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Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia The Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), Abia State chapter, has knocked former governors of the state for what it described as a “gang-up” against the incumbent Governor, Dr. Alex Otti. ALGON said the opposition of the former governors was driven by envy over Otti’s achievements, which it noted are openly acknowledged and widely celebrated by the people. Describing the past governors as “architects of a failed past who are unsettled by the present progress in the state,” the association cautioned them against conspiring against a people-centred administration. Addressing a press conference on Friday in Umuahia,…
Our Reporter, Abuja Emergency response failures took center stage on Wednesday as grieving family members, friends, and sympathisers gathered to bury three brothers—Stephen Onyeka Omatu, Casmir Nnabuike Omatu, and Collins Kenechukwu Omatu—who died in the devastating fire at the Great Nigeria Insurance (GNI) building in Lagos. The tragedy has reignited national outrage over the absence and inefficiency of emergency services, after it emerged that the young men were trapped in the burning building and sent repeated distress calls for help, with no rescue forthcoming. Their bodies were recovered several days later from the rubble, deepening public anger over what many…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia The outgoing Vice-Chancellor of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike (MOUAU), Prof. Maduebibisi Ofo Iwe, has highlighted key achievements of his administration, identifying the restoration of peace on campus as one of his enduring legacies. Addressing a mammoth gathering of staff during a meeting, Prof. Iwe expressed delight that peace had been restored in the institution. He listed other achievements to include the reopening of the College of Management and Allied Sciences, which was previously shut down; the establishment of water processing and bread factories; the recovery of the MOUAU Microfinance Bank; and the attraction and equipping…
Ike Nnachi, Abakaliki The Chairman of the Nigerian Legion, Ebonyi State Council, Veteran Ijeagwu Okechukwu, has paid glowing tribute to Nigeria’s fallen heroes, while commending the Federal and Ebonyi State governments for their efforts in sustaining peace and security across the country. He made this known during his address at the 2026 Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day held in Ebonyi State on Wednesday, January 15, 2026. Speaking before the Executive Governor of Ebonyi State, Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru, and other distinguished guests, Okechukwu described the occasion as a solemn reminder of the supreme sacrifices made by members of the Nigerian…
Our Reporter, New York The African Democratic Congress (ADC) candidate in the forthcoming Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) election, Dr. Moses Paul, has made a public case for why he believes the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, should support him in his bid to emerge as AMAC’s chairman. The candidate made the statement during an exclusive interview with Rudolf Okonkwo on 90MinutesAfrica on Sunday. In a statement reflecting on Mr. Wike’s recent comments about local government leadership, Dr. Paul aligned himself with what he described as the minister’s philosophy of performance-driven governance. He recalled an instance…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia The Super Eagles of Nigeria, on Wednesday night, lost to host nation Morocco in the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Morocco scored four goals against the Eagles’ two in a penalty shootout after regulation time of their semi-final encounter ended goalless. With the victory over Nigeria, Morocco have booked a place in the AFCON final. Ikengaonline reports that Morocco will now play Senegal in Sunday’s showpiece final after Senegal defeated Egypt 1–0 in the other semi-final earlier.
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia After years of back-and-forth, the Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), on Wednesday, signed a renegotiated 1999 ASUU/FG agreement to strengthen tertiary education in Nigeria. Unveiling the document during a press conference in Abuja, the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, described it as “a turning point in restoring stability, trust, and quality in Nigeria’s tertiary education system.” The document, according to him, reflects the commitment of President Bola Tinubu to accessible, quality, and uninterrupted academic calendars. He said the President took personal ownership of resolving long-standing disputes that had affected the university…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia The last is yet to be heard about the political tension in Abia State as the Obidients, Peter Obi’s political support group, have thrown their weight behind Gov. Alex Otti. Addressing a press conference on Wednesday in Umuahia, the Obidients knocked Abia former governors for ganging up against Gov. Otti, who they said had distinguished himself in governance. The Obidients scolded the former governors over their recent threat to make Otti a one-term governor. According to the Obidients, the former governors are only against Otti out of envy and selfishness, not for the people. They accused the…
Ike Nnachi, Abakaliki The Nigerian Army has formally flagged off the construction of a new Army Depot in Ebonyi State to serve the South-East geopolitical zone, following the official handover of land by the Ebonyi State Government. The groundbreaking ceremony took place at the Amangwu–Amasiri boundary in Edda and Afikpo Local Government Areas of the state on Tuesday and was attended by top military officers, state officials, traditional leaders and community stakeholders. Speaking at the event, Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru, described the project as a historic achievement for the South-East and commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for approving…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr Peter Obi, has urged the Federal Government to halt the implementation of Nigeria’s newly gazetted tax laws, citing serious errors, inconsistencies, and gaps that could affect businesses and taxpayers. Obi, who recently joined the African Democratic Party (ADC), in a statement posted on his X account, referred to a report by KPMG Nigeria which flagged potential issues, including the taxation of shares, dividend treatment, non-resident obligations, and foreign exchange deductions. According to the former Governor of Anambra State, the report highlighted “31 critical problem areas, from drafting errors…