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Ike Nnachi, Abakaliki Two persons have been killed in the protracted land dispute between the people of Umuobor, Akaeze, and their Ogwor neighbours in Ishiagu, both in Ivo Local Government Area of Ebonyi State. The two neighbouring communities have been at war for over five decades over a vast, fertile land known as Elueke, with many lives lost and properties worth billions of naira destroyed. The situation forced Governor Francis Nwifuru to declare the disputed land a buffer zone and also set up a committee to find lasting solutions to the crisis. However, killings, maiming, and destruction still persist. On…
Ben Ezechime, Enugu The Speaker of Enugu State House of Assembly, Chief Uchenna Ugwu, says the assembly will continue to promote and support Igbo language and culture to ensure its sustainability among the people. Ugwu gave the assurance on Tuesday during an event to commemorate International Mother Language Day 2025 in Enugu organised by Igbo Efula, an indigenous NGO promoting Igbo language and culture. According to him, we all have a duty to teach our children (the next generation of Ndigbo), the Igbo language, culture and our rich heritage as Igbo people. He said, “I am glad to see secondary…
Lawrence Nwimo, Awka The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has approved the posting of AIG Abayomi Peter Oladapo to Head the Zone 13 Zonal Police Command in Ukpo, Ukpo-Dunukofia LGA, Anambra State. Oladapo, who assumed duty Tuesday, begins as the 8th substantive AIG of Police at the Zone 13 Command. AIG Oladapo took over from AIG Godwin Aghaulor who recently retired after 35 years of public service, and was received by top management and personnel of the command, Tuesday. Speaking to Journalists at his office, Oladipo said he was aware of the security situation with the zone and had…
Lawrence Nwimo, Awka Anambra State Governor, PProfessor Chukwuma Soludo, has stated that he has not seen any credible opposition contesting for the November 8, governorship election in the state. Soludo stated this during a media chat to celebrate his third-year anniversary in office as governor of the state. The Governor said the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), has delivered dividends of democracy and should be given another chance in the upcoming election. He boasted that while the people of Anambra State may vote for any party during national elections, they remain loyal to APGA when it comes to the governorship…
Ike Nnachi, Abakaliki Ebonyi State governor, Francis Nwifuru, has sacked two Advisers for alleged gross misconduct. The affected officials are Mr. Nnannna Nwangele – Special Assistant to the Governor on Airport Security; and Mr. Felix Okemini – Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Security (Ebonyi North). The Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Grace Umezurike, announced the sack in a statement on Tuesday. The statement ordered the affected officials to hand over all government properties in their possession to the Secretary to Ebonyi State Government, not later than 4pm today March 18, 2025. “The officers should, henceforth not be…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia The Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPoB, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, will be representing himself during the resumption of his trial on March 21. Kanu’s family disclosed this Tuesday in a press statement by Prince Emmanuel Kanu. The statement said that the IPOB Leader’s decision to defend himself was informed by his quest to get justice devoid of the usual legal impediments that had stalled his trial. The statement read: “On Friday, 21 March 2025, when the trial of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu resumes before Justice James Omotosho at the Federal High Court Abuja, he would…
Ike Nnachi, Abakaliki Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru has suspended three Commissioners in his cabinet for absenteeism. The affected Commissioners are; Solomon Azi (Grants and Donor Agencies), Victor Chukwu (Environment) and Ikeuwa Omebe (Rural Development. The Commissioners were suspended for one month for being absent without any permission during the state executive council meeting held on Monday. Commissioner for Information and State Orientation, Jude Okpor, disclosed this on Tuesday at a press briefing on the outcome of the executive council meeting. He noted that the Governor warned against absenteeism and lackadaisical attitude to work by public servants of the state. Okpor further said…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia As the political crisis rocking Rivers State continues to degenerate, the Trans-Niger Pipeline at Bodo, Gokana Local Government Area of the state, late Monday night, went up in flames. Although the cause of the explosion is yet to be determined, the pipeline was suspected to have been bombed. As at the time of filing this report, the affected section of the major pipeline is currently raging with fire. Trans-Niger Pipeline is the critical export pipeline that transports crude to the Bonny Terminal. Certain groups had threatened to cripple oil production in Nigeria should the Federal Government fail to…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Governor Alex Otti, on Monday, signed into law the Abia State Electricity Act recently passed into law by the State House of Assembly. This was disclosed by the Commissioner for Information, Prince Okey Kanu, during a press briefing on the outcome of the State’s Executive Council meeting. According to him, Abia Electricity law is in fulfillment of Gov. Otti’s promise to establish a viable and reliable power-eco-system that will enhance the industrialisation of the state. He described the law as a major milestone that sets Abia state ahead of other states of the federation. The Government’s mouthpiece explained that with the planned signing of…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Abia State Government has said it was set to revive the National War Museum Umuahia, a make it a major tourists designation in Nigeria. This is as the Government said it had discovered over 55 viable heritage sites across the state. Commissioner for Information, Prince Okey Kanu, who disclosed this during a press briefing in Umuahia, said that the state would reactivate the sites to boost tourism. According to the Commissioner, the sites were discovered by the State Ministry of Arts, Culture and Creative Economy when it embarked on expository trip round the state. “In a bid…