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Lawrence Nwimo, Awka People of Amakor Nanka in Orumba North Local Government Area of Anambra State have refuted alleged sand mining in their community, warning peddlers of such allegations to desist forthwith. Some group of individuals in the community had accused both the Traditional Ruler and President General of the community of being behind the sand mining in the area. But speaking to newsmen on Thursday, President General, Rev Canon Ifeanyichukwu Ezeike, described the allegations as unfounded and politically motivated, urging Governor Chukwuma Soludo and the public to disregard the claims According to him, the village, with common boundary with…
…As Otti seeks partnership in agriculture, ICT Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Israeli Ambassador to Nigeria, Michael Freeman, has said that the state of Israel has so much in common with Abia State. The Envoy who stated this when he visited Governor Alex Otti in Umuahia, commended the developmental strides of the Governor and pledged support for the state. This is as Gov. Otti expressed strong desire to partner Israel in developing Abia’s economic and technological potentials, especially in human capital development, agriculture, digital economy and micro, small and medium enterprise (MSME). Speaking during the visit, Ambassador Freeman commended the leadership quality…
…Otti orders investigation, vows to punish anyone culpable Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Tragedy, Thursday morning struck at a security checkpoint at the Lokpanta axis of the Enugu Port Harcourt Expressway, when an articulated vehicle (trailer) rammed into an 18-seater vehicle, and killed some passengers and injured many others. There are conflicting accounts of the casualty figure as some say all 18 passengers were killed while some say only three persons died. According to eyewitness account, the passenger bus was flagged down at the security checkpoint and waiting to be cleared when the trailer allegedly lost control and rammed into it. The…
By Maxwell Ngene As a political communication expert, stakeholder, and an informed speaker on issues of national importance, I understand that the recently announced N100bn palm project has raised questions and concerns among opposition party members. I’d like to take this opportunity to address these concerns and highlight the benefits of this innovative initiative. Addressing Concerns We understand that some people may have concerns about the evolving partnership between the Enugu State Government and Pragmatic Palms Ltd. Let me assure you that this collaboration is a strategic move to revitalise our state’s economy and create jobs for the teeming unemployed…
Ben Ezechime, Enugu No fewer than 1,502 residents of Ogbowa-Abakpa community within Enugu metropolis have benefited from the Comprehensive Medical Outreach of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF). The medical outreach covered: free health education, free consultation/medication, free insecticide treated nets, free dental and eye check, free laboratory tests and deworming of children. Flagging off the medical outreach on Wednesday, AVM Usman Abdullahi, the Air Officer Commanding (AOC), Ground Training Command of NAF, Enugu, said that the comprehensive medicare was part of programmes meant for the commemoration of the 60th Anniversary of NAF. Abdullahi, represented by the Chief of Staff, Ground…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia The organised Labour has rejected the N48,000 minimum wage offer by the Federal Government. Labour delegation at the tripartite minimum wage committee meeting with the Federal Government also stormed out of the meeting Wednesday to register its anger over the offer. The organised labour had demanded N615,000 as the new minimum wage and had given the government up till May 31 to conclude negotiations on the matter. Details later…
Ben Ezechime, Enugu The Enugu State Government, has urged all residents of the state to go back-to-farm and cultivate any available space within their homes. The state’s Commissioner for Agriculture and Agro Industrialisation, Chief Patrick Ubru, made the appeal while practically flagging off the “Back-to-Farm” project of Amurri Ancient Kingdom in Nkanu West Local Government Area. Ubru said that the “Back-to-Farm” project initiative was in-line with the Gov. Peter Mbah-led administration focus on using agriculture for community agro industrialisation, food security and employment for many youths and women in communities in the state. “As a government, we want what is…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia The ruling Labour Party in Abia State, is now in the majority in the Abia House of Assembly following the defection of the only two Young Peoples Party, YPP, members in the House to LP. Before now the main opposition Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, had 11 members, LP, 10; YPP, 2; and the All Progressives Congress, APC, one. The decampees, Hon. Iheanacho Nwogu, representing Osisioma North State Constituency; and Hon. Fine Ahuama, representing Osisioma South State Constituency, have met with Gov. Alex Otti. Meeting with the Governor late Tuesday night, they said leaving their former party would…
Ike Nnachi, Abakaliki The Chairman of Onicha Local Government Area, Chidiebere Uzor Agwu (Obosi), has picked his Expression of Interest and Nomination forms to contest for second tenure as the Executive Chairman of the council. Obosi picked the forms at the APC State Secretariat, International Conference in Abakaliki. Addressing a mammoth crowd of stakeholders and supporters from Onicha who joined him to pick the forms, Obosi thanked the people for their support and solidarity, and promised to spread more democracy dividends to all communities in the council during his second tenure. Obosi who is the first elected Chairman of Onicha…
Lawrence Nwimo, Awka The United Nations Development Programme, UNDP, has expressed their readiness to partner Anambra State Government to develop and implement sustainable youth development programmes for the state. The Coordinator of UNDP, Mrs Joyce Oburu, during a visit to the Commissioner for Youth Development, Mr Patrick Agha Mba, revealed that they are ready to support the state government to maximise the full potential of the “1 Youth 2 Skills” empowerment programme. She noted that the programme is a complete package that has the capacity to reposition the socio-economic status of the state for the better and commended Governor Soludo…