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Ben Ezechime, Enugu The Enugu State Government is to host the Coal City Marathon Sports Festival holding on May 4th, 2024, as part of its effort to promote sporting culture and fitness in the state on 4th May. The Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Llyod Ekweremadu, made this known in Enugu. Ekweremadu also said that the state had already commenced playing night matches at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, stating that this was possible because of the governor’s giant strides in the security sector, which has made the state safe for night activities. He said that the half marathon would traverse…
Lawrence Nwimo, Awka The Children, Sexual and Gender-based Violence Court sitting at High Court, Awka, has sentenced a middle-aged man to 10 years imprisonment for defiling his biological 9-year-old daughter and only child. The judgment was delivered in a three-count charge brought against the defendant by the state government following compelling evidences proving him guilty as charged. He was consequently sentenced to seven years imprisonment on count one of the charges – having sexual intercourse with a nine-year-old child, offence punishable under section 34 of the Child Rights Law of Anambra State of Nigeria 2004. The court also sentenced the…
Lawrence Nwimo, Awka The Social and Integral Development Center (SIDEC) has sensitised relevant stakeholders on enhancing tax compliance and improving efficiency in revenue collection in Anambra State. Supported by the Nigeria Civil Society Situation Room and UK International Development, the workshop aimed at educating the stakeholders in Anambra North Senatorial District on tax policies, compliance, and effective collection methods. Executive Director of SIDEC, Ugochi Ehiahuruike, in her opening remarks, emphasised the importance of tax for government service delivery. She highlighted its goal of improving government services across sectors while educating citizens on their tax responsibilities. Mr. Bruno Chinecherem, the SIDEC…
By Owei Lakemfa I have been to a number of budget ‘defence’ sessions in the National Assembly, and some were like bazaar sessions with buying and selling going on. On some occasions, I watched a ‘Distinguished Senator’ who was a Committee Chairman, perform. He was unperturbed that he was sitting in public with journalists present. He left no one in doubt that he was sitting, primarily to extract juice from the Ministries, Departments and Agencies, MDAs, appearing before him. Like a corrupt police officer at a counter, he made all sorts of demands, with members of his panel nodding their heads.…
Ben Ezechime, Enugu The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested a notorious armed robbery suspect, one Chinonso Nwakpo, 32, after a foiled armed robbery attempt near Holy Ghost axis of Ogui Road within Enugu metropolis. The NSCDC operatives recovered locally made pistol and an expended cartridge. Parading the suspect before newsmen on Monday in Enugu, the NSCDC Enugu State Command Public Relations Officer, SC Emmanuel Nwatu, said that Nwakpo was arrested on Sunday, March 24, by gallant officers conducting routine patrol in Ogui Road axis of Enugu. Nwatu, who is a Superintendent of Corps, said that the notorious…
Ike Nnachi, Abakaliki The people of Ezza-Effium, Ohaukwu Local Government Area of Ebonyi State have rejected the white paper emanating from Retired Bishop Michael Okoro’s Peace Panel report and recommendations on the three-year-old war in Effium community that has claimed many lives with properties worth billions of naira destroyed. The people said they rejected the peace pact document because it infringed on their fundamental human rights. The people of Effium and Ezza-Effium in the local government have been at war since 21st January, 2021. The war started from a leadership tussle between two factions of National Union of Road Transport Workers…
Ben Ezechime, Enugu A renowned Professor of International Jurisprudence, Professor Joy Ezeilo, has commended the Nigerian Military for rescue of abducted students of Government Secondary School Kunga, Kaduna State. Ezeilo made the commendation through her social media handles. She said: “I am grateful to God and commend the military for rescuing 153 Nigerian children and women on Sunday. “This is a huge relief for their parents, families, and all well-meaning Nigerians, including the international community.” She, however, said there remained many unclear details regarding the rescue operation. “For instance, we have learned that only 137 (76 females and 61 males)…
Lawrence Nwimo, Awka Catholic Bishop of Awka Diocese, His Lordship, Most Reverend Paulinus Ezeokafor, has criticised Anambra State Government over the epileptic nature of power supply in the State. The bishop said it is shameful that a state that prides itself as the Light of the Nation cannot boast of steady electricity. The bishop stated this at the International Conference and Convention Centre, Awka, while delivering a homily during a Thanksgiving Mass organised in honour of the Governor’s Two Years in Office. He urged Soludo to find a way to address the constant power outage, noting that a state like…
Uzor Maxim Uzoatu The Organisation for the Advancement of Anioma Culture (OFAAC) that has fashioned a modern pathway for the people through the annual Anioma Cultural Festival has announced the cancellation of this years edition. The President of OFAAC, Arc Kester Ifeadi, said: “It has become inevitable and we hereby announce the cancellation of the annual Anioma Cultural Festival for 2024 as a mark of honour and respect for the departed Anioma leaders who in their lifetime supported the objectives of OFAAC in every sense. Our condolences to the people of Asaba, Okpanam and the entire Anioma nation for the great loss.” …
Lawrence Nwimo, Awka The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has responded to comments made by Labour Party Chieftain, Mr Valentine Ozigbo, regarding the performance of the Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Soludo. Ozigbo had while addressing Journalists over the weekend stated that he was unimpressed with Soludo’s performance after two years in office. He also faulted the governor’s governance strategy, promising that he would give a better service to the people if elected to govern the state in 2025. Reacting to this comments, the Media and Publicity Secretary of APGA, Mr Ejimofor Opara, described Ozigbo’s claims as baseless, noting that…