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Lawrence Nwimo, Awka The United Nations has declared intention to build its Peace and Conflict  Centre in Anambra State through her international body known as United Nations Peace and Positive Living Awareness Centre (UN-POPLAC). This was disclosed to Journalists by the Organisation’s International Coordinator,  Most Rev. Dr. Ozioma Ozoemena during a courtesy visit to the Managing Director of Awka Capital Development Authority (ACTDA) in Awka. Dr. Ozoemena said that the peace centre which would be the first in the South-East will serve as an Alternative Disputes Resolution Center where people get judgment and disputes resolved.    According to Dr. Ozioma,…

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By Uzor Maxim Uzoatu If your family name is not Cole, and your address is not Victoria Island, it is very unconstitutional to marry from the upper crust! Yes, it runs counter to the Nigerian constitution to come from the wilds of the eastern bushes to take as your wife a babe named Cole from Victoria Island. This happens to be an unforgivable insult especially as the 15 Trillion Dollar Coastal Road that connects Lagos to the rustic creeks of the Niger Delta is yet to be built. What a grave insult to the members of the idle rich class…

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Our Reporter, Abuja Lead actor and later Producer of the rave sitcom in the 80s in Nigeria, the New Masquerade, Chika Okpala popularly known as Zebrudaya Okorigwe Nwogbo alias 4:30, has expressed deep shock over news of the death of his on-screen wife, Mrs. Elizabeth ‘Ovularia’ Evoeme. Ikengaonline had reported the passing of the likeable actress at 81 on Sunday in Port Harcourt. Her death was confirmed by the family in a statement on Tuesday. The statement read: “Friends, fans, colleagues, the family of the legendary actress, Elizabeth Lizzy ‘Ovularia’ Evoeme, would like to notify the public, all those who loved…

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Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Former United Nations Rapportuer on Trafficking of Persons and rights activist, Professor Joy Ezeilo, has strongly condemned the recent deportation of Osun State indigenes by the Lagos State Government. Professor Ezeilo said the action was morally reprehensible and illegal, adding that it is strange for a Nigerian to be deported from any part of the country. The professor of Public Law who took to her Facebook page, regretted that instead of assisting marginalised communities, Lagos State Government was busy adding to the pains of Nigerians. She wrote: “Deporting Nigerian citizens within the country’s borders is morally reprehensible…

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Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia World Igbo Business Council, has called on the Federal Government, to as a matter of priority, establish an International University of local and foreign languages in Aba, the commercial capital of Abia State. Former National Publicity Secretary of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, and the Spokesman of the group, Mazi Chuks Ibegbu, stated this in a statement issued on Tuesday. The university, he argued, would encourage growth of local and foreign businesses in the commercial city in particular and Nigeria in general. According to the group, the study of foreign languages in the university “will greatly help our businessmen…

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Lawrence Nwimo, Awka Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State has approved the appointment of Dr. Justina Anyadiegwu as the new Provost of Nwafor Orizu College of Education, Nsugbe. Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Christian Aburime, disclosed this in a statement made available to Ikengaonline, Tuesday. Following her appointment, Dr. Anyadiegwu succeeds Dr Ifeyinwa Osegbo and assumes leadership of the institution, founded 48 years ago. The new Provost brings to her new role a wealth of experience garnered over 18 years as a senior lecturer at Nwafor Orizu College of Education. Beyond her academic achievements, Dr. Anyadiegwu has also contributed significantly to…

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Ben Ezechime, Enugu The Enugu State House of Assembly has passed the Public Ranch Agency Bill. The bill when signed into law by Governor Peter Mbah will authorise the state government to set up an agency to manage both government and privately owned ranches in the state. Speaking before the passage of the bill, the member representing Igbo-Eze North Constituency II, Clifford Obe, argued that the legislation would end the farmers/ herders crisis in the state. Obe said the farmers/herders crisis was responsible for the low agricultural output in the market. According to him, many farmers have been driven out…

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Ben Ezechime, Enugu The University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), says it will award 12, 526 students with first Degree certificates during its 52nd Convocation Ceremony holding on May 10 and 11 at Nsukka Campus. The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Charles Igwe, disclosed this during a press briefing, held at the University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus, on Tuesday. He said the number of graduates increased by 1,082 when compared with the 51st Convocation figures. “Out of 12,526 students, a total of 252 graduated with First Class Honours, 4, 834 graduated with 2nd Class Honours (Upper). “5,883 graduated with 2nd Class Honours (Lower),…

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Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Governor Alex Otti, will Wednesday, flag off the reconstruction of the 3.5km Osisioma-Ekeakpara road, a major gateway into the Osisioma Industrial complex. The Governor, will also flag off the reconstruction of the 2.5km  Umuode-Bakassi road Aba which has lots of potential to spark off economic development of the state. Commissioner for Information and Culture Prince Okey Kanu, who gave the hint during a briefing on the outcome of this week’s Executive Council meeting, in Umuahia, said that the Osisioma-Ekeakpara road leads to the NNPC depot, Osisioma. “That road is a very important one because it leads to…

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Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Popular actress, Mrs Elizabeth Evoeme, a.k.a ‘Ovularia’ of the New Masquerade episode, is dead. She died on Sunday in Port Harcourt, Rivers State at the age of 81 years. Her death was confirmed by the family in a statement on Tuesday. The statement read: “Friends, fans, colleagues, the family of the legendary actress, Elizabeth Lizzy ‘Ovularia’ Evoeme, would like to notify the public, all those who loved her and her work in ‘The New Masquerade,’ of her passing. Elizabeth ‘Ovularia’ Evoeme will be dearly missed and was extremely loved by her family and also by you, her…

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