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By Uzor Maxim Uzoatu It was an outlandish showcasing of knavery by the ruling class of Nigeria when former Military President General Ibrahim Babangida launched his autobiography entitled, A Journey in Service. There was the dimension that the disgraced dictator was also building a presidential library. From all accounts available to me, as much as 16 billion Naira was raised on the spot in a matter of less than a handful of hours. One of the self-confessed Babangida-made billionaires of Nigeria wrote a cheque of 500 million Naira. The much-ballyhooed richest man in Africa pledged 8 billion Naira, stressing that…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Igbo women under the aegis of Igbo Women Assembly, IWA, have called for immediate reversal of the ban on Igbo language by some private schools in the South-East. This is as IWA, Ala Igbo Development Foundation, ADF, and relevant stakeholders including traditional rulers and university lecturers, have vowed to resist any act that could lead to the extinction of Igbo language and culture. These were part of the highlights of the gathering of the stakeholders at the International Conference Centre, Umuahia, Abia State to mark this year’s United Nations Mother Tongue Day. The event which was organised…
…Hails BoT chair for wooing Otti Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia PDP Frontiers for Change and Progress, has knocked the Minister for Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Mr Nyesom Wike, for accusing the party’s Chairman of Board of Trustees, Senator Adolphus Wabara, of anti-party over the latter’s commendation of Gov Alex Otti of Abia State. The group said that, “Wike who claims to be a PDP member but proudly serving under an APC-led Federal Government as a Minister,” had lost the moral impetus to accuse any PDP member of anti-party. It argued that Wabara’s personal opinion on Gov. Otti’s infrastructural strides in Abia…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Member representing South East in the North East Development Commission, Hon. Sam Onuigbo, has lauded President Ahmed Bola Tinubu, over the Federal Government’s approval of N14.37 billion for the completion of Umuahia-Ikot Ekpene federal road. The 51-killometer road which was awarded over nine years ago for total reconstruction has remained a nightmare for motorists and commuters plying the route except few portions of the road which had been fixed recently. This is as the ex-lawmaker appealed to the Minister of Works, Senator Dave Umahi, “to ensure the proper award of the 16-kilometer Umuahia-Umudike Dualisation Project, which has…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Governor Alex Otti of Abia State, said he had secured the commitment of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration, NAFDAC, to unseal all the sections of Ariaria International market and Eziukwu market, sealed by the agency over alleged involvement in dispensing of fake and expired drugs. According to a statement by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Ukoha Njoku Ukoha, the commitment followed an investigation that the affected shops were not involved in the marketing of expired and adulterated products. The statement made available to Ikengaonline read: “The Executive Governor of Abia State, His Excellency, Dr.…
By Zainab Suleiman Okino A leader may not have all the answers, but their thoughtful approach and composed response to criticisms, cries of marginalisation and demands from various quarters can help diffuse tension and foster more constructive dialogue. Whether we call it politics, diplomacy, or clever manoeuvrings, if it calms frayed nerves, it achieves vital, albeit symbolic and intangible goals: rebuilding trust, soothing emotions, and creating space for constructive engagement. President Bola Tinubu appears to be that kind of leader, adept at displaying political symbolism. The January visit of Ogoni leaders to the president left an indelible mark because of…
Ben Ezechime, Enugu Enugu State House of Assembly on Tuesday began the first reading of a Bill for a Law to amend the Landlord and Tenant Law of Enugu State, 2004. The bill sponsored by Hon. Okey Mbah, among other things, seeks to reduce the outrageous amount charged by house agents and Lawyers to those unsuspecting members of the public seeking for for house in Enugu metropolis. The bill also seek to peg agents fee to 10 per cent of the annual rent payable for the apartment. “With effect from the commencement of this law and notwithstanding any provision in…
Our Reporter, New York Veteran journalist, Chuks Iloegbunam, has said that no Igbo politician has any leverage in this dispensation to influence a political solution for the Nnamdi Kanu case and that the Igbo are barely tolerated within the government. The former Chief of Staff to Governor Peter Obi made the comments during an exclusive interview with Rudolf Okonkwo on 90MinutesAfrica on Sunday. “In this dispensation that we are in, any Igbo person telling you that he’s influential in Abuja, tell him to find the address of a good psychiatrist,” Iloegbunam said. “If you don’t have something and go about…
Lawrence Nwimo, Awka Anambra State Commissioner of Police, CP Ikioye Orutugu, has promised to revive the cattle menace committee in Anambra State Police Command. During a meeting with the Hausa/Fulani Community in the state, the CP explained that the move was to mitigate the issues caused by stray cattle/herders and the communities. He also said the resuscitation will help solve the problems posed by cattle grazing, such as the destruction of crops, accidents and conflicts between herders and local communities in the State. The Commissioner assured residents that the Command under his watch will continue to take proactive steps to address all security concerns in…
Lawrence Nwimo, Awka Anambra State Governor, Prof Chukwuma Soludo, has tasked the South-East Development Commission (SEDC) to prioritise the development of a regional railway connecting the five South-East states. The directive was given during the 4th meeting of the Anambra State Executive Council (ANSEC) held yesterday (Monday) at the Council Chambers, Government House, Awka. The governor emphasised the significant economic benefits of the railway project, which he said is expected to boost economic growth and development in the region. He also assured the SEDC boss, Mr. Mark Okoye, of the state government’s support for the project. Soludo at the ANSEC…