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Ugo Nosiri, Owerri Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma, has inaugurated the newly elected Chairmen and Vice Chairmen to run the affairs of the 27 local government areas of the state. Governor Uzodimma urged them to set aside political differences and embark on projects that will have direct bearing on the lives of the people. He warned against corruption in the third tier of government noting that the state would collaborate with the local government administration in boosting internally generated revenue. The Governor reminded them of their roles in fighting insecurity adding that the citizens relied on the government for…
Ike Nnachi, Abakaliki Five more persons have been confirmed dead from the cholera outbreak ravaging communities in Ebonyi State, South-East of Nigeria. The recent deaths were recorded at Ndiagu Okpo-Itumo community in Abakaliki Local Government Area. The Commissioner for Health, Moses Ekuma, gave the confirmation in an interview with our Reporter on Monday. Mr Ekuma, a medical doctor, said the outbreak has been curtailed with the quick intervention of the state government, development partners and local government officials. He outlined the efforts made by the Ministry of Health, the development partners and Abakalili Local Government Chairman including the stakeholders to…
Ugo Nosiri, Owerri The Imo State Government has debunked speculations that the Federal Government wants to establish an Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp in Ehime Mbano Local Government Area of the state. The Commissioner for Information, Public Orientation and Strategy, Hon Declan Emelumba, who disclosed this in Owerri, regretted that enemies of the state decided to distort a harmless Information from the National Refugees Commission so as to pitch Igbos against other parts of the country. Emelumba explained that what was being built at Nsu was a training facility for skills acquisition programmes for the people of the South-East which…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Wife of Abia State Governor, Mrs Priscilla Otti, has vowed that perpetrators of gender-based violence in the state would not go unpunished. The Abia First Lady made the vow at the palace of Eze Allen Okpokiri of Emede Ibeku Umuahia, when she visited Mrs Amarachi Okpokiri, a survivor of a brutal assault by her husband, who allegedly attempted to pluck her eyes off for ritual. Mrs Otti assured that the perpetrators of this violent act are facing the full wrath of the law, reiterating government’s zero-tolerance for gender-based violence. “Justice will be served, and no such crime…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Abia State Government says it is expecting the influx of more foreign direct investments through the 20th Aba International Trade Fair slated for November 28, to December 7, 2024. Special Adviser to the Governor on Trade , Commerce and Industry, Chief Nwaka Inem who stated this during a world press conference in Aba, said that a number of investors and companies from America, Europe and Asia, were expected to participate in the trade exhibition. Inem who is the Chairman of the local organising committee said the state would leverage on the increasing numbers of those visiting the…
Lawrence Nwimo, Awka The International Peace and Civic Responsibility Centre (IPCRC) has reported a shortage of voting cubicles and inadequate personnel as part of their observations in the just concluded council election in Anambra State. The body also reported late commencement of elections at observed locations and did not record any braille being used by the visually impaired individuals during the election. A post election statement signed by the coordinator, Prince Chris Azor; and Secretary, Dr Kene Makwudo, said the election recorded apathy as registered voters failed to turn up to cast their votes. Azor said despite the logistical challenges…
Lawrence Nwimo, Awka Nigerian professionals resident overseas have criticised the Federal Government’s decision to review the migration policy for health workers in the country. The Nigerian government recently approved a comprehensive “National Health Workforce Migration Policy” in what it considered as a decisive move to address the growing concerns over increasing mass exodus of health care professionals from the country. The move has not gone down well with the professionals who have criticised the government policy, arguing that such a decision would exacerbate the already dire shortage of skilled professionals in the sector. Expressing their views during the September edition…
Lawrence Nwimo, Awka Candidates of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) in the 21 Local Government Areas of Anambra State have been declared winners of all chairmanship and councillorship positions in the September 28 council poll in the state. The Chairman of the Anambra State Independent Electoral Commission (ANSIEC), Genevieve Osakwe, announced the results at the ANSIEC office in Awka late Sunday. Osakwe stated that APGA secured all 21 chairmanship seats, and also won the councilorship positions in each local government area, as confirmed at the ward level. Describing the election as the fairest, Osakwe emphasised that the commission meticulously…
Ben Ezechime, Enugu Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State on Sunday described Nigeria’s 64th Independence Anniversary as a milestone. The governor said that societies thrive when governments nurture the sense of inclusion and banish the feelings of alienation. Mbah stated this at a special church service at the government house chapel, Enugu, organised to commemorate the 64th Independence anniversary of Nigeria. He reassured the people of the state of his administration’s commitment to doubling down on all round development in the state. He urged Nigerians to be united in order to have inclusive economic development. Mbah further urged the citizens…
Ike Nnachi, Abakaliki Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru, has ordered the immediate arrest of all contractors handling the Housing Scheme at Amanze Autonomous Community for failure to complete the various projects. The governor also expressed displeasure over slow pace of works at various project sites in the state. He spoke at Ezillo during the inspection of the ongoing construction of he housing scheme and the Ezillo-Ezzagu road in Ishielu Local Government area of the state. On the housing scheme, the governor expressed displeasure at the inability of the contractors to complete the 70 bungalows which are meant to resettle those…