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President Buhari vows never to surrender to corruption

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President Buhari vows never to surrender to corruption

President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday promised Nigerians that he would never surrender to corruption. According to President Buhari, fighting corruption was a task that must be done in order to protect the larger interests of the ordinary Nigerians whom he said were the worst victims of diseases, poverty, malnutrition and other afflictions. Buhari spoke in his Eid-el Kabir message to Nigerians made available to journalists by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu….

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APC reacts to Saraki’s plans to run for president, list all the corruption allegations against him

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APC reacts to Saraki’s plans to run for president, list all the corruption allegations against him

The All Progressives Congress has released a statement in which the party disclosed why the Senate president, Bukola Saraki cannot become Nigeria’s next president Saraki in an interview with Bloomberg last week, said that he is actively considering running against President Buhari in 2019. In a statement released by APC National publicity secretary, Yekini Nabena, the party asked the senate president to reconsider his aspiration as he has a lot of corruption allegations he is yet…

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Buratai lauds Ugwuanyi’s support for Military As new GOC hails Gov for peace and security in Enugu

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Buratai lauds Ugwuanyi’s support for Military As new GOC hails Gov for peace and security in Enugu

The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Yusuf Buratai, has expressed his immense appreciation to Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State, for the support his administration has been giving to the 82 Division of the Nigerian Army, in securing both the state and its neighbors. The Army Chief’s message of appreciation was conveyed to Gov. Ugwuanyi by the new General Officer Commanding 82 Division, Nigerian Army, Maj. Gen. Emmanuel Boman Kabuk, when he paid…

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Sen. Akpabio happy with Gov. Ugwuanyi/Chime rapport in Enugu, Hails Gov on peace and good governance

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Sen. Akpabio happy with Gov. Ugwuanyi/Chime rapport in Enugu, Hails Gov on peace and good governance

The immediate past governor of Awka Ibom State and the Senator representing Ikot Ekpene Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Senator Godswill Akpabio has expressed delight with the relationship between Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State and his predecessor Sullivan Chime. Sen. Akpabio, who spoke during the funeral ceremony of his grand mother-in-law, Madam Mercy Uduoku Neife Igwenagu in Ezeagu Local Government Area of Enugu State, which was attended by Gov. Ugwuanyi and ex-Governor Chime,…

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INEC suspends Rivers State bye-election over violence

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INEC suspends Rivers State bye-election over violence

The Independent Electoral Commission has suspended the bye-election for the Port Harcourt Constituency lll State Assembly seat held Aug. 18 in the State. Mr Obo Effanga, the Resident Electoral Commissioner in Rivers State, who announced the suspension in a statement on Saturday night, cited widespread violence as reasons for the suspension. The bye-election was conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission to fill the vacancy left by former state Assemblyman, Mr Victor Ihunwo, now Chairman,…

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(video) I will jail all the thieves that brought problems to the Nigerian economy – President Buhari vows

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(video) I will jail all the thieves that brought problems to the Nigerian economy – President Buhari vows

President Buhari has vowed to jail all the ”thieves” that destroyed Nigeria’s economy. He made the vow while speaking with newsmen after his return from his 10-day vacation to the UK. When asked what Nigerians expects from him after his return from London by NTA news reporter,  President Buhari said, ”We are going to jail more of the thieves that brought the economic problems to the country. I think that is being expected of me and…

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INEC to use 8,000 corps members for Osun State governorship poll next month

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INEC to use 8,000 corps members for Osun State governorship poll next month

The Independent National Electoral Commission has stated that more than 8,000 members of the National Youth Service Corps serving in Osun State will be deployed as ad hoc staff in the conduct of the September 22 governorship poll holding in the state. According to the Resident Electoral Commissioners in the state, Olusegun Agbaje, “over 8,000 corps members are part of the expected 15,000 ad-hoc staff who are going to use for the conduct of the September…

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Ugwuanyi moves to complete Enugu Int’l Conference Centre

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Ugwuanyi moves to complete Enugu Int’l Conference Centre

…As govt. takes possession of Hotel Presidential …Approves immediate renovation of Hotel’s recreation section The administration of Gov. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State, in keeping with its vision to protect legacy projects of past administrations, has directed the state’s Ministry of Works and Infrastructure to “immediately” initiate and commence the evaluation of outstanding builder’s works and other contractual requirements for the completion of the Enugu International Conference Centre. Briefing newsmen after the meeting of the…

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Enugu commences repairs of potholes on urban roads

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Enugu commences repairs of potholes on urban roads

The Enugu State Government has announced its plan to commence the immediate and comprehensive repairs of emerging potholes on urban carriageways in Enugu and Nsukka, including the intercity roads “to ensure adequate maintenance and sustainability of our roads for safe passage at all times”. A statement by the Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, Engr. (Sir) Greg Nnaji, stated that “the State Ministry of Works and Infrastructure Operations Team has taken inventory of potholes at the…

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NSE commends Ugwuanyi’s intervention on Milliken Hill road, Certifies ongoing protective measures on the road

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NSE commends Ugwuanyi’s intervention on Milliken Hill road, Certifies ongoing protective measures on the road

The Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), Enugu State chapter has commended Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi for reconstructing and modernizing the historic Milliken Hill federal road in Ngwo, Enugu North Local Government Area of the state, after so many years of neglect. The body also applauded the governor for his quick response in the ongoing construction of more massive concrete retaining walls on the erosion-prone areas of the road, following the recent slight challenges witnessed on it…

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