>>Beechcraft 1900D: AIB Takes Black Box To UK For Analysis Sep 22, 2008
"The ill-fated plane made its last call at 0805 UTC but had earlier made a contact with Enugu control tower at 0804. At 0823 UTC the radio operator at Bebi Airstrip called the aircraft to confirm its position but received no reply. "After making series of contacts, the operator triggered off search and rescue system. NEMA came on the scene. (LeadershipNigeria)
Afenifere, IYM allege bias in sharing of agric grants, other policies Sep 11, 2008
The group stated yesterday that the basic issue that needs to be addressed are now "is truth and justice," insisting that the structure of the nation "is still skewed against certain sections. In a statement in Enugu, signed by the President of the organization, Elliot Uko, IYM maintained that until justice is enthroned in the structure, governance, electoral process and in appointments, "we will continue to wallow in the dark. " According to the group, self accommodation has blinded Nigeria's... (Guardian News, Nigeria)
Nigeria: Kerosine Scarcity [editorial] Sep 5, 2008
In Abuja, Lagos, Kano, Kaduna as well as Enugu and Port Harcourt reports reveal the same trend as people in long queue wait in vain at designated outlets including the NNPC mega stations. Yet, we recall that some few weeks ago, President Umaru Yar'adua launched the N50 per litre kerosene initiative introduced by African Petroleum,[AP] aimed at alleviating scarcity of the product. (allAfrica.com)
Again, CBN sacks Wema Bank chief, Omoyeni Sep 5, 2008
ISAN and its coordinator, Mr. Sunny Nwosu were the people that filed the suit before a Federal High Court, Enugu, Anambra State challenging the CBN and Soludo's right to reconstitute the board of the bank. In a statement Nwosu maintained that his group would not withdraw its case before the court since they were not a party to the agreement reached by the stakeholders. (Guardian News, Nigeria)
C'River claims discovery of missing plane Sep 3, 2008
The plane which was en route the Bebi Airstrip, in Obanliku Local Council, near the Obudu Cattle Ranch in Cross River State, was declared missing shortly after take-off at the Murtala Muhammed Airport via Enugu International Airport on March 15, 2008. The crash occurred barely 18 months after a military aircraft conveying military officers to the Obudu Cattle Ranch Resort for a retreat crashed in Kwande Local Council in Benue State. (Guardian News, Nigeria)
Dual salary scale spurs teachers to academic pursuit Aug 29, 2008
However, in Enugu State, the government has said it will not make efforts to help non-professional teachers become professionals ... Okechukwu Idoka, a graduating student of Economics, Enugu State University of Science and Technology, said he would take up a teaching appointment as a last resort to avoid poverty in case I dont find ajob that pays well. (The Punch)
Nigeria: Tension Mounts Over Biafra Protest Aug 27, 2008
According to the MASSOB statement, 263 of its members perished in a massacre of March 29, 2003, at Okigwe, Imo State; 1,044 at Onitsha, Anambra State, between 2006 and 2007; 448 at Aba, Abia State, and Owerri, Imo State, and 198 at Enugu, Enugu State, and Abakaliki, Ebonyi State. Also on the casualty list are other deaths recorded in the same period as follows: Ohafia Area 1, 13; Arochukwu Area 2, six; Nkporo Area 3, 10; Bende Area 4, five; Abiriba Area 8, 22; Okamu Area 7, two; and Abam Area 6,... (allAfrica.com)
S'East govs plan joint Army, Police patrol Aug 22, 2008
RISING from their meeting yesterday in Enugu, governors of the five South-East states urged the various administrations in the zone to set up joint Army-Police patrol units, especially on the border routes as a way of checking incessant crime in the areas ... Others who attended the meeting were Sullivan Chime (Enugu), Martin Elechi (Ebonyi), Deputy Governor of Imo, Chief Mrs. Ada Okwuonu and her Abia State counterpart, Chris Akomas. (Guardian News, Nigeria)
Nigeria: Celtel Inaugurates $6 Million South-East Switch Aug 18, 2008
In a bid to boost services to its over 15 million subscribers nationwide, Celtel Nigeria, one of the nation's leading telecommunications companies, has inaugurated a new ultra-modern Switch worth $6 million in Enugu State ... Speaking on the occasion, Enugu State Governor, Barr ... He also stated that work on the fibre optic cable that connects Port Harcourt, Enugu, Asaba, Lagos and Abuja was almost completed. (allAfrica.com)
Ohanaeze, others seek 50 per cent derivation for N'Delta Aug 11, 2008
Rising from its meeting in Enugu, Ohanaeze expressed solidarity with the Niger Delta over the recently concluded constitution review retreat, stressing that, the success of the event could re-write the history. It reaffirmed support for the on-going consultations for the review of the 1999 Constitution, saying it would be an opportunity for the nation to return to the vision of its founding fathers. (Guardian News, Nigeria)
In pictures: New year, new yams Aug 9, 2008
This festival took place in Adogbalato in Enugu State, where the leader, or Igwe, is Christopher Okoye-Oti, who presided over the festivities and rituals. At the festivals leaders of the area get together and talk. (BBC News -- Africa)
Weather: Partly cloudy, afternoon storms likely Jul 30, 2008
Melbourne, FL 32940 Last Updated: 07/30/08 08:45:41 EDT. C) Relative Humidity: 97% Barometer: 30. (Florida Today)
Biafrans deny treason in Nigeria Jul 29, 2008
They are among the 84 members of the Movement for the Acualisation of a Sovereign State of Biafra (Massob)arrested in Enugu in May. They are accused of treason after allegedly celebrating the anniversary of the start of the Nigerian civil war. (BBC News -- Africa)
Teachers Strike Stalls Release of NABTEB Results Jul 26, 2008
He lauded the governments of Anambra and Enugu States for establishing new technical colleges but urged them to provide adequate human and material resources to the schools to guarantee the acquisition of desired learning, skills and competencies by the students. Relatedly, the Alliance for Democracy (AD) has added its voice to the growing list of those calling on the Federal Government to treat the on-going strike by the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) with the seriousness and sincerity the... (Guardian News, Nigeria)
Nigeria: Reps Summon Minister Over Job Seekers' Deaths Jul 17, 2008
Thirteen applicants died in the Immigration Services recruitment across the country, with eight in Enugu, Abia and Anambra states, four in Asaba, and one in Bauchi. The development sparked angry reactions from several quarters, including Governor Sullivan Chime of Enugu State, and some groups in the South-East zone ... Apart from the automatic employment promised by the Enugu State government, it also said the survivors' medical bills would be paid by it. (allAfrica.com)
Nigeria stampede Jul 16, 2008
By Abdulsalam Ahmad BBC News, Enugu ... Chikaodili Okeke, a mother of two, said she was knocked unconscious as she ran to where applicants in the south-eastern city of Enugu were due to sit an exam on Saturday. (BBC News -- Africa)
Nigerian jobs scramble kills 12 Jul 15, 2008
Four people were killed in a stampede at the recruitment centre in Enugu in Nigeria's south-east. Recruiters closed a gate to the government building where candidates were to sit an aptitude test. (BBC News -- Africa)
Nigeria: Immigration Recruitment Drive Claims 13 Jul 14, 2008
PLAN by the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) to beef up its staff strength has claimed no fewer than 13 lives across the country, with eight in Enugu, Abia and Anambra states, four in Asaba, and one in Bauchi ... The development sparked angry reactions from several quarters, including Governor Sullivan Chime of Enugu State, and some groups in the South-East zone ... 21 survivors to get jobs in Enugu. (allAfrica.com)
Nigeria: Jubilations As Chime Wins At Appeal Court Jul 13, 2008
Jubilations followed the victory of Governor Sullivan Chime after the Court of Court, Enugu, yesterday declared him the substantive governor of Enugu State. Chime was returned as duly elected by INEC after the April 14, 2007 governorship polls in Enugu State ... In reaction after the Appeal Court revalidation of Chime's election yesterday in Enugu, one time Governor of old Anambra State, Chief C. C. Onoh, who was at the court described the judgment as a "victory for democracy". (allAfrica.com)
Nigeria: Benue Highest On HIV Prevalence Rate -Osotimehin Jul 5, 2008
Enugu in the South-east has 6. 5 per cent, Kaduna in the North-west, 5. (allAfrica.com)
Nigeria: Don't Arrest Anyone Here Senate Tells Financial Crimes Commission Jul 2, 2008
Briefing newsmen later, Chairman Senate Committee on Media and Information, Senator Ayogu Eze (PDP, Enugu North) said the National Assembly cannot be turned into a hunting ground for suspects by EFCC.. "The arrest of official guests of the National Assembly is totally condemnable and it is against legislative practice all over the world. If we invite a government official or any citizen of Nigeria, that person is assumed to be wearing the toga of the privilege of the institution that has invited... (allAfrica.com)
No War In Niger Delta, Says Army Jun 28, 2008
Speaking at a briefing to kick start the 145th anniversary celebration of the Nigerian Army, Yusuf stated that for the Army, "the Niger Delta is just like other parts of Nigeria. Nobody has declared war over there. We are there just like we are in Sokoto, Maiduguri, Minna, Jos, Enugu, Lagos, Ibadan and other places. So, for soldiers searching for weapons in some communities in some States, the soldiers don't need orders from anyone to go in search of their weapons. They are duty-bound to... (Guardian News, Nigeria)
Phoebe inducts new residents Jun 28, 2008
The program s other residents introduced Thursday were Richard Hawthorne, who attended medical school at Kansas City University, and Daniel Obi-Ofodile, a native of Nigeria who attended the University of Nigeria in Enugu. Second-year resident Latifat Agbeja wished the new residents well and said she had enjoyed her experience in Albany so far. (Albany Herald)
Nigeria: $72 Billion Lost to Gas Flaring Jun 27, 2008
"The South-North transmission system comprises of 1135 km of 45-inch pipeline system originating from Akwa-Ibom/Calabar Central Processing Facility (CFP), traversing Abia, Ebonyi, Enugu, Kano and Kaduna State via Ajaokuta and Abuja", he said. AllAfrica aggregates and indexes content from over , plus more than , who are responsible for their own reporting and views. (allAfrica.com)
Transport officials withdrew N31b of unspent funds, says minister Jun 27, 2008
Panel threatens to stop N858m job From Alifa Daniel, Azimazi Momoh Jimoh, Florence Oretade (Abuja) and Lawrence Njoku (Enugu) ... Addressing a press conference in Enugu, Ali, who dissociated the professional engineers from the poor state of infrastructure in the country, said the body was ready to sacrifice any of its members found to be involved in substandard project implementation especially those that have led to deaths of innocent Nigerians ... I assure you," Ali said. Ali, who explained... (Guardian News, Nigeria)
Why attack on Bonga field was easy, by oil firms' chiefs Jun 24, 2008
Ceasefire depends on govt's sincerity, says MEND From Kelvin Ebiri, RoseAnn Chikereuba (Port Harcourt), John-Abba Ogbodo (Abuja), Saxone Akhaine (Kaduna), Tunji Omofoye (Osogbo) and Lawrence Njoku (Enugu) ... At a a seminar in Enugu yesterday, the National Union of Civil Engineering Construction, Furniture and Wood Workers (NUCECFWW), said the developments had brought pressure in the union as they now lose their jobs and members to either hostage-taking, political clashes, youth restiveness or... (Guardian News, Nigeria)
Opposition, Chime Trade Accusations Over Road Contracts Jun 22, 2008
OPPOSITION parties in Enugu State yesterday alleged that contracts for the rehabilitation and reconstruction of roads in the state were awarded to Commissioners and top functionaries close to the state Governor, Sullivan Chime ... The parties, in a statement issued in Enugu at the weekend, alleged that functionaries including Commissioner for Environment, that of Special Duties, a Senator from the state and a relation of the Governor, who is also heading the revenue board, got contracts for the... (Guardian News, Nigeria)
Fed. High Court Raises Panel To Review Rules Jun 21, 2008
He said the committee would undertake a comprehensive study of other Rules of courts particularly those of the Lagos High Court, Federal Capital Territory, Abuja Territory and the Enugu State High Court and pleaded with the committee to look into the possibility of incorporating into the new rules the concept of front loading, proof of evidence particularly the practice direction as issued by the President of the Court of Appeal for the purpose of election tribunals. Also, the committee is... (Guardian News, Nigeria)
13 firms get licences to import cement Jun 17, 2008
Others include Minaj Holdings Enugu, Madewell Products Sapele, Bua International Kano, N.I.C.A Maiduguri, Reagan Renaissance, Calabar and Maan Lababidi, Lagos. The minister regretted that although cement was supposed to be a very cheap product, its price has escalated to more than N2, 000 per bag. (Guardian News, Nigeria)
Teachers down tools, govt rules out talks Jun 12, 2008
NECO shifts exams From Madu Onuorah, Mohammed Abubakar, Terhemba Daka (Abuja), Abiodun Fagbemi (Ilorin), Tunji Omofoye (Osogbo), Julius Alabi (Akure), Isah Ibrahim (Gusau), Uzoma Nzeagwu (Awka) and Lawrence Njoku (Enugu) ... According to Okpala, it is in the interest of the Council not to reveal such signals, since "A General Military Personnel does not come in the open to disclose his combat strategies to the enemies. You know there are people who live on examination malpractice and they would... (Guardian News, Nigeria)
Nigerians seek true federalism, Nwosu speaks on June 12 Jun 12, 2008
" Nwosu said that the first hurdle, which the commission crossed after it had secured a date for the conduct of the exercise, was to defy a court order obtained less than two days to the polls, asking the commission to stop the conduct of the exercise, insisting that had the commission bowed to the order, serious calamity could have taken place in the polity. Abiola eventually died in prison in 1998 under the regime of former Head of State, Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar, following his principled... (Guardian News, Nigeria)
Nigeria: 78 Members of Biafra Movement Charged With Treason Jun 5, 2008
Seventy-eight (78) members of the Movement for Actualisation of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) were yesterday arraigned before the Federal High Court, Enugu on an 8-count charge of treasonable felony by the Federal Government. The suspects were said to have been arrested from various towns in Anambra State last week during the commemoration of the 41st anniversary of the defunct Biafra in which the movement said its members were going to stage a protest march from Owerri, Imo State to... (allAfrica.com)
Fuel marketers' strike cripples five states Jun 3, 2008
SOCIAL life and business activities were yesterday crippled in no fewer than five states, namely Anambra, Enugu, Ebonyi, Benue and Plateau as petroleum products marketers began an indefinite industrial action, closing down all fuel stations. The strike was reportedly called by the marketers to protest the sealing-off of service stations of some of their members in Enugu by the Directorate of Petroleum Resources (DPR) Zonal Office in the city ... They argued that there was more pipeline vandalism... (Guardian News, Nigeria)
All smiles?Nigerians assess how their leader has fared one year into his job May 29, 2008
Chukwuma Odelugo, 46, has recently returned home to Enugu in south-eastern Nigeria after living and working in the US. He is a practising lawyer ... For example, in Enugu where I live, there is not a single emergency room ... If you have a life-threatening medical emergency in Enugu, you will die. (BBC News -- Africa)
Praises, knocks for Yar'Adua May 28, 2008
Wednesday, May 28, 2008. Wednesday, May 28, 2008. (Guardian News, Nigeria)
Nigeria mourns as Okosuns, Atuegbu pass on May 26, 2008
That there is no other way we can make it than In the Lord," he had remarked. Also known as the African Soldier exponent, he would be remembered as one of the fathers of music on the continent. Born to Francis Okosuns on January 1, 1947, in the coal city of Enugu, Eastern Nigeria, hailed from Edo State. He started as a postman in 1964, then served several years in the group of highlife musician, Victor Uwaifo before launching Paperback Ltd. (later renamed Oziddi) in 1972. Oziddi's first few... (Guardian News, Nigeria)
Opposition Tackle Chime Over N5b Contingency Fund May 25, 2008
The recent increase in the contingency funds available to the Enugu State government is causing ripples in the state ... The Conference of Nigeria Political Parties, Enugu state Chapter, in a statement signed by Mr. Chinedu Ogbonna, said the act was equivalent to the "legalization of a slush fund designed to bankroll Chime's covert political operations and manoeuvres". (Guardian News, Nigeria)
MASSOB Hoists Flags May 18, 2008
AHEAD of the May 22-30 planned protests by the Movement for the Actualization of Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) in all the states of the Southeast against the killing of its members, major roads and streets in Enugu State have been dotted with Biafran Flags ... He said that their members would walk from Okwe in Imo State to Enugu and Onitsha in a non-violent manner to protest the continued killing and unlawful detention of members of the organisation in the country ... The compendium, which... (Guardian News, Nigeria)
Nigeria: Yar'Adua Asks Workers to Back 7-Point Agenda May 2, 2008
Enugu State Governor, Sullivan Chime, in his May Day message, announced an increment in the salaries of workers in the state, noting that what he met on the ground was N4,800 as basic salary for workers, adding that his government has now increased the basic pay to N7000. In Taraba State, the Governor, Danbaba Suntai, who was represented by the state Head of Service Hajiaya Aishatu Mohammed, said the state government would continue to provide dividends of democracy to the people of the state. (allAfrica.com)
Govt May Declare Crew 'Dead' Apr 20, 2008
The Federal Government believes that if the aircraft did not crash, Cameroun would be its next destination when it left Nigeria because it followed the Ikrop flight route from Enugu to Bebi, which also leads to the Central African country. Since the disappearance of the aircraft, the government has been making entreaties to Cameroun, including two unreplied letters to its embassy in Nigeria. (Guardian News, Nigeria)
South East Governors Resolve Ohanaeze Feud Apr 12, 2008
The governors also decried the perennial shortage of petroleum products in the zone and called on the Federal Government to urgently repair the Aba-Enugu-Makurdi NNPC depots, as well as the vandalised pipelines ... Anambra State Governor and Chairman of the Southeast Governors Forum, Mr. Peter Obi, who briefed reporters after the meeting at the Protea Hotel Nike Lake, Enugu revealed that the contentious tenure of office of elected executive of the group had been restored ... At the peak of the... (Guardian News, Nigeria)
Nigeria: Scarcity Linked to Intercepted Vessels Apr 7, 2008
The results obtained from the test are compared with the certificate of quality specifications before approving discharge into storage tanks," the official said, adding that the agency has mandated all depot owners to have well equipped laboratories for everyday test and confirmation of product quality before discharge for public consumption.However, the DPR checks at the ports for ethanol content are believed to have resulted in the scarcity of petroleum products across the country as long... (allAfrica.com)
Shareholders demand public enquiry into Wema Bank crisis Mar 31, 2008
ISAN had earlier filed an action against the CBN at the Federal High Court, Enugu, challenging the approval by the apex bank of three directors from Odu'a Group, despite the depletion of the conglomerate shareholding to 9. 8 per cent. The association was also miffed that the CBN approved Odu'a's nominee as chairman of the bank. (Guardian News, Nigeria)
Nigeria: State Re-runs Election After Court Decision Mar 30, 2008
The electoral body has imported their officials from 12 neighbouring states comprising Edo, Benue, Nasarawa, Niger, Enugu, Kwara, Ekiti, Ondo, and the Federal Capital Territory. Furthermore, over 1,000 members of the National Youth Service Corps have been drafted from the neighbouring states to assist the INEC officials. (allAfrica.com)
Nigeria:Cameroon Shuns Request Over Missing Aircraft Mar 28, 2008
It has also been noted that all through the communication between the pilot of the aircraft and the air traffic controllers, there was never a moment's "mayday" or distress call from the pilot and, according to NAMA records, the pilot called the Bebi airstrip to get weather information before he Port Harcourt and then Enugu. A top official of NAMA, when asked about how an aircraft could disappear and not be seen for days, said: "It can happen again and again because the infrastructure is not... (allAfrica.com)
Police intercept arms in Kogi, to quiz Atiku's ex-aide Mar 27, 2008
20 p.m. in company of the Governors, Gabriel Suswam of Benue State, Bukola Saraki (Kwara) and Sullivan Chime of Enugu State, Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Alhaji Baba Gana Kingibe, PDP National Chairman, Chief Vincent Ogbulafor and his predecessor, Col. Ahmadu Ali (rtd). Tools. (Guardian News, Nigeria)
Obudu airstrip was last to contact missing plane Mar 25, 2008
According to him, the air traffic personnel at the Enugu airport control tower successfully handed over the plane to the Obudu airstrip ... The NAAE boss explained that Enugu was the last airport that had contact with the missing aircraft ... Nwankwo said: "As at that time, the aircraft was maintaining 250 left while Enugu area control gave the pilot clearance to descend after which he got contact with the radio operator in Obudu.". (Guardian News, Nigeria)
Missing plane, dead crew found in Obudu Mar 17, 2008
35 a.m. for Obudu Cattle Ranch in Cross River State, made contact with the Enugu Control Tower at about 7 ... 30 a.m. after the plane failed to land in Obudu "and we immediately went into action after liaising with stakeholders at NAMA and the NCAA and we contacted the Enugu Tower, Calabar, Port Harcourt, and all the other aviation stakeholders in the South-East.". (Guardian News, Nigeria)
PDP Convention: It Must Be Free And Fair, Says Yar'Adua Mar 8, 2008
Also yesterday chairmen of the party in the five eastern states of Anambra, Ebonyi, Enugu, Imo and Abia states adopted Egwu as the consensus candidate at a meeting in Sheraton Hotel Abuja. Expressing the gratitude of Ebonyi State on the gesture, the chairman of the state chapter of PDP, Dave Omahia, said it had demonstrated that the present generation of South East politicians were ready to take the zone to higher level and tasked them to keep the spirit. (Guardian News, Nigeria)
Yar'Adua rules out support for candidate at PDP convention Mar 6, 2008
From Madu Onuorah, Alifa Daniel, John Abba Ogbodo (Abuja) and Lawrence Njoku (Enugu) ... " Ikeyina, who hails from Anambra State in a statement in Enugu yesterday, insisted that the national chairmanship of the party remained zoned to the entire South-East instead of only Imo and Ebonyi states, adding that it was only on the platform of the entire zone that the party could find a national chairman with widespread geo-graphical support. He stated that he had joined the race after due consultation... (Guardian News, Nigeria)
Consensus reigns as PDP leaders emerge Mar 5, 2008
From John-Abba Ogbodo, Lemmy Ughegbe (Abuja), Saxone Akhaine (Kaduna), Iyabo Lawal (Ibadan), Bodunrin Beckley (Lafia), Mohammed Kawu (Bauchi), Lawrence Njoku, Sobechi Onyekachi (Enugu) and RoseAnn Chikereuba (Port Harcourt) ... In Ibadan, Port Harcourt, Enugu, Kaduna, Bauchi and Lafia where the leaders converged, they pledged to close ranks and work for the success of the party at future polls ... Also elected in the Congress held at the Presidential Hotel, Enugu was Dr. Okechukwu Ibe from Imo... (Guardian News, Nigeria)
A litany of voided elections Feb 25, 2008
The tribunal sacked Enugu State Governors Sullivan Chime, Murtala Nyako (Adamawa) and Saidu Usman Dakingari (Kebbi) ... In the Senate, other than the Senate President David Mark, others whose elections have been nullified include Senators George Akume (Benue North West), Joe Akaagerger (Benue Central), John Shagaya (Plateau North), Sati Gogwin (Plateau Central), Ayogu Eze (Enugu North), Tanko Ayuba (Kebbi South), Mohammed Bello (Kano Central), Jibril Usman Wowo (FCT) ... Chime's election was... (Guardian News, Nigeria)
Nigeria: Religion Bodies Task Yar'Adua on Corruption Feb 21, 2008
In a communiqu; issued by the group at the end of its first quarter 2008 meeting held at Protea Hotel, Enugu, between 17 and 20 February, 2008 and signed by the president-general of the SCIA and Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa'ad Abubakar III, and the president of CAN, Archbishop John Onayekan, NIREC also resolved to sustain effort, aimed at reducing inter-religious tension in the country ... According to the press statement, the deputy Senate president Ike Ekweremadu, Governor Sullivan... (allAfrica.com)
Money Raised to Stop Gas Flaring Feb 21, 2008
Yar'Adua said government was aware that the energy crisis was responsible for closure of factories in cities like Kano, Kaduna, Enugu, Onitsha and so on and would do all within its means to harness associated gas for industrial purposes in the domestic market. Earlier, the director of Department of Petroleum Resources, (DPR), Mr. Anthony Chukwueke, had informed the Senate committees that the nation was flaring 2. (allAfrica.com)
Nigeria: Chief's Victory Divides Party Leaders Feb 20, 2008
The Court of Appeal in Enugu, Monday, set aside the ruling of the tribunal that voided the election in which Chief Andy Uba, the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) was declared winner by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Since the unanimous judgment read by Justice Don Gbam-Menseh, opinions on the ruling have been divided. (allAfrica.com)
Nigeria: Governor Remains in Custody Feb 16, 2008
Consequently, Chief Igbinedion is spending his fourth day in EFCC custody after the Federal High Court, Enugu approved his application for bail. Another Federal High Court sitting in Abuja yesterday turned down a request by the immediate past Governor of Jigawa State, Alhaji Saminu Turaki, to vary his bail conditions, while former governor of Delta State, Chief James Ibori, is back at his Oghara country home after his release on bail from the Kaduna Prison. (allAfrica.com)
Govt overhauls gas sector to end energy crisis Feb 14, 2008
This line will also serve the South-East states of Anambra, Abia, Ebonyi, Enugu and Imo. The third system would be an interconnector, which will link the eastern gas reserves centre with the other two transmission systems. (Guardian News, Nigeria)
Ibori regains freedom, Igbinedion faces hurdles Feb 13, 2008
But his Edo State counterpart, Chief Lucky Nosakhare Igbinedion, did not have a smooth sail in his bid to meet the bail terms granted him by the Federal High Court, Enugu, on Monday ... I extend such thanks too to politicians of various backgrounds and from all over Nigeria, most especially the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leadership and my political family, for their unwavering support, uncommon confidence and huge outpouring of love," he said. For Igbinedion, his lawyers and aides were... (Guardian News, Nigeria)
Ibori, Igbinedion get bail Feb 12, 2008
And in Enugu, Igbinedion was granted bail with 16 conditions attached ... " Ibori's journey to freedom started at exactly 8.45 a.m. when he was led into the courtroom sandwiched between prisons guards. Clad in a white guinea brocade, Ibori acknowledged greetings, waving at his supporters who besieged the court. And at the end of the ruling, Ibori in company of Okoronkwo departed the premises amidst tight security. The former governor first lost his bid for bail on January 15, 2008. The trial... (Guardian News, Nigeria)
Nigeria: Lawyers Condemn Elections Boss Feb 10, 2008
Governors of Adamawa, Enugu and Kebbi are on tenterhooks as they await the verdict of the Court of Appeal on their cases. The tribunals in their respective states had nullified their elections, necessitating the appeal. (allAfrica.com)
Senate asks Yar'Adua to sever ties with bad African leaders Feb 8, 2008
In his arguments in support of the motion, Senator Ayogu Eze (Enugu State) said that most countries had taken undue advantage of Nigeria's benevolence, adding that the situation had been worsened by the failure of Nigeria to provide good leadership in terms of security and welfare for its citizens. His words: "This is a symptom of Nigeria's failure to provide leadership. How can they respect a country that does not take its own self seriously? We should sit down and review our foreign policies.... (Guardian News, Nigeria)
Atiku Asks Court To Reject Iwu's Defence Feb 2, 2008
" He appealed that the court should take note that the list submitted by Iwu showing that Abubakar was one of the presidential candidates who contested the election was not dated and asked the court to take it that no such list existed. Last week, the Supreme ruled that the former Vice President's quest to have Iwu answer questions relating to the procurement and distribution of ballot papers for last April 21 presidential election, was in order. Consequently, the court ordered the INEC chairman... (Guardian News, Nigeria)
Nigeria: Senator Withdraws Fraudster Allegation Jan 31, 2008
"His withdrawal and apology, however, did not save him from the anger of his colleagues many of whom insisted that the matter must be left with the Committee on Ethics, Privileges and Pubic Petitions headed by Senator Omar Hambagda to handle. Relevant Links The Senate had last week referred the matter to the committee to redress following the breach of privileges complained about by Senator Ayogu Eze.Eze had said Aliyu's statement had impugned on his integrity as a member of the National... (allAfrica.com)
Nigeria: Govt Hands Over Six Airports to Private Firms Jan 24, 2008
Others are Calabar Airport, the Port Harcourt International Airport and the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu. A top operator in the industry is said to have indicated interest in taking over the operations of Lagos, Kano and Abuja airports as well as the Skypower Aviation Handling Company (SAHCOL), which is billed to be privatised by March this year. (allAfrica.com)
EFCC arraigns Igbinedion on 147-count charge Jan 24, 2008
Court shifts hearing on Turaki's request From Lawrence Njoku (Enugu) and Lemmy Ughegbe (Abuja). FORMER Edo State Governor Lucky Nosakhare Igbinedion finally got his day in court yesterday as he was arraigned before the Federal High Court, Enugu, on alleged 147-count charge of money laundering and corrupt enrichment while in office between 1999 and 2007. (Guardian News, Nigeria)
