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RELIGIOUS LEADERS BACK EFFORTS TO END SIT-AT-HOME IN ENUGU STATE.

The Catholic Bishop of Nsukka Diocese, Most Rev. Godfrey Onah, the Anglican Archbishop of Enugu Ecclesiastical Province, Most Rev. Emmanuel Chukwuma, and the Enugu State Association of Presidents-General of Town Unions, have backed the efforts of the Government of Enugu State to end sit-at-home in the state starting from today saying it is long overdue.   They equally expressed total support for the governor, Peter Mbah’s call for the release […]

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FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO SET UP COMMITTEE TO REVIEW MINIMUM WAGE.

The Federal Government says it would consider the list of demands from the Trade Union Congress TUC which includes minimum wage and the practicability of the demands. Speaking to State House correspondents after a meeting yesterday between the Federal Government and the TUC which lasted for about three hours, the spokesperson for the Federal government, Dele Alake, said among things the government was considering is tax holidays for workers. Alake […]

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News

DEPUTY MINORITY LEADER LAUDS PETER MBAH FOR SIGNING EXECUTIVE ORDERS ON INAUGURATION DAY.

The Deputy Minority Leader of the House of Representatives Toby Okechukwu has joined other well-meaning Nigerians in congratulating the Governor of Enugu State Peter Mbah, and his deputy Ifeanyi Ossai on their swearing-in, adding that by signing three Executive Orders on the day of his inauguration, he demonstrated that he came prepared. Okechukwu who represents Aninri/Awgu/Oji River Federal Constituency, who stated this in his congratulatory letter to the Mbah said […]

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Economy

CHINA PROMISES INCREASED ECONOMIC TIES WITH NIGERIA.

The President of China, Xi Jinping has pledged increased economic cooperation with Nigeria, saying the country is important to Africa and the world. Jinping in a statement through his Special Envoy, Peng Qinghua, Vice Chairperson, Standing Committee of National People’s Congress who met with Tinubu yesterday at the State House, Abuja said the two countries at present had good bilateral relations and economic cooperation, noting that Chinese companies are doing […]

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Sports

FLYING EAGLES KNOCKS OUT HOSTS NATION FROM FIFA U-20 WORLD CUP.

The Flying Eagles of Nigeria yesterday night surpassed all expectations by sending hosts Nation Argentina out of this year’s FIFA U-20 World Cup after recording a 2-0 win in the round of 16. Two Second-half goals from Ibrahim Muhammed and Haliru Sarki saw the Ladan Bosso tutored side edge out the six times World Cup winners in what was the first time they would defeat a South American team since […]

todayJune 1, 2023 61

Entertainment

WIZKID EXCITES FANS WITH IMPRESSIVE PERFORMANCE AT THE AFRONATION SHOW.

Nigerian International superstar Wizkid thrilled fans with his spectacular performance for the Afronation show in Miami. Afronation recently hosted the Miami leg of its world tour and several Afrobeats artists from Ghana, South Africa, and Nigeria, headlined the show, including Wizkid who headlined the second day of the event where he delighted fans with a choice selection of his hit songs. The Platinum-selling artist was also joined on stage by […]

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Sports

ANTHONY MARTIAL OUT OF THE FA CUP FINAL CLASH AGAINST MANCHESTER CITY.

French international and Manchester United forward Anthony Martial will miss Saturday's FA Cup final against Manchester City with a hamstring injury he sustained in Sunday's 2-1 win against Fulham at Old Trafford. The club confirmed yesterday that his tests revealed the 27-year-old had suffered a muscle tear, with The Red Devils also sweating over the fitness of winger Antony, after he was taken off on a stretcher in tears in […]

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News

COURT SENTENCES THREE TO DEATH BY HANGING IN OSUN STATE.

The Osun State High Court sitting in Osogbo presided over by the Chief Judge of the State, Justice Adepele Ojo has convicted the founder of Hilton Hotel, Ile-Ife, Ramon Adedoyin, and three staff of the hotel of conspiracy to murder and the murder of a student of the Obafemi Awolowl University OAU, Timothy Adegoke. Adedoyin was charged along with six of his workers, as first to seventh defendants and were […]

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Politics

GOVERNOR OF ENUGU STATE FREEZES ALL GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTS.

The government of Enugu State under the new Governor Peter Mbah has directed that all bank accounts belonging to the government be frozen with immediate effect until further notice. The directive was contained in a statement signed yesterday by the Secretary to the State Government SSG, Professor CHIDIEBERE ONYIA. Similarly, the Governor of Abia State Alex Otti also directed the immediate freezing of all accounts of the state government and […]

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News

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES BACKSFUEL SUBSIDY REMOVAL.

The House of Representatives has commended the decision of President Bola Tinubu on fuel subsidy removal, appealing to Nigerians to be patient and prayerful to allow the President to deliver on his promises. Tinubu during his inaugural speech on Monday at the Eagle Square in Abuja, said the era of subsidy payment on fuel has ended, adding that the 2023 Budget made no provision for fuel subsidy and more so, […]

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