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Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Former Chairman of the main opposition Peoples Democratic Party, PDP in Abia State, Senator Emma Nwaka, has blamed the collapse of PDP in the state on the weakness of the party leaderships that emerged after him. He regretted that his successors could not sustain his legacy of party supremacy but surrendered their authority to government officials as a tool of oppression against perceived opponents within the party, hence the current ordeals of the party. Senator Nwaka was reacting to the gale of resignation that has hit the state chapter of the party, describing members exiting the party…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Chairman, Board of Trustees, BoT, of the main opposition Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Senator Adolphus Wabara, has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, not to allow his appointee and Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Mr Nyesom Wike to plunge Rivers State into a needless political turmoil. The former Senate President spoke on the heels of the latest move by pro- Wike lawmakers, to impeach Governor Siminalayi Fubara. The move is coming after the Rivers State Chairman of APC, Chief Tony Okocha, asked members of Rivers House of Assembly to immediately commence impeachment proceedings against Gov. Fubara.…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Thursday, arraigned the immediate-past Minister for Aviation, Hadi Sirika, and his daughter over N2.7 billion fraud in connection with the botched Nigeria Air project. They were arraigned before a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja. The court presided over by Justice Oriji, later granted bail to the duo plus two others in the sum of ₦100 million with two sureties. According to the court, the sureties must have landed properties in Abuja and also must be responsible citizens. Similarly, the sureties must depose to an affidavit of means. The court…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia The Federal Government through the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, will today, Thursday, May 9, slam a N2.7 billion fraud charge against the immediate- past Aviation Minister, Hadi Sirika, and his daughter. The prosecution of Sirika who served under the administration of ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, is in connection with the botched Nigeria Air project. Findings by Ikengaonline revealed that the ex-Aviation boss will be arraigned on six counts alongside his daughter, Fatimah, and two others before Justice Sylvanus Oriji of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory in Abuja. According to the court documents sighted…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Abia State Governor, Dr Alex Otti has vowed to restore the commercial city of Aba to its glory days. Otti made the vow Wednesday while flagging off the reconstruction of the 3.5 km Osisioma-Ekeakpara Road located in the Osisioma Industrial Layout, Aba. The road which has been in deplorable condition for years, leads to the Nigeria National Petroleum Company, NNPC, Depot Osisioma. Speaking during the ceremony, Governor Otti who emphasised the significance of rebuilding the road, stated that his dream is to make Aba the industrial and manufacturing hub of the world. He said that the reconstruction…
Maxim Uzoatu, Awka The Catholic Bishop of Awka, Most Reverend Paulinus Ezeokafor, will declare open a unique solo art exhibition on Friday, May 10 at Pope John Paul II Major Seminary Okpuno Awka. The event which will kickoff with a Holy Mass has Ekeoma Ahumaraeze I. Yvonne-Mary as the artist on parade. Ekeoma was Educated at Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka in Business Education. She uses original talent to drive her unique art works. Her style is hyper-realism, and she paints in various media. A native of Umuakah in Njaba LGA of Imo State, Ekeoma won the coveted Hitch-Canada Award in…
Ike Nnachi, Abakaliki The people of Nkomoro, Ezza North Local Government Area of Ebonyi State have called on Governor Francis Nwifuru and the state Commissioner of Police, Augustina Ogbodo, to wade into the chieftaincy tussle in the area to prevent breakdown of law and other. The people also urged the ministry of local government and chieftaincy matters to allow them to freely choose who will be their king. The people staged a peaceful protest to different quarters in Abakaliki, capital of the state on Wednesday. They alleged that internal and external forces have concluded plans to impose a politician in…
Ben Ezechime, Enugu The Enugu State Government has assured the Nigerian Army of massive youths mobilisation to fill its quota in the ongoing nationwide Nigerian Army recruitment. Governor Peter Mbah gave the assurance in Enugu during a sensitisation parley on the ongoing recruitment between the Nigerian Army and traditional rulers, president-generals and youths in communities in Enugu State. Mbah, who was represented by the Commissioner for Information, Mr Aka Eze Aka, noted that the state government was using all available enlightenment means to ensure that the state fully utilises its quota in the current recruitment. He said that the government…
Lawrence Nwimo, Awka An Oraifite-born clergyman, Pastor Cyril Okonkwo, has sought peace with businessman, Sir Emeka Offor, in their ongoing feud bordering on an alleged defamation of the latter by the cleric’s younger brother. The cleric said plans are on to consider out-of-court settlement option between Offor and his brother, a South African Activist, Boniface Okonkwo over alleged defamatory publication against the businessman. Boniface Okonkwo has been in detention since January 3, 2024, after being arrested following a complaint by Offor. Both complainant and defendant are from the same Oraifite community in Ekwusigo Local Government Area of Anambra State. Okonkwo…
Lawrence Nwimo, Awka Corps members deployed to Anambra State for their national service have been warned against meddling in local politics or challenging the traditional practices of their host communities. The State Coordinator of National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, Mrs. Blessing Iruma, gave the charge on Tuesday at the closing ceremony of 2024 Batch ‘A’ Stream 2 orientation course at Nnamdi Azikiwe NYSC Unity Permanent Orientation Camp, Umuawulu/Mbaukwu, Awka South Local Government Area of the state. She urged them to appreciate their cultures and traditions as they quickly adapt and integrate themselves into the communities. She said, “As soon as…