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The governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Enugu State, Dr Peter Mbah has expressed deep sadness and grief over the passing of the Enugu State-born lawyer, Dr Khrushchev Ekwueme, extolling him as “one of Nigeria’s finest, globally renowned, peerless lawyer in international maritime, arbitration, dispute resolution and public interest litigation”. Mbah in a statement personally signed by him and issued by his media office in Enugu, on Saturday, described his demise as “a great loss to Enugu State and the legal profession where he distinguished himself with many indelible contributions to his credit”. The statement reads in parts: “Dr. Ekwueme’s sudden demise is, indeed, a devastating blow and a colossal loss to the legal profession, in which he had immensely expanded the frontiers of knowledge as an author, litigation counsel and visiting research scholar at the Harvard Law School, United States “. “Dr. Ekwume epitomized humility, dedication, commitm

By Charly Onah  Those who misled Bar. Chijioke Edeoga into Nsukka Labour room unprepared, have succeeded in finishing his political career. This is what a man gets when he has no mind of his own or on a vindictive and envious mission.      Edeoga is being messed up because he lacks the political sagacity and elementary knowledge of law even though he is a lawyer without post bar experience.     When the Federal High Court, Abuja sacked Edeoga for his illegal and fraudulent emergence as Labour Party governorship candidate and ordered for fresh primaries to be conducted within 14 days, I was worried.      My worry was genuine and emanated from the fact that there were too many questions begging for answers from the judgment that sacked Edeoga. These include: Will Labour Party conduct governorship primary again when the time frame for the party primaries as contained in 2023 Electoral Act had elapsed?      Besides, If such primary is to be conducted, would Edeoga participate,

Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State, on Friday, assented to the 2023 appropriation bill of One hundred and sixty six billion, six hundred and two million, four hundred and sixteen thousand, seven hundred and seventy naira (N166,602,4I6,770.00) passed by the State House of Assembly. Signing the approved 2023 budget into law, Governor Ugwuanyi stated that the exercise has signified the completion of the process of appropriation of funds for the business of governance of Enugu State in the year 2023 “sequel to my presentation of the state’s 2023 budget proposal to the Enugu State House of Assembly on 15th December, 2022.” The governor added that his administration, through the instrumentality of the 2023 budget, tagged: “Budget of Consolidation and Transition,” seeks to consolidate its achievements in various sectors of the state and transit the state’s governance to the inbound administration. Governor Ugwuanyi who expressed delight that the State

By Ekenechukwu Kelvin Ani  The foremost contestant for the next governor of Enugu State, Barr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah has shown unequalled capacity and qualification to be the best replacement for governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi in 2023. Mbah’s performance in the Oil & Gas sector it outstanding and portrays him as the best man for Enugu State governor come 2023. Mbah made Pinnacle Oil & Gas to be one of the industry’s major players, having successfully eliminated the need for several tedious operations in the oil business and saving operational cost for the Oil & Gas industry. Mbah’s Pinnacle Oil is one of the largest oil facilities in Africa, with a world-class, gigantic oil storage facility that has allowed the industry to drastically reduce operating expenses and turnaround time.  In addition to providing one of the largest offshore liquid bulk terminals in Africa, the company creates value through its superior services. If there is anyone who has the best campaign st

The Chairman of Christian Association Of Nigeria (CAN) Enugu State Chapter, Rev. Amb. Emmanuel Ositadinma Edeh who is the Spiritual Director the National Association Of Nigerian Students NANS South East and also the Chairman of Enugu State Christian Pilgrimage Welfare Board graced the award ceremony of Mr. Okeze Chukwudi Idowu Daniel, the Auditor General of The Federal Cooperative College Oji-River, Enugu State. In his heartwarming speech, Rev Edeh took time to appreciate Mr Idowu for his numerous contributions and facilitation of several projects in his college as outlined by the NANS committee of enquiry who made research and singled out Mr Okeze Chukwudi Idowu for the double National Honours, inaugurating him to the NANS Hall Of Fame with a Meritorious 5 Atar Medal Of Honour and Certificate of Achievements, ranking him the first to attract both prestigious National Honours in a roll in the history of the largest students movement in the Sub-Saharan Africa. Re

By Hon. Frank Ugwu Ph.D This is a call to sheath our swords and reinvent the philosophy of NSUKKA KA of the old. Otherwise, we (not they) are killing our prophets while we stand by and look. NSUKKA KA emphasizes unity, monolithic entity, supremacy and promotion of Nsukka cause/interests and mutual support to one another. These attributes were the hallmark of Dr. Okwesilieze Nwodo’s era. I remember with nostalgia the emergence of a crop of eminent Nsukka sons and daughters who offered vintage activism and partnership in statecraft, resulting to the prevailing solidarity then  Ready to recollect are names such as Chief Nduka Eya, Maxi Ukuta, Grace Obayi, Hillary Attama, Mike Ajogwu, Justina Eze, Fide Okoro, Julius Onah, Cletus Opata, Ikenna Omeje and so on, all promoting Nsukka cause within the government circle. The synergy was top-notch and helped in stabilizing and in the containment of “free radicals” within Nsukka polity. Today, it is no more. This missing link to my min

By Prince Ugochukwu Nwanjoku  Even his naysayers admit that he is a game changer. Love him or not, Dr. Ndubuisi Mbah, the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party for the 2023 governorship election in Enugu state has been the most significant playmaker in Enugu politics for the last 8 months. Known as the single-most important factor in the politics of his senatorial zone of Enugu east, since 2003 - 2004 when he became the chief of staff to the state government as well as Commissioner For Finance, respectively. Mbah has helped to cultivate a political dynasty that has empowered many young people, while also efficiently working to utilize the limited resources under his coordination, for the development of his people. This year, when Enugu chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), elected him as its candidate for governor in the upcoming general elections, Mbah's silent influence could be felt in the life of the party delegates. This is because, as a legal practiti

In what they described as liberation from politics of suppression, subjugation, denials and exclusion, the jubilant people of Greater Ugwuaji Awkunanaw Community in Enugu South Local Government Area of Enugu State, on Thursday, gathered in their numbers to celebrate Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi for breaking the jinx by creating an enabling environment that led the community to produce a democratically elected Chairman of the council for the first in the annals of the state. The Ugwuaji people, led by the Chairman of Enugu South LGA, Hon. Barr. Chimezie Robinson Nkwuo, mobilized their various masquerades, religious and traditional leaders to the event venue at Community Primary School, Eke-Ugwuaji Awkunanaw, to say a big Thank-you to Governor Ugwuanyi for the noble things he did for them, stressing that they will forever remain grateful to the governor. They expressed joy that Governor Ugwuanyi has liberated them, describing him as a leader endowed with

Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi's administration’s support and active collaboration in the execution of Development Partner Assisted Projects in Enugu State have received commendation as leaders and members of the “Development Partners’ Family” operating in the state and their beneficiaries, trooped out en masse to the Government House, Enugu, to thank the governor for being behind the success story of their projects/programmes.   Also in the train to the Government House, Enugu, on a Thank- you/solidarity visit were the contractors/consultants, Community Interest Groups and Service Providers. The Development Partners’ Family said that they are satisfied and impressed that Governor Ugwuanyi’s administration in keeping with its policy thrust leveraged and maximised the assistance of many Development Partners to make positive changes in the socio-economic development of Enugu State, especially in the rural areas. They added that, besides leveraging the Development Partners' interventio

By Prince Ugochukwu Nwanjoku  The governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Enugu state, Dr. Peter Mbah is a true reflection of the new hope and brighter future for the people of Enugu state if elected the next governor in 2023. Over time, he has promised to work hard to justify the overwhelming support he has so far received across the state and beyond. According to him, "I want to assure Ndi-Enugu that the future they desire for themselves and their children is the future I am totally committed to working to make real”. He knows he can count on Ndi-Enugu to collectively make this future a reality. Dr. Mbah reiterated that he will strive at all times to be development-focused, prosperity-focused, employment and wealth creation-focused and above all, shaped by peace, security and faith in the Almighty God. He will always lean towards what Abraham Maslow calls 'The Human Side of Enterprise' which is the provision of tools that bring about w

By Samson Ezea  When Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi's administration conceived and commenced the building of a brand new specialised University at Igbo Eno, which is the first of it's kind in the Southeast region despite the daunting  economic cum financial challenges, not many cynics  and doubting Thomases, especially from Enugu North  Senatorial zone believed in the actualisation of the unique Ivory tower. Some were even dismissive of it and called it white elephant project that will not see the light of the day. The reason for their pessimism about the actualisation of the University, which is the second University in Enugu North Senatorial zone 64 years after the establishment of the University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN) is more personal and political than altruism and patriotism.     Not daunted by the cynicism and financial challenges occasioned by the economic recessions and COVID-19 pandemic that crippled global economy, Governor Ugwuanyi rem