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By Azu Ishiekwene There’s a concern that Nigeria could soon become a one-party state, not by law, like in China, but through subterfuge – or in legal terms, de facto – similar to Cameroon, Uganda, Equatorial Guinea, or even Rwanda, where the ruling parties are inflicting a slow, painful death on the opposition. Those who express this concern have given many reasons. The clearest and most troubling, it seems, is the wave of defections to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) that has depleted the main opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP). Wave after wave Apart from Federal lawmakers from Osun…
Ben Ezechime, Enugu Governor Peter Mbah on Thursday commended civil servants in the state for their resilience and unwavering support to his administration. He stated this during the event to mark the “2025 Workers’ Day” celebrations with the theme: “Reclaiming the Civic Space in the midst of Economic Hardship” held at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Enugu. It would be recalled that 1st May of every year is usually set aside globally to honour the priceless service of workers and their contributions to nation building. Mbah, represented by his Chief of Staff, Victor Udeh, acknowledged that Enugu State workers have over…
Lawrence Nwimo, Awka President Bola Tinubu will visit Anambra State to commission some of the projects completed by the Governor Chukwuma Soludo-led administration in the state. Soludo made the announcement on Thursday, while addressing Labour Unions members at Dr Alex Ekwueme Square Awka to mark this year’s Worker’s Day celebration. According to the governor, “the President will be visiting Anambra State on Thursday, May 8, to officially commission some of the completed projects executed so far within my three years in office. “This is a proof that my administration is furging a partnership that works. “I urged you all to…
Ike Nnachi, Abakaliki Ebonyi workers have raised the alarm over skyrocketing house rent and called for the provision of more housing estates for the labour force by Governor Francis Nwifuru-led administration in the state. The workers stated this on Thursday in a joint address by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC), Ebonyi State Council, on the occasion of the 2025 May Day Celebration at Pa Ngele Oruta Township Abakaliki. They also called for the reinstatement of the bulk release of leave allowance in line with the realities of the New National Minimum Wage, 2024. The State…
Ben Ezechime, Enugu Rangers International FC of Enugu has announced a strategic partnership with Eye Ball, a leading technology platform focused on talent development and performance analysis. The General Manager/CEO of Rangers, Amobi Ezeaku, made this known in a statement made available to Sports writers in Enugu by the club’s media team. Ezeaku said that the collaboration is aimed to digitally transform the club’s approach from its youth ranks to the senior team. “The partnership holds significant promise for both the academy and the professional setup of the Flying Antelopes. “For the Academicals and youth teams, the integration of the…
…Demands reversal of emergency rule in Rivers Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia The Organised Labour has demanded an immediate end to poor wages and killings in the country. Labour also demanded immediate reversal of emergency rule in Rivers State, describing the action as anti-democracy. This was contained in a 20-point demand Labour made to the Federal Government during the 2025 workers day celebration. Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC and the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria, TUC, among other trade unions, called for justice, pro-people economic reforms and democratic accountability in Nigeria. The leadership of the organised Labour demanded that democracy be made to…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Gov. Alex Otti, has hinted that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, would be in Abia State before May 29, to flag of the $1.3 billion Abia Medical City project. Otti who gave the hint while fielding questions from newsmen during a media parley on Wednesday in Umuahia, said President Tinubu, would also during the visit, inaugurate the reconstructed Port Harcourt Road Aba. Contract for the reconstruction of the 6.5 kilometer all-important road, was awarded to the construction giant, Julius Berger, shortly after Otti assumed office. The road which was in deplorable condition before Otti came on board, has…
Our Reporter, Abuja Rights activist and foremost campaigner for judicial reforms, Professor Chidi Odinkalu, has carpeted the National Judicial Council (NJC) for letting judges get away with serious judicial infractions thus making the regulatory body compicit in the corruption and wrongdoings in the judiciary. Ikengaonline had reported that the NJC had handed down different punishments on some judges including the Acting Chief Judge of Imo State and Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court, Abuja. Reacting to the NJC statement detailing sanctions on some of the errant judges on Thursday, the former chairman of the National Human Rights Commission…
…Directs Gov Uzodinma to reverse appointment of Imo acting CJ Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia The National Judicial Council, NJC, has wielded the big stick against some errant judges and judicial officers in the country. NJC also directed Governor Hope Uzodimma, to immediately reverse the appointment of the Acting Chief Judge of Imo State, Justice Theophilus Nnamdi Nzeukwu. The judicial regulatory body, further directed Justice Nzeukwu “to show cause within 7 days why disciplinary action should not be taken against him.” Similarly, the President Customary Court of Appeal, Imo State, was asked “to show cause within 7 days why disciplinary action should…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Governor Alex Otti has vowed to pull Umuahia the capital of Abia State out of the national grid. He made the vow while inaugurating a five man board of the Abia State Electricity Regulatory Agency (ASERA), with a charge for the agency to complete the negotiations with the EEDC and acquire the Umuahia ringed-fence. Inaugurating the members of the board at the Banquet Hall of the Government House, Umuahia, Otti said this would solve the perennial power challenge in the state capital. He said: “We are at the final stages of negotiations with EEDC, the idea for…