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Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Umuahia residents yesterday embarked on a peaceful protest to register their grievances over what they described as an outrageous hike in electricity bills. According to some of the protesters, their monthly electricity bill rose from ₦17,000 in August to between ₦50,000 and ₦70,000 in September. Dissatisfied with the development, the protesters marched to the Bende Road office of the Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) to lodge their complaint. The protesters, who chanted solidarity songs, later marched to the Government House entrance gate, where they were addressed by Governor Alex Otti. They carried placards with various inscriptions such…
Our Reporter, Abuja The political fortune of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) suffered another major blow on Wednesday as the Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, announced his resignation from the party. The governor’s decision was made public through a Facebook post by his Chief Press Secretary, Daniel Alabrah, who confirmed that Diri had formally withdrawn his membership from the PDP. According to Alabrah, the governor’s resignation was accompanied by that of all 23 members of the Bayelsa State House of Assembly, signaling a massive political realignment in the state. Governor Diri’s exit comes barely 24 hours after his…
By Uzor Maxim Uzoatu The venerated writer of the Black Power epoch, Obi B. Egbuna, once put forward this question: Why is it that God uses the good people while the bad ones use God? There was compelling enlightenment for me in the home of a politician recently. My visit to the house of Chief Victor Oye, immediate past National Chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) party was fortuitous. I was asked by a political couple in Awka, Anambra State, Mr and Mrs Vin and Vera Atuigwe, to accompany them to Chief Oye’s house in the neighbouring town…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia The Founder of Gregory University, Uturu (GUU), Professor Gregory Ibe, has expressed shock over the passing of renowned gospel preacher and international evangelist, Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai. Rev. Ukpai passed away earlier this month at the age of 80. In a tribute signed by his Special Aide, Rev. Sleek Ogwo, and made available to Ikengaonline, Prof. Ibe described the late evangelist as a “spiritual giant” whose legacies will endure for generations. “I join the global community in mourning the loss of a spiritual giant, Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai, whose impact on global Christianity will be etched in…
Lawrence Ndubeze, Awka Members of the Agwuzani family of Umuaroli Village, Onitsha, in Onitsha North Local Government Area of Anambra State, on Tuesday, trooped in their numbers to their ancestral land—Ogwugwu Agbu land—after over 15 years of being denied access by land grabbers. The jubilant family members sang solidarity songs in appreciation of Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, for intervening in the matter and rescuing them from their alleged oppressors. They were escorted to the land by security operatives from the state government due to fears of attacks by land grabbers and some security personnel allegedly working for them,…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia The Federal Government has abolished the policy that made a credit pass in O’Level Mathematics compulsory for the admission of Arts students into tertiary institutions across the country. According to a statement issued by the Federal Ministry of Education (FME), the new directive aims to widen access to higher education and provide more opportunities for Nigerian youths seeking admission into tertiary institutions. The statement, signed by the Ministry’s spokesperson, Folasade Boriowo, explained that the decision is part of the newly revised National Guidelines for Entry Requirements into Nigerian Tertiary Institutions. It noted that the revised guidelines are…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Nigeria emerged overall winner as the 2025 All Africa Para Badminton Championships came to a close in Umuahia, the Abia State capital. Team Nigeria won a total of 36 medals, comprising 10 gold, 13 silver, and 13 bronze. Kenya finished second with 11 medals, including 4 gold, 2 silver, and 5 bronze. Egypt took the third position with 8 medals — 3 gold, 1 silver, and 4 bronze — while the Republic of Benin came fourth with 1 gold, 2 silver, and 2 bronze. The Democratic Republic of Congo placed fifth with 1 gold and 2 bronze…
Our Reporter, Abuja The Super Eagles of Nigeria on Tuesday put up a dominant display to crush the Squirrels of Benin Republic 4–0 in their Group C World Cup qualifying match, reigniting hopes of securing a ticket to the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States and Canada. Playing before a packed crowd at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo, in Akwa Ibom State, the Nigerian side came out firing from the start, displaying hunger and precision that had been missing in earlier qualifiers. Star man Victor Osimhen opened the scoring as early as the 3rd minute with a low…
Ben Ezechime, Enugu Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State says his decision to defect from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) was to “chart a new course” for the state and its people. Speaking on Tuesday during his formal defection in Enugu, Mbah described the move as a bold and strategic decision rooted in principle, development, and alignment with a national vision that offers greater opportunities for Enugu. “Today, I stand before you to announce a break from the past, and to share a decision that will shape the road ahead,” he said. “This concerns…
…It’s targeted against Igbo — IWA Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Former Anambra State Governor and 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Mr. Peter Obi, has strongly condemned the ongoing demolition of private properties by government agencies in different parts of Nigeria, especially Lagos State. Obi said the exercise was even more painful given that most of the demolitions were carried out without prior notice to the affected owners. His reaction comes amid the recent demolition of shops and businesses belonging to traders in Lagos. Meanwhile, the Igbo Women Assembly (IWA) has raised the alarm over what it described as…