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Ike Nnachi, Abakaliki  Minister of Works, Sen David Umahi, has frowned at the slow pace of work on the Enugu-Onitsha expressway. Umahi said the pace of work on the expressway was less encouraging, and expressed dismay over it. The Minister expressed his feelings while inspecting the project last weekend. He urged the contractors to rise to their responsibilities and ensure timely completion of the projects or face sanctions. Meanwhile, the Minister also inspected other ongoing projects in South-South/South-East states to ensure speedily delivery of the projects to meet up with the timeframe. In Delta State, he also condemned the slow…

…Says ambition to be head of state, not one Nigeria pushed him to war Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Igbo women under the aegis of Igbo Women Assembly, IWA, have again, hit back at the former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon, over his recent claims that he fought the civil war to keep Nigeria united. Countering the former Head of State, IWA said Gowon’s ambition to rule Nigeria, and not love for One Nigeria pushed him into the 30-month civil war. IWA, had earlier challenged Gowon “not to die with the unconfessed truth about the civil war,” and the agreement he signed with the Biafran Leader,…

By Rebecca Uwandu It is very rare in Nigeria to see public functionaries tendering account of their term of service. The former Vice-Chancellor (Acting) of Anambra State University, Awka, Professor Joseph Ifeanyichukwu Ikechebelu, Fameds, Fnamed, has set a worthy example for others to follow. How Prof Ikechebelu restored academic stability and peace at Nnamdi Azikiwe University is the stuff of which history with a capital H is made.   Ever since he became the Acting Vice-Chancellor on June 4, 2024, Prof Ikechebelu charted a profound course of consultation, consummate resource management and restoration of confidence in the system. He was…

By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu When he opened the All Nigerian Judges Conference in February 2003, then Chief Justice of Nigeria, Mohammed Lawal Uwais, who died on 6 June 2025, six days short of his 89th birthday, lamented the fact that State Chief Judges in Nigeria “go begging for funds from their governors”; a practice pioneered by the military. It was part of a wider complaint about the historical legacies of judicial corrosion inherited from military rule. It also reflected the values of a man for whom judicial integrity was a way of life and an independent judiciary was a constitutional…

Lawrence Nwimo, Awka Anambra State Albinism Association (ASAA) has reported that a total of nine members are currently battling melanoma popularly known as skin cancer. The group appealed for the intervention of the state government, organisations, and spirited individuals for the treatment of their ailing members. They also called for support, care and improved welfare of the albinism community in the state.  The State Chairman of ASAA, Mr Israel Ben Orizu, disclosed this on Saturday, during an event to celebrate the International Albinism Awareness Day, held in collaboration with the VIVIGOLD Foundation and Anambra State Disabilities Rights Commission. Orizu reported…

Ben Ezechime, Enugu  The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has sensitised tanker drivers and filling stations on prevention of tanker fire outbreaks, while cautioning tanker drivers against speeding within roads in Anambra, Ebonyi and Enugu states. The Director-General of NEMA, Mrs Zubaida Umar, gave the advice on Friday during a One-Day Awareness Campaign and Sensitisation on Tanker Fire Accidents and Fire Outbreaks held in Enugu. Represented by the NEMA Head of Operations in Enugu, Mrs Ngozi Echeazu, the director-general urged Nigerians to stop scooping fuel in a fallen petroleum tanker and “stay clear from such a scene to ensure safety.”…

Ben Ezechime, Enugu The World Bank, through the Rural Access And Mobility Projects (RAAMP), is set to  construct 500-Kilometer roads across communities in Enugu State to ease access to farmlands and  movement of farm produce and boost agriculture in the state. The Special Adviser to the Governor of Enugu State on Donor Relations, Dubem Onyia (Jnr) disclosed this during a  stakeholders’ workshop on Road Sector Reforms in  Enugu State under RAAMP. Onyia said that RAAMP was a world bank assisted project and the bank complements all the efforts of the state government in building rural  roads. “We take roads that…

Ben Ezechime, Enugu  Professor Joy Ezeilo, SAN, has called on relevant authorities in Ogun State, Nigeria, to ensure that justice is served on the killers of Mrs Blessing Eze, a trader whose life was tragically taken by touts who preyed on the public for money. The erudite professor stated this in her X-handle, saying that the brutal murder of Mrs Eze was “a stark reminder of the unchecked lawlessness and impunity in our society.” According to her, Eze was fatally stabbed at Iyana-Oja Market in Ifo, Ogun State, by touts “who demanded a so-called “festival contribution” of ₦1,500—a sum she…

Lawrence Nwimo, Awka Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State has called on Nigerians to embrace progressive change and ethical rebirth to drive the country’s democracy and development forward. Soludo made the call in his speech titled: “Rebuilding Our Nation,” delivered during the June 12 Democracy Day celebration, Thursday. The governor, while acknowledging Nigeria’s complex history and current challenges, outlined a vision for a sustainable and united nation. He noted that the topic of rebuilding the nation is vast and complex, invoking the historical debates among Nigeria’s founding fathers on the nature of the country. He highlighted the diverse ethnic and…

Lawrence Nwimo, Awka Police in Anambra State have arrested a 19-year-old suspect, Chimaobi Mbonu, allegedly linked to a criminal and kidnapping gang in the state. Mbonu is also alleged to be responsible for the abduction and murder of one George Onwurah in May 2024 in the state. According to a statement issued by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, the suspect was apprehended on Thursday by police operatives attached to the Awgbu Divisional Headquarters, with the support of local residents.  The arrest took place in Ndiukwuenu Village, located in the Orumba North Local Government Area of the state.…