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Ben Ezechime, Enugu The Ikechukwu Ezeugwu Foundation (IEF) has set up a trust fund for victims of Ogige Market demolition in Nsukka Local Government Area, Enugu State. The foundation also donated the sum of Two Million Naira to the victims of recent demolition in Ogige Market Nsukka. The founder and Director General of the foundation, Dr Ikechukwu Ezeugwu, said the donation was under the auspices of “Ogige Nsukka Traders Support Fund; A Call For Empathy.” Ezeugwu, who is the immediate past majority leader of Enugu State House of Assembly, said the gesture was to cushion the effects of the demolition…
Ben Ezechime, Enugu The traditional ruler of Igga community in Uzo-Uwani Local Government Area of Enugu State, Igwe Herbert Ukuta, and a former councillor of Igga ward have been remanded in prison by a Magistrate Court for alleged murder, and being members of a terrorist group. Ukuta, who had been in detention for one month and two days at the state criminal investigation department, and four others were arraigned by the Enugu State Police Command on a 10-count charge before an Enugu North Magistrate Court 1. In the Charge No. MEN/320c/2024, between the Commissioner of Police (Kanayo Uzuegbu) and Igwe…
Lawrence Nwimo, Awka The Commissioner of Police in Anambra State, CP Nnaghe Obono Itam has sought the strengthening of policing towards the maintenance of public order and safety in the State. The CP brought together Vigilante groups, the Hunters Association of Nigeria, and other relevant security outfits at the Women Development Centre, Awka, to hear from them and leverage their expertise and support in enforcing law and order in the state. Addressing the gathering, CP Itam commended the Vigilantes and security Outfits for their commitment, dedication, and selfless service in assisting the Police to nip crime in the bud in…
Ugo Nosiri, Owerri Two Hundred and thirty students of the Imo State University, IMSU, Owerri, are on the verge of losing their admission following the allegation of obtaining them through fraudulent processes. Imo State University has been under investigation by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC, and Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, over alleged admission racketeering in the institution. The JAMB Spokesperson, M Fabian Benjamin, who confirmed that the 230 fake admissions were traced to the university in the course of the investigation, said the students whose names were on the fake admission letters have…
Stephen Ukandu, News Editor The candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in the forthcoming off-season Edo governorship poll, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has promised to revive the Ojirami dam and prioritise municipal water supply, if elected. Senator Okpebholo made the promise when he was hosted by Akoko-Edo Development Association, aka Akoko-Edo Forum, in a one-hour interactive session at the “Meet the Candidates” series. The meeting gave the APC candidate an opportunity to meet Akoko-Edo’s critical stakeholders to present his plan for the LGA, given the outcry of perceived marginalisation by the people of the area. Sen. Okpebholo used the opportunity…
…Equity state preferable – Abia monarch Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia An elder statesman and former Minister for Health, Professor Ihechukwu Madubuike, has said that any attempt to create additional state for South-East geopolitical zone without reference to the recommendations of the 2014 constitutional conference, is a recipe for confusion. The octogenarian was reacting to the Bill by the Ikenga Ugochinyere representing Ideato federal constituency at the House of Representatives, proposing the creation of Orlu State with 28 Local Government Areas. Professor Madubuike who said that creating additional state for South-East to bring the zone at par with other geo-political zones was long…
…Says state getting information about masterminds Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia As condemnation continues to trail the killing of five soldiers in Aba, Governor Alex Otti, has disclosed that “very credible information” about the masterminds, has started coming in. This is as the Governor has continued his morale boosting shuttle for the officers and men of the Nigeria Army. Otti who spoke when he visited the 144 Battalion Osisioma, Abayi, near Aba, restated his vow never to allow the masterminds get away with the crime. He said he came to commiserate with the Army over the unfortunate incident. Governor Otti’s visit to…
Ike Nnachi, Abakaliki The Member Representing, Ohaozara/Onicha/Ivo, Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Nkemkanma Kama has described politicians plotting for a possible feud between the Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru and the Minister for Works, Senator David Umahi as selfish, wicked and mischief makers. The Lawmaker stated this in an interaction with Journalists in Abakaliki, the Ebonyi State capital. He maintained that there are many politicians in the State who are not happy with the cordial relationship that has existed between the Governor and the Minister and “for their selfish interest, they are bent on seeing the two men…
Lawrence Nwimo, Awka The Organised Labour has threatened the Anambra State House of Assembly with industrial dispute over what played out at the Assembly complex during Labour strike, earlier this week. It would be recalled that Labour, at the National level, had mandated all affiliates union to embark on indefinite strike over issues bordering on hike in electricity tariff and new National minimum wage. Pursuant to this, Organised Labour in Anambra on Monday, marched to the Anambra Assembly complex just as they had done in other public offices to monitor compliances to the order. However on getting to the State…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia One of the leading footwear companies, Comfort Stevens, is set to begin operation in Aba, Abia State by December, 2024. This was disclosed by the Chief Executive Officer of the company, Dr John Nwankwo, when he led a team of investors from the United States, China, and Brazil to Governor Alex Otti. He promised to rewrite the story of Abia State and Nigeria in the footwear business. Nwankwo, however, recounted the ugly experience he and his team had gone through under the previous administration in trying to realise their dream of establishing a world class shoe factory…