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Lawrence Nwimo, Awka Police in Anambra State have intercepted a bus loaded with 50KG bags containing four cartons of one hundred and seventy (1,700) pieces of live cartridges. Spokesperson of the state police command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed this in a statement made available to Ikengaonline on Friday. Ikenga said, “Police Operatives intercepted a shuttle bus, and recovered two 50KG bags containing four cartons of one hundred and seventy pieces live cartridges. “The Operatives laid ambush on the receipt of Information along Port Harcourt Road Fegge, Onitsha, the convener on sighting the Police took to his heels before the driver…

Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia The family of the detained Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, has expressed rage over the comments by the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, on why the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led administration did not drop the treason charge against the IPOB Leader. Kanu’s family accused the AGF of desperation to convict the IPOB Leader even when he is aware that Kanu’s kidnap and extraordinary rendition from Kenya amounted to state terrorism. Recall that the AGF had while presenting President Tinubu’s scorecard on Friday in…

Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia The political development in Kano State over the sack of Aminu Ado Bayero, and subsequent reinstatement of Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, as the Emir of Kano, Saturday, took a sudden twist following the order by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, for the immediate arrest of the deposed Emir, Aminu Ado Bayero. The order was contained in a statement by the Director General, Media and Publicity, Government House, Kano, Sanusi Tofa. According to the statement, Bayero should be arrested for allegedly creating tension in the state. The statement titled ‘Gov. Yusuf Orders Arrest of Deposed Emir of Kano Aminu…

…As Reps commend his giant strides Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Governor Alex Otti of Abia State, has said that his administration is committed to running a transparent and accountable government for the good of the people. Otti said his administration stands for accountability as a responsive and responsible government. The Governor spoke when members of the House of Representatives Committee on Public Accounts, led by the committee Chairman, Mr. Bamidele Salam, and accompanied by the member representing Isiala-Ngwa North and South Federal Constituency, Hon. Ginger Onwusibe, visited him as part of their oversight function to states in the South-East zone. He…

Ugo Nosiri, Owerri Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State has expressed delight over the judgment of the election petition tribunal which affirmed his declaration as the winner of the November 11, 2023, governorship election in the state. Speaking to Journalists in Owerri, the Governor said the unanimous judgment of the three judges in Abuja on Friday was a confirmation that the people of the state overwhelmingly voted for him at the poll. Governor Uzodimma promised to remain focused in the efforts of his administration to develop the state . The Governor who contested the election under the platform of the…

Ugo Nosiri, Owerri Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma has commended the management of the Bank of Industry (BOI) for their various policies that have helped to stimulate the economy of the country, create jobs for the people and also help to reduce the cost of goods. Governor Uzodimma made the statement when he and other top government officials received the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Bank of Industry, BOI, Dr Olasupo Olusi, and his team on a courtesy visit. He applauded BOI for the good job they are doing and urged them to ensure that Imo State…

Ben Ezechime, Enugu Hon. Harrison Ogara, member representing Igboeze South, state constituency of Enugu State has raised the alarm over the demolition of a market in Nsukka, Ogige market, by the Peter Mbah-led administration in Enugu State. In a statement made public by the lawmaker in Enugu, Ogara described the demolition as an “impending collateral damage.” In the statement entitled: “Ogige Market Demolition: The impending Collateral Damage,” Ogara drew the attention of the state government to the dangers of evicting over 7000 traders from Ogige Nsukka Market without any alternative market to relocate them. He said: “As I speak, these…

Ben Ezechime, Enugu Hon. Lloyd Ekweremadu, Commissioner for Youths and Sports in Enugu State says the successful hosting of National Council on Sports technical meeting is a tonic to spice the development of Sports in the state. Ekweremadu said this while fielding questions from newsmen after the state successfully hosted the meeting held from Monday May 30-Wednesday May 22. He said that the state government was happy to host such a large contingent from across the 36 states and FCT. He further commended Governor Peter Mbah for his magnanimity in hosting the conference describing it as a great event. “The…

Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Former First Lady of Abia State, Mrs Odochi Orji, wife of Abia ex-Governor, Senator Theodore Orji, has quit the main opposition Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, the platform upon which her husband presided over the affairs of the State for the greater part of his eight year-tenure. The former First Lady’s resignation is coming about three weeks her son and former Speaker of the Abia House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Chinedum Orji, left the PDP. Her resignation letter dated May 21, 2024, was addressed to her Umuahia Urban Ward 1 Chairman of PDP, and copied to the state…

Lawrence Nwimo, Awka The Federal Government has reconstituted the Governing Council of the Federal College of Education (Technical), Umunze, Anambra State, with Prof Joseph Essien as Chairman. According to the statement released by the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Education, Didi Esther Walson-Jack, the inauguration and retreat of the Councils would hold on May 30 and 31, 2024 respectively. Professor Essien had served as Research Advisor with SPDC, Nigeria and undergone Science and Technical Training for Water Quality Monitoring and Management of Sustainable Water Resources at the Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology, Gwangju-Korea. He is a Research Fellow for…