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Lawrence Nwimo, Awka Human rights organisations dedicated to the eradication of gender-based violence (GBV) in Anambra State have joined forces with various partners to advocate for justice for survivors of GBV in the state. The State Advocacy Team (SAT) of the Coalition of Civil Society Networks on AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria, along with other network partners, recently conducted an advocacy visit to the State Coordinator of Child Protection Network (CPN) in Awka, the state capital. The Team Lead, Mrs Ifenyinwa Unachukwu, who is also the Anambra State Coordinator of TB Network, highlighted the importance of the visit in raising awareness…
By Uzor Maxim Uzoatu The one-party phenomenon that ruined many African countries in the past is being regurgitated in modern-day Nigeria. It’s so obvious that gruesome tragedy is brewing all over the land that used to advertise itself as the Giant of Africa. Nigeria has just marked 64 years of flag independence, but protesters are all over the place. The poverty and hunger overwhelming Nigerians cannot be joked about even by the most evil of masochists. The leaders are placing politics all over everything at a time the country is almost sinking into a hole. It’s so galling that the…
Ben Ezechime, Enugu The Governor of Enugu State, Peter Mbah, has urged Nigerians to remain resilient and continue to keep hope alive, as the current effort to reposition the county would ultimately yield fruits. Mbah made the call in his goodwill message to Nigerians on the occasion of Nigeria’s 65th Independence anniversary. The governor also called for national unity as a panecea in moving the country forward. “On this milestone celebration of Nigeria’s 64th Independence Anniversary, I congratulate Ndi Enugu – and, indeed, all Nigerians. “I commend them for their resilient spirit and patriotic fervor, and enjoin them not to…
Lawrence Nwimo, Awka Twenty-five indigent students of Ifitedunu in Dunukofia Local Government Area of Anambra State have benefited from Prince Chudie Obinabo under his Ozo Onyeaghalanwanneya Scholarship Award Programme. The beneficiaries include students from Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Federal Polytechnic Oko, Fed College of Education, Umunze, Federal University of Technology Minna, Niger State, as well as four primary school pupils. Five graduates from the scheme were also appreciated with cash awards for successful completion of their undergraduate programmes. Speaking during the 8th edition of the scholarship, the benefactor, Prince Obinabo, said the initiative was targeted at assisting…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Special Adviser to the Governor on Political Matters, Hon. Iheanacho Obioma, has given reasons the serving Mayors and Caretaker Committee Councillors in Abia would not participate in the November 2 Local Government election in the state. The former House of Representatives member who spoke with Ikengaonline in Umuahia on the heels of social media reports that Gov. Alex Otti had barred the Mayors from contesting in the forthcoming poll, said it was incorrect to accuse the Governor of excluding the Mayors from the contest. He explained that it was rather the Constitution and Electoral Act that posed…
By Eke Udochu It has become pertinent to submit an opposing view with regards to the decision by framers of the Core Curriculum Minimum Academic Standard (CCMAS) document to prioritise “Nigerian People and Culture” over “Nigerian History” as a General Studies course. I doubt, that dons in historical craft were consulted with regards to framing appropriate course title for General Studies Education (GES) in this regard. My stand as aforementioned, stems from a deeper concern about the academic and intellectual consequences this shift could bring. While it is important to celebrate Nigeria’s rich cultural diversity, diminishing the centrality of history…
Ben Ezechime, Enugu The newly sworn in Chairman of Enugu East Local Government Council, Beloved-Dan Anike, has announced a total ban on all illegal revenue collections and the extortion of motorists on roads within the local government area. Anike made this declaration as his first official action following his swearing-in and assumption of office on Monday. The move aligns with Governor Peter Mbah’s executive order, which prohibits any form of obstruction along roads across Enugu State. The affected routes include the Abakpa-Ugwuogo-Opi Nsukka Road, the Emene-Abakaliki Expressway, and all major gateways and corridors within the local government area. Announcing the…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia This proposed nationwide protest otherwise known as #October1FearlessProtest, scheduled to commence on October 1st, is turning out to be like the #EndBadGovernanceProtest, ignored by Abia residents in August. In Umuahia the state capital, residents were observed going about their normal businesses. There has been no form of procession or protest by any individual or group anywhere in the capital city as at 10:30 am In the same vein, no such incident has been reported in any part of the state. Human and vehicular movements were flowing as usual just as markets were open and residents went about…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia President Bola Tinubu has said his administration will organise a 30-day national conference for the Nigerian youths to give them opportunity to contribute their opinions on various national issues. The President who disclosed this during his Independent anniversary broadcast, said modalities for the selection of delegates to the confab were being worked out. Tinubu who promised to implement the recommendations of the confab, said the conference would provide a platform to address the diverse challenges confronting young people in Nigeria. He said his administration remained “mindful of the next generation,” adding that “it is seeking to galvanise…
Ugo Nosiri, Owerri Operatives of the Imo State Police Criminal Investigation Department in Owerri have dismantled a notorious child trafficking syndicate involved in the abduction of children from unsuspecting parents. The operation led to the rescue of three children who were abducted on July 4, 2024, in Ndinwegbu Umuoma, Onicha, Ezinihitte Mbaise LGA. The suspects arrested include: Ifeoma Anyanwu, 41, Oloko Ikwuano LGA, Abia State; Chibuzor Lucky, 42, Umuezeala Umuerim, Ubakala, Umuahia, Abia State; Charity Kalu, 24, Okono, Ohiafia LGA, Abia State and; Isidore Ozioma, 56, Umuhu Onicha, Ezinihitte Mbaise LGA, Imo State. Investigations revealed that the suspects lured the…