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Ike Nnachi, Abakaliki The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Ebonyi has confirmed the death of seven persons in a Sunday auto crash at Nwafia Oga, Onueke, in the Ezza South Local Government Area. The Sector Commander of the corps, Mr Henry Igwe, confirmed the incident to our Reporter stating that the crash occurred at about 7:30 pm. Igwe explained that the crash involved a commercial Toyota bus, with Registration Number UWN 429 ZY, and an articulated vehicle, with Registration Number XW 294 ENU. He said, “twenty persons were involved in the crash, consisting of six males and two females.…
…Cancels planned visit to Benue to avert bloodshed Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party , Mr Peter Obi, has narrated how a threat by Governor Hyacinth Alia forced him to cancel his planned visit to Benue State. Obi who said he was the target of the Governor’s threat that the security and safety of any high profile individual visiting Benue without his express permission could not be guaranteed, added that he had to pull back from the visit so as not to risk the lives of his security aides. The former Governor of Anambra State,…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr Peter Obi, on Monday visited victims of Plateau herdsmen attack at Bokkos, and donated N7.5 million for their upkeep. Obi who on arrival paid courtesy call on Governor Caleb Mutfwang in Jos, strongly condemned the barbaric attack that claimed over 51 lives and left hundreds wounded and maimed. The former Anambra State Governor who took to his X handle shared how he spent time with the victims at the IDP camp to encourage them. He wrote:”Yesterday, I travelled from Abuja to Jos, Plateau State, to condole with and show…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Former President Goodluck Jonathan, has described Governor Alex Otti of Abia State, as a true model of ideal leadership, challenging other governors who want to make a mark in leadership to take a cue from him. Recall that former President Olusegun Obasanjo, had also made similar remarks, on Thursday when he was in the state to inaugurate a 46.3-kilometer road reconstructed by Otti. President Jonathan, an alumnus of the University of Port Harcourt, spoke during the 80s Reunion Dinner and Award ceremony of the alumni in Umuahia. The former President who was the Special Guest of Honour…
…As Ibas demands refund of N300m hosting fee Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia The last is yet to be heard of the emergency rule imposed on Rivers State by President Ahmed Bola Tinubu, as the Nigeria Bar Association, has cancelled its confab earlier scheduled to be hosted in Port Harcourt, and moved it to Enugu. This is as the Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Etteh Ibas (ret.), has demanded a refund of N300 million hosting fee already paid by the State Government. The Sole Administrator who was responding to the action of the NBA, said the body ought to have…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia A group of clergy men known as Concerned Igbo Ministers, has called for a convocation of a national dialogue where all ethnic nationalities in Nigeria would re-negotiate the basis for their continued co-existence as a united political entity. The group also renewed its demand for the unconditional release of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPoB, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. According to the clerics, the agitation for self rule as championed by Kanu, stemmed from the fundamental flaws arising from Nigeria’s forced amalgamation by Britain. The clerics argued that if the lopsidedness in Nigeria deliberately created…
Lawrence Nwimo, Awka APGA Media Warriors Forum National Coordinator, Evangelist Chinedu Obigwe, has condemned All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in the Anambra November 8 election, Prince Nicholas Ukachukwu, for what they described as disparaging remarks about the late Igbo leader, Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu and wife. Obigwe reacted to Ukachukwu’s comments on Channels TV, where he claimed to have defeated Bianca Ojukwu, wife of the late Igbo leader Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu, in a senatorial ticket contest. Obigwe described Ukachukwu’s statement as a “greatest insult” to Ojukwu’s memory, accusing him of shamelessly lying on national television. He also alleged…
Lawrence Nwimo, Awka Anambra State has launched Operation Udo Ga Achi – zero Kidnapping and Other Violent Crimes in the State to signal a robust commitment to eradicating crime and kidnapping in the state. The launch was preformed on Monday at Amawbia Flyover in Awka, the state capital. Speaking at the event, Commissioner of Police CP Ikioye Orutugu, representing all service chiefs, said the objective of the exercise was to nip crimes like armed robbery and kidnapping in the bud. “After a review of our policing capabilities, we’ve launched Operation Udo Ga Achi to nip serious crimes like armed robbery…
Ben Ezechime, Enugu The Enugu State Government says plans are on the way to immortalize late football legend and football administrator, former Captain and Coach, of Rangers International Football Club and the then, Green Eagles, Chairman Christian Chukwu. The football legend passed away on Saturday April 12 in Enugu The Commissioner for Youths and Sports, Lloyd Ekweremmadu made this known while commiserating with the family of the football icon at his residence in Trans- Ekulu, Enugu. Ekweremmadu expressed sadness at the death of the former defence marshall. He said: “Governor Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, has directed that a Committee should be…
Ike Nnachi, Abakaliki Two persons have died and many others hospitalized in a road accident in Uburu, Ohaozara Local Government Area of Ebonyi State. The accident is said to have occured at Iduma junction in the community on Sunday. According to eye witnesses, the bus which was carrying about 25 people, including children, lost control and collided with another vehicle while navigating a sharp bend on high speed. The impact caused the bus to summersault three times, resulting to severe injuries to the passengers. The victims who are indigenes of Ebonyi state residing in Imo State were travelling back to…