(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The United Nations Children’s Fund, UNICEF said it has so far within the past one year mobilized and supported no fewer than 3,068 youths to take climate actions such as climate education and awareness in Enugu and Cross River states. Within the period under review, youths of the areas were equally supported […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Foremost human rights group, International Society for Civil Liberties and Rule of Law (Intersociety), has again raised concern over the criminal activities of suspected armed Fulani herdsmen in South East Nigeria, and the alleged “conspiratorial role of the five governors of the zone in ceding communal land and issuance of Certificates-Of-Occupancy to […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Determined to get things right through the exercise of its regulatory powers, the Enugu State Electricity Regulatory Commission, EERC, has ordered MainPower Electricity Distribution Company to refund over 20,000 estimated customers over “wrongful billing” by the company. This was contained in a public notice issued by EERC on Monday where the commission […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The governor Peter Mbah’ lad government in Enugu state has reacted to the arrest of the fleeing suspected ritualist and kidnap kingpin, Obi Levi Obieze, by men and officers of the Nigeria Immigration Service NIS along the Badagry-Seme Road, commending the vigilance of the officers. The government, which also disclosed that the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – International Civil Society group, Solidaridad, has built the capacity for stakeholders and government agencies from Akwa Ibom, Cross River, Enugu, and Kogi states for the development of an oil palm traceability system to enhance smallholders’ access to green financing and markets. The organization is supporting a robust traceability system in Nigeria through […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Human Rights group, International Society for Civil Liberties and Rule of Law (Intersociety) has again reechoed its call on the National Agency for food Drug Administration and control NAFDAC, to as matter of urgency refund the estimated N3.5 billion it allegedly extorted forcefully from traders at the Onitsha Drug market shut down […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Eche Ezema village in Igbo Eze South local government area of Enugu state has been thrown into shock, following the alleged hacking to death of four children of same parents by a Pastor’s driver. It was gathered that the four children were killed over the weekend by yet to be identified driver […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Menstrual Health and Hygiene Management (MHHM) remains a global recognized public health issue that needs serious attention, especially in developing clans such as Nigeria, the acclaimed giant of Africa where cost of materials to manage the biological natural phenomenon is on the high side. Aside from the high cost, an alarming number […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Irked by the controversies that has characterized the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, (UTME), results, Women’s Aid Collective (WACOL) in collaboration with Southeast Human Rights Civil Society Situation Room, Southeast Women’s Network( SEWNET),Tuesday staged a peaceful protest to the South East zonal office of Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) office to […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – As part of measure to prevent Gender based violence (GBV) related issues in Communities of South East region of Nigeria, Women Aid Collective (WACOL), in partnership with Ford Foundation has put together in a Enugu a two day paralegal training/capacity building for traditional rulers and Community gatekeepers in the region. The programme […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Management of Rangers International FC of Enugu and a host of football enthusiasts on Saturday gathered at the residence of former Green Eagles legendary goalkeeper, Emmanuel Oguejiofor Okala to Celebrate his 74th birthday. The joyous occasion took place at the veteran footballer’s residence in Enugu. Leading the delegation was the General Manager/CEO […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Impressed with his aggressive transformation of communities in his locality, an Abuja based Magazine, RootsWatch weekend bestowed on the Executive Chairman of Awgu Council area of Enugu state, Hon. Uchenna Joseph Okolo with the prestigious 23rd distinguished Local Government Chairmen Merit Award. This recognition, the media outfit said, “serves as a testament […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Immediate past Director-General of Voice of Nigeria (VON), Mr Osita Okechukwu, has said that the All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA) recent endorsement of President Bola Tinubu re-election is a renewal of Zikist alliance. The former VON boss, who is a founding member of APC, disclosed this in Enugu while in Enugu while […]
Less than two months after the incumbent Commissioner of Police (CP) in Enugu state, Mamman Bitrus Giwa assumed office, the Command says it has arrested a total of 288 suspects involved in various criminalities in parts of the state. The suspects were apprehended for kidnapping, armed robbery, child trafficking, murder, amongst other offences. Commissioner Giwa, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A new report, christened Palm oil Barometer 2025: Procurement for Prosperity, developed by an international Civil Society organization, Solidaridad and co-signed by various smallholder representatives and experts has called for a fundamental shift in global palm oil procurement practices. The report emphasizes the need for equitable value distribution to support smallholder farmers […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Headquarters 82 Division, Nigerian Army, has dismissed a video circulating on the social media alleging that the 14 Brigade Ohafia in Abia state is issuing residential permits to individuals of a certain ethnic group. The army described the video as misleading, malicious and disingenuous. It says: “The attention of Headquarters 82 Division, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A delegation of the Nigerian Football Federation(NFF) weekend paid a condolence vIsit on the family of the late Super Eagles Coach, Christian Chukwu at his Enugu residence. Recall that the former Super Eagles Captain passed on last month after a protracted illness. Leader of the delegation and first vice NFF president, Chief […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) has issued Mandatory Conformity Assessment Programme (MANCAP) Certification for excellence to 54 companies’ brands in Enugu State. Presenting the MANCAP certificates in Enugu on Friday, the Director-General of SON, Dr Ifeanyi Okeke, reaffirmed the Agency’s commitment to enable more companies, especially Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has felicitated with Nigerian workers on the occasion of this year’s International Workers Day, while also calling on government across all levels to implement a living wage as a necessary step to prioritise workers welfare. In a statement made available to newsmen Wednesday, the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Two times member of the House of Representative for Igboeze North/Udenu federal constituency in Enugu state, Hon. Dennis Agbo (Mr. Integrity) who late last year recovered his Labour Party (LP) mandate from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has disclosed that he is defecting to the PDP. He gave his reasons, arguing that […]
