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Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia A professor of Banking and Finance at the Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike, MOUAU, Professor Sabastine Uremadu, has posited that the only panacea to Nigeria’s economic recovery is restoration of fuel subsidy. Professor Uremadu who gave the advice while delivering the 60th inaugural lecture of the university titled: “Navigating the Trade-Off: Profitability Vs Liquidity in Nigerian Investment Environment,” attributed Nigeria’s worsening economy to Tinubu’s removal of fuel subsidy without necessary preparations. He, therefore, advised President Ahmed Bola Tinubu, to stop sharing money in under the guise of palliatives. The Don also urged the President to abolish…

Ike Nnachi, Abakaliki Former Edo State Governor and SenatorrepresentingEdo North, Adams Oshiomhole, and Aviation Transport giant, Air Peace, have continued to trade words over the Wednesday flight disruption incident. Mr Oshiomhole had allegedly disrupted flight operations after missing his flight which the airline attributed to his late coming.  The airline in a statement on Wednesday accused Oshiomhole of allegedly disrupting airport operations after missing a scheduled flight. Air Peace alleged that Oshiomole had reportedly arrived late for Flight P47120, which was scheduled to depart for Abuja at 6:30 a.m. The situation has generated interest in the media with some calling…

…Says democracy in Anambra now for the rich Lawrence Nwimo, Awka The African Action Congress (AAC) has condemned the N50m billboard levy imposed on political parties and governorship candidates in Anambra State. The new billboard levy was announced by the Anambra State Signage and Advertising Agency (ANSAA) on Wednesday, and mandated candidates to pay the statutory fee for any outdoor advertising. In a statement signed by Media Director, Chimezie Uzoukwu, AAC condemned the levy, describing it as a calculated attempt to suffocate democratic engagement and silence political opposition in the State The party accused the state government of imposing the…

Ben Ezechime, Enugu  The Chief Executive Officer of Innoson Kiara Consortium, Mr Endi Ezengwa, has commended Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State for promoting technical education in the state and the country. He equally praised the governor for transforming and equipping Government Technical College (GTC), Enugu, aimed at equipping youths with Industry skills. Ezengwa gave the commendation in an interactive session with the media in Enugu. It would be recalled that Mbah demolished the old GTC and built Technical, Vocational Education and Training (TVET) College, comprising twenty-four ultra-modern skills training centres and massive hostels for 1,000 resident students. Ezengwa said…

Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Governor Peter Mbah is evolving a paradigm shift in the education sector in Enugu State as he moves it towards vocational and skill-driven learning. The Governor who was excited over the trend was full of praise for Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, who was in the state to inaugurate the rebranded Government Technical College, GTC Enugu. Dr Mbah who took to his X handle, thanked the President’s wife for finding time to inaugurate the project along other projects in the state, re-affirmed his commitment towards vocational education. He explained that his decision to build technical and…

Ike Nnachi, Abakaliki A human rights activist and  lawyer, Abdul Mahmud, has called for the arrest and prosecution of Senator Adams Oshiomhole for allegedly disrupting flight operations at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport Lagos.  This comes after Aviation transport leader in Nigeria, Air Peace, issued a statement criticising the allegedly disruptive behaviour exhibited by Adams Oshiomhole which hindered flight operations at Terminal 1 of the airport on Wednesday. A statement issued by the airline’s management concerning the incident said Mr Oshiomhole arrived at the terminal 1 axis (Zulu Hall) of the airport about 20 minutes late for the departure of…

Lawrence Nwimo, Awka Candidates vying for the November 8 Anambra State Governorship election have been mandated to pay a statutory fee of N50 million for outdoor advertising. Managing Director of Anambra State Signage and Advertising Agency (ANSAA), Mr Tony Ujubuonu, disclosed this while briefing journalist in Awka, Wednesday. The ANSAA boss explained that the fee grants the contestants right to deploy their campaign materials such as posters, branded vehicles, among others.  He said political parties and support groups could equally make the one-off payment on behalf of the contestants otherwise they would not be allowed to display their campaign materials…

Lawrence Nwimo, Awka Following their outstanding performance in the recently concluded 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), a total of 51 students have been honoured by the Diocese on the Niger, Anglican Communion. Out of the 51 students, twenty scored 300 and above, while 31 scored between 270 and 299. Bishop on the Niger, Rt Rev Owen Nwokolo, who presented the awards, said the award marks another milestone for unwavering commitment to holistic education on the Niger. He said the award, comprising cash gift and a book titled, “The Lord’s Prayer,” written by the Bishop was a way of celebrating…

By Uzor Maxim Uzoatu The book is a standout phenomenon as one of the most influential novels in world literature. Chinua Achebes Things Fall Apart ranks as one of the rare books that had never gone out-of-print since its publication, that is, way back in 1958. The book is justly celebrated in all the continents of the world, and it is indeed remarkable that there is a homecoming Things Fall Part Festival slated for Enugu from June 29 to July 5, 2025. Organized by the Enugu-situated Centre For Memories aka Ncheta Ndigbo, Things Fall Apart Festival has received the royal…

Ben Ezechime, Enugu  The recent attack on Farmers by suspected herdsmen in Mgbuji, Ehamufu, Isi-Uzo Local Government Area of Enugu State, has  left Four people dead following the discovery of yet another dead body on Tuesday. The victims, all farmers, were reportedly attacked in their farms at the Mgbuji autonomous community on Monday. Earlier reports on Monday claimed that the suspected armed herdsmen resumed attacks in Eha-Amufu, killing at least three people in Mgbuji autonomous community. The deceased were identified as Daniel Ogbodo, Isaiah Odo, one person whose father’s name is Emmanuel Eze, and Izuchukwu Uzu, whose body was recovered…