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Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Governor Alex Otti of Abia State, has congratulated the Muslim community as they celebrate this year’s Eid El-Fitr. He commended Muslim faithful on their fortitude and self discipline as they religiously observed the Ramadan period of fasting and prayers, culminating in the celebration of this year’s Eid el-Fitr festival. The Governor, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary Kazie Uko, said he was optimistic that the Muslim community in Abia, “and indeed Nigeria, had used the opportunity of the Ramadan period, considered one of the holiest months in the Islamic lunar calendar, to offer prayers for…

Ben Ezechime, Enugu Maj.-Gen. Hassan Dada, the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 82 Division of the Nigerian Army, Enugu, has urged Nigerians to live peaceful lives, which is devoid of trouble-making, terrorism and insurgency. Dada made the call in his Eid-el-Fitr message to Nigerians shortly after observing the sallah prayers with thousands of Muslim faithful in the Eid Prayer Ground at Abakpa Military Cantonment, Enugu, on Wednesday. He noted that a peaceful and accommodating life was a divine induction by Almighty Allah as exemplified by the teachings of the Holy month of Ramadan. The GOC said that peace, accommodation and inclusion…

Lawrence Nwimo, Awka Christ the King College (CKC) Onitsha, Anambra State, has broken a 32 year old jinx when it defeated its rivals from United States of America (USA) and other countries of the world to clinch the coveted gold and global first-place position at the 2024 World Affairs Challenge (WAC). This victory marks the first time Nigeria is lifting the gold trophy and emerging first in the world, having participated in the competition for 32 years. The World Affairs Challenge, organised by WorldDenver, empowers high school students to develop innovative solutions for the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).…

Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Governor Alex Otti has commended the Association of Nigerian Physicians in the Americas, ANPA, over the choice of Abia State for its 2024 medical mission. Otti who made the commendation during a banquet organised in honour of the visiting ANPA medical team at the Government House Umuahia, said that his administration would continue to give priority to the health sector. He noted that it was a privilege to have such a team of professionals coming to render free medical treatments and surgeries to the people of the state. The Governor expressed satisfaction over the feedbacks so far…

Ben Ezechime, Enugu The Chairman of public affairs analysts in Enugu State, Dr Ambrose Igboke, has called on the Federal Government of Nigeria to ignore advice from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank on the issue of Electricity Subsidy. He made the call in an interview with Journalists in Enugu while reacting to the recent increase in Electricity tariff, insisting that most advanced countries subsidise for their citizens. “This government is all about revenue collection without recourse to the masses. “This government is all about listening to IMF, World bank on how to remove subsidy but the…

Ugo Nosiri, Owerri Imo State Governor Senator Hope Uzodimma has extended a warm felicitation to President Bola Tinubu, Vice President Kashim Shetima and the entire Muslim Ummah in the country as they celebrate Eid el-Fitr. Governor Uzodimma in his message reminded the Muslim faithful to adhere to the essence of Eid el-Fitr which are peace, unity, compassion and love. According to him, Ramadan is a time of reflection, sacrifice and spiritual rejuvenation which marks the end of a month long journey of fasting and self discipline. Governor Uzodimma urged the people to contribute positively to the growth and development of…

Ben Ezechime, Enugu Mr Chinaza Ogumuejeogu, a Catechist of the All Saints Anglican Church, Onicha-Ebia, Ikem, Isi-Uzo Local Government Area of Enugu State, and to others have reportedly been killed by suspected herders. This is coming as the nefarious activities of suspected Fulani kidnappers have recently resumed in the area. Ikengaonline learned that the two persons murdered alongside the clergy were John Ede and his daughter, who were abducted at Umueje, Ikem-Etiti on Monday morning while they were working in their farm. According to a source, who craved anonymity: “On Sunday night, bandits abducted Benedicta Abonyi at her home in…

Lawrence Nwimo, Awka The Spiritual Head, Soul Revival Outreach, Nnewi, Anambra State, Prophet Iyke Uzukwu has warned former Governor of Kaduna State, Mallam Nasir El-rufai, against making inflammable statements capable of causing violence in the country. Prophet Uzukwu who was speaking with journalists on Tuesday, claimed that he had two different revelations which indicated that “Mallam El-rufai and his cronies are planning to cause bloodshed in Nigeria.” He said, “as a matter of fact that certain individuals who have been milking the nation but got disconnected in President Ahmed Bola Tinubu’s government are planning to fight back. “El-rufai mustn’t be…

Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Governor Alex Otti of Abia State is set to revive Osisioma Industrial Layout, Aba. Commissioner for Information and Culture, Prince Okey Kanu, who disclosed this during a press briefing after the State Executive Council meeting, said Government would also establish industrial layouts in other parts of the state. According to him, the plans are in keeping with the broad economic development agenda of the Governor Alex Otti- led administration in the state. He said the state government would provide all necessary infrastructural facilities that would make it possible for investors to establish their presence in those industrial…

Ben Ezechime, Enugu The Commissioner of Police, in Enugu State, Kanayo Uzuegbu, has issued an immediate quit notice to criminal elements in the state, saying they either leave town or meet their Waterloo. He stated this when he led a team of battle tested police operatives to Adani in Uzo-Uwani Local Government Area of Enugu State where two brothers, Mr. Ogbonna Fidelis Anene, aged 33, and Ogbonna John Onyeka, aged 25, were gruesomely murdered on their way to farm last Sunday. CP Uzuegbu, while expressing sadness over the ugly incident, assured the people of Adani that a crack squad had…