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Ike Nnachi, Abakaliki The death toll in Ebonyi cholera outbreak has risen to 13, the state government has said. This is as the Commissioner for Health, Moses Ekuma, has said that no death has been recorded after the intervention of Government and development partners in cholera outbreak which attacked some communities in Ebonyi State. He stated this in Abakaliki, capital of the state on Sunday. The Commissioner assured that the cholera outbreak has been brought under control. While confirming that 69 cases with 13 deaths have so far been recorded, Mr Ekuma disclosed that the deceased lost their lives before…
Ike Nnachi, Abakaliki Police in Ebonyi State on Saturday attacked the people of Ihie Autonomous Community, Ishiagu, Ivo Local Government Area of Ebonyi State. The team of policemen had stormed the community and disrupted its new yam festival causing pandemonium in the area. Millions of naira worth of properties were also destroyed in the road attack. It was learned that the community was already agog for the celebration with canopies mounted and other arrangements concluded waiting for the commencement of the event when armed policemen stormed the area with five branded hilux vans. The policemen, on sighting journalists warned them…
By Godwin Onyeacholem “How do you protect a whistleblower in a violent state?” That was an intriguing question that had never existed at the level of one’s subconscious until Abdul Mahmud, ebullient human rights lawyer and prime interlocutor at a national conference in Abuja, delivered it straight from the shoulder before a perplexed audience. But as his eyes swept the hall for an answer, none came before the event ended. The one-day conference was organized by African Centre for Media and Information Literacy (AFRICMIL), in collaboration with Amnesty International Nigeria, to explore the nexus between whistleblowing, corruption and human rights, and…
Lawrence Nwimo, Awka Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State has been told to consider as a priority the creation of a welfare scheme to care for persons over the age of 60 with disabilities. The call was made during a workshop organised by the Anambra State Disability Rights Commission (ASDRC) in Awka during weekend. The workshop which targeted improving PWD’s knowledge of law and access to justice was held with support from Rule of Law and Anti-Corruption (RoLAC). It was funded by the European Union and implemented by the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (IIDEA). The participants reported…
Ben Ezechime, Enugu The Director-General (DG), Voice of Nigeria (VON), Mallam Jibril Ndace, has advised Nigerians to desist from projecting the country in bad light to the world. Ndace gave the advice during a visit to the Chairman of the Enugu State Council of Traditional Rulers, HRM Igwe Samuel Asadu, in his palace at Edem Ani, Nsukka Local Government Area of Enugu State. The DG said Nigeria faced the challenge of other countries not getting to know about the good things happening within it. According to him, Nigeria is not the worst country in the world and with citizens’ attitudinal…
Lawrence Nwimo, Awka Persons with disabilities (PWDs) have called on Anambra State Government to consider the establishment of special courts dedicated to handling cases related to disabilities. During a workshop organised by the Anambra State Disability Rights Commission (ASDRC) with support from the Rule of Law and Anti-Corruption (RoLAC) in Awka over the weekend, PWDs emphasised the importance of creating specialised courts to ensure the protection of their rights and the delivery of justice in cases involving persons with disabilities. Ikengaonline reports that the demand for special courts for disability-related cases comes amidst ongoing efforts to promote the rights of…
By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu The outcome was never in doubt. The politicians got the assurances they wanted that they would continue to own the judiciary. In return, the nominee sailed through to confirmation without incident.” When he died at 80 in June 2008, Lamidi Aribiyi Adedibu was one of the best known political godfathers of his generation and certainly one of the most disruptive in Nigeria. In Ibadan, Oyo State in South-West Nigeria, where he held sway, Adedibu was reputed to have “made a governor of a mere chairmanship aspirant; a deputy governor of an alleged vulcanizer; a senator of…
Ugo Nosiri, Owerri Igbos have been urged to hold strongly onto issues of freedom, Justice, equity, good conscience and respect for women, children and the disabled in the society to enable them make a better society. Former Secretary to the Imo State Government, Hon. Uche Onyeagocha made the call while speaking at the September edition of Ikengaonline monthly town hall meeting. Speaking on the topic “Shaping Future Leaders: The role of political grooming in South East Governance,” the former lawmaker maintained that respect for women, children and the disabled is a true measure of success of any society. He decried…
By Achebe Masterworks In a landmark collaboration, Achebe Masterworks is thrilled to announce a partnership with acclaimed studio A24 and producers Idris Elba and David Oyelowo for the television adaptation of Chinua Achebe’s Things Fall Apart. Published in 1958, Things Fall Apart established African literature on the global stage and remains the most widely read African novel, with over 30 million copies sold and translations in more than 60 languages. Recognised as one of Time Magazine’s “100 Greatest Novels of All Time” and listed by Encyclopedia Britannica as one of the “12 Greatest Books Ever Written,” Achebe’s work has profoundly…
Ben Ezechime, Enugu The Enugu State Government says it has begun the process of transitioning from the Premium Motor Spirit, PMS, also known as petrol vehicles to Compressed Natural Gas, CNG, vehicles in order to reduce the cost of transportation for the people of the state. The Commissioner for transport, Dr Obi Ozor, disclosed this in Enugu while briefing the press on the outcome of the state executive council meeting presided over by Governor Peter Mbah at the government house. He said that the move was in line with Governor Mbah’s commitment to improving the living standards of the people…