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Ben Ezechime, Enugu The Enugu governor, Dr Peter Mbah, had reaffirmed his commitment to the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), just as he dismissed rumours of his planned defection to another political party. Mbah spoke during an interactive session with the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) in Enugu. Against the background of rumours going round that he was planning to defect to another political party to actualize his second term ambition, Mbah said: “I am still in the PDP, as you can see, the flag behind me is that of the PDP.” The governor made it clear that his loyalty to…

By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu On matters of security, the bulk (sic) stops at the President’s table.” – Bola Ahmed Tinubu April 2014″ On 26 January 2009, the Mamman Bello Ali died. He was the governor of Yobe State in North-East Nigeria. At around the same time, an anti-terrorism campaign by the government of Nigeria in Yobe State and its neighbour, Borno State, was about to make a murderous transition into a full-blown insurgency. As Governor Mamman Ali made his earthly transition in a Florida hospital, his deputy, Ibrahim Gaidam, assumed office on the same day as the new governor of Yobe State.…

Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia  The Presidency has dispelled reports that President Bola Tinubu has dropped Senator George Akume as the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF. This was contained in a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. Onanuga described the report as “fake,” and advised members of the public to discountenance it. The rebuttal followed ‘flying speculations’ that the Special Adviser to the President on Policy and Coordination, Hadiza Bala Usman had been appointed as the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF. According to the trending “fake report,” …

Ben Ezechime, Enugu.  Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State says sports is a veritable tool for unity and a platform for youth development and social cohesion. The governor made the remark at an event to mark the Olympic Day celebration on Saturday at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium Enugu. The governor, who was represented by the Commissioner for Youth and Sports, in Enugu State, Lloyd Ekweremmadu, said that the Olympics value reflected the principles that Enugu State holds dearly. “The Olympics value of excellence and respect reflects the principles that we in Enugu State holds dearly.  “They are values that guide…

Ike Nnachi, Abakaliki  The Ebonyi State Government has breathed new life into the long-dormant Ebonyi State Pipe Production Company, located in Ezzamgbo, following a comprehensive revival effort championed by Governor Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru. Speaking in an interview, the General Manager of the company, Mr. Uchenna Otuh, a legal practitioner, expressed deep appreciation to the governor for his vision and commitment to industrial revival in the state. According to him, the company, which had been inactive for several years, is now fully operational following the purchase and installation of three brand-new machines. “These machines produce a variety of high-quality pipes including…

Ben Ezechime, Enugu  Governor Peter Mbah has advocated strong synergy between the media and the government for greater development of the country. He said this at the 2025 Biennial Convention of the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) in Enugu, with the theme: “Building a Secure and Cohesive Nigeria: The Role of Dialogue, Inclusion, and the Media.” He said that a strong synergy between the government and the media was important to build a society where progress is protected, justice is pursued, and every citizen feels seen and heard. ”We know that the relationship of trust has sometimes frayed between the…

Ben Ezechime, Enugu  Three arrested Oriokpa masquerades in Nsukka Local Government Area of Enugu State, identified as Emeka Eze (33), Omeke Uchechukwu (22), and Malachi Michael Nnaemeka (30), have been remanded in the Nigerian Correctional Service. The three men who owned the masquerades were involved in the assault and molestation of some innocent residents and road users in Nsukka, inflicting bodily harm on members of the public under the guise of celebrating the Oriokpa Nsukka Masquerade.  Many residents of Nsukka were outraged and complained aloud about their activities which attracted the intervention of the state government and the security agents…

…Says leaders should be physically, mentally fit  Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Nigeria’s main face of the opposition and 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr Peter Obi, has hailed the former Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Abdullahi Ganduje, for his decision to resign his position as the National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), on health grounds. Recall that Ganduje reportedly resigned on Friday, citing health reasons. However, multiple  sources linked his resignation with the rumoured search for Senator Kashim Shettima’s replacement as President Bola Tinubua’s running mate in 2027. There are insinuations that Tinubu might pick his…

Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Rights Activist, Professor Joy Ezeilo, SAN, has expressed shock and fury over the alleged removal of the legendary Things Fall Apart written by the late prolific writer, Professor Chinua Achebe from the school curriculum in Nigeria. The Professor of Public Law, who made the observation while making her contribution during the June edition of Ikengaonline monthly virtual town-hall meeting, described the development as astonishing. She wondered the rational behind the dropping of the iconic literary work from school curriculum even when many countries of the world are still cerebrating it. Professor Ezeilo who said her attention was drawn to the sad…

Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Public policy expert and Director, Abuja School of Social and Political Thoughts, Dr Sam Amadi, has described the South-East geopolitical zone as “the most poorly governed zone in Nigeria.” The former Chairman/CEO, Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), also said the zone has the weakest citizenship in the country. Dr Amadi who made the remarks while featuring on the June edition of the Ikengaonline monthly townhall meeting Thursday night, lamented the lack of accountability as well as levity among political leaders in the zone. “South-East is the most poorly governed zone in the country. There’s no accountability; there…