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Lawrence Nwimo, Awka Leaders of the defunct Congress for Progressive Change (CPC) have reaffirmed their loyalty to the All Progressives Congress (APC) and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, dismissing rumours of disaffection within the CPC bloc. In a statement signed by 23 prominent members of the former CPC, the group emphasized their commitment to the APC and its progressive ideals. They described the APC as a collective project that promotes national unity, justice, and development, and expressed their determination to preserve the party’s legacy. The statement, dated April 17, 2025, was signed by notable figures including Senator Umaru Tanko Al-Makura, former…
…Inaugurate technical c’ttee Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Abia State capital city, Umuahia, would soon join the league of cities with world-class championship golf course following a decision by a forum of golfers from the state to embark on the project. Abia golfers from various parts of Nigeria and those in the diaspora, have vowed to build a world-class championship golf course in Umuahia the state capital. The golfers under the aegis of Abia Classic Golf & Country Club, Tuesday, inaugurated a technical committee to facilitate the project. According to them, their major objective is to place Abia on the global map…
Ike Nnachi, Abakaliki President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday flagged-off the construction of the 465 kilometres Calabar-Ebonyi-Benue-Nasarawa- Abuja super Highway. The flag-off of the legacy project took place at the Amuro Primary school, Afikpo Local Government Area of Ebonyi State. Represented by Governor Francis Nwifuru, the President thanked the people of the South-East for their support so far and urged them to continue. He promised that the project will be completed not only in record time but according to stipulated specifications. Governor Nwifuru, in his own address described the project as very key and critical to the aspirations of the people.…
Lawrence Nwimo, Awka The killing of a woman by Agunechemba, a recently launched security outfit in Anambra State, has generated anger and tension in the state. The incident occurred in Nnewi, as a yet-to-be-identified officer of the outfit reportedly shot down a woman, while trying to clear a traffic gridlock to make way for their security convoy. The incident happened on Tuesday evening along the popular and ever-busy Ibeto Junction at Nnewi, Nnewi North Local Government Area of the State. Eyewitnesses said road users were trapped down by the usual traffic gridlock that always occurs along the Ibeto Junction axis…
…Says new Nigeria loading Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia A former Vice President and the 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Atiku Abubakar, has vowed that there is no going back on the coalition to oust President Ahmed Bola Tinubu in 2027. Atiku who had earlier rejected the position of PDP Governors who were averse to any coalition, said that the coalition plans had gone far and “cannot be stopped.” The former Vice President who is among the drivers of the coalition declared that the members would “adopt any political platform that guarantees good governance to unseat Tinubu in…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Dangote Refinery has again, cut down the price of petrol as it started selling to marketers at its depot at the cost of N835 per litre. The new price, which represents a ₦30 reduction from ₦865 per litre implemented six days ago took effect from Wednesday, April 16. This shows a 3.5 per cent decrease, and a ₦45 reduction from the ₦880 per litre sold by the facility last Wednesday. Ikengaonline reports that this is the third time in six weeks that Dangote refinery would be reviewing the price of its product. The company had equally notified…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Director of Agribusiness Incubation Centre (ABIC), Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Dr Philips Nto, has challenged Nigerian youths to embrace agriculture as a legitimate means of becoming billionaires fast. He also told them to get involved in politics at the local government levels so as to influence decisions on agriculture instead of allowing the older generation to decide their future. Dr Nto gave the advice in his office when executive members of National Youth Council of Nigeria, Abia State Chapter, paid him a working visit. The former Provost, Abia State College of Education (Technical), Arochukwu, said…
Ben Ezechime, Enugu The Chairman of Igbo-etiti Local Government Area of Enugu State, Dr Eric Odoh, has said that his administration planned to increase life expectancy of the people in the area through proper and affordable healthcare services. Odoh said this while speaking to Journalists at the council headquarters in Ogbede. He said arrangements were in top gear to provide free healthcare services to the people especially the aged population from 70 years and above. According to him, patrol vans and ambulances have been procured by the council ready for patrol all the electoral wards to check the health status…
Lawrence Nwimo, Awka Anambra State Government has called on non-indigenes to help curb insecurity in the state by flushing out the bad eggs among them. The state’s Commissioner for Information, Dr Law Mefor, made the call while addressing members of the Association of Non-Indigenes Welfare in Anambra State (ANISA-ANIAS). The commissioner, who observed that non-indegenes have contributed meaningfully to the growth of the state, noted that they have equally benefited from Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo’s inclusive governance in various areas, including security, employment, infrastructure, healthcare, education and youth empowerment, among others. He, however, explained that available data show that majority…
Our Reporter, Abuja The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr Peter Obi, has asked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to redirect his attention to domestic security challenges facing the country and return home immediately. President Tinubu is currently in France on a two-week working visit, which the Presidency said will afford him time to evaluate his administration’s midterm performance and key milestones so far achieved. “During the visit, the President will appraise his administration’s midterm performance and assess key milestones.” The President “will also use the retreat to review progress in ongoing reforms and engage in strategic planning ahead…