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Ike Nnachi, Abakaliki A group under the aegis of Ebonyi Central Youth Forum has described the one year in office of the Senator representing Ebonyi Central Senatorial Zone, Sen Ken Eze as an abysmal failure. According to the group, the Senator’s one year in office was unimpressive as it lacked the needed enthusiasm and genuine service to the people of the zone. But in a quick reaction, the Senator disagreed with the group’s verdict on his performance stating that his constituents are happy with him. The group led by Clinton Igwe said that the people of Ebonyi Central Senatorial…

…Says political collaborators arrested, foreigner to be declared wanted Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia The National Security Adviser, NSA, MallamNuhu Ribadu, has disclosed that the Federal Government had blocked N83billion meant to sponsor the recent nationwide protests against hardship and bad governance. Ribadu who disclosed this during his presentation at the inaugural meeting of the National Council of States in Aso Rock, said that the funds were in cryptocurrency. According to the NSA, the blocked funds include $50m of cryptocurrency — $38m of which were blocked in four cryptocurrency wallets — and N4bn contributed by various political actors in Abuja, Kano, Kaduna…

Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia President Bola Tinubu has okayed 300% upward review of salaries of judicial officers as he signed into law, the Judicial Office Holders Salaries and Allowances Bill. Special Adviser to the President on Senate Matters, Senator Basheer Lado, disclosed this in a statement in Abuja on Tuesday. The Presidential Aide said that the gesture was a demonstration of Tinubu’s regard for the welfare of workers. “In a demonstration of his visionary leadership and deep compassion for the Nigerian people, His Excellency President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCON has once again affirmed his unwavering commitment to the welfare of…

By Owei Lakemfa Two occurrences in the past week made me reach the conclusion that either the government is baiting the labour unions or there are quite active  fifth columnists in the Tinubu administration. The first, is the  laughable ban of the trade unions from politics including working within the Labour Party, LP which they established in 2002, that is 21 years before the Tinubu administration came to power. The second is the rather baffling August 7, 2024 invasion of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC headquarters by armed security men who came like thieves in the night. The invaders like bandits,…

Ike Nnachi, Abakaliki Mr Ricky Okorouka has emerged as the Acting State Chairman of All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) in Ebonyi State. This followed the Supreme Court ruling affirming Mr Edozie Njoku as the National Chairman of the party and the sacking of the State Executives of the party. Mr Ụka emerged as the Acting Chairman following rounds of consultations with stakeholders and members of the party in the state overseen by the Reconciliation and Harmonization committee led by the National Secretary, Alhaji Mudi Imam. Chinedum Okoro, spokesperson of the Committee and Administrative Secretary of the party stated this in Abakaliki, capital…

Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Despite stiff resistance by health workers, President Bola Tinubu has approved the National Policy on Health Workforce Migration to stop the migration of medical personnel from Nigeria to other countries otherwise known as japa syndrome. The approval was disclosed by the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof Muhammad Pate, via his X handle. According to him, the policy will not only stop the ongoing mass exodus of healthcare professionals but also serve as a comprehensive strategy to manage, harness, and reverse health worker migration. The Minister wrote: “This afternoon, HE President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR @officialABAT, in-Council, approved…

By Ihechukwu Madubuike It is a sign of administrative failure or weakness when a government harbours in its midst persons who de-market fellow citizens without the culprit being cautioned, free of public reprimand, or chastisement of any kind. Adolph Hitler’s hatred of the Jews created an ethno-racial peril that led to the gas chambers that witnessed the death of millions of Jews. It was not only a loss to the right-thinking Germans, but an egregious afront to humanity. The consequences are yet to abate, as the Jews have vowed never to let it happen again, a decision that is at…

Ben Ezechime, Enugu The Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka (UNIZIK) Law Class of 1989, has donated N5 million in honour of the pioneer dean of the faculty, Professor Christian Okeke, for his selfless services. The group, known as ‘The Unique Pioneers,’ made the donation during its 2024 Grand Reunion in Enugu under the chairmanship of Chief Emeka Ngige (SAN). The group also bestowed on Okeke the award of honour in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the establishment of the Faculty of Law UNIZIK. Welcoming the participants, the President of the group, Mr Phil Chinwuba, said the journey which started 39…

Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Abia-born United Kingdom based industrialist, Chief Charles Lawrence Nwangwa, has hailed the leadership acumen of Gov. Alex Otti, affirming that the Governor has made Abia a centre of attraction for diaspora investors. Chief Nwangwa who spoke during the New Yam festival of the Igbo community in the UK, said that under Otti, “Abia State offers a robust plan for those in diaspora to invest.” “The state offers a robust plan for diaspora investments. Those with promising proposals are welcomed to engage directly with state officials, including the governor himself. “Governor Otti is committed to attracting investment, making…

Ben Ezechime, Enugu The House of Representatives has reaffirmed its commitment to improving the quality of education and fostering excellence within Nigeria’s tertiary institutions, especially polytechnics and monotechnics nationwide. Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, expressed this commitment at the National Assembly Complex in Abuja during a public hearing on a bill proposing the establishment of a National Polytechnic Commission, which is designed to supervise, regulate, and coordinate polytechnic education across Nigeria. According to a statement issued by Rep. Akin Rotimi, Spokesman of House of Representatives at the weekend, the hearing, organised by the House Committee…