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26/03/2024

GOV.MBAH SIGNS INTO LAW BILL TO UPGRADE SUMAS TO TEACHING HOSPITAL.

MEDFNEWS 24.TV
26th March 2024.
Chief Editor.

As Enugu state Medical and Applied Science,Igbo-Eno,Enugu North.

Governor Mbah of Enugu State has today, 26th March 2024, signed into Law the Bill that sought to upgrade the State University of Medical and Applied Sciences ( SUMAS) Igbo-Eno to a teaching university hospital status.

This is in line with the priority the Mbah administration placed on education, which has a large chunk of 33% of the state's budget in line with his government's philosophy and policy on education, By this law, SUMAS can now teach medicine and allied courses unencumbered.

SUMAS, located at Igbo-Eno, near Orba, in Udenu Local Government of Enugu State. By implication, Governor Mbah extends his development agenda to every part of Enugu State, having no regard to political leanings.

Commending the state assembly for it's swift passage to the bill ,shows the enormous synergy that exist between the legislative arm and the executive in the state,he tasked them to always adhere to strict compliance as the executive would continue to give support to the state lawmakers.

Present at the signing ceremony were the Speaker of Enugu State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Uche Ugwu; Secretary to Enugu State Government,and the management of the university comprising the Vice Chancellor, Pro-Chancellor, Registrar, and the Liberarian was also present.

15/03/2024

Enugu Gov't unveils Enugu Youth Upscale project.

Govt.To train over 1000 youths on capacity building and developments to curb unemployment.

Medfnews 24.
15th mar. 2024.

The Enugu State Government on Thursday unveiled the Enugu Youth Upscale project as part of the state youth development roadmap, aimed at creating platforms for reducing youth unemployment and developing the capacity of young men and women in the state.

The State Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Lloyd Ekweremadu made this known during a media chat with stakeholders and members of civil society organisations in Enugu.

According to him, the unveiling became necessary following the increase in youth restiveness and unemployment rate in the country, which has increased anti-social behaviour particularly among young Nigerians.

On sustainability of the programme, Ekweremadu said sustainability is very important, explaining that the programme is digitised and structured in a way that will outlive them,as data of the youths would be collected across the 17 local government areas of the state and is decentralised because we are digitising everything.

"The idea is to provide projects to the youths of Enugu that will see to their upskilling and upscaling and also bring their skill sets up to par with their counterparts in other climes which will enable our youths compete favourably and become employed whether in Enugu or outside Enugu"

"This project is for young people between the ages of 18 and 35, and it is open for partnership with the civil society organisations, non-governmental organisations, private businesses, international development institutions, among other notable stakeholders. We will partner with them to ensure that the objective of the ministry is achieved,” the Commissioner stressed.

Log onto "https://eyouthupscale.org" and register whatever programme that they're interested in, as It is going to have a state-wide spread to capture all the comparative advantages in the various local governments.”

Also speaking, the development consultant and lead coordinator of the Upscale Project, Mr. Emmanuel Etukudo highlighted the pillars of the programme, which include data collection, collaboration, training, knowledge transfer, and policy reform.

In his words, “We will train them and ensure they are equipped and rightly empowered to enable them establish with whatever skill they have learnt which will help to curb youth unemployment and also anti-social behaviours among our youths.”

15/03/2024

ENUGU POLICE OPERATIVES BUST CAR STEALING SYNDICATE, ARREST SUSPECTS, RECOVER STOLEN VEHICLES, AND OTHER EXHIBITS.

Medfnews 24.
15th Mar.2024.
..as CP Kanayo reaffirms Police determination to purge Enugu State of unrepentant criminals.

Police Operatives of Enugu State Command, serving in the Uwani Police Division, have busted a car-stealing syndicate, arresting four (4) male suspects and recovering four (4) suspected stolen vehicles and numerous car keys from them. The success follows the mounting of operational surveillance by the Operatives, upon receiving several reports of the cars stealing within the Kenyetta Market axis in Uwani, Enugu.

Accordingly, Anioko Chukwujekwu aged 32, the syndicate's kingpin, was arrested on March 3, 2024, at about noon while attempting to steal a car from where it was parked at the market. Numerous cars' keys were recovered from him.

During the preliminary investigation, the suspect confessed to the crime, while his confessional statements led to the further arrest of three (3) more suspects in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, who are his conspirators, receivers, and sellers of the stolen vehicles. They include Ugochukwu Okoh aged 41 and Nkemdi Idah aged 65, arrested on March 7, 2024, and Nwoke Sunday aged 57, arrested on March 9, 2024. A total of four different models of Mercedes-Benz cars, comprising two 190 E (respectively ash-coloured with Reg. No. SKA 292 AA and red-coloured without Reg. No.), one blue-coloured C-Class with Reg. No. AGL 512 EY, and black-coloured 230 E (V-Boot) with Reg. No. CHR 50 AE, were recovered from them.

The suspects will be arraigned in court and prosecuted once investigations are concluded.

Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police, CP Kanayo Uzuegbu, psc (+), has maintained that the Command will not rest on its oars to purge Enugu State of unrepentant criminals and their activities. Hence, he enjoins residents of the State to continue to be law-abiding, security-conscious, and quickly report suspected criminals to the nearest Police Station, or call 08086671202 or 08098880102.

15/03/2024

NOTORIOUS PHONE-SNATCHER ARRESTED BY ENUGU POLICE OPERATIVES.

Medfnews 24.
15th Mar.2024.

Found guilty arraigned and sentence to three years prison terms without bail.

Police Operatives serving in the Central Police Station (CPS) of Enugu State Command, on March 8, 2024, at about 7 p.m., arrested one Promise Happy 'm', aged 18, at Christ Chemist Roundabout, Enugu. He was arrested after snatching an Android phone from a passenger in a moving mini bus.

Investigation revealed that the suspect, who has been on the Police Criminal Watchlist for similar offences of stealing, a native of Ozonogogo in Agbor Local Government Area of Delta State, but resident at New Garriki Market, Awkunanaw, Enugu.

He confessed to the crime, stating that he and gang members at large have been perpetrating the criminal act of phone-snatching since 2022, while the snatched blue-coloured Redmi Android phone was recovered from him.

Upon conclusion of investigation, the suspect was arraigned in the Enugu North Chief Magistrate Court of Enugu State, and sentenced to three (3) years imprisonment.

15/03/2024

ENUGU POLICE FORCE CID ANNEX ,GETS NEW MAN IN CHARGE.

AS AIG KWAZHI Assumes duty,calls on the South-East and South- South region on securing the zone.

Medfnews 24.
15th Mar.2024
..assures diligence and professionalism in criminal cases investigation and prosecution, enjoining citizens to be supportive.

AIG Kwazhi Bzigu Dali, mni, has assumed duty as the Assistant Inspector-General of Police in-charge of the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) Annex Enugu. He hails from Mildu Shalmi in Madagali Local Government Area of Adamawa State, and holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in History and Philosophy from Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, Kaduna State.

Notable among the positions held by AIG Kwazhi include serving as the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of different Police Divisions in Kaduna State and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Commands, as well as the Acting Area Commander, Metropolitan Area Command, and the Officer in Charge of the Anti-Terrorism Section of the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) both in the FCT Police Command.

He further served as a member of the Presidential Committee on the Dis-armament, Demobilization and Re-Integration (DDR) of the Niger Delta militants, and the Vice Chairman of the Nigeria Police Force Anti-Corruption Committee.

A versatile and consummate Senior Police Officer, AIG Kwazhi brings with him a wealth of administrative, operational, and, more importantly, intelligence and investigation experiences spanning over thirty years. He assures that the Force CID Annex Enugu, under his watch, will maintain utmost diligence and professionalism in the investigation and prosecution of criminal cases.

He has, therefore, called on the public, particularly citizens of the eleven States in South-east and South-south Geopolitical Zones of Nigeria covered by the Force CID Enugu Annex, to remain supportive and report unprofessional conducts by Detectives of the Annex to him through 08034213580.

01/03/2024

Enugu Capital Authority Sets to clamp down on illegal structures/falsely acquired building plans.

Demolishes Illegal Structure at Restaurant,Citing Multiple illegalities.

1st March 2024
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The Enugu Capital Territory Development Authority, ECTDA, has demolished illegal structures at Breathe Restaurant & Lounge located at Independence Avenue at Independence Layout, Enugu, citing lack of title documents, fraudulent submission of Certificate of Occupancy (C-of-O), construction of more buildings than were approved, change of purpose of building permit without approval, among others.

The agency said it acted following the revocation of the withdrawal of building plan/permit in line with the powers conferred on it by the law, and based on item 11 of the affidavit sworn by the developer, Ndubuisi Madueke, in support of his application for building permit.

In the said item 11, the developer had sworn: “If at any point it is found that any information stated in my drawing is false, or that I deviate from the contents of the building drawing submitted to the authority containing my intended development plan, that this owner/builder permit is deemed invalid and automatically stand revoked.”

Recall that ECTDA had about a week ago raised the alarm over what it described as proliferation of fake title documents, forged building approvals, manipulation of permits, and illegal structures in parts of the Enugu metropolis, saying it had revoked several of the permits/approvals for such structures, as they posed a danger to human and environmental safety.

In a 16th February 2024 letter addressed to the proprietor of the restaurant with reference number ENS/ECTDA/ADM/376/VOL.1/27, entitled “Withdrawal of Approved Building Plan/Permit” supported by Building Permit number ECTDA/EPC/1380 approving the construction of one unit of one storey building for restaurant and one room self-contain bungalow for security house only as well as a C-of-O for Plot 31 Ekulu River Layout, GRA, Enugu, the Executive Chairman of ECTDA wrote: “ I hereby write to refer to the above subject matter for strict compliance of the Enugu Municipal Master Plan, and inform you that your approval for building construction issued by the agency with plan No. ECTDA/EPC/1380 DATED 2ND May 2023 has been withdrawn for the following reasons:

“i. Non-payment of necessary fees to the Government for Building Plan Approval/Permit.

“ii. Fraudulent submission of Certificate of Occupancy (C of O) of a property at Ekulu River Layout in GRA to obtain approval/permit for building of a property at Independence Layout.

“iv. Construction of five (5) building structures as against two (2) structures in the building plan.

“v. Change of purpose clause without approval.

“vi. Failure to abide/comply with all application laws, requirements, ordinances, building codes and zoning regulations, as contained in the Owner/Builder Permit Affidavit form signed and sworn in a competent court of law by your own very self (see item 7 of the copy attached).

“vii. Failure to notify the agency of any addition, deletions, or changes to any information that you provided on the affidavit disclosure (see item 10)”.

The ECTDA Chairman also cited item 11 of the sworn affidavit when the developer declared his Owner/Builder Plan Permit is “deemed invalid and automatically stand revoked” should he be found to have given false information or deviated from the building plans submitted in pursuit of the application.

Although the developer was alleged to have used a C-of-O for GRA to obtain the building permit, ECTDA, however, did not demolish the two permitted buildings (a one-storey building and a security house) in order to allow the developer to regularise the structures with proper application with the correct plot and zone.

13/02/2024

Security Trust Fund:

Gov Mbah Inaugurates Enugu State Security Trust Fund, projects N20bn for Security.

Appoints Ike Chioke BOT Chair

Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, Tuesday, inaugurated the Enugu State Security Trust Fund, saying it was in line with the administration’s campaign promise and efforts to build on the successes achieved in the security of lives and property in the state.

The enabling Law which was enacted in 2020, was not activated, hence the Mbah administration initiated vital amendments to the Law in 2023 and also executed a Deed of Trust to pave the way for the appointment and inauguration of a Board of Trustees (BOT) to bring the Trust Fund into full force.

The 11-member Board of Trustees (BOT) of the Trust Fund chaired by Mr. Ike Chioke, an Investment Banker and Group Managing Director of Afrinvest Trustees Limited, while Mr. Chinedu Anih was appointed the Executive Secretary.with Brig.Gen.Murtala Abu,Garrison Commander 82 Div Nig.Army,State director of the DSS,Mrs Theresa Egbunu rep security agencies and Dame Ugochi Madueke, Commissioner for Culture amd Tourism,rep the state among others.

Gov.Mbah, who commended them for accepting to serve the state with their wealth of experience and contacts, put the state’s projected security expenditure for 2024 at N20bn, emphasising that the government was counting on private sector support in regard.

On his part, the BOT Chairman, Ike Chioke, commended the Mbah administration for containing insecurity in the state, and for activating the Security Trust Fund four years after it was signed into law.

He assured that the appointees would deliver on their mandate, given the calibre of people the government had assembled.

The provisions of the Enugu State Security Trust Fund Law (as amended in 2023), the Trust Fund has the mandate to source for fund for the acquisition and deployment of security equipment and to carry out other activities of the Fund; act as an intervention agency to all security agencies operating within the State; provide money for the acquisition and deployment of security equipment and such human, material, and financial resources as shall be necessary to prevent crime and preserve public security in the State;

17/01/2024

Police invades Live broadcast of ABN TV/Radio in Umuahia.
..Arrest live studio guest,destroys equipments.

Mdfnews24.
17th Jan. 2024.
...As Management Calls for Arrest of Erring officers and open apology to the private owned station

*PRESS RELEASE*

The Invasion Of ABN TV/Radio Station By Police in Umuahia Alarming

We are worried by the invasion of our broadcast station in Umuahia by officers of the Nigerian Police, Umuahia Area command in Abia State.

At about 2:40pm on Tuesday, January 16, 2023, the policemen invaded our station during a live programme to arrest our guest, one Mr. Udensi Donald during a programme, Youth Rendezvous.

The police claimed a senior brother of the guest, one Mr Uche Onwuka Udensi had written a petition against him over a family matter.

Despite repeated plea by our staff to the officers to allow the programme come to an end before the guest could be arrested, they insisted whisking him away while the live programme was on.

We find this very provocative and indeed an act of overzealousness by the officers who obviously acted in clear contravention of rule of engagement.

It clearly also negates the enhanced police-civil relations which the Commissioner of Police, CP Kene Onwuemeile has consistently campaigned for.

When the Director of the media organization who was in Aba for an assignment was informed of the development, he quickly reached out to the Commissioner of Police who immediately invited staff of ABN TV/Radio to properly brief him on what happened, officers on duty barricaded the door and harassed, intimidated and threatened to detain them.

We also want to put on record, during the gestapo arrest, many of our broadcast equipment were fatally damaged, including a laptop, camera and microphones.

We find this an attack on press freedom and most especially open violation of human right to expression, having taken place during a live broadcast where critical issues about youth development were being discussed.

We demand an open apology from the Abia State Command of the Nigerian Police over this unprovoked attack in our studio.

It has equally left us with huge financial losses following the damage of our equipment. We are also calling for the replacement of the affected tools.

From all indications, the officers were not properly schooled on best approaches to relate with the civil populace in a democratic environment where the media plays a key role to enhance their relations with the generality of the society.

Signed:
Ifeanyi Okali
Director ABN TV/Radio
17/01/2024

16/01/2024

Armed forces Remembrance day 2024:

Mbah Extols the Nigerian Armed forces for thier Unrelenting Sacrifices to the Nation.
...Pledges support for the Armed Forces.

Mdfnews24.
16th Jan.2024.
.. Urges Nigerians to eschew expressions of hate and acts of violence.

Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, has lauded the Nigerian Armed Forces for their sacrifices and paying the supreme sacrifice by members of the armed forces, saying that his administration would continue to support them in their efforts to make the country safe.

Mbah, who assured that the sacrifices of the fallen heroes would not be in vain, however, urged Nigerians to eschew all expressions of hate and acts of violence and insecurity. He stressed that only by so doing would the country truly reciprocate the gallantry of the service-men and honour the memory of those who paid the supreme price in the service of the fatherland.

The governor gave the commendations and assurances at the laying of wreaths and parade at the Okpara square, Enugu, to conclude the series of events marking the 2024 Armed Forces Remembrance Day.

He said, "These selfless men and women whom we remember, and honor today gave their lives in operations ranging from the Nigerian Civil War and the numerous internal security operations across the country today to various peacekeeping operations in places as far as Chad, Somalia, Sudan, Liberia, Sierra Leone and many others.

"The sacrifices of these our dear departed defenders are most certainly not lost on us, and our only responsibility as the beneficiaries of their great labour of love can only be to ensure that their high price is ultimately not paid in vain.

"Consequently, we must constantly rededicate ourselves to the duty of maintaining peace and security across our great Nation, not only by eschewing all expressions of hate or acts of violence and insecurity, but also by supporting our brothers and sisters in the security agencies.

"In line with this, this administration will certainly continue to support the men and women of our security services in the state. en quote"

Mbah thanked members of the armed forces and security agencies for the relative peace and stability that now prevail in the state and enjoined them to continue to show utmost discipline and patriotism in the state.

The colourful event, which also witnessed the release of pigeons by the governor as a symbol of peace and love, was attended by heads of the other arms of government and the military formations in the state including the Speaker, Enugu State House of Assembly, Chief Judge of Enugu State, the General Officer Commanding 82 Division, Nigerian Army, Enugu who was represented by the Garrison Commander, Brigadier General Murtala Abu.

10/01/2024

APC SouthEast Condemns Suspension / Arrest of Anambra and Abia Traditional Rulers

Says it’s an aberrational affront against Igbo traditional institutions.

Mdfnews24.
10th Jan. 2024.

Wants Ohanaeze Ndi-Igbo to wade in!

Reactions are still trailing the suspension of the paramount ruler of Neni Community, HRH Damian Onwuamaeze Ezeani by the Soludo administration for conferring a chieftaincy title on the Senator representing Anambra South and member of the All Progressives Congress, Senator Ifeanyi Ubah and the arrest of the favourite for the Arochukwu traditional stool in Abia State, Godwin Kanu Idei, over the false allegations of impersonation.

This time around, the SouthEast zone of the All Progressives Congress, APC have also waded into the matter in the two separate localities condemning the suspension and arrest whilst describing it as an aberrational affront against Igbo traditional institutions.

The zone decried the actions of the Abia and Anambra state Governments as an attempt to make Igbo crowns and stools an appendage of the APGA led government of Anambra state and the LP lead government in Abia state, respectively.

It called on the pan Igbo group, Ohanaeze NdiIgbo as well as prominent Igbos all over the country as well Nigerians; to rise up and condemn such acts as it very much undermined the tradition of NdiIgbo.

“We received with shock the recent suspension of an esteemed traditional ruler, HRH Damian Onwuamaeze Ezeani, the Igwe of Neni Community, at first we thought there was some untruth in the story until its confirmation.
This came coupled with the arrest and illegal detention of the acclaimed Eze Aro of Arochukwu Kindgom , Godwin Kanu Idei for impersonation even though Idei had been rightfully crowned as the Eze Aro by the traditional ruler of Ibom Isii, Eze Nwa Kanu.

It is indeed sad and is deserving of full condemnation such an aberrational affront against Igbo traditional institutions which we should cherish and nurture, rather than drag into the mud?

What is Igwe Neni’s offence? That he conferred a title on a Senator of APC extraction? Is he the first to have done so? Or is it merely politics, otherwise can we not see this as a move to make the prestigious crowns and stools in Anambra State as an appendage of the APGA led administration? What are the offences of the Eze Ibom Isii or Eze Idei that the Abia State Government under Alex Otti has to suspend the former and arrest the latter when they were just carrying out their duties as custodians of our tradition. It is obvious that Otti is trying to impose the other person, one Pastor Eberechukwu Oji who is unpopular with Ndi Arochukwu on the people.

We thus call on Igbos all over the world, and the leadership of the Pan Igbo organization, Ohanaeze NdiIgbo and other Igbo groups likewise well meaning Nigerians to call the administrations of Chukwuma Soludo and Alex Otti to order.

Will a Yoruba governor treat a first class traditional ruler in such manner or Fulani leader? The Eze Aro remains about the oldest traditional stool in Igbo land. It is highly revered and should not be desecrated by the governor in his political mix-up. The Aro kingdoms far predates the coming of the white man and colonial era. It’s not an autonomous community, created by any government. The statement read.

10/01/2024

CP. Kanayo orders crack down on all criminal Elements in the State.

Arrest Male suspects and recovers Arms and Ammunitions.

Mdfnews24.
10th Jan. 2024.

In furtherance to security challenges across the nation,the Enugu state police command continues to take the fight to the criminals in every nook and crannies of the state according to the order by the tactical approach of CP.Kanayo to his men,which has yielded result in every sphere of the state and during the Yuletide season which saw the arrest and crack down of criminal Elements in the state.

In a well coordinated sweep by the tactical team of the Operatives in the state, One Chekwube Nwobodo aged 27, and Ifeanyi Edeh aged 30, both males, were arrested at Obinagu-Etiti Nara-Unateze in Nkanu East Local Government Area on January 3, 2024, at about 2.40 p.m. by Enugu State Police Command's Operatives, serving in the Nkanu East Police Division, following their swift response to a distress call.

According to the Command public relation officer, DSP, Daniel Ndukwe as at press time, the arrest of the suspects, whose other gang members escaped but are being hunted, led to the recovery of one (1) locally fabricated pistol with two (2) live cartridges, pieces of substance suspected to be crystal m**h (otherwise known as Mpkuru-Mmiri), and a quantity of w**d suspected to be ma*****na.

The suspects and gang members at large are alleged to have carried out a series of armed robberies, burglaries, and other criminal activities in the mentioned area. But having met their Waterloo, the suspects shall have the court of law to contend with once investigations are concluded.

This operational success is in alignment with the 2024 New Year assurances of the Commissioner of Police, CP Kanayo Uzuegbu, to the good people of Enugu State, that the Command will be more proactive and forward-looking in its policing approach this new year. Hence, the CP reassures that the Police commitment to actualize this remains unwavering.

10/01/2024

NPF ARRESTS 67 SUSPECTS FOR VARIOUS OFFENCES ACROSS NIGERIA

As IGP Assures Nigerians of swift clamp down on criminal elements.

Mdfnews24.
10th Jan. 2024.

In furtherance to the sustained efforts of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun to curb crimes and criminality across the country, the Nigeria Police Force Intelligence Department Tactical Team- DFI-IRT and DFI-STS have successfully arrested 67 suspects for various crimes ranging from kidnapping, gunrunning, one-chance, armed robbery and banditry across the country.

According to ACP OLUMUYIWA ADEJOBI,
Force Public Relations Officer while speaking with news men while parading the suspects,
Said the Police has recovered 5,454 rounds of live ammunitions of different calibre, 300 live cartridges, 50 empty shells of ammunition, 68 rifles, and 33 different ATM cards amongst others.

Prominent amongst these achievements, is the arrest of three (3) suspects who are members of a gunrunning syndicate in connection with the Christmas Eve attack on some villages in Plateau State, they are currently in police custody and assisting with investigation. The suspects are (1) Ahmed Sulaimon (2) Balikisu Aliyu (3) Aboki Samuel. Upon their arrest, 1 AK-47 rifle, 1 AK-49 rifle, 1000 rounds of live ammunition and 5 magazines were recovered from them.

Also, 4 suspects were arrested in connection with the bank robbery at Otukpo where Nine (9) AK-47 rifles were recovered from the said suspects while five (5) suspects fell to the superior fire power of Police operatives during a fierce gun duel at their hideout in Taraku village, Buruku LGA of Benue State. They all confessed to committing the heinous act and linked other gang members who are at large and have also named Terzungwe Shionda a.k.a ‘3-star general’ (now late), Terlumum Pila and one Ayuko both at large, to be the ones supplying them arms on loan for their operations.

The IGP reiterates the commitment of the Police to ensuring the safety and security of our citizens by relentlessly cracking down on criminals and criminally related activities and will continue to work tirelessly to ensure Nigeria is a safe space for everyone.

27/12/2023

Gov.Peter MBAH signs the 2024 Appropriation bill into law.

Task Ministries,MDA's and Commissioner's on revenue remittance and generations to meet their Target.

Medfnews 24
27th Dec.2024.

As Governor Mbah signs the 2024 Enugu State Appropriation Bill, as passed by the Enugu State House of Assembly, into law this afternoon, 27th December, 2023, at the EXCO Chambers of Lion Building, Government House, Enugu.

● Commends the speaker and members of the state assemby for their expeditious review and passage of the budget within two weeks of its presentation to the house;

● Says the budget would be implemented to the letters, holding that the state would be spending 20 times what it had ever spent on capital expenditure, and that the funds would not come from borrowing but from the mobilization of domestic revenue;

● Tasks commissioners on the need to sit up and ensure they meet targets in line with KPI on revenue generation;

● Says the migration of the MDAs to eplatforms would expedite service delivery.

25/12/2023

Methodist Bishop Opoko sues for peace among all in this Christmas season.

"Let's show the love of Christ to our world, that God will give us grace beyond measure."-Bishop Opoko.

Medfnews 24.
25th Dec.2023.

A CHRISTMAS MESSAGE BY HIS GRACE MOST REV'D (DR.) CHIBUZO RAPHAEL OPOKO, TFSG, DOB, JP), METHODIST ARCHBISHOP OF UMUAHIA.

Preamble:

For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given and the government shall be upon his shoulder and his name shall be called: wonderful, counselor, everlasting father and prince of peace (Isaiah 9:6).

It is indeed with great delight that I write to convey my warmest greetings to all and sundry for a successful year. It is indeed by the special grace of God that we are all alive. In this season of Christmas, it is important that we quickly reflect on the meaning and essence of Christmas, discuss Christmas and the present Nigerian situation and conclude with God's expectation from us as Christians.

Discussing the issues stated above, will in a great way justify the anchor scripture quoted above.

Meaning and essence of Christmas:

Christmas has its roots in the Christian faith and is celebrated as the birth of Jesus Christ. It is believed that Jesus was born in Bethlehem over 2,000 years ago.
The celebration of Christmas as the birth of Jesus Christ has its origins in the early Christian Church. The exact date of the first Christmas celebration is unclear, but it began to be widely observed in the 4th century. Pope Julius officially declared December 25th as the date of Christ's birth in the year 336 AD. Over time, Christmas traditions and customs evolved, incorporating elements from various cultures and festivities.
Christmas is a time to come together with family and loved ones, exchange gifts, and spread joy and goodwill. It's a celebration of love, hope, and the spirit of giving. It's a special time of year that brings warmth and happiness to our hearts.

Christmas holds great significance for many people around the world. It's a time to celebrate love, family, and togetherness. For Christians, it's a celebration of the birth of Jesus, who is the Son of God and a symbol of hope and salvation. It's a time to reflect on the values of kindness, generosity, and compassion. During Christmas, people exchange gifts as a way to show love and appreciation for one another reflecting on the life of Christ. It's also a time for acts of kindness, such as helping those in need and spreading joy to others.

Overall, Christmas is a special occasion that brings people closer, reminds us of the importance of love and giving, and fills our hearts with joy and warmth.

Therefore, outside Christ, Christmas is useless. Hence everybody who celebrates Christmas must first accept the Christ of the mas into his life to make his show of love valuable before God.

Christmas and our Present Nigerian Situation:
It is important to note that today in Nigeria, many people including some of our leaders, have made Christmas to loose it's value.
Today, when we talk of Christmas, we talk of increase in goods and services. We talk of high rate of crime and killings. During Christmas, we see all sorts of wickedness all in the bid to make money at all cost. We must note that when we do all these, we are sincerely abusing the essence of Christmas.
The present state of killings, kidnapping and banditry in our country calls for sincere prayers. The present price of fuel, rice, general transportation and cost of living makes it difficult for people in Nigeria to show love in a time like this. I therefore call on Christians to show love and eschew all form of violence as we celebrate Christ who is the Prince of Peace.

The expectation of God from Christians
Let me categorically state that the presence of darkness suggest the need for light in our society. We need Christians to awake and shine in a time like this. We need the church of God to become the salt of the earth and the light of the world. We need Christians to respond the earnest groaning of the creation for the manifestation of sons of God.

We need to set the pace for others to follow. To my beloved friends in the faith I ask, how many widows and orphans have you been able to reach out to this Christmas? How many children who are drop out have you been able to give scholarship? How many communities have you been able to reach out to with basic infrastructural facilities? It is indeed the time for us to arise and shine for darkness has covered the earth and gross darkness the people (Isaiah 60:1). Let me remind us that if we decide to be silent at this very critical time, God can still send help from another source.

My prayer for all:
It is my prayer that as we take up this challenge of showing the love of Christ to our world, that God will give us grace beyond measure. It is my prayer that in this season of insecurity that God will be our security. It is our prayer that the Lord Almighty will supply our needs according to His riches in glory.
May the joy of the Lord remain our strength now and forevermore.

Yours in His Vineyard,

Most Revd. Dr. Chibuzo Raphael Opoko, TFSG, DOB, JP.

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Armed forces Remembrance day 2024: Mbah Extols the Nigerian Armed forces for thier Unrelenting Sacrifices to the Nation. ....Pledges support for the Armed Forces. Mdfnews24. 16th Jan.2024. ... Urges Nigerians to eschew expressions of hate and acts of violence. Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, has lauded the Nigerian Armed Forces for their sacrifices and paying the supreme sacrifice by members of the armed forces, saying that his administration would continue to support them in their efforts to make the country safe. Mbah, who assured that the sacrifices of the fallen heroes would not be in vain, however, urged Nigerians to eschew all expressions of hate and acts of violence and insecurity. He stressed that only by so doing would the country truly reciprocate the gallantry of the service-men and honour the memory of those who paid the supreme price in the service of the fatherland. The governor gave the commendations and assurances at the laying of wreaths and parade at the Okpara square, Enugu, to conclude the series of events marking the 2024 Armed Forces Remembrance Day. He said, "These selfless men and women whom we remember, and honor today gave their lives in operations ranging from the Nigerian Civil War and the numerous internal security operations across the country today to various peacekeeping operations in places as far as Chad, Somalia, Sudan, Liberia, Sierra Leone and many others. "The sacrifices of these our dear departed defenders are most certainly not lost on us, and our only responsibility as the beneficiaries of their great labour of love can only be to ensure that their high price is ultimately not paid in vain. "Consequently, we must constantly rededicate ourselves to the duty of maintaining peace and security across our great Nation, not only by eschewing all expressions of hate or acts of violence and insecurity, but also by supporting our brothers and sisters in the security agencies. "In line with this, this administration

Gov.Peter MBAH signs the 2024 Appropriation bill into law. Task Ministries,MDA's and Commissioner's on revenue remittance and generations to meet their Target. Medfnews 24 27th Dec.2024. As Governor Mbah signs the 2024 Enugu State Appropriation Bill, as passed by the Enugu State House of Assembly, into law this afternoon, 27th December, 2023, at the EXCO Chambers of Lion Building, Government House, Enugu. ● Commends the speaker and members of the state assemby for their expeditious review and passage of the budget within two weeks of its presentation to the house; ● Says the budget would be implemented to the letters, holding that the state would be spending 20 times what it had ever spent on capital expenditure, and that the funds would not come from borrowing but from the mobilization of domestic revenue; ● Tasks commissioners on the need to sit up and ensure they meet targets in line with KPI on revenue generation; ● Says the migration of the MDAs to eplatforms would expedite service delivery.

CSO Demands Sack Neuropsychriatic Hospital Enugu MD Sack Medfnews 24. 30th August 2023. Editor in chief. A coalition of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in Enugu State has requested the speedy intervention of Federal Government to wade into the controversies surrounding the alleged cancellation of academic activities in the Institution school of nursing and midwifery. The group registered their grievance while mounting a protest at the entrance of the hospital in Enugu, requesting the Chief Medical Director of the Hospital, Professor Monday Igwe to give way for a new administrator in the hospital. The pressure group alleged that the hospital management under Professor Monday Igwe leadership halted academic activities to commence after giving admission to student of 2022-2023 academic year. They urged the Nigeria Minister of Health Ali Patter to make an unscheduled visit to the Psychiatrist hospital to enable him uncover Alleged unwholesome activities in the hospital. Sot: Okadigbo Igbokwe Convener/Civil Society group.

ILLEGAL MINERS ARRESTED BY NSCDC FNUGU STATE COMMMAND INTELLIGENCE TEAM 24th August 2023. Medfnews 24. Editor in chief. The NSCDC which is the lead agency with statutory mandate for the protection of critical national assets and infrastructure, No fewer than forty suspected(40) illegal coal miners have been arrested by the operatives of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps(NSCDC), Enugu State Command by a tip off by the intelligence team of the corps amid a subsequent raid at the mining site at the foot of Ugwuonyeama hill in Enugu North local council. Addressing newsmen, at the state command headquarters in Enugu,the state Commandant NSCDC, Mr. Muhammed Saleh Dada, explained that the act was a serious economic sabotage. The NSCDC Commandant vowed to pursue the matter to its logical conclusion and ensure that those behind the act were not only unmasked, but face the full weight of the law,he called on residents to support efforts by government to better their lives by giving relevant information that would lead to the end of such activities. Medfnews Correspondent reports that NSCDC recovered various equipments such as pumping machines, diggers, shovels and cutlass from the suspects,other items recovered are; • Four(4) Hanvan G7 Trucks without Registration numbers 924,921,914 and 909. • TWO(2) Toyota Hilux Van with REG.NO: MUS 513 HU, T19375LA *Three (3)pumping Machines. *Two (2) Heavy duty Batteries *Large quantities of raw coal ** One (1) motorcycle. *One (1)tricycle. The incidence of illegal mining is a crime that is seriously frowned at by the federal and state government. The state Commandant Muhammed Dada used the opportunity to warn and advice all sundry who engage on this illegality to desist forthwith or face the long arm of the law, while assuring that after profiling and investigations the suspects would be charged to court.

#SDG's:UNICEF Commends Mbah’s political will on SDG's. …Enugu on course to end open defecation by 2025 – Gov. Mbah#

Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has inaugurated 20 newly-appointed commissioners, who would constitute the State Executive Council. mdfnews24. 10th August 2023 chief editor. The governor, in his remarks charged them to get down to work immediately as the administration was in a hurry to deliver on its campaign promises. The newly sworn-in commissioners include; Barr. Lloyd Ekweremadu, the son of Embattled Former Deputy president of the Senate,Prof.Ike Ekweremadu ,who takes the reins as the commissioner for Youth and sports,others are Prof. Ndubueze Mbah -Education, Mrs Ngozi Enih- Gender affiars andSocial Development, Mr Lawrence Ezeh -Lands an Urban development, Prof. Sam Ugwu -Environment and Climate change, Dr Kingsley Udeh -Attorney General and commissioer for justice and Prof. Emmanuel Obi -Health among others. The governor reiterated his commitment to the exponential growth of the State’s economy, speedy provision of socio-economic infrastructure, and human capital development in the State. Mbah said the new commissioners were products of a painstaking search for quality hands to help his administration to deliver on its manifesto,while promising to make Enugu people have access to quality education and healthcare services as well as attract investments to the State. “We are also making sure that you acquire those new skills that we need to fix the challenges of breaking new grounds of economic development and growth. “So, your selection was largely driven by your track records, your experience, your background, and it’s our hope that you are going to bring those experiences to bear and to work for the people of Enugu State. “In this journey of greatness, growth and development, I look forward to working with you all to actualize the Enugu State of our dreams, together,”the governor said.

SOUTH EAST GOVERNOR's MEET IN ENUGU.. Mdfnews24. 9th August 2023.. Editor in chief. The Governor's of the five south east zone are currently meeting in Enugu for the first time in the zone since may 29th inauguration. This meeting comes in line with the current situation in the region giving the security situation bothering on the illegal sit at home which has ravaged the entire South eastern zone. Enugu state Governor,Peter Mbah who is the host Governor is currently in a close door meeting with,Abia state,Alex Otti,Anambra,Chukwuma Soludo,Gov.Nwaifuru of Ebonyi state and Imo state Hope Uzodinma,Director General of the forum Sen.Ekwunife is also in the meeting.

BACK TO THIER ROOTSi: Ex-US WAREN CHIEF,INTERNET WIZARD TRACES ROOT BACK TO THIER ANCESTRAL LINAGE MDFNEWS24 3rd August 2023... Editor in chief. As OHANEZE Calls on all to find thier way back to thier ancestral land in Africa. Over the years,the black population in the United States of America and the Caribbean have grown into millions. Interestingly, some of the African-Americans passed the information of their ethnic origin to their children before they passed on which the strong message has transcended generations to the present day. One of the best computer wizards of world renowned, an African-American who developed the .com code for the Internet E-Mails ,the Chairman and CEO of Defense Manufacturing, Dr.Emmitt McHenry, has finally reconnected with his ancestry back to Nigeria "Igbo speaking tribe" The Internet wizard who validated the epistle from the fore-fathers with a DNA test and his Igboness became most manifest and wholesome,which For Dr. McHenry and his siblings, their father passed the message from the first great grand fathers to the Fifth/sixth generations down to them that they are of the Igbo speaking region in Nigeria. President General of Ohaneze Ndigbo worldwide ,Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu.CFR. highlighted with joy that the Igbo ingenuity, audacity, resilience and the unique capacity to turn adversities into diverse opportunities have remained irrepressible. The Igbo Leader enthused that the exemplary adventurous and entrepreneurial spirit of the Igbo is making positive impacts in all parts of the globe,he further expressed immense delight that some of the African American descendants have traced their roots back to their Igbo lineage. The induction ceremony which took place at the Smithsonian Institute of African Museum in Washington DC, USA, was an presided over Chief Iwuanyanwu was emotion laden ceremony which also witnessed the induction of Gen. William E. (Kip) Ward, Rtd. General Ward was the first commander of the U.S. Africa

#Nation wide strike: Organized Labour protest in Enugu against the Governments harsh policies,hike in pump price,harsh economic and inflation of commodities,Low minimum wage for workers

ORGANIZED LABOUR MARCH IN ENUGU AGAINST HARSH ECONOMIC IMPACT IN THE COUNTRY. MDFNEWS24. 2nd August 2023. Editor in chief. Following the planned protest announced by the top hirachy of the Nigeria Labour Congress against the harsh economic impact in the country by the federal government policy. The State chapter of the NLC in Enugu embarked on his march on Wednesday across Enugu metropolis to join the nation wide protest to further drive thier grieviances towards the policies set out by the Tinubu led administration and the increase in pump price,food inflation and dwindling rate of the naira.

#Enugu Govt to Migrate Civil Service to E-Governance,swear's in Head of Service and Principal Secretary.

Eha Amufu crisis: Fulani herders invade Community as Enugu State Govt condemns attack. …Calls for immediate deployment of more security personnel …Condoles with deceased’s families, others …Releases N10 million for victims in IDPs camp,to pay all medical bills *As Bishop Olinya commends Gov. Ugwuanyi on prompt interventions. Following the unfortunate attack on farmers in their farm settlements at Agu-Amaede and Mgbuji communities in Eha Amufu, Isi-Uzo Local Government Area by suspected herders, the Enugu State Government has condemned, in its entirety, the dastardly act which resulted in causalities with some indigenes of the communities displaced. In a statement by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Simon Uchenna Ortuanya, the State Government called on heads of Security Agencies to rise to the challenge and deploy more personnel to the affected communities to provide adequate security for life and property. Prof. Ortuanya stated that the State Government, in its determination to put an end to the lingering crisis between farmers and herders in Eha Amufu, will meet with their leaders to decisively resolve the contentious issues that might have led to the recent attack. The State Government condoled with families of the deceased and sympathized with the victims who sustained injuries as well as those who were displaced. The statement disclosed that Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi has released the sum of N10 million for the immediate needs of the victims in the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) camp and further committed to paying all the medical bills of those receiving treatments in the hospital. It also announced that Governor Ugwuanyi has directed a state government’s delegation to visit the victims in the hospital and IDPs camp to review their situation and ensure that they receive adequate medical attention. Reacting, the Anglican Bishop of Eha Amufu Diocese, Rt. Rev. Daniel Olinya, on Tuesday, expressed gratitude to Governo

COMMUNIQUE ISSUED AT SOUTH EAST GOVERNORS FORUM (SEGF) AT THE END OF THEIR MEETING ON 30 oCTOBER, 2022 AT GOVERNMENT HOUSE, ENUGU: 1. South East Governors Forum congratulated and welcomed His Excellency, the Governor of Anambra State,His Excellency, Prof. Charles Soludo, who was represented by His Deputy, His Excellency, Dr. Onyekachukwu G. Ibezim. 2. SECURITY: South East Governors decried the state of insecurity in the region. Our economic activities have come to a halt while kidnapping and wanton killing have become the order of the day South East Governors call on the Federal Government to come to Our aid in providing security in the Zone bearing in mind that elections are around the corner, Meanwhile, South East Governors have agreed to set up a 24-hour Joint Patrol in all major highways within the South East, especially during the Christmas season. 3. FLOODS: We commend the States and the Federal Government on efforts to alleviate the sufferings of the victims of the recent flood menace in the Country. We hope, however, that long term solution is desirable. The South East Governors have decided to put funds together to further assist the victims of flooding in our five States in the South East. We, also plead with the Federal Government to please initiate action in the dredging of rivers in the South East, to ameliorate the destruction of houses, farmlands and properties. We request the Federal Government to come to the aid of the victims in terms of rehabilitation of the internally displaced persons. 4. South East Governors Forum jointly formed Ebubeagu and Forest Guards not ESN. So, it is not correct for any person to allude to fact that South East Governors created ESN. 5. South East Governors are watching with keen interest, the developments with respect to the case of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu viz-a-viz the Court rulings. However, we believe that a political solution is still possible in this circumstance.

HON. OGAH SHOWS APPRECIATION, DIGS MOTORISED BOREHOLE FOR THE PEOPLE OF EZZA- SOUTH LGA. Mdfnews24.7 29th May 2022.... In view of the just concluded House of Representatives Primary election of the All Progressives Congress (APC), member representing Ikwo/ Ezza-South federal constituency, Hon. Comrade Chinedu Ogah, OON, has commenced the drilling of motorised borehole at Orinte in Ezza-South Local Government Area. According to Hon. Ogah, the drilling of the motorised borehole located the same place he built Civic Centre at Orinte became necessary following the vote given to him by the people of Ezza South Local Government Area in the just concluded primary election. He appreciated and commended them, urging them to make judicious use of the borehole and give it a good maintenance services as to ensure durability.