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Lawrence Nwimo, Awka Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra StateTuesday, celebrated the traditional ruler of Onitsha kingdom, His Majesty, Igwe Nnaemeka Alfred Ugochukwu Achebe, on his 83rd birthday anniversary. In a congratulatory message released by the Press Secretary, Mr Christian Aburime, Soludo extolled the excellent royal qualities and contributions of Igwe Achebe to the growth and development of Anambra State. He noted that the monarch’s exceptional leadership and wise counsel have been invaluable assets to the traditional institution and societal peace in Anambra State and beyond. Also, the governor commended Igwe Achebe’s impact as the Chancellor of the prestigious Ahmadu Bello…

Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has said that his administration is passionate about taking advantage of the opportunities provided by digital technology in managing the state’s economy. Governor Otti stated this while addressing participants of Study Group 7, Senior Executive Course 46 of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, Kuru Jos, who are on study tour and fact-finding mission to Abia State. The Governor, who commended the participants for the choice of Abia for the tour, described the study theme: ‘Digital Economy, Youth Empowerment and Sustainable Job Creation in Nigeria: Issues, Challenges and Opportunities,’ as…

Our Reporter, Abuja Maverick musician, veteran actor and rights activist, Charly Boy, has mocked the former governor of Rivers State and Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, saying he would soon describe his support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2023 presidential election as a mistake. Charly Boy,  who declared the former Rivers State Governor as the “mistake maker of the century,” said this in reaction to Wike’s recent statement regretting installing his former aide, Siminalayi Fubara, as his successor, describing the action as a mistake. Wike, who is currently engaged in messy political conflict with Governor Fubara had publicly admitted to…

Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Governor Alex Otti of Abia State, has challenged his predecessor, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu, and his lieutenants to clear their name with the anti-graft agency over their role in the missing N10 billion Abia airport fund. Otti threw the challenge as the State Government released the much expected forensic audit report detailing financial transactions during the eight-year administration of Ikpeazu. Spokesman of Otti’s administration and Commissioner for Information, Prince Okey Kanu, who released the 360-page document after the State Executive Council meeting press briefing in Umuahia, challenged those indicted by the document to come out with their own…

Ben Ezechime, Enugu The administration of Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has approved the construction of a Five-Star Hotel in Enugu City. Engr. Gerald Otiji, Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, disclosed this in Enugu at the end of the State Executive Council meeting, adding that the hotel would be cited at the International Conference Centre, Independence Layout, Enugu. The conference center, which was started by former Governor Chimaroke Nnamani’s government had been abandoned by successive administrations in the state. Otiji further said that the State Executive Council also approved the investment and 60 per cent of the United Palm…

Ugo Nosiri, Owerri Imo State Government has announced the appointment of 27 Sole Administrators for the 27 local government areas of the state. According to a release made public by the Commissioner for Information, Public Orientation and Strategy, Chief Declan Emelumba, the administrators are to oversee the LGA administration, and ensure effective governance and representation for the people. Chief Emelumba noted that the appointment which takes effect immediately is also aimed at ensuring the conduct of credible local government elections in the state in the next 60 days. The new Sole Administrators are: 1. Isiala Mbano: Hon. Okoroike Chika 2.…

Ben Ezechime, Enugu The University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital (UNTH), Ituku Ozalla, Enugu State, at the weekend inaugurated transformer for water plant and manual soap dispensers to promote hand hygiene within the hospital environment. The hospital inaugurated the projects during the celebration of “2024 World Hand Hygiene Day” at the hospital premises. The World Hand Hygiene Day is celebrated every May 5, to maintain a global profile on the importance of hand hygiene in healthcare. Speaking during the event, the Chief Medical Director (CMD), of the UNTH, Prof. Obinna Onodugo, said the hospital had in the past struggled with the…

Ben Ezechime, Enugu The Management of Rangers International Football Club (FC), Enugu, has unveiled Ebere Amaraizu as Chairman of the club’s Foundation. The General Manager of Rangers International FC, Amobi Ezeaku, announced this on Monday at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Enugu during the official cup presentation to Rangers Team A in the just-concluded Rangers International FC Intra-football competition. Ezeaku said that setting up of Rangers International FC Foundation is part of the fulfillment and realisation of strategic plans of the management to uplift Rangers International FC as a holistic international brand. “Ebere Amaraizu as a great football administrator will help…

Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Governor Alex Otti, has said there is no going back on the resolve of his administration to rid the Cattle Market at Lokpanta, Umunneochi Local Government Area, of hoodlums and make the market non-residential. Otti said his administration “is ready to protect legitimate business persons trading in the market and support such individuals,” but made it clear that Government would no longer allow anyone to live inside the market. The Governor spoke when he paid an unscheduled visit to the Lokpanta Cattle Market, along the Enugu-Umuahia-Aba-Port Harcourt Expressway, while returning to Abia from Enugu State on a…

Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Folks from Isu Community in Arochukwu Local Government Area of Abia State, have been thrown into mourning following the invasion of their community by their Ukwa neighbours from Cross River over the weekend. The attack which occured on Friday and Saturday respectively, according to Ikengaonline findings, claimed the life of one Mrs Blessing Kalu Elem. President General of Isu Community, Amara Kalu, who confirmed the attack to Ikengaonline, said about 15 other members of the community were wounded during the attacks. He added that the whereabouts of some of the locals who fled into the forest during…