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Lawrence Nwimo, Awka There was bloodshed in Anambra State as unidentified gunmen struck Oko community in Orumba North Local Government Area, killing three students and injuring many others in the process. Ikengaonline also learned that two other persons are still missing since the violent attack in the community. The incident occurred around 8:40 p.m. near the busy Total and Tipper Junctions, areas frequented by students and residents and close to the school main gate. A viral video showed two of the victims, a male and a female student, lying in a pool of their own blood and gasping for breath…
By Owei Lakemfa Three events made Monday, June 16, 2025, a sobering moment for me. On that day, back in 1976, news filtered that the killer Apartheid security forces which had been terrorising African countries like Zambia, Botswana and Lesotho, had turned on unarmed school children in South Africa. The Nigerian society was so conscious then that I recall adults in Lagos, explaining to us that school children like us were being gunned down. This is what became known as the Soweto Massacre. Then, the iconic photograph by Sam Nzima surfaced. It was the image of the lifeless body of…
By Azu Ishiekwene On paper, it looked like a mismatch. Iran is not only one of the oldest and most established places in the Persian Gulf but also at least 75 times the size of Israel, with a population nine to ten times larger. Size for size, it’s a modern-day David and Goliath match-up, with ancient history squarely on Iran’s side. At the height of its reign, especially under Cyrus the Great (545-525 BC), the Persian Empire, modern-day Iran, extended as far as Egypt, and its military might was unassailable. In more contemporary times, Iran defended itself against the aggression…
Ben Ezechime, Enugu Governor Peter Mbah has inaugurated the “Coal City 2026” Games Local Organising Committee (LOC), with the commissioner for Youth and Sports, Lloyd Ekweremmadu as Chairman. While inaugurating the committee, the governor charged the committee to organise a successful world class festival. Mbah expressed confidence in the membership of the committee, noting the readiness of the state to showcase Enugu to the world. “Enugu State is a home of sports excellence and sporting legends. “We want to set the standard; we want to showcase a world class and memorable sports festival. “I…
Lawrence Nwimo, Awka There is a brewing controversy in the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE), Anambra State chapter, following the emergence of two rival groups vying for leadership of the union. This is coming as the State Executive Council of NULGE has taken decisive action, sacking ten members for allegedly falsely presenting themselves as leaders of the union to various media outlets and government offices. According to a statement signed by Comrade (Barr) Ike Abugu, State Secretary of NULGE, the expelled members forged election certificates and misrepresented themselves as elected officials. The statement warned the public to be…
Ben Ezechime, Enugu The South Saharan Social Development Organisation (SSDO), a Non-Governmental Organization, has condemned unprovoked killings in Aguamede Eha-Amufu community in Enugu State and in Yelewata, Guma LGA in Benue State by suspected Fulani herdsmen and called for a decisive action by relevant authorities. The Executive Director of the organization, Dr Stanley Ilechukwu, in a three-page statement entitled, “Enough is Enough,” on Thursday in Enugu, said that the heart-wrenching atrocities were not only acts of mass violence, but grave violations of fundamental human rights of the victims. Ilechukwu noted that the tragic events have once again exposed the deepening…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Abuja federal High Court sitting at Maitama, on Thursday, rejected Federal Government’s bid to remand the suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Udughan in prison custody, but granted her bail to the tune of N50 million. The presiding Judge, Justice Chizoba Orji, ruled that she found no reason to deny the defendant bail, maintaining that she is willing to face her case. Senator Natasha was arraigned on a three-count charge. The court held that the defendant must produce one surety who must be a person of integrity that owns a landed property in Abuja. Meanwhile, the case was subsequently adjourned…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia The Federal Government, Thursday, closed its case in the terrorism charge against the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. Trial Judge, Justice James Omotosho, of the Abuja High Court granted Kanu’s legal team, 14 days to file its written address on no case submission. The court also gave the prosecution council another 14 days to respond. The matter was subsequently adjourned till July 18. Kanu’s Special Council, Aloy Ejimakor in a post on his X handle wrote: “Today, the Federal Republic of Nigeria CLOSED its case against Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. The Court…
Chinwendu Uzoatu, Awka The Anambra State Civic and Social Reformation Office (ANCISRO) has kicked off its schools’ outreach programme aimed at restoring moral values among students across the state. The campaign, held in partnership with the Foundation for Attitude Repair (FAR), began at College of the Masters, Awka, with the theme, “The Deceptions in What You See and the Reality of What They Are.” Speaking at the event, ANCISRO Managing Director, Sir Chuka Nnabuife, stressed the importance of returning to timeless values such as planning, time management, integrity, and prayer. He warned students against being influenced by misleading lifestyles portrayed…
Ben Ezechime, Enugu In spite of recent reported cases of killings in Ehamufu and other parts of Enugu State, Governor Peter Mbah has insisted that the State remained one of the safest in Nigeria describing contrary reports as mere propaganda by detractors. Ikengaonline had reported attack on Farmers by suspected herdsmen in Mgbuji, Ehamufu, Isi-Uzo Local Government Area of Enugu State, which left four people dead the previous week. Mbah’s declaration came when he received the Assistant Inspector General (AIG) of Police in charge of Zone 13, AIG Oladepo Abayomi on Wednesday at Government House, Enugu. The Governor said the…