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THE SINS OF GBURU GBURU Edited by Hon. Ifeanyi Arthur Edeh. Aside his outstanding performance in providing good governance dividends to the people of Enugu State. One major aspect it is the state of safety, security of lives and properties in the state, and his distinctive description of wisdom and character in discharging his duties as the governor, which is crystallised with humility, fairness, and all inclusive governance, that the people of Enugu had never witnessed in time past.  For this, they say, he's weak and clueless. In fact, they say he's more like a woman, which some disgruntled elements went as far as putting up several mock portraits that pictured his face in female attire etc. In view of all that has happened, he has remained humbled, and focused!  On May 29, 2015, the good people of Enugu State, friends and well-wishers gathered in large numbers at the popular Michael Okpara, Square, Enugu, to witness the inauguration of a pragmatic leader and true friend of t...

COVID-19: Enugu State government commences decontamination of all court premises, offices, fuel stations The Enugu State Fire Service, today, commenced the decontamination and fumigation of all court premises and offices in the state, starting from the State Judiciary Headquarters complex at the Independence Layout, Enugu. Briefing newsmen at the State High Court complex, the State Chief Fire Officer, Engr. Okwudiri Ohaa, said that the ongoing exercise was directed by Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi in furtherance of his administration’s efforts to contain the spread of Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) in Enugu State. Engr. Ohaa explained that the first phase of the decontamination will cover the High Courts and Magistrates Courts, while the second phase will be the turn of the Customary Courts. Noting that the court premises are among the sensitive places that attract influx of people, the Chief Fire Officer recalled that the administration of Gov. Ugwuanyi had recently carried out the decont...

#Udenu Accountability Watchdog #A Must read  #3rd Term member Enugu state house of assembly, two time leader of the house, chairman of several committees in the house yet Rt. Hon Ikechukwu Ezugwu seems to have nothing to show for it.  I know someone may jump out to tell me he is giving scholarship, but I won't fail to remind one that even a none political office holder can give scholarships. Of course, Rev. Dr Melitus O. Osai has given scholarships more than anyone else in Nsukka land yet he is not a political office holder. Can anyone show me any constituency project attracted by Hon Ikechukwu Ezugwu ever since he began representing the good people of Udenu? Can anyone show me a functional constituency office where Hon Ezugwu sits on interval bases to interface with the people whose interests he ought to be representing at the house? How many town hall meetings has Hon Ikechukwu been able to hold with Udenu people as whole, not to talk of at ward levels since his ...

Latest Update on #Enugu #COVID19 (20/5/2020)  Two more COVID-19 confirmed cases in Enugu State test negative as state records one positive case with travel history, in violation of inter-state transportation ban  The Enugu State Ministry of Health announces that 2 more active COVID-19 cases undergoing treatment in Enugu State have tested negative and are being assessed for discharge from the isolation and treatment centre.  However, we have 1 new positive case. Consequently, the total number of cases for Enugu State is now 16 cases, with 8 active cases and 8 discharged cases. The two cases that have become negative are case number 3 and her son who is case number 10. The new positive case (case 16) is a 39 year old indigene of Enugu State who lives in Lagos State. He made his way to Enugu State in violation of the restriction order and arrived on the 13th of May, 2020. On an alert, since he was already ill, he was assessed and tested. The result has returned p...

Unity Park Enugu, former Forest Reserve, near Michael Okpara Square, wears new look! The Unity Park, formerly known as Forest Reserve, located adjacent to the popular Michael Okpara Square, Independence Layout, Enugu, wears a new look, courtesy of the intervention of Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi administration, aimed at transforming the centre into a tourist attraction and a place for relaxation and recreation, in line with state government’s urban renewal drive.    The Unity Park which has been recently fenced with designed metal railings by Gov. Ugwuanyi’s administration is being beautified with art works such as an artificial water pond and a monumental roaring lion of about 30ft high and 60ft wide. Enugu State is in the hands of God!##

ENUGU NORTH LEADERS: May It Not Be For You Like Fide Okoro  The not so complimentary reactions trailing the demise of Senator Fidelis Okoro, a three term Senator who represented our Enugu North Senatorial district, were most paradoxical in the ways they were shocking and at the same time not so surprising, to our people. I had to reflect on the things I knew of him and those I just learned and shuddered in utter bewilderment, of it all. And just like the burial homily, my writing is no more for the dead, even though he is the reason, than as it is for the living, who still have ears, eyes and minds to listen, see and reason out their lives, from the current travail of the dead. Of course, there is nothing anyone could ever say in praise or condemnation that matters anymore to Senator Okoro.  So, like Mark Anthony's address to the Romans at the burial of Julius Ceasar, the many pained voices of our people regretting the missed opportunities in Fide Okoro's long years of selfish...

IN MEMORY OF CHIEF B.O. NDU(EZELUM-AJOIFE MOTORS). For much of his life, our father, late Chief B.O. Ndu{Ezelum-Ajiofe Motors} lived a decent and fulfilled life.The night is far spent and a new day is here to remind us of your demise on this day.Hey Eze Chief, we wince at the thought of your demise; we cherish the friendly wave you gave us with your legacies.As we gather to pay tribute to your memory this morning, be happy to know that we your children have not fumbled the response to those ideals you so cherished as we continue to ground ourselves in the values you lived for-like honesty, hardwork, responsibility, generosity and respect for others.May God in His mercy continue to grant your soul eternal rest.Amen. Fondly remembered by: 1• His Excellency,Major General Chris Eze(for in-laws) 2• Barr. Osita Ndu(USA) for children. 3• Dr. Nnaemeka Ndu(Nigeria)for children 4• Engr. Edozie Eze (USA) for  grandchildren. 5• Prof. David Eze (Nigeria) for Uncles 6• Master Ethan Eze (USA) for...

Gov. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi delivers the first ever Enugu State Customary Court of Appeal Headquarters complex, located within the Three Arms Zone, at the Independence Layout, Enugu, as part of his administration’s giant strides in repositioning the State Judiciary for convenient, efficient and speedy dispensation of justice. Enugu State is in the hands of God!##

#COVID19 #Lockdown #Palliatives : Enugu State government, in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Services and the Tertiary Education Trust (TET) Fund, commences distribution of palliatives to Keke Riders, Okada Riders and National Union of Road Transport Workers, across the three Senatorial Districts of the State, to cushion the effect of the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) on them.  The Enugu State Emergency/ Palliatives Committee has distributed the palliatives (food items) in Enugu East and West Senatorial Districts, accordingly, and will be in Enugu North Senatorial District, on Monday, to complete this segment of the exercise.  The Chairman, House of Assembly Committee on Health, Hon. Sam Ngene and his Information Committee counterpart, Hon. Jeff Mbah, led the state government’s team to Enugu East and West Senatorial Districts, respectively, for the separate events, which were witnessed by the Deputy Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Uche Ugwu,...

X-RAYING GOVERNOR IFEANYI UGWUANY'S GAINT STRIDES AND MULTIDIMENSIONAL LEADERSHIP IN ENUGU STATE PART (1), AS WE APPROACH HIS 5TH YEAR ANNIVERSARY IN LION BUILDING. Introduction: As we wish Ndi-Enugu a Happy Democracy Day in advance come 29th day of this month of May year 2020, ISI-UZO PEOPLE'S ASSEMBLY may not necessarily need any further introduction but for emphasis, we are simply a pressure group that sincerely meant well in supporting our Government at all levels in Enugu State. Hence, from our coming into being, we hit the ground running by projecting the good works of our local government, the activities of our Federal Constituency representative, that of our Senatorial District leadership, and most importantly, to our dear State Government where our beloved Governor Rt Hon. Dr. Ifeanyi Lawrence Ugwuanyi is poffering purposeful Leadership in multifaceted dimension. Our mode of support has been, to identify and project the good works of Government through all our Media ne...

#Enugu #COVID-19 Update Two COVID-19 confirmed positive cases in Enugu State have become NEGATIVE! The Enugu State Ministry of Health is happy to announce that two (2) of the ten (10) previously active COVID-19 cases undergoing treatment in Enugu State have now tested negative and are being assessed for discharge from the isolation and treatment centre where they have been receiving treatment.  These two cases are the three-year old and 13-year old contacts of the 3rd case in Enugu State, the indigene of Bauchi State with a positive travel history to and from Jos, Plateau State.  The unwavering support and commitment of the Enugu State Government ably led by His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi has continued to yield good results as the motivated staff of the State Ministry of Health continue to work tirelessly to identify, isolate and treat COVID-19 cases in the state. The good people of Enugu State are still encouraged to continue to comply with the directives of the Fe...

COVID-19 lockdown:  Enugu witnesses increased compliance with the Presidential directive on 8pm-6am nationwide curfew, as Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi continues with the monitoring and enforcement exercise of the restriction order in the state.  The Deputy Governor, Hon. Mrs. Cecilia Ezeilo, the Leader of the House, Rt. Hon. Ikechukwu Ezeugwu and other top government functionaries joined Gov. Ugwuanyi in the enforcement exercise, this night. Enugu State is in the hands of God!##

#COVID19 #lockdown: Enugu govt to deliver palliatives to journalists The administration of Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State has announced its plan to distribute palliatives to all journalists operating in the state, to cushion the effect of the Coronavirus Disease (#COVID-19) lockdown on them.  In a statement by the State Commissioner for Information, Nnanyelugo Chidi Aroh, the event will take place, tomorrow, May 16, 2020 at the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) Press Centre, Independence Layout, Enugu. Time:12 noon.  "All journalists are hereby invited", Aroh said. Enugu State is in the hands of God!

# Second Reaction to a video made by an Indigene  of Nsukka who made so many unrealistic and cowardice claim's regarding alot of issues in Enugu State . In a bid to clearify one of the points he raised regarding the demolition of Akwata Market . It is actually very unfortunate and regrettable that the young man in the video that was less made viral sounds as if he was paid and was  laying claims ignorantly have forgotten that the  demolition of Akwata market was for the best Interest of the traders over there as the Government have come to Conclusion that  the current condition of the market is so  Inhabitable for traders and decided to do a little upgrade on the market by Asphalting and rebuilding some major places in the market in  other to make the environment more favourable for trading. In addition to this the young man in the less viral video have forgotten and failed to realise that Enugu state have a master plan which they have promised ...

COVID-19 lockdown:  Gov. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State defies rain to enforce the Presidential directive on 8pm - 6am nationwife curfew in the state. All for the safety, health and wellbeing of 'Ndi Enugu'. Enugu State is in the hands of God!##

PROFILE OF PRESIDENT BUHARI'S NEW CHIEF OF STAFF, PROF. IBRAHIM GAMBARI Ambassador Gambari, a Nigerian scholar-diplomat, was the first Under-Secretary-General and Special Adviser to the Secretary-General on Africa (1999-2005). In that capacity, he worked closely with heads of government, key policy makers as well as institutions on the continent to develop the New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD).  During this period, he was concurrently the Resident Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Mission to Angola (2002-2003). He has been a delegate to the Assembly of the African Union as a national delegate (1984-1985) and as a member of the UN Secretary-General’s delegation (2000-2012). Ambassador Ibrahim Gambari, is currently the Founder/Chairman of Savannah Center External link in Abuja, Nigeria, a think-tank for research, training and public policy debate on the nexus between diplomacy (conflict resolution), democracy and...

THE COST OF COVID-19 Many thanks to our Health Workers-men and women who have devoted their lives to the task of fighting side by side with other “Soldiers” in arms. The truth is that no truth is forever.There are things inexorably true, so true, so factual that they can be incontrovertibly almost true. One of the more obvious truth is that we are at war with a virus,who by spreading deaths and terror is jeering loudly at its own victory. We do not need to be debriefed that pandemics are deadlier than wars.President Donald Trump was right to compare the virus outbreak to a sneak attack by Japan on December 7, 1941, and Al Qaeda on September 11,2011.And just like in real wartime,our Generals,the world leaders have begun doing what past Commanders have done when war goes badly:Declare victory and go home.This they are doing by resorting to unchecked relaxing of Lockdowns .Yes,we want to be free,but flirting with tragedy in the name of freedom means freedom to die! As it happe...

Mr Peter Ekwueme's charity, began at home.   Mr Peter Ekwueme, yesterday ,  at the Imilike Ani Primary School, distributed palliatives  and relief items to 300 families in Imilike Ani Autonomous Community. Mr Peter Ekwueme is the CEO of PETA GENESIS NIG LTD, based  in Anambra State. He is a simple and humble fellow, and has distinguished himself in so many good ways than one. As a social philanthropist, he has committed his service in providing alleviation programs to the needy and those with deformity. As the ravaging Corona Virus pandemic hits harder to the world and her economy, mounting a high economic pressure on the people as a result of the total lockdown, Mr Peter Ekwueme had smoothed the roaring hunger in Imilike Ani Community.  While addressing the beneficiaries,  Mr Peter Ekwueme had stated, that this is the first batch of his widow's might. Believing that, there will be another exercise, sooner or later by God's grace. In response, t...

WHAT I HAVE TO SAY  In these and other times,the world has always pronounced itself a “warlord”,fighting against “invisible enemies”.The truth is also coming true that the world as at today is stranded,and one would wish that it grows back-not to what it was but instead-towards what we want it to be -a world free of viruses.The world has been caught off guard and the focus is no longer on the future but on how to survive the miserable days of now:we cannot in all fairness emphasise confidence about the future without focusing on the present. I am a Nigerian and in the three months of watching,Nigeria has made a point of publicly showing the world her commitment to ending the spread of Covid-19 pandemic,much to the approbation of the world’s Premier Health Organisation,the World Health Organization(WHO).But the point is:to the extent that the world recognises Nigeria’s efforts to fighting Covid-19 to a grinding halt,it’s still pretty early to do so in a self-congratulato...

#Post Reaction/Comment from one of our Esteem Follower .George Agbo In Reaction to a publication made few Hours ago regarding the issue of Non Supply of electricity in parts of Amutenyi, Umurama and Umuamoke Communities in Obollo Afor getting to a year plus now. Here is what Bar.George Agbo an Enugu legal Practitioner and also an indigin of Obollo Afor, whose parents reside in one of the affected(Umurama) Community have to say. The situation is very disturbing and worrisome,how can this act of wickedness and negligence be explained or defended by our elected representatives eg:Obollo-Afor ward councillor (a native of Umurama),Executive Chairman of Udenu LGA past & present, House member representing Udenu State constituency in Enugu State House of Assembly, more so His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Enugu State(who incidentally comes from the same Udenu LGA of Enugu State)to mention but a few, one may argue that the generation and distribution of Electricity has b...

SOME PART OF AMUTENYI, UMURAMA,UMUAMOKE IN OBOLLO AFOR IN DARKNESS  GETTING TO ONE PLUS. I want to use this  opportunity to empathize with the entire people of  Enugu state over the Pandemic which we are facing currently. I  also requests that we all  should continue to stay safe, use their face mask, maintain social distancing and avoid public gathering as directed. The workaholic chairman of UDENU  and his excos have been working tirelessly in  providinv more Palliative for the UDENU people obviously and to maintain a standard welfare of the people as well and is evidently very Commendable. Be that as it may I want to call the attention of the Executive Chairman of UDENU LOCAL GOVERNM HON.Solomon Izuchukwu Onah regarding the issue of absent of Electricity in major   Parts of Amutenyi, Umurama and Umuamoke Community in Obollo Afor  getting to a year plus  now . Let me begin this by borrowing the submission of gordon par...