter Obi, who, they said, stood out by his impeccable character, excellent leadership qualities and gender friendly approach to governance.

NAPTIP Arrest Suspected Male Human Trafficker

...Rescue Victim

By Mmaduabuchi Onwumelu

National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons, NAPTIP, Anambra state Command in  collaboration with Nigeria Immigration Service Anambra State Command  last Tuesday arrested a suspected male  human trafficker and rescued the female victim. 

Anambra Nurses To Soludo, We Are Underpaid, Understaffed

 

...Want Improved Remuneration, Working Condition

   By Mmaduabuchi Onwumelu

The members of the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives, Anambra State Council, have called on the Governor of Anambra State, Prof Chukwuma Soludo to intervene in their matter and offer them a better welfare package, saying that poor remuneration and lack of manpower had dealt a serious blow to the organization. 

BREAKING: APC Receives N100m Payment For Jonathan’s Presidential Form

The All Progressives Congress has received N100m for the presidential form of ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, The PUNCH has learnt.

Our correspondent gathered that a serving governor credited APC Collection Account domiciled with Heritage Bank, with N100m.