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Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Abia State Governor, Dr Alex Otti, on behalf of his family, Government and people of Abia State, commiserated with the Council of Monarchs and the good people of Ohafia ancient kingdom, on the death of their traditional ruler, the Udumeze Ohafia, Ebiri of Elu, Ezie Ohamoha, Professor Emmanuel Ume Lekwa Imaga. This follows the announcement of the death of the Chairman and Clan Head of Ohafia, by the Council of Monarchs (Onoko Ndi Ezieogo Ohafia), in a statement jointly issued by HRM Mba Odo Okereke (JP), General Secretary; and Chief Imo Ukwa Imo, Director of Press &…

Ben Ezechime, Enugu Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has emphasised the need to foster strong collaborations between the public and private sectors to achieve sustainable growth. The governor made the call during the 50th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Enugu Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (ECCIMA), in Enugu. According to Mbah: “We must work hand in hand,leveraging investments, supporting entrepreneurship and promoting the growth of our local businesses. “By doing so, we can position Enugu State as a leading economic powerhouse,attracting both domestic and international investors.” Mbah, represented by the State Commissioner for Agriculture and Agro…

Ben Ezechime, Enugu The management of Rangers International F.C. has completed plans to organise a screening exercise to seek out talents for its U-13, U-15, and U-17 teams to fulfill its promise of running teams for the stated age grades. The General Manager/CEO of the club, Barrister Amobi Ezeaku, made this known in Enugu. He said that the exercise would take place at the Rangers Training Pitch, Independence Layout, Enugu on Tuesday, January 30, 2024, from 2:00 pm. “It has been the dream of management to set up viable youth teams to act as a breeding ground for teaching the…

Ben Ezechime, Enugu Joint troops have cleared several camps of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and it’s Eastern Security Network (ESN) along Umulolo-Umukele-Amousu and Agbobu in Okigwe Local Government Area of Imo State. The joint troops are made-up of troops of the 82 Division of the Nigerian Army, Navy and Air Force in conjunction with the Nigerian Police and Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps. Lt.-Col. Jonah Unuakhalu, Acting Deputy Director, 82 Division Army Public Relations, said in a statement on Friday that the troops stormed and destroyed hideouts of the terrorist despite encountering several Improvised Explosive Devices (IED).…

Ben Ezechime, Enugu The Agu Umabor Elites Group in Nsukka Local Government Area of Enugu State has appealed to Governor Peter Mbah to rescue the community from gully erosion threatening the existence of the community. The Group made the appeal recently in a statement issued and signed by Gill Abonyi, the President, after their Annual General Meeting (AGM) held at Umabor Agu. The group lamented that, the only road in the community, Agu Umabor-Breme-Eha-Alumona road that was almost completed by the last administration was abandoned hence the community is about to be completely cut off in a matter of months.…

…Says he was right to flee for dear life Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia The Supreme Court has absolved the Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, of the bail jump charge preferred against him by the Federal Government. This is contained in the Certified True Copy, CTC, of the judgment of the apex on the appeal by the Federal Government against the IPOB Leader. The Supreme Court delivered the judgment on December 15, 2023 but failed to release the CTC until Monday, January 22, 2024, after much pressure from Kanu’s legal team, family and members of the…

Stephen Ukandu,with Agency Report After years of public outcry following avoidable auto crashes resulting into carnages, the Federal Government has commenced the dualisation of the 9th Mile Enugu-Makurdi highway. This is as the Federal Government has also released funds for the construction of the Second Niger Bridge bypass, the Lagos-Ibadan highway and the Lafia bypass. Minister of Works, David Umahi, disclosed this on Thursday in Makurdi, Benue State, during the inspection of the Lafia bypass road and dualisation of the 9th Mile, Enugu-Otukpo-Makurdi Road Project. Umahi who had earlier inspected the Mararaba-Keffi Road, expressed joy that Tinubu had released funds…

…As Signature Bank begins operation in Aba, Umuahia Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Governor Alex Otti, has told investors that Abia State is open for business, assuring that his administration will do all that is possible to support legitimate investors with a view to boosting the economy of the state, creating wealth and taking the people out of poverty. Governor Otti stated this at the official opening ceremony of two branches of Signature Bank Limited in Aba and Umuahia. He said the opening of two branches in one day by Signature Bank was a major testimony to the faith members of the…

Lawrence Nwimo, Awka Vice President of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Chief Damian Okeke-Ogene, has lamented increasing roadblocks across states in South-East. He said the proceeds from the roadblocks which were mostly extortions, were enough to construct third Niger bridge in the region. Okeke-Ogene spoke on Thursday at the 2024 General Assembly of Association of Past Presidents General of Anambra State (APPAS) of the Association of Anambra state Town Union (ASATU) He regretted that ASATU was founded when people in the state suffered maltreatment during the military administration in the state, harassments, intimidation and extortion. He said, “When we started this organisation, that…

Ike Nnachi, Abakaliki Ahead of next month’s Senatorial rerun election in Ebonyi South zone, the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) in Ebonyi State has accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of plotting to disrupt its senatorial campaign slated to hold in Afikpo Local government area. Director General of APGA’s Odohzia Campaign Council, Samuel Agwu Okporie, made the allegation in a statement on Thursday. He alleged threats by APC stalwarts to the lives of APGA’s senatorial candidate, Ifeanyi Eleje and party faithful if the campaign were to hold in the area. According to Mr Okporie, Mr Eleje’s performance in last…