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Ike Nnachi, Abakaliki Crisis is brewing in Ekka community, Ezza North Local Government Area of Ebonyi State following the dissolution of town union leadership of the community by Governor Francis Nwifuru’s aide in the area, Chika Igboke. It was gathered that the town union leadership led by a septuagenarian, Oketa Francis, which was constituted by the late traditional ruler of the community, has been in power for about 38 years now. The leadership was however dissolved by the Coordinator of Imoha development centre, Chika Igboke. Development centres are sub-division of Local Governments in the state while Coordinators appointed by Governor…

Ike Nnachi, Abakaliki Gunmen went on rampage again in Ebonyi State killing one person as they attacked a hotel. The gunmen also burnt several vehicles in the attack which happened on Sunday in Ezzamgbo, Ohaukwu Local Government Area of Ebonyi State. Gunmen have been terrorising Ohaukwu Local Government in the last few months, killing and burning properties. Few weeks ago, gunmen attacked a POS operator in the area and killed him. The gunmen carted away his cash, machine and cell phone after killing him. The hoodlums also killed a female security vigilante member of Ngbo local vigilante in the local…

Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia The Media and Information Literacy and Intercultural Dialogue Foundation (MILID Foundation), will on Tuesday, host an intergenerational dialogue on how the media affects women’s inclusion in politics and governance in Nigeria. Media entrepreneur and publisher of Premium Times, Dapo Olorunyomi, will deliver a keynote speech at the event with the theme, “Media and Information Literacy as a tool for enhancing women’s inclusion in politics and governance.” Executive Director, MILID Foundation, Chiamaka Okafor, in a statement, said “media play a dominant role in defining the subordinate role that women play in politics and governance.” The statement made available…

Ben Ezechime, Enugu Enugu Rangers International FC’s winning streak in the 2023/2024 NPFL season was cut short by the resolute defending of visiting Kwara United F.C inside the main bowl of the Nnamdi Azikiwe stadium, Enugu, as the match ended goalless. Coach Fidelis Ilechukwu kept faith with the majority of the squad that secured the massive win in Kaduna over Niger Tornadoes with Chukwudi Nwaodu, Kazeem Ogunleye, and goalkeeper, Detan Ogundare finding a place in the starting line up. Goalkeeper Salihu Dogo of Kwara was the busier of the two shot-stoppers in the first quarter-hour of the encounter and was…

By  Chidi Anselm Odinkalu On 15 October, 1965, as political uncertainty and violence raged in Western Nigeria, Ladoke Akintola, the regional Premier, was due to deliver a prime-time radio broadcast to his people at 19:00. Some minutes before the appointed hour, an armed, unmasked and bearded young man appeared in the studio and required Akinwande Oshin, head of the newsroom at the Western Nigeria Broadcasting Corporation (WNBC) to substitute the recorded broadcast of the Premier with a tape provided by the gunman. At the appointed hour, the entire region – including the Premier – listened as the voice from the gunman’s tape…

…Demands arrest of Benue killers Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia The Coalition of Nigerian Youth Leaders, CONYL, has attributed the current food scarcity in the country to incessant barbaric attacks on agrarian communities by bandits. CONYL which stated this in a statement by its President General, Comrade Goodluck Ibem, called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to immediately fish out those behind the recent attack on Benue communities that claimed 15 lives including a retired Army officer. The invaders suspected to be bandits, razed over 50 houses, huts, farmlands and food barns in 11 settlements during the attack. CONYL said that mere condemnation…

Ben Ezechime, Enugu Ahead of the Ramadan, an Enugu based foundation, OakAid Foundation, on Saturday provided free dental care for over 300 Muslims in Enugu to improve their oral health. Some of the healthcare provided for them include free dental consultation, oral health education, routine dental cleaning and free oral care kits. Speaking during the event held at Enugu Central Mosque, Uwani, and titled “Pre Ramadan Dental Care Outreach,” the founder of the foundation, Gloria Arinze, said the gesture was her own little way of giving back to the society. She said the programme was powered by her clinic, OakAid…

Ben Ezechime, Enugu The South Saharan Social Development Organization (SSDO) through its Sister Guardian Initiative (SGI) has taken awareness on women leadership rights and Gender Based Violence (GBV) law enforcement to three communities within Enugu State. The workshop, which is part of activities marking the commemoration of the International Women’s Day (IWD), brought together women from Ibute-Nze, Ezi-Nze, and Akpakwume communities in Udi Local Government Area of Enugu State. Speaking in Ezi-Nze community on Friday, Blessing Uchendu, Gender Protection Lead of SSDO, explained the need for increased inclusion and investment in women, particularly in the promotion of diversity in leadership…

Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Former Speakers of Abia State House of Assembly under the aegis of the Conference of Former Speakers of Abia State House of Assembly, have commended the incumbent Governor Alex Otti for his giant strides in infrastructural development. The ex-number three citizens made the commendation when they joined the Governor to inspect a number of on-going road projects in Aba. The former Speakers who are chieftains of their various political parties, noted with delight that, Abia for the first time, has had semblance of good governance. They expressed their satisfaction over the quantum and quality of infrastructural development…

Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia The he remains of the late Chief Executive Officer of Access Holdings, Dr Herbert Wigwe; his wife, Doreen Chizoba and first son, Chizzy, have been laid to rest in his Isiokpo, Ikwere Local Government Area, Rivers State country-home. The late banker was buried in a private tomb inside the Wigwe University which he built in Isiokpo. It was rivers of tears as relations and friends wept uncontrollably at their graveside while their remains were being lowered to the mother earth. The Wigwes died in a tragic helicopter crash in the United States of America, about three weeks…