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By Uche Ugboajah One of my favourite Igbo names is Nwannedinamba. Never mind that it has, over time, become more popular as a traditional title than as a name in regular use. Literally, it means “a brother from another town.” It extols the virtue of friendship—especially the kind that has evolved into something deeper: brotherhood. In essence, Nwannedinamba challenges the narrow biological definition of brotherhood as a bond confined to bloodlines. Technically, I cannot call someone from Edo State my brother, being from Imo State. But in the rich tradition of African humanism, that definition expands. In a time when…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Umuchieze Community in Umunneochi Local Government Area of Abia State has received a fully equipped healthcare centre, courtesy of the Nigerian Army. This comes as the Abia State Ministry of Health continues to unveil newly renovated Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) across various communities as part of the 200 PHCs targeted for total rehabilitation under the first phase of Governor Alex Otti’s “Project Ekwueme.” Inaugurating the facility at Umuchieze, Governor Otti commended the Nigerian Army for its commitment to the overall well-being of the civilian population. He described the project as “a salient proof of the intricate linkage…
…Faults Kenneth Okonkwo on 2027 assertion Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Igbo women under the aegis of the Igbo Women Assembly (IWA), have slammed former Ebonyi State Governor and Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, over his recent claim that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been fair to the South-East. The group also disagreed with Nollywood icon Kenneth Okonkwo over his assertion that only a Northern candidate could defeat President Tinubu in the 2027 elections. IWA described Okonkwo’s view as “narrow-minded and suspicious,” warning the renowned actor not to jeopardize the growing respect and support he enjoys among Ndigbo. Recall that Umahi…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia The Abia State Government has approved six months of paid maternity leave for nursing mothers in the state. Similarly, it has granted three weeks of paternity leave for nursing fathers, with the condition that they must spend the leave at home to support their wives. Abia First Lady, Mrs. Priscilla Otti, announced this on Tuesday during the World Breastfeeding Week event held at the Abia State Children’s Specialist Hospital, Umuahia. She said the measure is part of the state’s deliberate efforts to promote exclusive breastfeeding. According to her, the initiative also aims to enable couples to bond…
Ike Nnachi, Abakaliki Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru, and the member representing Ohaozara/Onicha/Ivo Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Kama Nkemkanma, have congratulated Blessing Ejiofor, an Ebonyi-born player on Nigeria’s national women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, for her role in the team’s historic fifth consecutive AfroBasket Women’s Championship title in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. In a statement on Tuesday, Governor Nwifuru described Ejiofor—who hails from Okposi in Ohaozara Local Government Area—as a source of pride to Ebonyi State and a shining example of what hard work and dedication can achieve. He said her victory serves as an inspiration to every girl-child…
Ike Nnachi, Abakaliki Governor Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has lifted the suspension on 81 government officials, including Commissioners, Senior Special Assistants, Special Assistants, and Permanent Secretaries. The officials, who were suspended on July 28, 2025, have been directed to resume their official duties immediately. The announcement was contained in a statement issued on Tuesday by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Monday Uzor. Burial or School Sports Though the reason for the initial suspension was not disclosed in detail, it was widely linked to the officials’ failure to attend a major state event despite prior directives from…
Our Reporter, Abuja Presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general election, Mr. Peter Obi, has reaffirmed his commitment to a single term in office if elected president in 2027, insisting that four years is enough to begin the process of rebuilding Nigeria—provided leadership is driven by genuine service, not ambition. Reacting to criticism of his one-term proposal on Tuesday, via his official X handle, Obi said it was surprising that such a patriotic decision had stirred agitation, as if effective leadership were dependent on long tenure. “I still find it baffling that my decision to do a…
By Owei Lakemfa Governor Mohammed Umar Bago, the 51-year-old Governor of Niger State who wears mullah-like beards, is once again trending in the country. He is the star boy of a state gone rogue. On August 2, 2025, even the Federal Government which, as usual, is into its own tantrums in seeking to override the country’s Constitution, could not but seek to call Bago to order. In the latest movie Bago is starring, he is unhappy with the privately-owned Badeggi Radio Station which he accused of incitement. Rather than dialogue or allow due process, as usual, he played the bad boy. The handsome,…
Ben Ezechime, Enugu The Senator representing Enugu North Senatorial District, Okey Ezea, and journalists from the Nsukka Cultural zone of Enugu State, under the auspices of the Nsukka Journalist Forum (NJF), have hailed the appointment of Professor Simon Uchenna Ortuanya as the Vice Chancellor of the University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN). In a heartfelt message via his X handle, Senator Ezea described the appointment as “deeply emotional and symbolic” for the people of Nsukka, who have waited 65 years for one of their own to lead Nigeria’s first indigenous university. “This historic appointment marks a moment of profound pride and…
Our Reporter, Abuja Renowned Nigerian author, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, has once again expressed unwavering support for former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, citing his personal integrity, leadership values, and commitment to national progress. Speaking during an interview with Channels Television on Monday, Adichie declined to speculate on the 2027 general elections, noting that it was premature to take a position without knowing the list of candidates. However, she made it clear that her admiration and backing for Peter Obi remain firmly rooted in his consistent character and vision for a better Nigeria. “My support for Peter Obi is something that I…