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Ike Nnachi, Abakaliki The Ebonyi State Government has sealed off two private student hostels and launched a full-scale investigation following the collapse of a two-storey building, Pentagon Lodge, located directly in front of the main gate of Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike Ikwo (AE-FUNAI). Although the building collapse occurred outside the university campus, the lodge was fully occupied by AE-FUNAI students. Thankfully, no casualties were recorded. Commissioner for Capital City Development, Sunday Inima, who led a government delegation to the site on Saturday, described the incident as deeply alarming and ordered the immediate evacuation of all students residing in the…
By Monday Ubani The recent decision by the outgoing Chairman of Bariga Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Kolade Alabi David, to rename the popular Charly Boy Bus Stop to Baddo Bus Stop in honour of Nigerian artist Olamide and others may appear harmless on the surface. It may even seem laudable to those who admire the artist’s impact on Nigerian entertainment. However, beneath the surface lies a disturbing trend that requires urgent national reflection and condemnation, the systematic and silent erasure of certain historical street names in Lagos, especially those reflecting the cultural identity and heritage of non-Yoruba residents.…
…Says you can rename a place, not a legacy Our Reporter, Abuja Controversial entertainer and activist, Charles Oputa, popularly known as Charly Boy or Area Fada, has reacted to the reported renaming of a popular bus stop in Lagos that was named after him. The bus stop, “Charly Boy Bus Stop,” in the Gbagada-Bariga axis, is believed to have earned its name from the influence and presence of the maverick musician and social crusader in the area during the peak of his activism years. However, Lagos State authorities through the Executive Chairman of Bariga LCDA, Kolade Alabi, on Friday renamed…
Lawrence Nwimo, Awka Human rights lawyer and lead counsel to the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Sir Ifeanyi Ejiofor, has decried the ongoing violence in the South East, describing it as a dark and tragic chapter that has left an indelible scar on the soul of Alaigbo. In a statement titled “Saturday Musing: The Death of Humanity in Alaigbo – A People on the Brink,” released at the weekend, Ejiofor lamented the spate of killings in the region, blaming the crisis on leadership failure at all levels of government. He cited recent brutal attacks in Obinetiti, Ndiejezie, Umualaoma, and Ndiakwuwata—communities…
Ben Ezechime, Enugu A cleric, Dr. Ugoprince Onyemaechi of the All Brethrens in Christ Assembly, Enugu, has called on Nigerians to embrace peace, reconciliation, and forgiveness as essential virtues in life’s journey. Onyemaechi gave the charge during a homily at the burial ceremony of Private Christopher Okigbo (retired), held in Amurri community, Nkanu West Local Government Area of Enugu State. The late Okigbo, a respected community leader, was the father of Mrs. Joy Mbachi, the Anambra State Correspondent of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). The cleric emphasized that peace and forgiveness are divine virtues necessary for anyone aspiring to…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia As discussions around the proposal for a single six-year term for Presidents and Governors dominated the just-concluded zonal review of the 1999 Constitution, former Director-General of the National Directorate of Employment (NDE), Chief Chuku Wachuku, has cautioned that such a measure alone would not solve Nigeria’s challenges. Wachuku, a development economist and former senatorial candidate, said that unless key institutions like the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the judiciary, and other democratic structures are thoroughly reformed, a single-term presidency would only amount to a cosmetic change. Speaking with our correspondent, Wachuku argued that adopting a non-renewable six-year…
Our Reporter, Abuja Former presidential candidate and the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has rallied support behind Nigeria’s Super Falcons as they prepare to take on the hosts, Morocco, in the finals of the ongoing Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), tonight. Taking to his X account on Friday, the face of Nigeria’s opposition politics and former governor of Anambra State, hailed the team’s resilience, patriotism, and unyielding spirit, urging them to make history by clinching Nigeria’s 10th WAFCON title. “To our fearless Super Falcons,” Obi began, “you have carried the hopes, dreams, and pride of an entire nation with extraordinary…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia At least 28 sporting events will feature in the second edition of the Abia State Governor’s Secondary Schools Unity Games (ASGSSUG), scheduled to kick off on July 29 at the Umuahia Township Stadium. About 1,000 athletes are expected to participate in the four-day competition, which is aimed at discovering and nurturing young sporting talents across the state. Addressing a press conference in Umuahia, the Commissioner for Sports and Youth Development, Sir Obilor Ananaba, listed football, basketball, taekwondo, volleyball, and shooting among the events to be contested. He disclosed that champions from the 17 Local Government Areas of…
…Say N5,000 palliatives insignificant Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Former governors who served between 1999 and 2007—during which President Bola Ahmed Tinubu governed Lagos State—have urged the President to urgently address insecurity and stimulate job creation by establishing cottage industries across all local government areas. The former governors made the call on Friday during a visit to the President at the State House in Abuja, warning that the current economic hardship demands more sustainable interventions than the N5,000 monthly palliatives being distributed by the Federal Government. Speaking to journalists after the closed-door meeting, Chairman of the Class of ’99 Governors and former…
Our Reporter, Abuja Former Anambra State Governor and Labour Party presidential candidate in 2023, Mr. Peter Obi, has given reasons behind his ₦20 million donation to the Faculty of Dentistry at the University of Calabar (UNICAL), calling on the government to urgently address the pressing challenges in education and healthcare across the country. Making the disclosure on Friday via a post on his X handle, Obi said he made the donation after a visit to the university on Friday, following a distress call he received from the faculty over the weekend. According to him, the Faculty had raised an SOS…