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Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia No fewer than three persons including two Chinese and a police personnel escorting them died following an ambush by unknown armed men in Abia State. The victims were driving to their quarry site located at Agukwu-Amaya, Ndundu Community, Uturu, Isuikwuato Local Government Area on Friday when the tragic incident occured. Abia State Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, Maureen Chinaka, while confirming the incident, said that the hoodlums also escaped with the AK-47 rifle of the police escort. The PPRO said that  four victims including those who sustained gunshot wounds had been rescued. She said that investigation had…

Lawrence Nwimo, Awka The All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, has elected unopposed the incumbent Governor, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, the candidate for the November 8 governorship election in Anambra State. Soludo emerge winner of the election with three thousand, one hundred and sixty-eight delegates from the three hundred and twenty six wards, cutting across the twenty one local government areas of the state who converged on Dr. Alex Ekwueme Square, Awka, where they confirmed the Governor as their sole candidate through a “yes” or “no” vote. Out of a total of 3,175 delegates who were accredited, 3,172 votes were cast, with…

Lawrence Nwimo, Awka The All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election in Anambra State has been hit with controversy, as disputes over parallel delegate lists threaten to derail the process.  The party’s primary election, scheduled for April 5, 2025, was intended to select a candidate for the November 8 governorship election. However, allegations surrounding three conflicting delegate lists have created chaos and deepened the crisis within the party. Information available to Ikengaonline has it that Prince Nicholas Ukachukwu and Professor Obiora Okonkwo have been locked in a battle over the authenticity of the delegate list since Friday. It was also gathered…

Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Governor Alex Otti has visited the scene of Tuesday’s fire outbreak in Aba, and promised Government’s support for the victims to mitigate the effects of the disaster. The  second floor of a two-storey building located at 73 Lagos Street, Off Ngwa Road, Aba , was completed razed by the mid-night inferno the cause of which is yet to be ascertained. During an unscheduled visit to the scene, Otti commiserated with the victims and ordered investigation into the cause of the inferno. He also ordered investigation into claims that fire service personnel in Aba could not be accessed…

Ben Ezechime, Enugu  Bernard Ezema, the South-East Zonal Coordinator of the National Sports Commission (NSC), has expressed concern over the current state of sports in the zone, especially in Enugu State. Ezema stated this when the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Enugu State chapter, visited him in his office at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Enugu.  He said there was the urgent need to address the aging athletes population, emphasising the necessity of identifying and nurturing new talents. He emphasised the commitment of the zonal office to enhancing sports development in the zone. He warned stakeholders including government officials, sports…

Lawrence Nwimo, Awka Mr John Nwosu, the Governorship aspirant of Labour Party for the November gubernatorial election in Anambra State has reportedly withdrawn from the party’s primary election billed to hold on Saturday (today). Nwosu’s withdrawal came just hours to the primary election, where he was to battle with former Director General of National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), Dr George Moghalu for the party ticket. Nwosu cited irregularities in the delegates list, which include alterations and falsification of names, and the fact that the list was only submitted hours to the primary election. Nwosu, in a letter he signed said:…

Lawrence Nwimo, Awka A top governorship contender in Anambra State, Sir Paul Chukwuma, has resigned from the party less than 24 hours to the governorship primaries in the state. Chukwuma, a former National Auditor of the APC, communicated his resignation in a letter addressed to his Ward Chairman, Umueri Ward 2, Anambra East, dated March 3, 2025. In the letter, he also announced his withdrawal from the upcoming APC primary election, affirming that his support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration and the Renewed Hope agenda remains unchanged. The announcement came after a series of intense consultations with friends and…

Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Dissatisfied with the issuance of statements about the Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, without authorisation, the family has warned those involved in such attitude to desist from such. This is coming on the heels of a trending statement by the President-General of the Igbo Community Association (ICA), FCT, Engr. Ikenna Ellis-Ezenekwe, which quoted Kanu as being “confident of his release from the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS) by April 2025.” The IPOB Leader was quoted in the statement as having flayed Igbo political leaders for neglecting him. The PG…

Lawrence Nwimo, Awka Anambra State High Court presided over by Honourable Justice Jude Obiorah, has adjourned the cases of three Anambra native doctors accused of criminal activities, including preparing Oke-ite, to April 11, 2025. The accused native doctors are Chidozie Nwangwu (Akwa Okuko), Onyebuchi Okocha (Onyeze Jesus), and Ekene Igboekweze (Eke Hit). Addressing newsmen after the court proceedings, one of the Counsels for the 3 defendants, Remigus Okoli, said the state government came with a ploy to remand the defendants. According to him, proper service and giving accused adequate time to prepare for defense are very fundamental as enshrined in…

Ben  Ezechime, Enugu  The Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT) recently hosted its 44th Inaugural Lecture, entitled “Communication Innovation Paradigm in the Digital Age: Silent Saboteurs Shaping Psychological Security in Nigeria.”  The doyen of Mass Communication, Professor Linus Iloegbunam Ogboshi Chibueze, delivered the lecture, which focused on the advantages and disadvantages of social media in today’s technological age.  Professor Chibueze highlighted the negative effects of social media, including phone addiction, internet fraud, cyberbullying, fake news, and invasion of privacy. He emphasised the importance of effective communication in learning and life, appealing to the Vice Chancellor to make Introduction…