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Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia The proposed Take-It-Back nation-wide protest scheduled for Monday, April 7, recorded zero compliance in Umuahia, Abia State, as residents went about their normal businesses. The streets were busy and businesses opened for normal operations. There were no disruptions no processions by any individuals or group. Meanwhile, the protest spearheaded by the Take-It-Back Movement and other civil society organisations, held in Lagos, and Abuja, whereprotesters were reportedly dispersed by the police with tear-gas. Part of the grievances of the organisers include the alleged misuse of the Cybercrime Act, the worsening economic hardship in the country, as well as…
Agency Report The 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi and Gov. Alex Otti of Abia have fixed the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting for April 9 in Abuja. Spokesman of Peter Obi Media Reach, Mr Ibrahim Umar, made this known in a statement on Monday in Abuja. Umar said that the meeting would be closely followed by an interactive session with major stakeholders and other organs of the party. The stakeholders expected at the meeting, according to him, include: Obi’s running mate in the 2023 election, Datti Baba-Ahmed, serving and former senators as well as all the…
Lawrence Nwimo, Awka As the countdown to the November 8 governorship election begins, Non-indigenes in Anambra State have advocated for a peaceful coexistence of political supporters in the state. In a statement signed by its leadership, the non-indigenes under the Association of Non-Indigenes in Anambra State (ANIAS) warned against inflammatory rhetoric, electoral violence, and divisive politics. The statement which was jointly signed by the president of the association, Prince Chigozie Nweke, Associate Woman leader Mrs. Victoria Bata Okafor, and the youth leader, Comrade Godwin Otu, urged political stakeholders and their followers to respect each other’s ideologies as the state heads…
Ben Ezechime, Enugu Technology Entrepreneur and Investor, Mr Collins Onuegbu, has urged Igbos to embrace technology and innovation to transform the South-East. Onuegbu, made the call at the weekend during the April 2025 Special Edition of “Nkàtá Ụ́mụ̀ Íbè-the Distinguished Speakers’ Series,” organised by the Centre for Memories, Enugu. Nkàtá Ụ́mụ̀ Íbè” is a monthly speaker series organised by the Centre For Memories – Ncheta Ndigbo. The series aims to bring together thought leaders and change-makers to discuss and share insights on important issues. The event was held in honour of the late advocate of human rights, justice and development,…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Governor Alex Otti, has received a progress report on the proposed establishment of a Multi-Million Dollar Dairy Farm in Abia State by a delegation of the Blue Ribbon Company led by the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Sir Idris Wabara, promoters of the project. Recall that sometime last year, Blue Ribbon came to Abia State Government with a proposal to build a mega Dairy farm in Abia. Governor Otti gave approval in principle and assured them that the State Government would give them all the support it could to enable them set up in Abia. Speaking after receiving…
Ben Ezechime, Enugu The President of South-East Chambers of Commerce, Industry Mines and Agriculture (SECCIMA), Mr Humphrey Ngonadi, has said that the Igbo entrepreneurs play crucial roles in the economic development of Nigeria. Ngonadi said this at the weekend during the public presentation of a Compendium of 100 Outstanding Entrepreneurs and CEOs from the South-East, Nigeria, held in Enugu. The event was organised and hosted by SECCIMA, in conjunction with the Maduka University Business School (MUBS). “Today, daughters of Igboland whose entrepreneural activities, inventions and exploits in the business world, have resulted in economic development, employment and GDP growth in…
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…