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I, Sir. Eloka Clement Ikeh (Ifediche), seek to represent the people of Nnewi North Constituency at the Anambra State House of Assembly under the umbrella of the Peoples Democratic Party PDP. If elected, I will work towards fulfilling the promises I am making in this manifesto to bring positive change (IFEDICHE) and development to Nnewi North Constituency. 1. Consultation with former house members: I will consult with all former house members from Nnewi  North Constituency to ensure that all past motions and projects that were signed but not yet implemented, are pursued to conclusion. I will also work towards initiating new projects that will improve the lives of the people in Nnewi North Constituency. 2. Setting up a lobby team: I will set up a formidable think tanks lobby team that will make sure that special attention is given to Nnewi by the present state government on core issues bedeviling the town. The team will work closely and collaborate with relevant stakeholders, including g

…FIFTEEN VANDAL SUSPECTS IN POLICE NET The Enugu Electricity Distribution Company PLC (EEDC) has continued to cry out to its customers on the increasing rate of attack on its facilities, a situation that is almost crippling its activities and impacting its service to customers. The Head, Corporate Communications, EEDC, Mr. Emeka Ezeh, made this cry while interacting with newsmen in Enugu on Wednesday. Ezeh lamented that the activities of vandals has become a torn in the flesh of the company and appealed for vigilance and continued support by customers. According to him, fifteen vandal suspects were arrested between January and February, this included a receiver of vandalized items. He commended the various vigilante groups within the franchise area for their assistance and support in apprehending these vandals. “All the vandals were arrested by vigilante groups”, Ezeh said. In Abia State, the duo of Ogbu Igwo and Daniel Olugu were arrested for vandalizing XLPE of Agborji distribution s

The suspension of the NLC strike in Imo state has come as a big relief to many, especially for the people of the South East.  With the suspension of the strike the head of corporate communications to EEDC Mr Emeka Ezeh has issued a statement directing it's staff to go back to work. In a statement made available to this newspaper, the head of communication for the EEDC said that"As a result, the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has been informed by the Labour Union to restore supply immediately to enable the Enugu Electricity Distribution Company PLC (EEDC) distribute power to its customers." An understanding was reached yesterday (Tuesday) between Imo State government and Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) to suspend the industrial action in Imo State. Imo State government was given two weeks to harmonize and implement all issues raised by the Labour Union. With the calling off of this strike action by the NLC, all staff of EEDC are expected to immediately resume normal

  After weeks of hibernation and denial, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has directed commercial banks and every concerned person(s) in the country to accept old N200, N500 and N1000 notes as legal tender. In a statement that was issued by its acting director in charge of corporate communications, Dr Isa AbdulMumin, the central bank said the new directive was in compliance with a Supreme Court judgement that had extended the use of the old currency notes till December 31, 2023.  “In compliance with the established tradition of obedience to court orders and  sustenance of the Rule of Law Principle that characterized the government of  President Muhammadu Buhari, and by extension, the operations of the Central  Bank of Nigeria (CBN), as a regulator, Deposit Money Banks operating in  Nigeria have been directed to comply with the Supreme Court judgement of  March 3, 2023,” AbdulMumin said in the statement.  The decision was taken after the CBN met with the Bankers’ Committee and directed

  The Central Bank of Nigeria has cleared the air on directing commercial banks to dispense and accept the deposit of old Naira notes amid the raging currency crisis. Dr Isa Abdulmumin, Acting Director of Corporate Communication CBN, in an exclusive chat with DAILY POST on Monday, clarified that there is no statement from the apex bank telling commercial banks to dispense and accept the old N500 and N1000 notes from Nigerians. Abdulmumin was reacting to a statement by the Governor of Anambra State, Prof Chukwuma Soludo, claiming the apex bank had directed commercial banks to dispense and accept the old notes. He said, “Governor Charles Soludo’s statement emanates from him, not the Central Bank of Nigeria. The Central Bank has not issued any statement directing banks on a collection of old naira notes. I am sure sometime in the future; the bank will issue a statement”. CBN’s silence 10 days after the Supreme Court ruling validating the old naira notes has continued to unsettle economic

The Enugu Electricity Distribution Company PLC (EEDC) has introduced a new product known as Accelerated Settlement of Arrears Project (ASAP), designed to assist its customers with outstanding arrears clear them while enjoying attractive discounts. The uniqueness of this product is that it offers graded discounts, ranging from 25% (for one-time payment), 20% (for three months payment by installment), and 35% (for debts of 5 years and above), and appeals to only Non-Maximum Demand (NMD) customers. To benefit from this program, the customer's account must not have benefited from any previous discount scheme offered by EEDC and the arrears have to be within the period before 1st January 2023. In addition, customers must have subscribed to MAP metering, with Demand Note issued, as a conscious way of ensuring that debts are not allowed to accrue further. This initiative is introduced by EEDC to relieve its customers of some debt burden, considering the very challenging economic situation

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 the industrial action by the organised labour union in Imo State. This led to the shutting down of our source of supply, leaving us with no energy to distribute.  As a result, all our customers under in Imo State are without electricity supply.  We understand the inconveniences this situation will cause our customers, and we are hopeful that the issue will be resolved within the shortest possible time so we can restore supply to our customers.  We therefore appeal to our customers to be vigilant and ensure the electricity infrastructure serving them are not attacked by vandals who might want to take advantage of the situation to attack and vandalise electricity facilities.  We remain committed and working assiduously to deliver improved services. EMEKA EZEH  HEAD, CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS, EEDC

Apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide has described the continuous attacks on the Igbos residing in Lagos State as unacceptable. The Igbo group was reacting to the arson on Akere market, dominated by Igbo traders. A security guard was killed during the incident carried out by suspected political thugs, with over 200 shops burnt.  Ohanaeze youths, in a statement on Friday by its National President, Mazi Okwu Nnabuike said some personalities, including Femi Fani-Kayode should be arrested for making inciting statements earlier before the attack.  The APC chieftain had accused the Labour Party governorship candidate in Lagos State, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour of playing Igbo cards.  Reacting to the developments, Ohanaeze youths said the burning of the spare parts market was a case of “a witch crying in the night and a baby dying in the morning.”  The apex Igbo group said: “Fani-Kayode and his ilks prepared the ground for the mayhem being unleashed on the

As the March 11, 2023 House of Assembly elections draw closer, a chieftain of the Young Progressive Party (YPP) in Nnewi, Nnewi North local government area of Anambra state, Chief Ibe Okonkwo Michael  has said that every effort is being made to ensure that the party wins State Assembly seat for Nnewi North State Constituency. Speaking to newsmen in Nnewi on Tuesday, March 7, Ibe who is the Obi of Umudara - Ogbuji - Umuezi, Obofia Nnewichi, congratulated Senator Patrick Ifeanyi Ubah for his victory at the polls, and subsequent collection of his certificate of recognition from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). He said, "I am a political stakeholder of YPP in Nnewi North LGA of Anambra state. I congratulate Senator Ifeanyi Ubah on his victory for the second tenure. "As a stakeholder, I have also been moving around Nnewi North to mobilise support for the candidate of the party for the state house of assembly, Sir Augustine Ike-Edorji, because, Senator Ifeanyi

In a recent development, the police have arrested the former Deputy Governor of Imo State, Hon. Gerald Irona, over allegations of converting government-owned vehicles into personal use. The vehicles in question includes a Land Cruiser V8, Land Cruiser V5, and a Toyota Hilux. According to sources, the arrest of Hon. Gerald Irona was made following a petition by the state government which an order of arrest was granted by the High/Magistrate, who had alleged proved evidences that he had converted the government-owned vehicles into his personal use after leaving office. The vehicles were said to have been acquired with public funds for official use during his tenure as Deputy Governor. The arrest of Hon. Gerald Irona has sent shockwaves through the political circles in Imo State, with many expressing shock and disbelief at the allegations. However, the police  have gathered sufficient evidence to prosecute the former Deputy Governor. Speaking on the matter, the Imo State Police Public Rel

The Apex Igbo socio-cultural organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide has restated its support for the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, governorship candidate in Enugu State, Barr. Peter Mbah. National President of the OYC, Mazi Okwu Nnabuike said Mbah is the most competent among all the candidates standing for the election. The group’s position is contained in a statement he issued on Wednesday. Okwu urged the electorate to look beyond party “and vote a man who has the capacity to transform Enugu State.” He opined that “Mbah from the word go outlined clearly how he will manage the affairs of Enugu; he captured every sector and all segments of the society, including the youths. “His competence is also top-notch as we have seen in his successful business career. “This is why we are begging the people of Enugu State not to miss this golden opportunity of electing a man who is prepared for the job.” He further stated that choice of candidates was no longer decided by party lean