(BEIJING) — China’s increasingly image-conscious government has appointed a trusted member of the ruling Communist Party to head up its international propaganda operation. Former top internet regulator Xu Lin will be in charge of efforts to portray China as a progressive force for good in the world at a time when it’s facing criticism over […]
Before the inauguration of their secretariat, the South East Governors had been meeting under the aegis of the South East Governors’ Forum (SEGF). Michael Udah The Governors of the five South East States of Abia, Anambra, Ebonyi, Enugu and Imo inaugurated a secretariat in the Enugu State Government House, popularly called Lion Building on August […]
Not more five persons were yesterday confirmed dead in different road crashes in Anambra State. The accident, which occurred along Enugu-Onitsha Expressway, involved a Toyota pick up van with Reg. NSR 428 AU with eight passengers. Three of the passengers died, while five were injured. It was gathered that the accident occurred when the driver […]
1 Enugu State Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi yesterday joined the Muslim community in the state at the Central Mosque, Owerri Road, to celebrate Eid-el-Kabir, calling for special prayers for President Muhammadu Buhari, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo and other leaders in the country. Ugwuanyi, who was warmly received amid jubilation by Muslim faithful in the state, including […]
The pro-Biafra group, Biafra Zionists Federation (BZF), has raised alarm over the whereabouts of its leader, Benjamin Onwuka, expressing fears about his safety. Onwuka was arrested alongside over 50 members of the group, as they attempted to enter the Enugu Government House to hoist flag and inaugurate Biafra. Speaking to newsmen in Enugu yesterday, the […]
Chairman of Christian Association (CAN) in Northern Nigeria, Rev. Yakubu Pam, has urged the Muslim community and Nigerians to pray for peaceful, free, fair and credible elections in 2019. He urged Nigerians, irrespective of religion and ethnicity, to show love for one another and be their brothers’ keepers as Muslims celebrate this year’s Eid el-Kabir. Rev […]
“About 6, 670 rice farmers in Plateau State have received… rice farming inputs from the ongoing CBN Anchor Borrowers Programme…” empowered about 6,670 Rice farmers in Plateau State with seedlings, fertilisers, herbicides and other agricultural inputs for maximum production of rice in the country. Governor Simon Lalong made the disclosure on Monday, while inspecting the […]
As Muslims all over the world mark the Eid el-Kabir celebration, Governor Samuel Ortom has admonished Muslims to commit themselves to the Holy Prophet’s injunctions of piety, honesty and charity to the less privileged. The governor, in his message signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Terver Akase, also urged the Benue people to place the […]
Nigeria’s flag flew high courtesy of Chkwuebuka Enekwechi’s brave throw in the Shot Put event. Enekwechi, wearing bnumber 38, hauled in the second gold for Nigeria Monica Iheakam, Asaba Nigeria’s national anthem reverberated inside the Stephen Keshi Stadium in Asaba, Delta State, as Oluwatobiloba Amusan won the first gold medal for the country in the […]
C Spanish champions Barcelona fell again to Roma in the International Champions Cup being played in Miami, Florida, on a night that Man United and Tottenham Hotspur opened with a win each. Barcelona led the game up to the 78th minute, with goals from Rafinha and Malcom. But a goal flourish by Roma in the […]
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