The Enugu State Independent Electoral Commission (ENSIEC) says it is 98 per cent prepared for the Local Government polls slated for Sept. 21.
The Chairman of the commission, Prof. Christian Ngwu, said this in an interview with newsmen in Enugu on Thursday.
The Global Society for Anti-Corruption (GSAC), an NGO, has urged the governors of the 36 states to leverage on increased revenue allocation to empower Nigerians living within their states.
The group called on the Governors’ Forum to impress upon its members – the state governors – to reshape the socioeconomic status and quality of lives of their citizens through current increased monthly revenue allocation
The Research Director of the anti-corruption group, Miss Rosemary Aniorji, made the call in a press conference held in Enugu on Thursday.
The former Chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC) in Enugu State, Dr Ben Nwoye, on Wednesday decried the growing and high rate of insecurity within Enugu metropolis in recent time.
Nwoye, a foundation member of the ruling APC, urged residents of Enugu metropolis to assist law enforcement agencies with credible information to resolve pile-up of unresolved crime especially assassinations.
The Nigerian Army Officers’ Wives Association (NAOWA) has lauded the First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, for her steadfast commitment to women empowerment.
The National President of NAOWA, Mrs Mariya Lagbaja, gave the commendation on Wednesday during a brief remark while declaring open a two-day Mindset and Life Transformation Training Programme for NAOWA members in Enugu State.
No fewer than 12,800 ad-hoc electoral staff will be recruited by the Enugu State Independent Electoral Commission (ENSIEC) for the forthcoming Enugu State local government elections.
It would be recalled that ENSIEC had fixed Sept. 21, 2024, for council polls into the 17 chairmanship and 260 ward councilorship positions in Enugu State.
The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 82 Division Nigerian Army, Maj.-Gen. Hassan Dada, has distributed educational materials to selected schools at Biase Local Government Area (LGA) of Cross River State.
During the distribution in the schools, Dada, who is also the Force Commander Joint Task Force South-East, tagged: “Operation UDO KA”, said that the gesture was a bid to strengthen the Civil –Military-Corporation.
The Cope and Live Mental Health Awareness Foundation, an NGO, has proffered nine time-test solutions to preventing suicidal thoughts among people.
The Executive Director of the Foundation, Rev. Chukwudiebube Nwachukwu, told newsmen in Enugu on Friday that chief among the solutions is investing in people's general well-being in every sector of life.
By Mmaduabuchi Onwumelu
The Anambra contingent to the 8th National Youth Games who departed Awka for Asaba on Monday, 9th September 2024 will compete in 20 sporting events.
The team which left the Archbishop Obiefuna Retreat Centre Camp comprised 124 athletes, and 49 officials
The Anambra contingent to the National Youth Games has departed Awka for Asaba with a contingent of 173 persons.
The festival would hold between Sept. 9 and Sept. 19 while the opening ceremony would hold on Sept. 11.
Anambra would take part in in 20 sporting events including Athletics, Para-athletics, Gymnastics
Scrabble, Chess
Table Tennis, Swimming
Judo, Ncho/Ayo, Teackeando, Karate.
Others are Weightlifting, Karate, Kungfu, Volleyball, Beach Volleyball, Cricket, Wrestling, Boxing and Badminton
Addressing the team before departure, Gov. Chukwuma Soludo encouraged the athletes to do be worthy ambassadors of the state and do their best to make Anambra proud at the festival,
Soludo, who was represented by Nonso Anozie, his principal secretary, said a handsome reward awaits them while urging them to surpass their performance at the previous edition of the festival.
Patrick-Estate Onyedum, Chairman Anambra Sports Development Commission thanked Gov. Soludo for his support and ensuring that talented youths had the opportunity to compete with their contemporaries.
Onyedum said the team was made up of athletes well under the age of 15 in line with the policy of development strategy of the state.
He expressed hope that Team Anambra would do well at the games.
Recall that Anambra won seven gold, six silver and two bronze medals at the 2023 edition of the National Youth Games.
.... Pays Tribute To The Late Patriarch
By Mmaduabuchi Onwumelu
The Transition Committee Chairman of Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State, Hon. Stanley Nkwoka(Ochendo Idemili),says he was reduced to tears on hearing about the demise of High Chief Samuel Ajaefo Mendu (Onwa Oyoko Ogidi), who died at the age 71 years.
By Mmaduabuchi Onwumelu
Our MD/CEO, Chukwuemeka Fred Agbata, CFA, is representing Anambra State at the Global Inclusivity and AI: Africa (GIAA) Conference happening from September 10-11, 2024, at the Lagos Continental Hotel.
The event, which began with a private dinner hosted by US Consul General Will Stevens, features notable leaders like Anna (ED of AfriLab), Dapo (Director at IHS), and Amal Hassan (CEO of Outsource Global).
