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Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Lagos-based chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Joe Igbokwe, known for his anti-Igbo remarks especially during the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari, has suddenly become critical of his party. Igbokwe in a post on his Facebook page, shocked his critics when he spoke out against the continued marginalisation of the South-East zone in national affairs. He, unequivocally warned that continued neglect of the region could have dire consequences for Nigeria. According to him, treating South-East as if it does not matter, will backfire. He wrote: “If Nigeria continues to treat the South-East as if the…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia The Presidency has dismissed as political nonsense, the ruling by a United States of American court ordering the release of documents related to President Bola Tinubu’s by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and other anti-drug agencies. Presidential Spokesman, Daniel Bwala, in a response to the order issued by Judge Beryl Howell of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, said there was nothing new about the said report that was not already in the public domain. The US court had ruled that that shielding the information from public view is “neither logical nor plausible.”…
He expressed concern that the cause of Mr Idika’s death, which occurred on March 30 at Vryheid Hospital in KwaZulu-Natal, remained unclear.” The Nigeria Citizens Association South Africa (NICASA) has again called for a forensic investigation surrounding the death of a 54-year-old Nigerian, Francis Idika, in South Africa. NICASA president Frank Onyekwelu made this known during a telephone interview with journalists on Sunday. He expressed concern that the cause of Mr Idika’s death, which occurred on March 30 at Vryheid Hospital in KwaZulu-Natal, remained unclear. Mr Onyekwelu lamented the absence of any official report detailing the root cause of the…
By Charles Ogugbuaja The issue of plaque tilted awards giving is becoming bastardized in Nigeria. In the United States where such activity was mostly copied from, it has test of the time ratings. It is not also, incessant as we have in this country. Many institutions, no matter how big or small are on daily basis issuing honours and awards to people. Many recipients of such awards spend billions of naira to defray the cost of receiving them. This is money that should have been expended on meaningful life enhancing activities for the good of the common people. The way…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Governor Alex Otti, has explained why he directed for the recruitment of additional 4,000 teachers after the initial 5000 being currently processed. Otti said the action was to measure up with the upsurge in the enrollment of pupils and students in the basic public schools in the state. The Governor made the explanation while hosting former President of Nigeria, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo to a dinner in Government House, Umuahia. He said he was passionate about child education, especially that of the poor. “We want to hire another 4,000. Why am I passionate about this? I come from…
Lawrence Nwimo, Awka The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a 49-year-old man, Nnamdi Anyaji, for allegedly killing his 68-year-old mother, Mrs. Dorathy Anyaji, in Ekwulobia, Anambra State. The suspect reportedly accused his mother of dishonesty regarding the proceeds from a cassava business, which led to a fatal altercation. Ikengaonline learned that after killing his mother, Anyaji attempted to take his own life but was apprehended by police operatives. A statement released by the Police Public Relations Officers (PPRO) of the Anambra Police Command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, said police recovered an axe at the scene, believed to be the instrument…
By Press Release MILID Foundation has trained staff of the faculty of communication and media studies, University of Abuja, on media and information literacy and intercultural dialogue. The workshop, which took place on Tuesday, March 25, was aimed at promoting media and information literacy (MIL) and intercultural dialogue within the academia. Dr. Chido Onumah, a member of the Board of MILID Foundation, said the objective of the workshop was to advance the goal of the Foundation which is MIL for all. In his welcome address, the dean of the faculty, Prof. Abdullahi Bashir, praised MILID Foundation for the bold step…
The US District Court for the District of Columbia has ordered top law enforcement agencies to make information about President Bola Tinubu public. Beryl Howell, the judge, made the order on Tuesday. Responding to a motion by Aaron Greenspan, an American who is seeking a reconsideration of an earlier ruling, Howell said protecting the information from public disclosure is “neither logical nor plausible.” Greenspan had accused the law enforcement agencies of violating the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) by failing to release within the statutory time “documents relating to purported federal investigations into” President Tinubu and one Abiodun Agbele. Tinubu…
Ben Ezechime, Enugu The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has urged Nigerians to respect and keep the Naira clean as it remained a critical symbol of national identity. Ali gave the warning on Saturday in Enugu during CBN Special Day at the ongoing 36th Enugu International Trade Fair with the theme: “Developing Nigeria Industrial Sector/SMEs for Economic Advancement and Global Recognition.” “Do not spray, hawk, mutilate or counterfeit the Naira even as the CBN will sustain its efforts towards ensuring the availability of clean currency notes with the right mix,” the acting Director, Corporate Communications Department, CBN, Mrs Hakama Ali, said. The…
By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan is the Senator for Kogi Central and, by herself, 25% of the female contingent in the Nigeria’s Senate. Her detailed allegations of sexual harassment against Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, would probably have long ago run their course if the chamber and its leadership had approached the matter with due regard to any rule book. Instead, they chose to orchestrate the longest-running political soap opera in Africa’s most populous country.” 2025 has not been easy on Nigerians. The economy has looked far from bright; the weather has been suffocating; and cost of living has been stubbornly…