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Ben Ezechime, Enugu The Federal Government has said that Sports is vital to the unity and social integration of Nigerians. Mrs Atinuke Watti, Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Sports Development, said this at the opening of 1st National Council on Sports technical conference in Enugu, capital of Enugu State. She said that the theme “Sports for National Unity and Socio-Economic Development” was timely. According to her, sports transcends the barriers of language, ethnicity, and religion and unite people under the common banner of competition, achievement and collective pride. “In every corner of our country, from the cities to the towns…

Ike Ṅnachi, Abakaliki Former Governor of Ebonyi State, Martin Elechi and renowned Industrialist, Chief Innocent Chukwuma popularly known as Innoson, would be conferred Honorary Doctorate Degrees by Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Nduf-Alike Ikwo (AE-FUNAI) during the university’s 7th and 8th combined convocation. Vice Chancellor of the University, Professor Sunday Elom disclosed this at a pre-convocation briefing. He noted that 52 students graduated with 1st class degrees out of 3, 474 of them while 911 got 2nd class upper division. “It is a moment of great pride and joy for us as an institution, as we prepare to celebrate the achievements…

Lawrence Nwimo, Awka Anambra State Government, Monday, commenced the demolition of shanties and illegal structures, said to be defacing Awka, the state capital. The exercise was carried out by Awka Capital Territory Development Authority (ACTDA) at Ifite Awka axis of the capital city. The exercise was targeted at the removal of illegal shanties and structures constructed under high tension, power lines and in close proximity to residential buildings to provide a safer environment for its residents. Addressing the residents, the Head of ACTDA Development Control Unit, Mr. Charles Ekwunife, said the exercise was to enhance the aesthetic and environmental standards…

Lawrence Nwimo, Awka Commissioner of Police in Anambra State, CP Nnaghe Obono Itam, has assured citizens in Anambra State of best policing experience under his watch. The CP made the promise Monday when he trained personnel of the state police command on criminal investigation and other policing skills. He lectured Police officers attached to the Criminal Investigation Department, Awka, providing a guide and reviews on the modus operandi on criminal investigation. Addressing the personnel, the CP emphasised on investigative competency and skills in discharging their duties. Reminding that the department is the apex body of investigation in the State, the…

Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia The 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Atiku Abubakar, has pledged to support the Labour Party’s presidential flag bearer, Peter Obi in 2027 if the PDP decides to zone its presidential ticket to the South-East. The former Vice President said he would support Obi if the LP candidate decides to pick the PDP ticket. Atiku who spoke in an interview with BBC Hausa Service, explained that he joined the 2023 presidential race because his party, the PDP did not zone its ticket to any regions. He said: “I have said repeatedly and I even…

Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has inaugurated 9-kilometer Obehie-Okeikpe Road in the oil rich Asa land. The road awarded in July, 2022, at the cost of N3 billion, is a major interstate road connecting Rivers, Abia Akwa Ibom and Cross River states. Inaugurating the road, Governor Alex Otti expressed his gratitude to both President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the leadership of NDDC for delivering the project to end the people’s ordeals. Otti who noted that he inherited many dilapidated roads in the state, said that Abia under his watch, had already keyed into the President’s ‘Renewed Hope…

Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Governor Alex Otti, has said that African leaders have not done enough to give the youths the voice they need to play significant roles in continental politics, despite making up about 75% of continent’s population. Governor Otti stated this at the weekend in the United Kingdom, at the Cambridge Africa Business Conference, hosted by the University of Cambridge Judge Business School, where he featured on the fireside chat which focused on the topic, ‘Africa Together – Public/Private Partnerships.’ This is contained in a press statement issued Monday by his Chief Press Secretary, Kazie Uko. Responding to a…

Lawrence Nwimo, Awka A 30-year-old teacher has been arrested for allegedly beating an 8-year old pupil to coma in Landmark School Mgbakwu in Awka North Local Government Area of Anambra State. Commissioner for Education, Prof Ngozi Chuma-Udeh, who disclosed this to reporters in her office on Monday, also announced the permanent closure of the school. The Commissioner had invited the school’s Proprietor and the concerned teacher, Faith Nwonye, to explain what led to the brutalisation of the primary two pupil. Speaking shortly after the meeting, Chuma-Udeh explained that the school’s closure was not only based on the ugly incident but…

Ike Nnachi, Abakaliki Seventy-nine years old man, Paul Idu and 47 years old woman, Elizabeth Amos Agbudu of Igede village, Akparata, Effium in Ohaukwu Local Government Area of Ebonyi State have been beheaded. Also, the whereabouts of 10 years old Master Ekene Ukwo is still unknown, while three houses were also razed down. The attack which happened on Sunday morning comes barley twenty-four hours after two persons were beheaded, seven abducted and houses razed in the community. It would be recalled that the people of Effium and Ezza-Effium in the area have been at war since January 21, 2021, with…

Lawrence Nwimo, Awka One person has reportedly died, and several properties damaged when fire broke out at the Bishop Crowther Memorial Seminary School, Awka, Anambra State. The cause of the fire is yet-to-be ascertained, but it was gathered that the incident occurred around 11.30 pm. It was also gathered that the fire damaged the school’s hostel, including mattresses and other students’ belongings. The victim, a student who died in the incident, was said to have been taken to a mortuary. Confirming the incident via a statement from the Media Unit of Anambra State Fire Service, the state Fire Service Chief,…