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Ben Ezechime, Enugu The Federal Government on Monday flagged off “Light Up Nigeria Project’ in the South-East, aimed at providing electricity across the country. Flagging of the project in Enugu during the South East Business Roundtable, the Vice President Sen. Kashim Shettima, said the project was the reassurance of the Federal Government’s responsibility towards expansion of the country’s industrial sector. He said, “We gather here today to embark on transformative journey, the launch of the Light of Nigeria project in the South-Eastern states. “What we are witnessing is the second launch of the strategic collaboration with the Nigeria Delta…

Ben Ezechime, Enugu Vice President Kashim Shettima has said that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu means well for the South-East region of Nigeria. Shettima said this while speaking at the South-East Business Roundtable organised by the Niger Delta Power Holding Company with the theme, “Lighting up South East.” The vice president said that the administration of Tinubu was desirous of partnering with the South-East for industrial growth of the country. In his speech, Governor Peter Mbah, of Enugu State said that the Light-Up Nigeria Project signaled a new dawn for power and industrialisation of the South-East region, saying the initiative aligns…

Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia with Agency Report A Federal High Court in Abuja, on Monday, fixed March 19 for ruling in the bail application and preliminary objection to his trial commencement filed by Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). Justice Binta Nyako fixed the date after the counsel for the Federal Government, Adegboyega Awomolo (SAN), and that of Kanu, Alloy Ejimakor, adopted their processes and presented their arguments for and against the motions. At the resumed hearing of the matter, Awomolo told Justice Nyako that the case was coming up for hearing after the decision of…

Nnamdi Kanu arrives Abuja court By Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, has arrived the Abuja High Court for the continuation of the charges against him by the federal government. Kanu was spotted by Ikengaonline inside the court sitting with his lawyer, Chief Aloy Ejimakor, and others. He is expected to be granted bail today by the court.

Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Dignitaries from across South East have started thronging Osisioma Aba in Abia State for the formal inauguration of the 188 megawatts Geometric Power Plant. The $800 million dollars project is own by former Minister for Power Professor Bart Nnaji. Professor Nnaji is from Enugu State. Some of the dignitaries so far sighted by Ikengaonline include the Obi of Onitsha, HRM Igwe Nnaemeka Alfred Achebe; the Chairman Abia Council of Traditional Rulers, HRM Eze Linus Nto; and the wife of the late Biafra warlord, Ambassador Bianca Ojukwu. Sighted also were the Secretary General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Ambassador Okey…

Anambra: tricycle owners task Soludo on security monitoring Lawrence Nwimo, Awka Tricycle owners in Anambra State have made a passionate appeal to Governor Chukwuma Soludo to urgently establish security monitoring units in various parts of the state to checkmate criminal activities of the tricycle snatchers in the state. The Awka South Chairman, Tricycle Owners and Riders Association of Nigeria (TOAN), Anambra State, Prince Collins Ozojiofor, made the passionate appeal in Awka when the aggrieved members of the association converged to pay their last respect to one of their own who was shot dead by gunmen recently. It was gathered that…

Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia The National President of pan Igbo women association, Igbo World Assembly, Lolo Nneka Chimezie, will feature on the February edition of the explosive monthly Townhall Meeting of Ikengaonline scheduled for Thursday, 29. According to a release by the Editor in Chief of the South East focused accountability on-line media platform, Mr Uche Ugboajah, the IWA President will speak on the topic: “Saving Igbo Language from Extinction: What Must Be Done.” The meeting scheduled for 7:00 pm (WAT), will be co-anchored by US-based prolific writer and medical doctor, Dr Osmond Agbo; and veteran Journalist and Author, Dr Chido…

By Rudolf Okonkwo Without concluding the probe of suspended minister Betta Edu and publicizing its findings, lessons learned, and corrective actions taken, the Minister of Finance, Wale Edun, announced the expansion of the conditional cash programme to 12 million Nigerians from the previous 3 million. The Tinubu government is moving on as if nothing happened. But something horrendous happened. Since its inception, the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation has been a cesspool of corruption. Political leaders always put their favoured stooges there to facilitate the looting of the Nigerian treasure. And there were lots of money to loot.…

By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu As Nigerians prepared for the holiday season to end 2023, the National Assembly in Abuja on 21 December hurriedly undertook and voted through the confirmation of 11 nominees for appointment to the Supreme Court. The installation of the new Justices in this elevated judicial role was delayed as the Supreme Court worked to wind down the appellate season on petitions from the 2023 election season, some of which challenged decisions involving some of the new nominees to the Supreme Court. On 26 February, 2024, the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Olukayode Ariwoola, will administer the oaths on the…

ICSAN tasks leaders on transparency, accountability By Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of Nigeria, ICSAN, has tasked public office holders on transparency and accountability for good corporate governance. Acting Chairman of ICSAN, Abia State chapter, Pastor Goodman Wokoma, gave the charge during the inauguration of the members of the state executive. He stressed that public office holders must make transparency and accountability their watchwords if they must earn the trust of their followers. The ICSAN boss identified lack of transparency and accountability as the major cause of the erosion of public confidence on leaders According to…