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Lawrence Nwimo, Awka Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State has paid a glowing tribute to Nigeria’s fallen heroes during the Armed Forces Remembrance Day at Dr. Alex Ekwueme Square, Awka, the state capital. The Governor lauded their sacrifices for freedom and pledged unwavering support for security forces in Anambra. Soludo also praised the Nigerian Armed Forces and local vigilantes for combating terrorism and restoring peace in troubled areas like Orumba South and North. He condemned the criminal activities that led to the deaths of many security personnel and called for collective action against crime. Announcing the launch of Operation Udo…
Ben Ezechime, Enugu Governor Peter Mbah, of Enugu State has extolled the bravery and sacrifices of the Nigerian Armed Forces and veterans, saying that the nation owed them eternal gratitude. Mbah spoke during the ceremonies to mark the 2025 Armed Forces Remembrance Day in the state capital on Wednesday. “Our debt of gratitude to you is eternal – not just one felt for a day. For us, this debt of gratitude is not mere lip service. It is a debt we are obligated to repay, because yours have been a career of lifelong service to the nation. “Yours have been…
Ugo Nosiri, Owerri Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma has promised to continue helping both the families of the departed and serving personnel of the Nigeria Armed Forces work optimally and achieve greatness. Governor Uzodimma stated this at the event to mark this year’s Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day held at Rear Admiral Ndubuisi Kanu Square, Owerri. Senator Uzodimma said Imo residents owe the security agencies immense gratitude for helping the state battle insecurity and for losing their lives in the course of maintaining peace in the state. He appealed to the people not to hesitate in volunteering helpful…
Ben Ezechime, Enugu The Enugu State Government has alerted the residents of the State and relevant stakeholders about an outbreak of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), commonly known as “bird flu,” which has been reported in Kano State. According to a statement signed by the Commissioner for Agriculture and Agro-Industrialisation, Mr Patrick Ubru, the outbreak had affected various bird species, including layers, ducks, guinea fowl, and turkeys. Ubru said that, given the disease’s epidemiology and the current environmental conditions in Nigeria, there was a significant risk of the disease spreading to neighboring states and beyond if adequate preventive measures are…
By Rudolf Ogoo Okonkwo I did not study history in senior secondary school. Yet, if I know history better than most, it is because I stand on the shoulders of a giant: Professor Chieka Ifemesia. While many young Nigerians today attend secondary schools devoid of history classes, my era still included the subject in the curriculum. I longed to study history, just as my father had. However, as a science student, I had to choose between history and literature. I chose literature, leaving me to pursue history on my own. It wasn’t a simple path. Without a solid foundation, gaps…
…Identifies causes, profers solutions Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia A coalition of Civil Society Organisations CSOs, in Abia State, has expressed deep worry that 55 years after the Nigeria civil war which claimed millions of lives mostly from Igboland, residents of the South-East region are still living in fears. The coalition including Centre for Human Rights Advocacy and Wholesome Society (CEHRAWS); Society for Human Rights Advocacy and Development, SOHAD; Youth and Students Advocates for Development Initiative; Vivacious Development Initiative, among others, called for urgent action to address the root causes of tension in South-East. This was contained in a joint statement by…
Our Reporter, New York Popular Nigerian political satirist Adeola Fayehun has said that the advocates for the Yoruba Nation and the Biafra Republic should demonstrate what they will do differently if they get a separate nation. She made the remarks during an exclusive interview with Rudolf Okonkwo on 90MinutesAfrica. “Those who are advocating for secession, what are they doing now, or what is preventing them from doing anything in their places to make life better for their people,” she queried. “They should tell us how this problem can be solved by having a separate nation.” The humorist explained that those…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Founder/CEO, Sundiata Post Media Ltd, Max Amuchie, has been honoured with an Honorary Award of Science (Doctorate), by the Gulf American University, Dubai, United Arab Emirate. The award followed a year-long assessment on three areas – contribution to knowledge, humanitarian service and community development – which ended with Amuchie’s successful appearance before an Honorary Award Interview Panel set up by the Board of GAU in December 2024. Ikengaonline checks revealed that as President of the Rotary Club of Abuja CBD in the 2022-2023 Rotary Year, Amuchie led a Board that successfully ended open defecation in the Central…
Maxim Uzoatu Royalty was in full throttle when His Royal Highness, Igwe Raphael Okpaleke, the venerated Igwe Akalabo III of Amesi, in Anambra State, conferred deserving chieftaincy titles on Joachim and Robert Umeozulu, during his 2nd Ofala Festival that marked the third year of his reign on Thursday, January 2, 2025. It was a grand fest that drew the crème da la crème of society as Joachim Umeozulu bowed in grace to receive his Ichie Chukwuka title by merit, while his brother Robert was bestowed with the title of Aku-Yie-Nwata-Egwu II, after his legendary father, Chief B.O Umeozulu, founder of…
Ike Nnachi, Abakaliki Ebonyi State Government has denied awarding N4.1bn projects without a bidding processes to make the projects competitive. The government was reacting to an online publication that it awarded the sum of N4.1bn projects without bidding process. The Commissioner for Information and State Orientation in the state, Jude Okpor, stated this on Thursday in Abakaliki, capital of the state. He described the online media report as self-conceived, subjective and unresearched report designed to dish out lies and half-truths to the public without recourse to the ethics of journalism. He said: “In as much as we do not regard…