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Ike Nnachi, Abakaliki Leaders of Ebonyi State and South-East region on Thursday cancelled the birthday Lecture and book launch in honour of Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State over the tragedy which claimed the lives of over 30 children on Wednewday in Ibadan. The event organisers announced the cancellation at the venue in Abakaliki, capital of Ebonyi State to guests who had gathered for the event. Makinde and his Ebonyi Counterpart, Francis Nwifuru were scheduled to attend the event. The event with the theme: Igbo Culture of Nwanne Di Na Mba, the Oluseyi Makinde Paradigm, with Senator Ben Obi as…
…As stakeholders brainstorm on criminal justice administration in Abia Ngozi Obiachu, Umuahia The Nigerian Correctional Service, NSC, Abia State command, has appealed for more operational vehicles to convey inmates to court. Superintendent of Corrections, SC Fredrick Chukwu, who made the plea while speaking at a stakeholders’ meeting on the Administration of Abia State Criminal Justice Law ACJL, in Umuahia, said the service had inadequate operational vehicles. According to him, the inadequacy of operational vehicles hampers the operations of the service especially in conveying inmates to courts. SC Chukwu who is in charge of records, Umuahia Correctional Centre, said that only…
Ben Ezechime, Enugu The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), has deployed no fewer than 768 personnel for one-month long yuletide special operation within Enugu State. The Sector Commander of FRSC Enugu State Command, Mr Franklin Agbakoba, told newsmen in Enugu on Thursday, that the personnel are made up of 483 Regular Marshals and Officers. Agbakoba noted that the regular marshals and officers are currently being supported by 285 Special Marshals manning critical road corridors to ensure traffic flow as well as providing rescue, emergency and health services. The sector commander said that the corps had already deployed nine patrol vehicles,…
Ben Ezechime, Enugu The Enugu State Government has budgeted N13billion for the renovation and rehabilitation of two sports facilities ahead of the hosting of the 2026 National Sports Festival (NSF). This was contained in the state’s budget breakdown presented by the Commissioner for Budget and Planning, Mr Chris Ozongwi, at a press briefing on Wednesday in Enugu. The commissioner said that the state government required to make funds available to prepare adequately for the hosting of the festival. “In this regard, N3billion provision has been made for revamping of the Awgu games village in Awgu Local Government Area. “Also, a…
By Azu Ishiekwene If I’ve learned anything these past 35 years of journalism, it’s looking for a story in every situation. It wasn’t different when I left home for the airport on December 14, except that this time, the story found me. My Uber driver started the conversation: “Are you Mr. Azu of LEADERSHIP?” he asked. I confirmed I was but didn’t make much of his question since he could have gotten the information from Truecaller. I also found from my Truecaller that he was identified as “Doc. Jibrin.” However, in a country where people love big titles that mean…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, Thursday, revoked land titles belonging to the immediate-past President Muhammadu Buhari. The FCT Minister, also, revoked the land title of the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas; and a former Chief Justice of Nigeria, Walter Onnoghen. Revoked also, is that of Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State; the incumbent Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume; and that of his wife Regina Akume. Affected also are plots of land belonging to former and serving lawmakers including Senate Chief Whip, Tahir Monguno; former Deputy Speaker…
…Tasks security agencies, judicial officers on compliance Ngozi Obiachu, Umuahia A Civil Society Organisation (CSO), Centre for Transparency Advocacy, has called for easy access to justice by all citizens. This was the focus of a capacity building workshop for security personnel and judicial officers organised by the group in collaboration with the Abia State Ministry of Justice. Speaking at the three-day event which opened Thursday at the Sun Haven Hotel Umuahia, the Executive Director of CTA, Faith Nwadishi, decried the continued flouting of the Abia State Criminal Justice Law ACLJ, 2017, by both security agencies and judicial officers. She stressed…
Maxim Uzoatu Universities see convocations as a function of immense significance. Sanjana Bankar stresses that a convocation symbolises the acknowledgement of every student’s relentless effort and achievement. It is more than just a ceremonial event – it is a moment of recognition for the sacrifices, late nights and early mornings filled with commitments. It’s in the full realisation of these facts that the Department of Theatre and Film Studies, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, has been commissioned by the Chairman, Senate Ceremonials Committee, Professor Elise Umeano, to produce a drama to mark the 53rd convocation ceremony of UNN. The drama is…
Ike Nnachi, Abakaliki Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru, has commenced construction of 24km road linking the defunct Nigeria Cement Company (NIGERCEM). The road which started from Umuogudu Oshia, Ngbo in Ohaukwu Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, also links Ehamufu in Enugu State Flagging off the project in Umuogudu Oshia, Nwifuru represented by his Deputy, Patricia Obila, said the moribund cement factory would soon be revitalised. He described the road was very crucial in the economic development of the state and promised to complete the project within 18 months. He noted that the road when completed, will link Ebonyi and…
Ben Ezechime, Enugu The Chairman of the Enugu Capital Territory Development Authority (ECTDA), Chief Uche Anya, says the military officers from the 82 Division of the Nigerian Army, Enugu, did not beat him but attacked his residential building. Anya disclosed this when the former members of the Enugu State House of Assembly led by Dr Alex Ogbonnia visited him in his office on Wednesday in Enugu. He debunked the social media reports that he was manhandled and beaten, and that of his police aide being killed during the raid. The chairman described what occurred as a face-off between ECTDA and…