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Ben Ezechime, Enugu The management of Rangers International Football Club of Enugu has described as shocking the passing of the legendary captain, coach, and administrator of the club, Christian Chukwu (MFR), popularly called “Chairman.” This was contained in a statement signed by Rangers media officer, Norbert Okolie. He said that following the the development, Governor Peter Mbah had directed that a condolence register be opened at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Enugu, and all Enugu State Liaison Offices across the country, in honor of the late icon. Speaking on behalf of Rangers International FC management, the CEO, Barr. Amobi Ezeaku, said: “This is a devastating…
Ugo Nosiri, Owerri The Imo State Commissioner for Primary and Secondary Education, Professor Bernard Ikegwuoha, has announced an immediate ban on physical punishment in schools, including flogging, slapping, or kneeling of students, noting that discipline must be enforced through wisdom, not violence. Professor Ikegwuoha made this announcement during the 2025 Training Workshop for Public Secondary School Principals, organized by the Imo State Secondary Education Management Board (SEMB) in Owerri. Prof. Ikegwuoha called on school principals to rise to their responsibilities or risk being demoted. “This administration is focused on education, economy, and infrastructure,” he said. Referencing Governor Hope Uzodimma’s strategic…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Enugu State Governor, Dr Peter Mbah, has tasked African countries on regional collaboration for economic growth, submitting that the continent’s “economic renaissance lies in extensive trade and not aid.” The Governor made the submission in his closing remarks at the end of 2025 Commonwealth Investment Summit held in London. Governor Mbah reputed for his multi-sectoral transformation in Enugu, argued that Africa had no reason to depend on foreign aid if it harnessed its potentials through regional collaboration. According to him, Africa has all it takes to survive and cater for her needs instead of continued dependence on…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Enugu State Governor, Dr Peter Mbah, has expressed deep grief over the exit of former Super Eagles skipper and coach, Christian Chukwu, saying the state has lost a huge asset. The Governor described the late Super Eagles skipper and coach as “a football icon, titan, and phenomenon.” Chukwu, who hailed from Enugu State, died on Saturday at the age of 74. Governor Mbah in an emotion-laden condolence message posted on his verified handle wrote: “I received with a deep sense of loss the passing away of Chairman Christian Chukwu. It is a personal loss to us as…
Ike Nnachi, Abakaliki A former captain and head coach of the Super Eagles, Christian Chukwu has died at the age of 74. The football legend reportedly passed away in the early hours of Saturday though the exact circumstances surrounding his death remain unclear as of the time of filing this report. His longtime Super Eagles teammate and friend, Dr. Olusegun Odegbami, confirmed the development. Odegbami, who won the 1980 Africa Nation Cup with Chukwu, said: “I just received the news that between 9:00 and 10:00 this morning, ‘Chairman’ Christian Chukwu, MFR, my bosom friend and teammate, one of the greatest…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia The quest for digital literacy of teachers in Abia State has received a major boost as UNICEF, Wednesday commenced training of teachers on digital learning tools to enhance their proficiency. UNICEF said 500 teachers would benefit from the exercise but 100 teachers from Ohafia Local Government Area are to benefit from the current exercise. Addressing the teachers during a two-day workshop at Enuda Primary School Abiriba, Ohafia LGA, Education Specialist, UNICEF Enugu Field Office, Dr Agatha Nzeribe, said the aim of the training was to expose teachers to the Nigeria Learning Passport (NLP) – a digital platform…
Ben Ezechime, Enugu Youths in the South-East have been advised to join the Nigerian Army and discard the non-existent speculations that Igbos are being marginalised in the military. Brigadier General Chima Ekeator, Leader of the Nigerian Army Recruitment Sensitisation Exercise, said this during a stakeholders’ sensitisation exercise held on Saturday in Enugu. The event attracted Chairmen of the 17 local government areas of the state, traditional rulers, the student union, amongst others. Ekeator said that the Nigerian army targeted about 250 applicants from each of the 17 Local Government Areas of Enugu State. According to him, the Army had categories…
Lawrence Nwimo, Awka Trouble appears to be brewing in the camp of the All Progressives Congress (APC), as key party leaders, stakeholders, and members are resigning en masse, threatening to cripple the party’s structure across the state. The massive defections could not be unconnected to the emergence of Prince Nicholas Ukachukwu as the party’s flag bearer, and the resignation of some of the aspirants from the party. Sir Paul Chukwuma, the governorship candidate of the Young Progressives Party (YPP), had resigned from APC just two days prior to the primary election. Since his defection, the APC is estimated to have…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Former Governor of Abia State, and the immediate-past Senator representing Abia Central district, Senator Theodore Orji, has sharply rebuked his successor, Gov. Okezie Ikpeazu, over the latter’s recent media comment where he described leaders who criticise their predecessors in office as “lazy leaders.” Senator Orji who faulted Ikpeazu’s claims, told him to “carry his cross” and stop making “careless statements” about others. Ikpeazu had during a presentation in Abuja, claimed that he met Abia in a gloomy state when he took over in 2015. Peeved by Ikpeazu’s claims, Senator Orji lampooned him, accusing him of making contradictory…
…Inaugurates 46-km road in Abia Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has described Gov. Alex Otti of Abia State as “a performer and a miracle worker.” Obasanjo who spoke while inaugurating a 46-kilometer Umuahia-Uzuakoli-Abiriba Road, lauded Otti for his development strides which have changed the narrative in Abia. He urged Otti to remain focused and refuse to be distracted by detractors. Meanwhile, the former President said that Nigeria is not in short supply of of “good team,” but noted that the challenge has been in the ability of leaders to identify, assemble and harness their potentials. He commended Gov.…