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Four victims of alleged kidnapped in Oshiagu Amia-Ngbo, Ngbo Community in Ohaukwu Local Government Area of Ebonyi State have regained their freedom. The victims, one of whom is the village head were reportedly rescued by officers of the police command in the state in collaboration with members of the local vigilance group. The Ebonyi Police Command Public Relations Officer, DSP Loveth Odah, said that the four persons were allegedly kidnapped in the community by 2pm on April 1 by unknown persons. Odah said that the victims had been handed over to the Divisional Police Officer in the area, adding that…

The recent unwholesome and preposterous activities of a sectional group called Odimma Nsukka in Enugu State has to be quickly checked by disbanding the group due to the threat it poses to human security and political freedom in the state. This monster group, if not well contained, may cause disorder which can precipitate anarchy in Enugu State political landscape. It is on record that this group has been issuing both subtle and open threats to opposing voices and views, especially, in Nsukka Cultural Zone and at each they do, they drop the name of the governor as their sponsor. Meanwhile,…

Roughly a fortnight ago, drums were rolled out in many parts of the world, in honor and celebration of our dear sweet mothers. Mother’s Day or Mothering Sunday is usually observed half-way through the Christian penitential season preceding Easter and offers a respite from fasting which is the hallmark of the Lenten period. Though tempered by the exigencies of the moment, our love for these special creatures was still amply demonstrated in many ways, including Covid-inspired Zoom call-ins, cherishing mum’s special place in the family unit. How can we not show appreciation for the one that gives her unconditional love…

Enugu State Government on Wednesday celebrated survivors of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in the state.  The celebration followed the launch of the ‘COVID-19 Heroes and Heroins Campaign’ by the state government.  The Deputy Governor, Mrs Cecelia Ezilo, said that the event was to bring to the fore the dangers of contracting the virus and to reinforce the call for strict adherence to the safety protocols.  Ezilo said that out of the 2, 287 confirmed cases in the state, 1, 923 patients had recovered and discharged with 285 cases still active.  “Unfortunately, we have lost 29 patients as a result of…

The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) has condemned the recent killings of residents of some communities in Ebonyi by hoodlums. The Southeast Zonal Chairman of MACBAN, Alhaji Gidado Siddiki said this while briefing newsmen in Enugu on Tuesday. Siddiki described the incident as reprehensible, adding that the perpetrators must not go unpunished. He charged security agencies in the state to conduct a thorough investigation of the incident with a view to unmasking and punishing the perpetrators in line with extant laws. The MACBAN zonal chairman appealed to the people of the area not to rush into hasty…

The Minister of State, Mines and Steel Development, Dr Uchechukwu Ogah says that the Federal Government has began the development of lead/zinc processing cluster in Ebonyi State. Ogah disclosed this on Monday in Enugu during the closing ceremony of the 32nd Enugu International Trade Fair. The minister also said that the government had equally began funding the detailed exploration and development of salt and limestone deposits in the state. He said that the scheme was part of the Federal Government’s efforts toward the development of mineral resources across the six geopolitical zone of the country. Oga said that the mineral projects were cited based on comparative…

A Nongovernmental Organisation, Alliance For Africa (AFA) has held a state wide stakeholders’ consultative meeting aimed at addressing issues of gender inequality in Enugu State. The Programme Manager of AFA, Mrs Blessing Duru, said that the meeting with the theme, ‘Developing and Adopting Strategies to Address Systemic Inequalities’ was supported by African Women’s Development Fund, Ghana. Duru, said that the overall aim of the project was to identify traditions that demean women and put them on harms way as well as address systemic inequalities in the society. She said that the project was being implemented in the two states of Ebonyi and…

Ahead of the launch of Dangote Fertilisers, farmers in the South East will be trained on farm demonstration and soil testing, an official of the company, Mr Ekene Obiefuna has said. Obiefuna disclosed this on Thursday in Enugu during the special day of Dangote Group of Companies at the ongoing Enugu International Trade Fair. He said that the training would enable the beneficiaries understand how best to choose appropriate  fertilisers for the various types of soils to enable them achieve greater yield. He also said that the company would support festivals and other cultural practices, including New Yam festivals that tend…

The Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) says it has rolled out a N5billion  international trade palliative for exporters and intending exporters in the country. The Assistant Director, Export Development and Incentives Department of the council, Mr Peter Njoku disclosed this on Wednesday in Enugu during a workshop organised for exporters in the South East region. Njoku said that the palliative known as Export Development Fund (EDF), had been dormant for over 30 years but was recently reactivated by the Federal Government. He called on Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) operators from the South East to take advantage of the opportunity to…

The Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) on Tuesday trained no fewer than 100 manufacturers and producers of exportable products from the Southeast on non-mandatory products certification. The Executive Director of NEPC, Mr Olusegun Awolowo, said that the training was aimed at enhancing global market access for Nigeria exportable products. Awolowo, who was represented at the training by the NEPC  Southeast Regional Coordinator, Mr Arnold Jackson, said that the council needed to ensure that local entrepreneurs thrived at the international market. He said that penetration of international markets for processed and value-added products, particularly , food items required additional voluntary certification. “Accessing…