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Ugo Nosiri, Owerri The Imo State Government, through the Owerri Capital Development Authority (OCDA), says it will commence demolition exercise at the Old Timber Market. This follows the expiration of a 21-day ultimatum to vacate the area. During a final visit to serve as a reminder, the General Manager, Hon. Frank Nkem, toured the premises and engaged with the leadership to reiterate the need to comply with the notice to vacate the illegal occupation, which had expired. The government expressed concern over how the area has allegedly become a breeding ground for criminal activities, including gun-running, drug peddling, and other…
Ike Nnachi, Abakaliki The Chairman of Onicha Local Government Area in Ebonyi State, Mr. Ikechukwu Ogboffia, has said that over 100 people have been killed within five years in a land dispute between Abaomege and Ishinkwo communities. He stated this while reacting to women’s protest over the land crisis which started in 1912. He appealed to the people of the two communities to sheath their swords and embrace peace while awaiting the government’s demarcation of the land, which would bring lasting peace. The women of Ishinkwo had besieged the state government house in Abakaliki on Monday, protesting the land grabbing…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia The All Progressives Congress, APC-led Federal Government has come under fire by Nigerians on the social media for proposing to go to Egypt to understudy how the Egyptian power sector works, after criticising Peter Obi who embarked on similar trip before the 2023 general elections. Netizens who took to their X handle criticised the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, who had said the Federal Government would learn power generation and transmission from Egypt which he described as a role model in the sector. The Minister who spoke during a meeting in Abuja with the Egyptian Ambassador to…
By Owei Lakemfa Nigerian journalists, wearing medals of bravery in fights against colonialists and politicians and, bearing the scars of battles against military dictatorship, are marking the 70th anniversary of their union. No, journalism in the country did not start seven decades ago. It was the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, that was established at that time. Proper journalism began in 1859, that is 166 years ago with the publication of the first newspaper ‘Iwe Irohin.’ Since then, the bulk of journalists have strived to be the voice of the people. ‘The Lagos Weekly Record’ published by John Payne Jackson, from 1891-1930,…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia The Nigerian Bar Association has rejected the emergency rule imposed on Rivers State by President Ahmed Bola Tinubu, arguing that its ratification by the National Assembly via a mere voice vote has rendered the exercise unconditional. NBA National President, Afam Osigwe (SAN), who featured on Channels Television’s Politics Today, faulted the National Assembly for endorsing the action through an unconstitutional process. He insisted that the constitutional requirement of two-thirds majority must be met for the declaration to be valid. According to him, the National Assembly cannot decide the fate of Rivers State through a voice vote. The…
…Demands reversal of action Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia The Board of Trustees, BoT, of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has faulted members of the National Assembly for endorsing the emergency rule declared on Rivers State by President Ahmed Bola Tinubu, through a voice vote. PDP BoT said that a serious matter like state of emergency could only be endorsed by two thirds majority and not through voice vote. The body in a statement by its Chairman, Senator Adolphus Wabara, rejected the emergency rule and called for its reversal. According to the statement the action of President Tinubu amounts to “a gross…
Ben Ezechime, Enugu Enugu State is set to surpass its 2025 projected revenue target of N600 billion, which would enable the government to fund some developmental projects. Governor Peter Mbah said this in Enugu at his investiture as President of the Enugu Sports Club. Mbah inaugurated the newly remodeled clubhouse, as well as the installation of new club patrons by the outgoing Chairman of Enugu Sports Club, Chief Nnanna Atuonwu. Mbah recalled that when his administration set a goal to grow Enugu’s economy from $4.4 billion to $30 billion, many doubted its feasibility. “At the time, the trending analysis did…
By Press Release Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory, will host the 2025 book city event starting April 24. The theme of the event is, “Reading, a Unifying Factor.” The book city event is an initiative of the Network of Book Clubs and Reading Culture Promoters in Nigeria (NBRP). The Network was established in Nigeria in February 2020 and 2022 in Abuja, FCT. The NBRP has a culture of nominating a city in Nigeria that has an NBRP presence to serve as the focal point for reading promotion initiative for a period of one year and such a city is designated…
Lawrence Nwimo, Awka Women under the aegis of Soludo Women’s Movement (SWM) have taken the forthcoming November 8 governorship election in Anambra State into God’s hands. During a Summit held at Dora Akunyili Women Development Centre in Awka, Saturday, the women prayed against forces that could derail progress of the state and smooth conduct of the forthcoming election. Among their other prayer points were the total elimination of violence, crime, kidnapping, killings and vices dangerous to the peace and development of the state. The Summit themed: “Enhancing Grassroots Governance and Initiatives Through APGA,” attracted women numbering over one thousand drawn…
Lawrence Nwimo, Awka Police operatives in Anambra State have arrested a suspected cultist, and fake military officer terrorising some parts of the state. The suspects identified as Kosiso Okonwko and Augustine Okafor, were reportedly intercepted at Obosi and Amansea respectively, and with some incriminating items in their possession. Among items recovered from the duo are Berreta pistol, and a tricycle. Others are seven live ammunition, cash of fifteen thousand, six hundred Naira (#15,600), substances suspected to be hard drugs and charms. Confirming this development in a statement, Police spokesperson in Anambra, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, said the suspects were arrested by…