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  By Nnedinso Ogaziechi Many might claim that it is too early to assess performance of cabinet members but the former minister cited the example of a Malaysian Power minister that challenged himself to fix the power problem of the region in six months or resign and he achieved his target. That to Dr. Usman should be the mantra of active cabinet members. Governments succeed or fail based on so many variables. Leadership is important, capacity and teamwork from cabinet members matter. In democracies around the world, Presidents always insist on the capacity of the people they would want to work…

Lawrence Nwimo, Awka The Archbishop, Ecclesiastical Province of the Niger and Bishop of Awka Diocese, Most Reverend Alexander Ibezim, has condemned the continued detention of leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, describing it as a “national embarrassment.” Kanu, a British-Nigerian citizen, since his re-arrest in July 2021,  has been detained at the DSS facility where he is facing terrorism trial at a Federal High Court, Abuja. Bishop Ibezim while delivering his presidential charge at the second session of the 13th diocesan synod held at the Church of Pentecost, Awka, Anambra State capital, urged the Federal…

By Press Release Your Excellencies, It is a common knowledge that the American and French governments have been desperately lobbying the governments of Nigeria, Benin, Togo, and Ghana to agree to sign new defense pacts that would enable them to redeploy their soldiers expelled from Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger. Some of the troops have been redeployed to Chad but France and United States prefer countries of the Gulf of Guinea that are more strategically located to serve their interests in the central zone of the Sahel. Of the countries in the Gulf of Guinea, Nigeria turns out to be the…

Ben Ezechime, Enugu Igga Community in Uzo Uwani Local Government Area of Enugu State on Saturday allegedly came under heavy attacks as some persons wearing Police and Army uniforms invaded the farming community burning houses and destroying whatever was on sight. It was learnt that the entire community was engulfed on fire while the people of the communities ran to the bushes leading to many of them sustaining injuries while one aged man, Mr Richard Okoye, hit himself on a tree and died. As at the time of this report the whereabouts of the Traditional ruler of the community Igwe Ukuta alongside his…

Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Commissioner of Police, Abia State, CP Kenechukwu Onwuemelie, has clarified that the kidnap of Bishop Uka Uka Osim of the Brotherhood of the Cross and Star, his wife, son and others, did not occur in Abia State contrary to reports in the social media. The CP who made the clarification in a statement Sunday, said that investigation revealed that the alleged abduction happened in Anambra State. Onwuemelie in the statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, Maureen Chinaka, advised media practitioners to always verify their facts to avoid misinforming the public. According to the statement, police in synergy…

By Chidi Anelm Odinkalu “Fools at the top would cause damage to any system not to talk of the fragile institutions of a fledgling democracy.”   – Charles Archibong, A Stranger in Their Midst: A Memoir, 97 (2021) In the last week of April, 2024, Chief Justice of Nigeria, (CJN) Olukayode Ariwoola, co-convened and chaired a “National Summit on Justice” in Abuja, Nigeria’s federal capital. Addressing the participants “with a profound sense of responsibility,” the CJN invited them “on a journey of comprehensive reform to ensure that justice is not only dispensed but also perceived to be dispensed fairly and impartially.” More…

Lawrence Nwimo, Awka Police in Anambra State have arrested seven for their involvement in cultism and armed robberies in the Awka metropolis of the state. The operatives recovered weapons including a cut-sized double-barrel gun, one tricycle without a registration number, and some hard drugs. The suspects are all males aged between 17 and 20. They are Chukwuemka Ozoekwe,18; Chidozie Anagor, 18; Chukwuemeka Oyeoka, 18; Ebuka Okoye, 17; Olisa Obi,19; Chidubem Nwakwu, 20; and Nwankwo Kosisochukwu whose age was not disclosed Spokesperson of the Police command in the state, SP Tochukwu Ikenga said Makuo Nwosu popularly known as ‘Baby’ and one…

Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Former Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Abia State, Chief Charles Ogbonnaya, has canvassed massive support for the South East Development Commission (SEDC) as a propeller to rebuild the region. According to Ogbonnaya, SEDC, when set up, will address the causes of agitation and constant tension in the zone. SEDC Bill sponsored by the Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives and member representing Bende federal constituency, Rt. Hon. Ben Kalu, has been passed by both chambers of the National Assembly, and awaiting presidential assent. Chief Ogbonnaya in a media chat in Umuahia, said the SEDC, when inaugurated,…

Ben Ezechime, Enugu The maiden edition of Zenith Bank Coal City Half Marathon was successfully held on Saturday in Enugu with Francis James of Plateau State becoming the winner of N1, 000, 000 star prize. James finished in a time of One hour twelve minutes and two seconds to win the One million naira prize money. Ismeal Sajo of Cross River State, came second in a time of One hour thirteen minutes fifty one seconds and Nenfort Mathias of Plateau came third in a time of One hour forty three minutes five seconds. Also Patience Dalyop of Plateau clocked One…

Ben Ezechime, Enugu The Police Command in Enugu State says it has arrested 195 crime suspects for various offenses including murder, armed robbery, kidnapping, rape and cultism in different parts of the state. The Commissioner of Police in Enugu State, Kanayo Uzuegbu, made this known in Enugu. Uzuegbu also said that 19 kidnapped victims were rescued while over 193 arms and ammunition of different calibers, and 65 vehicles were recovered from the suspects. He revealed that some of the suspects have already been arraigned in court and remanded in correctional center while two male suspects involved in conspiracy and abduction…