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By Uzor Maxim Uzoatu I am in tears as I write the words here. It has been shattering for me on hearing of the passing away of my ever rendering soulmate Pita Okute whose original name is Iheanyi Iwuofor. As things stand, it would be killing for me to write about Pita Okute in the past tense. Pita Okute distinguished himself in life as an insightful journalist, an award-winning novelist, and a sublime poet. Tears flow freely when I re-read his poem dedicated to me – “I Am A Lie (For Borojah, perchance a bigger lie.)” I have had to…
By Promise Adiele It is needless to repeat or chronicle Nigeria’s multi-layered, hydra-headed woes ranging from a moribund economy, evident social dislocations, and unrecognisable political identities. Of course, there is an unpronounced but palpable consensus that the country, presently constituted under the APC political machinery operated by President Bola Tinubu, is in grave jeopardy. Never mind all the arguments and counter-arguments in defence of the government by a section of our deluded polity. Everybody is feeling the heat. No one is spared. The geography of victims includes people of all classes. The conditions in Nigeria have ominously defied the…
Ben Ezechime, Enugu The All Progressives Congress (APC), Enugu State chapter, has accused Governor Peter Mbah of intentionally demolishing and destroying peoples’ sources of livelihood in the state. The APC State chairman, Mr. Ugochukwu Agballah, said this in Enugu while conducting newsmen round one of the demolished sites in Enugu. It also described as extortion the multiple taxes forcefully imposed on the people to further impoverish them despite the current hardship in the country. Agballah said the demolition of Holy Ghost/Railway/Okpara Avenue Axis, Abakpa Market, Garriki Market, Ogige main market in Nsukka, and the OSISATECH Polytechnic was an act of wickedness. The…
Lawrence Nwimo, Awka Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State has appointed popular human rights activist, Professor Chidi Odinkalu as the Pro-Chancellor and chairman of Governing Council of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU), Igbariam, Anambra State. A release by the Press Secretary to Governor Soludo, Mr Christian Aburime listed other members of the council to include wife of the late Igbo leader, Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu, Amb Bianca Ojukwu. The release by Aburime said: “The new Council, assembled with a focus on excellence, integrity and strategic leadership, will provide guidance and oversight for the continued growth and development of the state-owned…
A newlywed woman, Habiba Ibrahim, has reportedly cut the manhood of her 40-year-old husband, Salisu Idris, while he was asleep. She was said to have been arrested by the police. Idris, a commercial motorcycle rider and resident of Kudan in Kaduna State, said the incident happened on May 26 after he returned from the early morning prayers. He said lying on his bed to have some rest when his wife suddenly jumped on him with a sharp knife and almost cut off his manhood, but for neighbours who came to his rescue when they heard him shout. Idris said they…
Ike Nnachi, Abakaliki Gunmen on Tuesday attacked the Ohaukwu Police Division at Ezzamgbo in the Ohaukwu Local Government Area of the state, burning vehicles. However, no casualties were recorded as policemen on duty stood firm and repelled the gunmen. A source said that the gunmen, numbering eight, came in a bus and started shooting sporadically, causing panic in the neighbourhood. The attack also disrupted the distribution of palliatives by the Chairman of Ohaukwu LGA, Ikechukwu Odono, at the Council Headquarters adjacent the Police station. “Everyone, including the Chairman of the Council, ran for their lives to avoid injuries from the…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia About 50 miners have been reportedly trapped following the collapse of a mining site in Niger state. According to local sources, the tragic incident occurred after a torrential rainfall on Sunday in Galkogo community in Shiroro Local Government Area of the state. Reports say the mining site belongs to “African Minerals and Logistics Limited.” One person is said to have been confirmed dead while six others are said to have been critically injured. An excavator has been brought to the site as rescue efforts are on in search of the trapped miners.
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Abia State has been chosen for the second phase of the European Union funded Rule of Law and Anti-Corruption (RoLAC) Programme, by the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International Idea), an intergovernmental organisation with a mandate to support sustainable democracy worldwide. International Idea, which has its headquarters in Stockholm, Sweden, with 35 countries as members, said it chose Abia as its focal state for the Phase II of its programme “following internal conversations at the EU and what has been said about the reforms that are taking place in Abia State.” The organisation’s Head of…
Ben Ezechime, Enugu The management of seven-time Nigeria League Champions, Rangers International F.C. of Enugu, under the leadership of Barrister Amobi Ezeaku, is in a mourning mood over the passing unto glory of its former midfield maestro and team manager, Stanley Okoronkwo. ‘The Englishman’ as he was fondly called died on Monday, June 3, 2024 in Enugu. An Ex-Rangers International Footballers Association member, Victor Oko, who confirmed the sad news on Monday, said that the midfielder died after a brief illness. In an official statement signed by the media officer, Norbert Okolie, and made available to Ikengaonline, the GM/CEO of…
Our Reporter, Abuja Organised Labour under the auspices the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC), have agreed to “momentarily” relax their industrial action following an agreement to meet with the Federal Government for one week. The deputy national secretary, ATTSAN, Francis Akinjorin, confirmed this position. “It is not a suspension; it is not a call-off,” he said.