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Ike Nnachi, Abakaliki Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has vowed to sack any worker who fails to report to his duty post within the next 72 hours. He stated this in Abakaliki, capital of the state, at a media parley with Journalists. He also vowed to pay workers by the number of days they worked noting that he has directed heads of Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to open attendance register to document the workers duty attendance. He was reacting to the one week strike embarked upon by the Organised Labour in the state which crippled activities in government…
Lawrence Nwimo, Awka Labour Party’s senatorial aspirant for Anambra South Senatorial District, Chief Paul Orajiaka, has assured people of his constituency of effective legislative intervention and value-based leadership if elected. Orajiaka made the promise while addressing party faithful and zonal executive members to conclude his week-long tour of the Local Government Areas (LGA) of the Senatorial District. The Local Government Areas visited were Nnewi North, Ihiala, Nnewi South, Aguata, Ekwusigo, Orumba South and Orumba North. He said: “The tour of LGAs is to intimate you on my goals for Anambra South senatorial zone and why I should have your support.…
Lawrence Nwimo, Awka Persons with disabilities under the auspices of Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities, Anambra State Chapter, have taken to campaigns to promote inclusivity and equal access for disability community in the state. The group stormed New Life Church during their Sunday Service to advocate for the construction of ramps, accessible restrooms, and other facilities that would enable persons with disabilities to worship comfortably. Addressing the congregation, leader of the team and Vice Chairman Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities (JONAPWD), Comrade Ifeanyi Igwegbe, emphasised the need for religious leaders to make worship centers accessible and…
…Says Nigeria abandoned agri-dollar for petro-dollar Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State, has said that any country which cannot feed itself is not yet a sovereign nation. This is as he regretted that Nigeria upon the discovery of crude oil, abandoned what he called “agri-dollar for petro-dollar.” The Governor who made the assertion while delivering a pre-convocation lecture at the Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, MOUAU, regretted that Nigeria had abandoned agriculture for imported foods. Uzodimma who was represented by his Commissioner for Education, Professor Victor Nwachukwu, warned that if no urgent actions were taken to…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia It was a harvest of First Class over the weekend at the 12th convocation ceremony of the Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike, MOUAU, as no fewer than 162 out of the 4,781 graduands made First Class honours. While 164 bagged Doctorate degrees; 1,710 graduated with Second Class Upper Division; and 2,124 made Second Class Lower Division. Analysis of the list of graduands showed that 734 graduands made Third Class, nine had only Pass while 42 had unclassified grade. In his speech at the massively-attended ceremony, the VIce Chancellor, Professor Maduebibisi Ofo Iwe, said the vision of…
Ben Ezechime, Enugu The Enugu State Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Mrs Ugochi Madueke, has said that Enugu State remained the epicentre of Tourism in Nigeria. Madueke said this while declaring open a 2-day workshop on domestic tourism organised in Enugu, by a private enterprise, Jands Travel Business School, Enugu. According to her, Enugu State was the place to begin when thinking of tourism in Nigeria. Madueke further described tourism as more than just economic driver but a bridge that connects cultures, fosters understanding and promotes sustainable development. “As we acknowledge today all the tourist sites that we have in…
…Says Abia ideal investment destination Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Governor Alex Otti, on Saturday, formally declared open, the maiden edition of the Aba International Trade Fair at the Aba Mega Mall complex in Osisioma Local Government Area of the State. The 10-day 2024 event is a joint undertaking between the Abia State Government and the Aba Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture (ACCIMA). In his remarks, Gov. Otti said Aba had become a major business destination in Nigeria and the West African region. He noted that although trade fairs had been held in the state in the past, “this is…
Stephen Ukandu Umuahia Abia State Government as well as the state leadership of the Organised Labour, has faulted the inclusion of Abia among the states defaulting in the payment of the new national minimum wage. According to the State Government and the Organised Labour, listing Abia as one of the defaulting states, is misleading. Speaking at a joint press conference Sunday at the Government House Umuahia, the State Government and the State leadership of the Organised Labour said that Abia started implementing the new minimum wage since October. The press conference came on the heels of the threat by the…
Lawrence Nwimo, Awka Renowned philanthropist and founder of G.U.O motors, Sir Godwin Okeke, has described as poor the attention towards the development of persons with disabilities in the South-East. He intensified calls for increased education and support for the group he described as less privileged to enable them unlock their potential to survive in the society. Okeke made the call at an annual get-together celebration organised by the youth wing of the Nigeria Association of the Blind (NAB), Anambra State Chapter. The event was held at Dennis Memorial Grammar School (DMGS), Onitsha, witnessing impressive show of skills and talents of…
By Jude Eze Ever since the quadrennial U.S. presidential election held three weeks ago, where 78-year-old former President Donald John Trump secured a decisive victory, I have struggled to resist drawing comparisons between him and former Nigeria’s President — Goodluck Jonathan. This is because both figures share unique political trajectories and personalities that invite comparison, even though they operate in vastly different political and cultural contexts. For instance, both came from unconventional backgrounds: Donald Trump transitioned from a career in business and reality TV to politics, an unorthodox path for a U.S. president. Jonathan, on the other hand, had a…