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Lawrence Nwimo, Awka The Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ), Anambra State Council, has held an accountability conference where they honoured their veteran colleagues for their contributions to the field of journalism. The event was a testament to the hard work and dedication of individuals who have played significant roles in upholding the highest standards in journalism and promoting transparency and accountability in the media industry. During the conference, the NUJ also celebrated their patrons for their achievements and contributions to the growth of the society. Delivering his keynote address on “Leadership accountability and economic growth: The crucial role of media,”…
Ugo Nosiri, Owerri At least eight persons have been gruesomely murdered in an attack at Umucheke community in Okwe, Onuimo Local Government Area of Imo State. A viral video confirmed that about seven persons and the President General of the community were holding a meeting on Saturday evening when gunmen stormed the venue and opened fire on them. The hoodlums also set the shop nearby on fire shortly after the shooting and thereafter fled the scene. The Commissioner of Police, Imo State Command, Aboki Danjuma, together with the Sole Administrator of Onuimo LGA, Dr. Emeka Obi, representative of the Commander…
Ben Ezechime, Enugu The Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities (JONAPWD), has appealed to the Enugu State Government to establish Enugu State Disability Rights Commission, to take care of issues affecting its members in the state. The body made the appeal in a statement signed and made available to Ikengaonline in Enugu. According to JONAPWD, the establishment of the commission becomes crucial for the implementation of the 2023 Enugu State Discrimination Against Persons with Disabilities Prohibition Law. It said: “Over 22 States in Nigeria are currently enjoying this provision with the establishment and smooth operation of their commission, including Abia…
Ben Ezechime, Enugu Residents of Enugu State have expressed different reasons for not protesting on the streets across the state. In separate interviews with the Ikengaonline, some of the residents said that Igbos have always been at the receiving end in any national protest in the past. The Chairman of Enugu State Guild of Public Affairs Analysts, Dr Ambrose Igboke, said Igbos have learned their lessons based on past experiences. “Each time there is protests on national malaise, they are at the receiving end. “Their properties are vandalised; they are victimised and sometimes maimed and lose their means of livelihood; they are made to face the…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Good Governance advocate and former Minister for Education, Mrs Oby Ezekwesili, has advised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on how to handle the nationwide protest against bad governance. Ezekwesiri who took to her X handle, advised the President against snubbing the angry protesters but to listen to their demands and take concrete actions towards meeting the demands. The former Minister who expressed displeasure over the lack of economic direction by the Tinubu-led administration, called on the President to cautiously deal with the on-going nationwide anger against his Government. Ezekwesili maintained that the supremacy resides with the people, adding that, “no Leaders…
Lawrence Nwimo, Awka The Human Rights And Empowerment Project Ltd/GTE (HREP) with the support of IG Aguowo Health And Academic Foundation (IGAHAF), held a One-Day Intensive Youth Development and Empowerment Training at ASUU Secretariat Hall, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. Speaking at the event in his keynote address titled “Reinventing Patriotism for a New Nigeria,” legal luminary Valentine Obienyem, a political aide to Labour Party Presidential candidate Mr. Peter Obi, highlighted the significant challenges facing various sectors of Nigeria, including economic instability, security concerns, educational issues, and political uncertainty. He noted that these challenges particularly affect the youth, who are just…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Residents of Umuahia have given reasons they shunned the nationwide protest against hunger and bad governance. Most of the residents who spoke with Ikengaonline said they had lost interest in anything Nigeria, and no longer want to bother about the issues concerning the country. They said that although they were affected by the excruciating economic hardship in the country, Ndigbo had already learned to survive in the face of hardship. Mr Ikechukwu Emmanuel repairs sewing machine at Uwalaka by Niger Street Umuahia. He said: “We are tired of Nigeria and her troubles. We want our independent country. So, there is…
Lawrence Nwimo, Awka Residents in Anambra State have given reasons why they are not participating in the ongoing nationwide protest against bad governance, which enters its Day 3 on Saturday August 3. Speaking to Ikengaonline correspondent some residents said it was risky staging a protest in Nigeria where security agencies have little regards for human lives. Others felt there was no point closing shops to protest when there is no guarantee anything substantial could come out of it. “Since yesterday, my shop has been open and I’m making sales. I can’t come out and surrender my life for Nigeria. I prefer to stay…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia National Assembly members of South-East extraction, have warned that the 1967 genocidal attack against the Igbo which led to the civil war mustnot be repeated. They were responding to the genocidal #Igbo Must Go threat circulating on social media. In a statement jointly signed by Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe, Leader of the South-East Senate Caucus of the National Assembly; and his counterpart at the House of Representatives, Hon Igariwey Iduma Enwo, the NASS caucus, warned that no harm should befall the Igbo in the West. Below is a full text of the statement: “The attention of the South-East Caucus of…
Lawrence Nwimo, Awka Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi, has raised the alarm that some persons are being paid to blackmail him into conforming to some “nefarious agendas.” Obi said certain individuals have gone as far as paying to orchestrate a blackmail campaign against him. According to him, such blackmails have involved twisting his old videos to conform to their agenda. Nigerians, particularly youths in different parts of the country, Thursday, began a nationwide protest against the rising cost of living. The protests took place in different parts of the country including Abuja and Lagos. A video allegedly…