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Ike Nnachi, Abakaliki Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru, has condemned in strong terms the gruesome killing of thirteen Ebonyi indigenes in Ogboji community, Orumba South Local Government Area of Anambra State. Ikengaonline had reported that the victims were attacked during their monthly town union meeting held on Sunday. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Monday Uzor, Wednesday, Governor Nwifuru described the killings as “senseless, barbaric and an affront to peace, unity and the sanctity of human life.” “It defies reason and logic that a group of Ebonyi people holding a peaceful meeting would be shot at at close…
Our Reporter, Abuja Peter Obi, the Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 election, has doubled down on his earlier disappointment over President Bola Tinubu’s recent trip to Saint Lucia, describing it as ill-timed and insensitive amidst the country’s current insecurity and hardship. Obi, who expressed his thoughts in a lengthy post on Tuesday via his official X handle, called on the government to focus on addressing the country’s pressing issues rather than pursuing titles and honours. “It is alarming that we now live in a country of titles and honours without any passion for the people’s plight,” Obi said. …
Our Reporter, Abuja The Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, and the Secretary General of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), John Denton, have emphasised the importance of a well-functioning multilateral trading system in driving global development. This was contained in joint statement they issued on Monday at the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development in Sevilla. “We reaffirm our shared commitment to harnessing the power of trade as a driver of global development,” Dr. Okonjo-Iweala and Mr. Denton said in their statement, released at the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development in Seville.…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Presidential candidate of the Labour Party in 2023, Mr Peter Obi, has promised to serve for one term in office if elected President in 2027. Obi who spoke during a live session on X Spaces, where he answered questions from supporters both in Nigeria and abroad, expressed his readiness to contest in the 2027 presidential race. Meanwhile, the Spokesman of the Peter Obi Media Reach, Ibrahim Umar, later in a statement, dismissed claims of a possible joint ticket with former Vice President Atiku Abubakar. He, however, admitted that “Obi is open to coalition talks only if they…
Ben Ezechime, Enugu There was a major political realignment in Enugu State on Tuesday as more than 5,000 members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Labour Party (LP), and the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC), in Aku town, Igbo-Etiti Local Government Area. The mass defection was led by a former House of Assembly candidate under APGA, Engr. Celestine Attah, who brought with him thousands of his supporters and associates from the three opposition parties. Speaking on behalf of the defectors, Engr. Attah explained that their decisions to join the APC was driven by…
Lawrence Nwimo, Awka It was a tragic incident in Ogboji, Orumba South Local Government Area, Anambra State, as gunmen struck killing about 13 Ebonyi indigenes in the process. Members of the Ebonyi community residing in Ogboji were reportedly holding their monthly meeting when the hoodlums struck around 7:00 p.m on Monday, leaving the affected families and the larger Ebonyi State in mourning. A press release signed by the President of the Association of Non-indigenes in Anambra State, ANIAS, Prince Chigozie Nweke, condemned the heinous act and urged the Anambra State Government to take swift action to ensure justice is served.…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Igbo youths have appealed to President Bola Tinubu to release the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPoB, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, or lose their support for his re-election bid in 2027. The youths who addressed a press conference Tuesday in Umuahia the Abia State capital, vowed to vote against the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, if Kanu remains in detention till 2027. Members of the forum numbering over 300 from different states in the South’East gathered at Awka Hall Unuahia where they addressed a press conference before proceeding on a jubilant march on the streets to…
Ben Ezechime, Enugu The Rangers International Football Club Foundation (RIFC Foundation) says it has concluded arrangements to organise community football match to honour departed Nigeria football legend, Christian Chukwu. The Chairman of Rangers Foundation, Coach Ebere Amaraizu, told newsmen in Enugu that the community football match would be held by 4p.m. on July 17. Amaraizu said that in the match the Ex-Rangers International Football Club legendary players would be locking horns with Nigeria Breweries PLC Staff Team (Football). He said that the match would take place at the Nigeria Breweries PLC Football Pitch, Ama, near 9th Mile Corner, Enugu. Amaraizu…
Ben Ezechime, Enugu The Police Command in Enugu State says it has commenced investigations over the murder of a young woman in an hotel in Nsukka, Enugu State. The incident occurred at the Madoka Hotel on Ibagwa Road, Nsukka, with the suspect said to be on the run. The victim reportedly checked in with a young man who claimed she had left early in the morning. However, the hotel staff discovered the lady’s body later, and reported to the police. However, in a statement the spokesman, of the command, SP Daniel Ndukwe, has debunked claims of ritual murder and body…
Our Reporter, Abuja The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has emerged stronger and more united after its 100th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting, according to Senator Bukola Saraki, who is leading the PDP reconciliation. In a statement via his X handle on Monday, Saraki described the meeting as a “symbolic gathering” that could have been a breaking point but instead became a turning point for the party. “The winner today is the PDP. Another winner is Nigeria’s democracy because, without a vibrant opposition, democracy dies,” the former senate president, said. He attributed the success of the meeting to the leaders’ resolve…