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By Uzor Maxim Uzoatu The official commissioning of the Aba Integrated Power Project on February 26, 2024 is a watershed deserving of uncommon commendation. Professor Bart Nnaji (CON, NNOM, FAS, FAEng), the Chairman of Geometric Power Group and former Minister of Power, surmounted baleful odds to deliver on the promise of bestowing the bustling commercial city of Aba with 24/7 regular electricity. It was indeed a pivotal event witnessed by the Vice-President, Senator Kashim Shettima, who represented President Bola Ahmed Tinubu; Governor Alex Otti of Abia State; former President Olusegun Obasanjo; former President Goodluck Jonathan; former Anambra State Governor and…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2923 general election, Mr Peter Obi, has expressed bewilderment and fury over the tons of wheat donated to Nigeria by war-torn Ukraine. The former Anambra State Governor, described the development as a national embarrassment and big disgrace. Although Obi applauded the uncommon gesture by Ukraine currently in a war of survival with its neighbouring Russia, the LP presidential candidate said it was disheartening for a “peaceful but unproductive Nigeria” to receive such donation. “This act of human solidarity testifies to a rare generosity of spirit of the people of…
Lawrence Nwimo, Awka Former Minister of Aviation, Osita Chidoka, has expressed his dislike for President Bola Tinubu’s recent comment on bribe-seeking officials in government. President Tinubu during a meeting in Qatar had told a gathering of investors to report any Nigerian official asking for a bribe, saying the country is removing all roadblocks to investments. Reacting to the comment, Chidoka in an interview with Channels TV, said the statement was uncalled for as it demarkets Nigeria in the eyes of investors. Chidoka said: “It was an unfortunate statement. I was shocked and embarrassed that he was continuing Buhari’s type of…
Lawrence Nwimo, Awka The Truth, Justice and Peace Commission set up by Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State will submit report of its findings on insecurity in South-East to the governor on Wednesday. Professor Chidi Odinkalu, Chairman of the Commission, who disclosed this on Monday in Awka, expressed hope that the report would mark a watershed in the quest for peace, reconciliation and stability in the South-East. Recall that Soludo set up the Commission in June 2022 after spending three months in office as governor of Anambra State. The move signaled his earnest and genuine quest for peace in Anambra…
Ike Nnachi, Abakaliki The Police in Ebonyi State have arraigned a 61 year old man for allegedly killing his elder brother’s wife. The man, whose name was given as Moses Nweze, allegedly killed Mrs Mary Nwomege who is said to be his brother’s wife on 24th February, 2024. He was arraigned at an Abakaliki Magistrate Court on Monday by the police following his arrest. During the arraignment, the Counsel to the Police, Eze Chinagorom, told the court that the suspect used an axe to strike Mrs Nwomege on the head from behind while she was cooking. The charge against him…
The U.S. Supreme Court handed Donald Trump a major victory on Monday as he campaigns to regain the presidency, overturning a judicial decision that had excluded him from Colorado’s ballot under a constitutional provision involving insurrection for inciting and supporting the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attack. The justices unanimously reversed a Dec. 19 decision by Colorado’s top court to kick Trump off the state’s Republican primary ballot on Tuesday after finding that the U.S. Constitution’s 14th Amendment disqualified him from again holding public office. Trump is the frontrunner for the Republican nomination to challenge Democratic President Joe Biden in the…
Ben Ezechime, Enugu Professor Joy Ezeilo, says it is disheartening to read about the looting of the Abuja warehouse belonging to the Federal Capital Territory, FCT. She lamented that the severe hunger and extreme poverty faced by many poor and vulnerable Nigerians could push them towards criminal activities. Ezeilo, a Professor of Law and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, said that though there is hunger in the land it was not enough for people to take laws into their hands. According to her: “The lesson for Nigerians in these challenging and desperate times is that stealing is a crime, and if…
Ben Ezechime, Enugu Two goals in four first-half minutes off the boots of Chidiebere Nwobodo and Godwin Obaje ensured that Rangers International F.C of Enugu maintained its winning streak as it eased past hosts, Niger Tornadoes, in a match day 23, NPFL 2023/2024 encounter played inside the main bowl of Ahmadu Bello Stadium, Kaduna, on Sunday, March 3, 2024. Coach Fidelis Ilechukwu made just two changes to the squad that defeated Remo Stars, midweek, with the duo of Kenechukwu Agu and Auwalu Naziru taking the places of Kazeem Ogunleye and Ugwueze Chinemerem in the fixture. The first half saw the…
12:01:46Ikengaonline Editorial The Geometric Power initiative: Leading Nigeria’s energy revolution On Monday, February 26, 2024, Geometric Power Group accomplished a watershed moment by commissioning the first of its four power-generating turbines. This turbine will supply 47MW, nearly doubling the 25MW currently received by the Aba Metropolis and surrounding areas through the national grid. This accomplishment represents a quantum leap towards fulfilling its commitment to provide Aba, the vibrant city in Abia State, located in South-East Nigeria, with uninterrupted electricity supply. Backed by a consortium of American investors, local and international banks, as well as the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the World…
Our Reporter, Umuahia A Canadian returnee, Mr Chidiebere Eluwa from Amakama Community in Umuahia South Local Government Area, of Abia State, has raised the alarm over threat to his life by purported members of a local vigilante group in his community. He, therefore, called for the disbandment of the said group, alleging that the people now live in dread of them. Eluwa who made the call in an interview with newsmen in Umuahia, alleged that the group has rather become a source of constant pain to the people. He accused the group of becoming a willing tool of oppression…