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Curled from Los Angeles Times WASHINGTON — Criticized for its slow response to escalating warfare, the Biden administration plunged into urgent diplomacy Wednesday, dispatching an emergency envoy to the Mideast, appealing directly to Israel’s prime minister and insisting Israelis and Palestinians deserve “equal measures” of security and freedom. President Biden, who until now sought to keep Middle East crises on a back burner, telephoned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to urge calm in the conflict that has killed dozens of people, mostly Palestinians. In describing the conversation, Biden emphasized support for Israel’s “legitimate right” to defend itself and did not address…
By Our Reporter The International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) has accused a soldier deployed to the crisis-ridden Effium Community, Ohaukwu Local Government Area of Ebonyi of raping a 13-year old girl. The Ebonyi State Chairperson of FIDA, Mrs. Grace Chima alleged that the defilement of the girl happened on May 21 at about 3pm. Chima said that the rapist-soldier attached to Nkwegu Military Cantonment in the area, brutally had carnal knowledge of the minor in an uncompleted building. She said that it was sad that a soldier deployed to quell the intra-communal crisis in the area would commit such heinous crime. “The soldier allegedly defiled the…
By Our Reporter The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) has called on Nigerians to embrace dialogue in resolving their differences and attaining sustainable peace. The South-East Zonal Chairman of MACBAN, Alhaji Gidado Sidikki made the call in a Sallah message on Wednesday in Enugu. Siddiki said that the security challenges in parts of the country had necessitated dialogue among the peoples of Nigeria. He, therefore, called on Muslims in the country to use the Sallah period to pray for the peace of the country and peaceful coexistence among Nigerians. The MACBAN chairman said that in spite of…
The Delta State Police Command has suspended the escort of politicians and other Very Important Personalities (VIPs) to the South-East and Rivers State. According to a police signal shared by The Whistler, the decision was reached following the incessant attacks on police formations and officers in the region.. The signal was dated “101054/05/2021” and with reference number 0900/DTS/DOPS/VOL47/812 and issued by the Commissioner of Police (DOPS), Asaba, Delta State. It said, “Sequel to the incessant attacks on policemen/ snatching of arms and ammunition by the proscribed IPOB/ESN elements in the Eastern states of Abia, Anambra, Ebonyi, Enugu and Imo States and Rivers State, COMPOL DOPS directs…
By Our Reporter The Chief Executive Officer, FIT Consult, Chief Lauretta Aniagolu says the company will invest 130million US Dollars in the development of a modern lifestyle district in Enugu. Aniagolu disclosed this on Tuesday during a facility tour of the project site by the executive members of Enugu State Traditional Rulers Council. She said that the project would consist of Nigeria’s premier health tourism district made up of 250-bed multi specialty Turkish Hospital and 150-room Hilton Garden Inn. She said that the estate had a total land size of 1.2million square metres including service plots, 20km of cement-paved internal…
By Our Reporter Gov. Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has announced a review on the existing night curfew in the state following sustained attacks and killings of security men in the area. Wike disclosed this on Monday during a statewide broadcast in Port Harcourt. Recall that unknown gunmen on May 7 allegedly killed seven police officers during a multiple ambush on police check points along the East-West Road, Port Harcourt. The governor said that the state government having reviewed the way and manner the incident occurred, decided to adjust the curfew period. He said that the existing night time curfew across…
By Our Reporter The Federal Government on Monday flagged off the National Youth Volunteer Programme for hand washing and clean Nigeria campaign for Coronavirus (COVID-19) prevention in Enugu State. The Minister of Water Resources, Alhaji Suleiman Adamu while speaking during the event, said that the campaign was aimed at stemming the spread of COVID-19. Adamu was represented at the event by a director in the ministry, Mrs Kogbara Ayaba. He said that the programme would involve the engagement of hundred youth volunteers in each of the 774 local government areas across the country for community sensitisation. He said that the programme would centre on…
The Catholic Church with more than 2000 years of history under her belt, has been called the oldest institution in the western world. It has successfully fought and won many wars, internal and external, in a bid to keep her 1.2 billion faithfuls from drifting in a constantly changing world. At no time, however did it reckon that the 21st century Nigerian church will be home to celebrity priests with mega-fortunes whose clout will test the resilience of the great institution. Her Achilles heel remains how to deal with the errant clergy within her ranks. One of such is Rev.…
By Our Reporter The Catholic Bishop of Enugu Diocese, Bishop Callistus Onaga has declared a one week of prayer over the invasion of the diocesan central place of worship in Enugu. Onaga disclosed this in a statement on Thursday while reacting to a mob attack on the place of worship and his official residence in Igboeze Street, Independence Layout, Enugu. Recall that some protesting youths suspected to be members of the Adoration Ministries, Enugu had on Wednesday invaded the Bishop’s official residence and the Holy Ghost Cathedral beside Ogbette Main Market, Enugu. The irate youths were protesting the alleged ‘disappearance’ of the…
I saved some Christian students from lynching during religious crisis in Bauchi – Pantami A FORMER student of Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU) has said Sunday Achi would have been alive if the embattled Minister of Communication and Digital Economics, Dr. Ali Isa Pantami, had toned down his inciteful preaching. The former student who spoke to The ICIR on condition of anonymity said Pantami should be held responsible for the death of Achi. He said Achi would have been alive if Pantami had toned down his “hateful preaching”. According to him, the incident leading to the crisis that caused Achi’s death happened…