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The Enugu Electricity Distribution Company PLC (EEDC) has resumed full operations in Imo State following the suspension of the week-long industrial action embarked upon by organised labour, comprising the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC). The suspension is following an agreement yesterday (Monday), between the Imo State Government, NLC, and TUC, "to enable peaceful resolution of all outstanding issues in an atmosphere of mutuality" Consequently, the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), which is the primary source of power supply to EEDC, has been directed to immediately restore supply to enable EEDC distribute to its customers.  By this development, power supply was  restored to Owerri metropolis and most parts of the state yesterday, while effort is being made to gradually restore the remaining areas.  EEDC, therefore, appreciates its esteemed customers in Imo State for the calm and understanding they displayed while the industrial action la

By Titus Chigozie  Following the mandate and declaration by Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo,  CFR, to rid Anambra State of all criminal elements, the Anambra State Security Forces on Sunday the 7th of May, 2023 effectively neutralized a deadly gang of kidnappers terrorizing innocent citizens along the Nkpor-Umuoji-Ideani road The gang of Kidnappers who had hitherto terrorized innocent citizens along that axis paid dearly with their lives when Security Forces acting on intelligence report swooped on the areas and after an intense gun battle effectively despatched four of the deadly criminals to the great beyond and also made some arrests. It will be recalled that Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo has repeatedly warned that there is no space for any criminalities in Anambra State. Hence zero tolerance has been declared by the Governor on any form of criminal activities in the state.  It will also be recalled that the Governor on assumption of office within a short period of time successf

CALLS ON THE PRESIDENT-ELECT TO END THE PERCEIVED MARGINALIZATION OF THE SOUTH EAST BY RESISTING THE PLOT TO TAKE THE SENATE PRESIDENCY TO ANOTHER ZONE INSISTS THEY WILL SUPPORT ANY CANDIDATE OF IGBO EXTRACTION FOR SENATE PRESIDENCY The Senators Elect from the South East Zone rose from a meeting held yesterday at the maitama residence of Senator Ifeanyi Ubah with a demand for an end to the perceived marginalisation of Ndi Igbo in the affairs of the country. The South East Senate Caucus, at the end of the meeting that lasted several hours, came up with the following resolutions. • They observed with dismay the antics of persons with vested selfish interests who having planted themselves around the President-elect, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu vowed to shut out the South East from the Senate Presidency of the 10th Senate, which to them is unfortunate.  • They stressed that beyond ethnic and religious considerations, in the forthcoming 10th Senate, the Southeast is blessed with ranking Senat

By Kelechi Abonuyo The general elections in Nigeria were such that would bring enormous hope to Nigerians. Many non-Nigerians believed that everything was turning around for good, which is why the obidient movement (a derivative of obi in Peter Obi) was anchored in many countries of the world. Obidience became a gratifying important hashtag, which was synonymous to prosperity, safety and happiness. Mr Peter Obi, of the Labour Party, is the standard bearer of this Nigerians’ new hope, which was held out to them by divine providence. Mr Obi represents everything that would make a pariah and rundown nation great again. Even his political opponents, some of whom are rogues, used his name to succeed. Yet, those who benefit from the present horrible Nigeria system would never allow a new lease of life for Nigerians. And so they devised some dubious means and resisted the progressive change at the polls. The story of what happened before, during and after the general elections of Saturday, Fe

  Zamfara West Senator-elect, Abdul’Aziz Abubakar Yari, has refused the persuasion of President-elect, Bola Tinubu, to step down for Senator Godswill Akpabio in the Senate Presidency race, saying he will go ahead to contest position. Yari, the immediate-past governor of Zamfara State, said the contest for the Senate Presidency will be based on constitutional provisions and not instructions by anyone. He said, “What is going to happen that day, it is going to happen based on the instructions of the constitution and not for anyone.” The former member of House of Representatives described the contest as Senators’ business, backed by the 1999 Constitution to choose their leaders within themselves and not based on instructions from anyone.

A National industrial court sitting on owerri the Imo state capital has issued an interim order restraining the Nigerian Labour Congress NLC and the Trade Union congress TUC or any of its agents or affiliates from embarking or continuing to embark on any strike action in Imo state pending the hearing and determination of the motion on notice for interlocutory injunction filed in the suit.  In the interim injunction signed by Justice Nelson Ogbuanya of the National Industrial court of Nigeria also retrains the NLC and TUC or any of its affiliates from stopping, hindering, disrupting or interfering in any manner whatsoever with the provision of services  and other work by their members in the civil and public service in Imo state pending the hearing and determination of the motion on notice for interlocutory injunction filed in the suit.  Justice Ogbuanya ordered the applicant which is the Imo state government to  serve the originating summons, motions on notice and other processes in th

   The policy was initiated to lessen the danger posed by minors lingering the state.  The shared prosperity administration is geared towards taking a harder stance on child Labour which will include taking into custody and prosecution of parents and guardians to children engaged in breach of child rights through child Labour of hawking and loitering.  The first lady of Imo state offered assistance through the commissioner for women affairs and vulnerable groups Lady Nkechinyere Ugwu   to those who were removed the streets and to ensure that the children are in school and not avenue for economic exploitation. #HopeNewAndElectronicMediaCenter

By Vincent Obiora  In a few weeks from now, the 10th National Assembly will be inaugurated. Among the many that will be inaugurated on that day is the indefatigable Prince of the Senate, Senator Dr. Patrick IFEANYI UBAH whose victory at the last senatorial elections in Anambra South Senatorial Zone was massive. Ubah's victory was the result of his hard work, faith, strategic communication, ingenuity,  political prowess, and it serves as a remarkable case study for political students due to its distinct peculiarities of coming from a relatively young party to defeat back to back or if you like Home and away those who believes they own Anambra politics particularly Anambra South Senatorial Zone. The success of the YPP in Anambra South Senatorial Zone was greatly influenced by UBAH Nation media team engagements largely on the social media.  And this onerous social media task was well cordinated by this social media strategist and Guru Hon Kamen Chuks. He was in charge of developing th

The Enugu Electricity Distribution Company PLC (EEDC) wishes to inform her esteemed customers in Imo State that the loss of supply currently being experienced is as a result of an industrial action by organised labour comprising the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC), over alleged “violent disruption and unprovoked assault on Imo State workers by agents of Imo State Government during the May Day celebration”. After its joint Central Working Committee (CWC) meeting on Monday, the organized labour resolved that “all affiliates of both NLC and TUC in Imo State are to withdraw their services beginning from 12 midnight on Tuesday”.   Consequently, the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), which is EEDC’s primary source of power supply, was forced to shut down in the state this morning by 00:00 hours. As a result of this development, all customers of EEDC in Imo State under its Owerri, New Owerri, Orlu, and Mbaise districts are out of electricity supply. We are

  The Nigerian Labor Congress (NLC) Imo State Chapter has adopted Governor Hope Uzodimma as their sole candidate for the November 11th gubernatorial election.  It was a unanimous endorsement made during the 2023 Workers' Day Celebration at Rear Admiral Ndubuisi Kanu Square in Owerri. The adoption according to the NLC Imo Chapter is a testament to his administration's commitment to improving the lives of workers in the state through several policy implementations on workers' welfare which includes the prompt payment of salaries up to the 13th month, regular payment of pensions, free transportation, promotions after more than ten years among many other things.  Governor Uzodimma in his address commended the NLC Imo State Chapter, referring to the adoption as "the mother of all endorsements.  While promising more welfare packages for Imo workers, the Governor also announced the free medical healthcare insurance scheme for all Imo workers for all types of illnesses except