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Ike Nnachi, Abakaliki The Senatorial Candidate of the Labour Party in the February 3, 2024, bye-election in Ebonyi State, Linus Okorie, and the Chairman of Onicha Local Government Area of the State, Chidiebere Uzor, have disagreed over alleged importation of political thugs from the Niger Delta ahead of the election. The Labour Party Candidate, Mr Okorie had during a reception in his honour in the area accused the Council Chairman, Mr Uzor, of bringing thugs from the Niger Delta to unleash mayhem on innocent voters ahead of the election. Mr Okorie noted that the party had already alerted security agencies…
Ben Ezechime, Enugu The Enugu State Government has stressed the importance of private sector financing in the development of Sports in the state. The state Commissioner for Youth and Sports development, Lloyd Ekweremmadu said this on Thursday while inaugurating the Board of Enugu State Swimming Association (ENSSA) in Enugu. Ekweremmadu described the formation of the association, the first in the state, as a welcome development and a step in the right direction. He said that sports development was very dear to Gov. Peter Mbah’s administration as a way of encouraging the youth population to engage themselves in meaningful living. He,…
Lawrence Nwimo, Awka Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has said it will be calling 15 witnesses to prove the N4bn theft charge it filed against a former governor of Anambra State, Willie Obiano. The prosecuting counsel for the EFCC, Slyvanus Tahir (SAN), disclosed this shortly after Obiano was arraigned on nine counts before the Federal High Court in Abuja. In the charges, EFCC alleged that Obiano diverted Anambra State’s security votes to the tune of N4,008,573,350 while he was in the sadle as governor between 2014 and 2022. They also accused him of indirectly transferring, through his Private Principal…
Lawrence Nwimo, Awka The National Association of Seadogs, Pyrates Confraternity, Awka chapter, Anambra State, has advocated for a learning approach to acquire relevant skills for self-reliance and productivity. The Pyrates during their hybrid Webinar to commemorate the 2024 International Day of Education, said that education for self-reliance is a viable alternative for addressing the skills shortage and sustainable job creation in Nigeria. At the event entitled “Education a Means to Development,” they said there is need for society to emphasise skills learning over certificates and qualifications. The lead speaker, Ms. Jedidiah Uche, who spoke on “Education For Lasting Peace,” pointed…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia As the dust raised by the planned relocation of certain departments of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, from Abuja to Lagos is yet to settle, former Secretary to Abia State Government, Dr Eme Okoro, has criticised the recent move, describing it as “counter-productive and politically inexpedient.” The former SSG, therefore, advised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to counter the move, arguing that it amounts to a reversal of the decision by past leaders of the country to relocate Nigeria’s capital from “the over congested Lagos to Abuja.” Recall that Northern Elders Forum as well as Arewa Youths,…
Ben Ezechime, Enugu The Federal and Enugu State governments have pledged to initiate policies to support large scale cashew production in the country. The pledge was made in their separate speeches during the 2024 National Cashew Day and Cashew Season Flag Off ceremony, organised by the National Cashew Association of Nigeria (NCAN) in Enugu. The theme of the event was “Transforming Nigeria Cashew Industry through Technology, Innovation and Inclusive Policies.” In a speech, the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Abubakar Kyari, described the programme as a significant step towards the growth and prosperity of the cashew industry. Kyari,…
Ben Ezechime, Enugu Participants at a One-Day multi-zonal press conference on 2024 International day of Education held in Enugu, have urged Governors of the South-East region and other governors in the country to strengthen security around public schools. This was contained in a communique released at the end of the conference which was organised by UNICEF in collaboration with the Broadcasting Corporation of Abia State with the theme: “Learning for lasting peace.” Participants at the conference including UNICEF, representative of Enugu State Government and the Media lamented the high number of schools closed as a result of violence by non-state…
Lawrence Nwimo, Awka The INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner in Anambra State, Dr Elizabeth Agwu, has assured of INEC’s readiness to conduct House of Representatives rerun election across 21 polling units in Anambra State. Dr Agwu had made this known during a media interactive session in Awka, the state capital on Wednesday. Agwu said the rerun would be held at 16 polling units at Nanka (Orumba North Council Area) to determine the winner of Orumba North and Orumba South federal constituency and five polling units at Nnewi (Nnewi North Council Area) to determine the winner of Nnewi North, Nnewi South and…
Ben Ezechime, Enugu Enugu State Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Barrister Lloyd Ekweremadu, has, commended the sponsor of Governor (Dr) Peter Ndubuisi Mbah’s Boxing Championship, the CEO, David’s Hills Entertainment, David Nwobodo, for his immense contribution towards boxing development in the State. Speaking while receiving the Sponsor of the first edition of Governor (Dr) Peter Ndubuisi Mbah Boxing Championship, in his office, the Commissioner expressed happiness with the sponsor, noting that Enugu State Government envisions to engage the private sector to help sponsor sports. According to him, government alone cannot fund sports. He stated that the Ministry was looking for…
Ben Ezechime, Enugu The Enugu State Independent Electoral Commission (ENSIEC) has announced the postponement of the Local Government Election originally scheduled for February 24, 2024. The Chairman of ENSIEC, Dr Mike Ajogwu, SAN, made this known in a statement made available in Enugu. Ajogwu said the postponement was: “Pursuant to a High Court Enugu State Judgement delivered by his lordship Hon. Justice C O Ajah Phd in the case of Action Alliance vs Enugu State Independent Electoral Commission in suit no E/682/2023.” “The Enugu State Independent Electoral Commission has been ordered to make the following adjustment to it’s original guideline and…