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Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Since Alex Otti took over the mantle of leadership on May 29, 2023, he has made a remarkable imprints in virtually all the sectors of the Abia economy albeit simultaneously. Abia State which hitherto crawled behind others in many sectors particularly infrastructure, appears to be taking the lead now. There is massive road infrastructural development across the state especially in Aba and Umuahia metropolis where many of the roads had nearly collapsed and remained in deplorable condition for decades. Otti who came to power on the platform of the Labour Party had during his campaigns, promised to change the old…
Ben Ezechime, Enugu Governor Peter Mbah assumed office on May 29, 2023, after his election on March 18, the same year. Mbah on assumption of office promised to provide potable drinking water to every home in Enugu within his first 180 days in Office having observed that one of the critical needs of the people especially in the state capital is lack of drinking water. The governor immediately went to work on provision of water by constructing water galleries in parts of the city and in 180 days he told the world while commissioning the water at 9th mile corner that…
Lawrence Nwimo, Awka It has been 26 months since the people of Anambra State turned out in large numbers to elect Professor Chukwuma Soludo as the executive Governor of the state. His reputation as a professor, renowned economist, and former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria gave him an edge over other candidates in the November 2021 election. Before the emergence of Soludo as Governor of Anambra State, his predecessors including Chris Ngige, Peter Obi and Willie Obiano, that ruled the state arguably performed beyond average with each leaving their mark in varying ways and degrees, making Anambra one…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia General Manager and the Chief Executive Officer, CEO, of Rangers International Football Club of Enugu, Amobi Ezeaku, will feature on this month’s Ikengaonline townhall meeting scheduled for Thursday, May 30. The Lawyer and Sports Administrator, will speak on the topic, “The Resurgence of Enugu Rangers and the Future of Football in the South-East.” This is contained in a statement by the Editor-in-Chief of the South-East focused accountability on-line media platform, Uche Ugboajah. The monthly meeting scheduled for 7:00 pm (WAT), will be co-anchored by US-based prolific writer and medical doctor, Osmund Agbo; and veteran Journalist and Author, Dr…
Ben Ezechime, Enugu Nollywood megastar, Patience Ozokwor, was one of the illustrious members unveiled as the first-ever football club foundation in Nigeria, Rangers International F.C. Foundation, conceptualised by the General/CEO of the club, Mr Amobi Ezeaku, was inaugurated on Monday, in Enugu. The foundation has Prince Arthur Eze as its grand patron. The Foundation to be led by CSP Ebere Amaraizu as chairman with other well-meaning Nigerians both within and in the diaspora, was inaugurated inside the boardroom of the club’s corporate headquarters in Enugu. While inaugurating the foundation Barrister Amobi Ezeaku thanked members for their positive disposition towards the…
Lawrence Nwimo, Awka Managing Director of Awka Capital Territory Development Authority (ACTDA), Ossy Onuko, has called for increased focus on the education and healthy living among children in Anambra State. Onuko made the call in a press released to commemorate the 2024 Children ‘s day celebration in the State. He urged youths in the state and beyond to shun anti-social behaviors such as drug abuse, cultism, and examination malpractice. He emphasised the importance of focusing on their studies, which he said brings hope for their future and the future of the state and country at large. He further appealed to…
By Owei Lakemfa In two days, May 29, it would be a quarter of a century since we began our third journey on the democratic path. Some insist, this is not democracy, but Civil Rule. It was a bloody process getting back on this path, past three military regimes that brooked no opposition. We lost hundreds of fellow Nigerians whose lives were cut short in our determined fight to kick the military out of power. Today, even the most optimistic of Nigerians would admit, this has been, at best, a bumpy ride. As I stood this Saturday, May 25, 2024,…
Lawrence Nwimo, Awka Ahead of the 2024 Imoka festival, Commissioner of Police in Anambra State, CP Nnaghe Obono Itam, has warned criminals against hiding under the guise of the celebration to perpetrate crime. The CP gave the warning following the information received overtime on how miscreants under the guise of the festival become unruly and make life unbearable for people of the State especially visitors, non-indigenes, and indigenes of the town. During a meeting with some organisers of the cultural festival comprising the Speaker of Eze Ezu Awka community, the Palace Secretary of Eze Ezu, the Youth leader, and other stakeholders…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia General Manager and the Chief Executive Officer, CEO, of Rangers International Football Club of Enugu, Amobi Ezeaku, will feature on this month’s Ikengaonline townhall meeting scheduled for Thursday, May 30. The Lawyer and Sports Administrator, will speak on the topic, “The Resurgence of Enugu Rangers and the Future of Football in the South-East.” This is contained in a statement by the Editor-in-Chief of the South-East focused accountability on-line media platform, Uche Ugboajah. The monthly meeting scheduled for 7:00 pm (WAT), will be co-anchored by US-based prolific writer and medical doctor, Osmund Agbo; and veteran Journalist and Author, Dr…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Abia State Governor, Dr Alex Otti, has vowed to transform Umuahia into a befitting capital city within the next one year. Governor Otti, who has often described Umuahia as a glorified village, said the state government will on Tuesday flag off a multi-billion Naira Bus Terminal project in the capital city. The Governor spoke during an interdenominational thanksgiving service to commemorate his one year anniversary in office. The event held at the International Conference Centre, Umuahia. He said that the idea behind the project is to have all the motor parks and railway terminals accommodated in the…