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Ike Nnachi, Abakaliki The Federal Government is set to flag-off construction of the South-East and South-South segments of the Coastal Highway next week. Minister of Works, David Umahi, stated this in a statement on his social media handles on Monday. The Minister noted that the President Bola Tinubu administration is determined to complete the projects within the stipulated time. According to him, th coastal Highway project will have a powerful, positive impact on both the economy and the overall development of the country. The Minister said the Akwa Ibom section will be flagged-off on Monday, April 14, with the Akwa…

By Cheta Nwanze Geographical determinism, the theory that physical environments significantly influence social and political development, offers a lens through which to understand the unique trajectory of African state formation. Unlike Europe, where dense populations and interstate warfare fostered centralised states, Africa’s vast, sparsely populated terrain presented distinct challenges. This geographical reality has profoundly shaped pre-colonial and post-colonial African states, often overlooked in comparative historical analyses. By the 16th century, Europe presented a stark contrast to Africa’s vast, sparsely populated expanses. Its geographical attributes, a confluence of compact territories, navigable waterways, and a rapidly growing population created fertile ground for developing…

Ugo Nosiri, Owerri  In an effort to protect the residents of Imo State from infectious and zoonotic diseases, the state government through the Ministry of Livestock Development,has deployed a team of Veterinary Doctors to carry out a state-wide free Anthrax vaccination across the 27 local government areas of Imo State. This initiative is made possible through the Livestock Productivity and Resilience Project (L-PRES) in collaboration with the Imo State Government.  The vaccination exercise which commenced last week is expected to reach the most remote villages and rural communities in the state for comprehensive coverage and protection of livestock. This vaccination…

Lawrence Nwimo, Awka Renowned professor of communications, Professor Chinyere Okunna, has emphasised the urgent need for a new approach to conflict management in Nigeria, citing the increasing complexity and protracted nature of conflicts in the country. Prof. Okunna made this assertion in Awka, while delivering a keynote address at a 3-day workshop themed: “MIL in Youths Organisations.”  The event was organsed by MIL Intercultural Dialogue Foundation (MILID), in collaboration with United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO), and Anambra State Government. The workshop brought together over 30 youths from diverse youth-led organisations across the South-East; and trained participants on…

By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu As he settled in to deliver the judgment of the Edo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal on 2 April 2025, presiding judge, Wilfred Kpochi, felt obliged to get one ritual out of the way. Glancing left and right, he asked each of his two colleagues on the three-person tribunal to confirm that the judgment he was about to deliver was unanimous. Justice Kpochi only proceeded after each, one to his left and the other to his right, nodded their affirmation. The judge had good reason for this preliminary ritual. 48 hours before it was due, a…

Lawrence Nwimo, Awka Prince Nicholas Ukachukwu has emerged the All Progressives Congress (APC) flag bearer for the November 8 Anambra State governorship election. Ukachukwu was declared the winner of the primary election held  at the Professor Dora Akunyili Women’s Development Center, Awka, Saturday evening. He polled a total of 1,455 votes out of 1,636 votes cast, and 26 invalid votes. The three other contestants, Mr Val Ozigbo, polled 67 votes to come second; JohnBosco Onunkwo  polled  26 votes to come third; while Edozie Mmadu  polled 8 votes to come fourth. Announcing the results, the Governor of Cross Rivers State, Mr…

…Says it’s height of executive rascality  Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia President Ahmed Tinubu and the Vice President, Kashim Shettima, have come under fire for traveling out of Nigeria simultaneously. President Tinubu travelled to France for a two-week working visit, while Shettima went to Senegal for the  country’s 65th Independence Day Anniversary celebrations on April 4. The action of the President and his Vice, has, however, drawn the ire of a former Senate President, Senator Adolphus Wabara, who described it as ” the height of executive rascality.” Reacting to the development, the former Senate President faulted  President Tinubu and the Vice President…

Lawrence Nwimo, Awka Former managing director of the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), Chief George Muoghalu, has secured the ticket of the Labour Party (LP) for Anambra governorship election. Muoghalu emerged LP flag-bearer with a total of 573 votes of the delegates at the primary election held at Finotel Hotel, in Awka, the state capital this Saturday. Though Muoghalu’s only challenger, John Nwosu, had withdrawn from the contest about eight hours before the exercise, he was credited with 19 votes. The LP governorship primary which was witnessed by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and observers, had the participation of…

Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia No fewer than three persons including two Chinese and a police personnel escorting them died following an ambush by unknown armed men in Abia State. The victims were driving to their quarry site located at Agukwu-Amaya, Ndundu Community, Uturu, Isuikwuato Local Government Area on Friday when the tragic incident occured. Abia State Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, Maureen Chinaka, while confirming the incident, said that the hoodlums also escaped with the AK-47 rifle of the police escort. The PPRO said that  four victims including those who sustained gunshot wounds had been rescued. She said that investigation had…

Lawrence Nwimo, Awka The All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, has elected unopposed the incumbent Governor, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, the candidate for the November 8 governorship election in Anambra State. Soludo emerge winner of the election with three thousand, one hundred and sixty-eight delegates from the three hundred and twenty six wards, cutting across the twenty one local government areas of the state who converged on Dr. Alex Ekwueme Square, Awka, where they confirmed the Governor as their sole candidate through a “yes” or “no” vote. Out of a total of 3,175 delegates who were accredited, 3,172 votes were cast, with…