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…Otti spits fire against criminals Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia No fewer than six kidnappers met their Waterloo in Abia State during a gun duel with the police. The kidnappers were responsible for the abduction of four victims at Umuahia New Road, Aba on Sunday, March 9. Commissioner of Police, Danladi Isa, who disclosed this at a press conference in Umuahia, said four victims were rescued unhurt. The CP said the victims were kidnaped around 8pm when they went to drop off their friend. CP Isa said: “Unknown gunmen double-crossed the victims and took them to an unknown destination. “Then our tactical…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia The political crisis and uncertainty in Rivers State have assumed a dangerous dimension as Niger Delta youths, Saturday, wrote to President Ahmed Bola Tinubu, threatening to completely cripple oil production in the region if the face-off is not resolved. The youths issued a seven-day ultimatum to President Tinubu to intervene in the crisis before it gets out of control. They demanded the immediate restoration of Rivers State statutory revenue allocation, the end of every impeachment plot against the Rivers State Governor, Similaye Fubara. The youths also demanded public retraction of anti-Ijaw remarks purportedly attributed to the former…
Ben Ezechime, Enugu Governor Peter Mbah, has signed an Executive Order relocating the popular Enugu Spare Parts Market, Coal Camp Enugu. The Order also affected allied trades markets as well as all other related industrial and commercial activities in the Coal Camp and other neighbourhoods within the Enugu Capital Territory, to the site of the new International Spare Parts and Allied Trades Park, Nsude, near Ninth mile corner Enugu. The new site traverses Udi and Ezeagu Local Government Areas along the Enugu-Onitsha Expressway. The Executive Order is entitled “the Designation and Establishment of the Enugu International Motor Spare Parts and…
Lawrence Nwimo, Awka Anambra State House of Assembly has passed a bill for a law to establish Anambra State Electricity Market and Anambra State Electricity Regulatory Commission. Ikengaonline reports that the bill has been read for the third time and passed into law after the consideration of the report of the House Committee on Power and Water Resources chaired by the member representing lhiala 2 Constituency, Honourable Golden Iloh. According to Honourable Iloh, the bill aims to regulate electricity generation, transmission, system operation, distribution and supply to promote access to electricity and for connected purposes. Passing the bill, the…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe representing Abia South, has dismissed as fake news, reports trending in the social media that he disrupted senate plenary demanding immediate release of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. The former Senate Minority Leader, in a statement by his Media Aide, Uchenna Awom, urged members of the public to disregard the mischievous report, which he said was the handiwork of his detractors. The statement read: “The attention of the office of Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe has been drawn to a false and very misleading report purporting a disruption…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Abia State Government has expressed worry over the high rate of glaucoma in the state. The Administrator, Abia State Eye Health Management Bureau, Dr Betty Emeka-Obasi, who addressed newsmen after monitoring the free eye screening test in Umuahia, revealed that 2,949 out of 10,251 persons screened for glaucoma during similar exercise in 2024, tested positive. According to her, about 70% of the patients were not even aware of it until they were diagnosed with the “irreversible blindness.” She, therefore, urged residents to go for routine eye screening at least twice a year, to avoid going blind…
Ike Nnachi, Abakaliki Ebonyi State Government and the member representing Ohaozara/Onicha/Ivo, federal constituency in the House of Representatives, Nkemkanma Kama, have commenced the evacuation of stranded Ebonyi indigenes in Ilaje village, Lagos. This followed the recent demolition of the area by the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA). Speaking with our Reporter, on Saturday, the State Commissioner for Special Duties and the Focal Person, Ebonyi State Diaspora Office, Mr. Valentine Okike-Uzo, said that a good number of Ebonyi indigenes were affected by the demolition. He said the situation prompted the state governor, Francis Nwifuru, to order for their immediate…
Ben Ezechime, Enugu The Chief Imam of 82 Division of the Nigerian Army, Lt.-Col. Husein Eleje, has cautioned youths against get-rich-quick mentality and lifestyle. Eleje told newsmen in Enugu that if anyone, especially youths wished to get wealth, he or she must be hardworking, diligent and draw closer to God. According to him, only Almighty Allah blesses one with wealth devoid of sorrows at the end. The cleric noted that the growing incidences of get-rich-quick among youths without having any tangible thing doing must be stopped and discouraged. “For those taking to ritual killings and dismembering of human body for…
Lawrence Nwimo, Awka The Rotary Club of Onitsha Metropolis, Anambra State has offered free health screenings to women and teachers in the commercial city of the state. The free medicare organised in collaboration with Ultimate Destiny Uplifters Foundation (UDUF Africa) included blood pressure check, sugar level and cholesterol test. The beneficiaries comprised of teachers drawn from five primary schools, members of Rotary and UDUF Africa. Others who showed potential health concerns were given medical advice and directed towards further care. President, Rotary Club of Onitsha Metropolis, Rtn. Oby Arinze, said the event which was part of activities marking the 2025…
Lawrence Nwimo, Awka A medical expert, Dr. Ogbonna Okoh has warned against the patronising of patent medicine (chemist) shops, herbal drugs sellers and unqualified individuals for abortion drugs. He stressed that drugs from such persons could affect the hormones responsible for the female reproductive system. Okoh gave the advice during a 10-day training program for Female Sex Workers (FSWs) on post abortion care, safety and security in Ebonyi State organised by Equitable Health for Women and Empowerment Initiative (EHWEI). He further advised them to seek medical attention from qualified professionals for abortion and post-abortion care. “Stop going to chemist…