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By Zainab Suleiman Okino The establishment of the North-East Development Commission by former President Muhammadu Buhari initially garnered widespread support, given the region’s devastating circumstances. The area had been severely ravaged by Boko Haram insurgency and sectarian crises, resulting in widespread infrastructure destruction, countless deaths, and the displacement of thousands of citizens who sought refuge not only within Nigeria but also in neighbouring Cameroon, Chad, and Niger Republic. The trajectory of regional commissions mirrors Nigeria’s own contradictory journey; awkwardness in state creation and half-hearted approach to the country’s development. In no time, regional commissions became a bazaar of sort, such…
…Give 14 days to retract anti-Igbo remark or face court action Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Igbo women have issued two week ultimatum to former Presidential Spokesman and Arise Television Analyst, Dr Reuben Abati over alleged anti-Igbo comment. National President of Igbo Women Assembly, IWA, Lolo Nneka Chimezie, who gave the ultimatum during a press conference in Umuahia, vowed to initiate court action against the ex-presidential Spokesman, if he failed to retract the said remark and tender public apology to Ndigbo. She said that Abati’s alleged claims that Igbo people do not sell their land to outsiders, was false, challenging him to…
Ike Nnachi, Abakaliki The Enohia Itim Town Union has alleged that those who lynched one Uromchi Okorocha in the community were outsiders and not indigenes of the community. The Town Union stated this in a statement on Tuesday signed by its spokesperson, Collins Azu. The Union condemned the lynching of the victim who is from the community on allegations of witchcraft and called for proper investigation. It alleged that the killers were outsiders who capitalises on the victims disagreement with his kinsmen to kill him. Background The Union was reacting to reports in the media of the incident which happened…
Lawrence Nwimo, Awka The Government of Anambra State is set to launch security measures known as “Operation Udo Ga-Achi” (Operation Peace Shall Reign)” to curb insecurity in the state and by extension, the South-East. Commissioner for Information, Dr Law Mefor, in a statement he made available to journalists on Tuesday said the exercise will commence this January, 2025. Mefor said the comprehensive security initiative will integrate advanced surveillance technology, deploy branded vehicles for stop-and-search activities, and train forest guards to work with vigilantes and local authorities. He also said Operation Udo Ga-Achi is designed to restore peace and stability in…
By Maxim Uzoatu Miracle marks the phenomenon at age 75 for the lady who is the loving mother of a Reverend Sister and Reverend Father. They hardly make mothers these days like the ever personable Mrs. Agatha Nkechinyere Ezeakunne (Nne Okwukwe) who celebrated her 75th birthday on Thursday, January 2, 2025 at her late husband Nze Simeon Ezeakunnes expansive compound in Umuojum village, Amanasa, Umuchu, Aguata LGA, Anambra State. A sterling lady of faith, Mrs. Ezeakunne deserves all celebration led by His Lordship, Most Rev Paulinus C. Ezeokafor, Catholic Bishop of Awka. According to Bishop Ezeokafor, Your life is filled…
Lawrence Nwimo, Awka The Anambra State Police Command have said it arrested no fewer than 300 suspects for different crimes in different parts of the state between January 2024 and January 2025. The Command also said it recovered 43 bombs and 40 stolen vehicles within the same period. The State Commissioner of Police, CP Nnaghe Obono Itam, disclosed this in Awka while briefing newsmen on some of the feats and breakthrough so far recorded by the Command within a space of one year. The CP said the feats cut across incidents relating to armed robbery, kidnapping, cultism, child trafficking, public…
By Okechukwu Chuks Ironkwe I will begin this week’s edition of what is becoming our regular weekly discourse — Civic Insights with an anonymous quote: “Policy is the pen of governance; the ink is the will of the people.” This was why it is a common consensus among developed countries that public leadership must evolve with the needs of the people. Leadership, in its truest sense, is not just about the exercise of power but about creating a meaningful connection between those who lead and those who are led. In the context of Nigeria, this principle is particularly relevant as…
Ben Ezechime, Enugu Governor Peter Mbah has said he was in a hurry to develop and transform Enugu State due to the pressing circumstances in the various sectors, and called for the continued commitment on the part of the workers and the people of the state. Mbah spoke during a holy Mass at the Government House Chapel, Enugu, to formally mark the beginning of another work year. He thanked the residents of the state for their support, adding that the only way to reciprocate their love and faith in his administration was by redoubling the ongoing development efforts. He said:…
Our Reporter, New York University of Ilorin-trained medical doctor and up-and-coming Islamic scholar, Dr. Perry Brimah, has suggested the adoption by Nigeria a Sharia law that would amputate the hands of political officeholders who steal public resources. He made the remarks during an appearance on an online public discussion show, HaveYourSay247 hosted by Rudolf Okonkwo, to discuss the plan by the National Council for Shari’ah in Nigeria to inaugurate a Sharia Court in Oyo State. The intense public opposition to establishing a Sharia Court in the heart of Yorubaland led to its suspension. Dr. Brimah, however, said there is nothing…
Ben Ezechime, Enugu The traditional ruler of Akpakwume, Community in Udi Local Government Area of Enugu State, HRM, Igwe Ekwueme Odenigbo, has sent a “Save our Soul” message to the state government over alleged attack on his palace by some armed thugs. Speaking to newsmen in his palace, Igwe Odenigbo, who is blind, alleged that his palace was attacked on the 23rd of December, 2024, by armed thugs led by one Livinus Okechukwu a.k.a (Zion Mgbidi Jericho). According to him, the thugs carted away valuable items including his staff of office and certificate of recognition issued to him by the…