Why fuel scarcity may not abate – IPMAN – Tribune
January 29, 2010 by Bunmi Awolusi · Comments Off
The zonal chairman of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), Western zone, Chief Olatunji Aderoju, on Thursday, raised the alarm on the lingering scarcity of petroleum products in the country, saying the situation may worsen, as Federal Government had reneged its promise to make the products available at affordable prices.
Kidnapped bank manager rescued – Vanguard
December 18, 2009 by Bunmi Awolusi · Comments Off
Reprieve came the way of the South East Regional Manager of Afribank Nigeria Plc, Enugu, Mr. Uba Anichebe, as the police rescued him from suspected kidnappers after spending four days in captivity.
The State Police Public Relations Officer, Mr. Ebere Amaraizu, who confirmed the rescue of the banker, yesterday said the victim was freed following a raid on the kidnappers’ hideout at Amodu Awkunanaw in Nkanu West Local Government Area.
Ex-Biafran soldiers, PDP elders slam Ojukwu over war threat – Vanguard
November 4, 2009 by Bunmi Awolusi · Comments Off
Dim Emeka Ojukwu, yesterday came under fire as a group of ex- Biafran soldiers and the elders forum of the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP) in Anambra State, berated him for threatening a second civil war, should the Appeal Court, Enugu, declare Dr. Andy Uba, Governor-in- waiting, tomorrow.
Senate to meet Labour, NNPC, marketers over deregulation – The Guardian
November 4, 2009 by Bunmi Awolusi · Comments Off
Stakeholders in the petroleum industry are to be invited by the Senate to find a permanent solution to the crisis in the downstream sector, which has gathered momentum since the renewed efforts by government to execute its policy on deregulation.
Plane catches fire before take-off – The Nation
August 3, 2009 by tim · Comments Off
There was stampede at the Akanu Ibanu International Airport (AIIA), Enugu, yesterday as a Capital Airlines plane caught fire.
One of the plane’s engines went up in flames as it was about taking off.
Gunman Nabbed Inside Enugu Governor’s Lodge – Sunday Independent
August 2, 2009 by tim · Comments Off
A gunman was arrested on Saturday morning inside the old Government Lodge, G.R.A. Enugu, where the state governor, Sullivan Chime resides. The arrest of the gunman is coming at a time when factions of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) are bickering over the nomination of candidates for the local council poll slated for December this year.
Persianas extends ‘The Palms’ success story to Enugu
July 21, 2009 by tim · Comments Off
Managing Director, Sesema PR, Ms. Alima Atta; Centre Manager, The Palms Shopping mall, Mrs. Bola Shobande; and Head, Projects, Persianas Group, Mr. Chuka Okoye, at a news conference on Polo Park Mall, Enugu, in Lagos --
On August 2009, Enugu will have a new story to tell as Governor Sullivan Chime flags off the construction of a new shopping mall.
Polo Park mall is being built by Polo Park Development Company, a private-public-partnership between the Enugu State Government and Persianas Group- the developers and owners of- The Palms in Lagos. Read more
Horror: Bandits Raze Station, Kill DPO, Others – The Guardian
July 18, 2009 by tim · Comments Off
It was a black day for the police in Enugu and Adamawa States yesterday and on Thursday as the two commands lost an officer and three men to bandits and in very controversial circumstances.
In the Enugu incident, hoodlums numbering over 20 defiled the serenity of the university town of Nsukka, where they killed the Divisional Police Officer (DPO), Mr. Joe Ejitaga, a Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) and two yet to be identified policemen during an attack on the station. The robbers also robbed four banks and left several others seriously injured.
