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Lawrence Nwimo, Awka People of Amawbia community, predominantly youths in Awka South Local Government Area of Anambra State have protested what they described as multiple crisis creating disunity in their town. The protesters numbering about 400 barricaded the State Government House with placards, chanting solidarity songs and calling for Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s interventions towards resolving the crisis. Some of placards read, “Current Amawbia Town Union ATU corrupt, President General PG leading selfish agenda, election team hiden with agenda, Goddy Aronu urgently sold community land, we don’t want trouble in Amawbia, election will bring trouble, we want peace in Amawbia, new…

Ben Ezechime, Enugu  The Most Rev. Chris Ede, the Archbishop of Methodist Arch-Diocese of Enugu, has tasked Christians on love, kindness and compassion in communities as  the true reflection of the embodiment of Jesus Christ. Ede said this in his Christmas Goodwill Message released to newsmen in Enugu. The archbishop called on Christians and Nigerians to celebrate this Christmas with joy, with generosity, and with a commitment to living out the values of love, kindness and compassion that Jesus Christ embodies. He said, “As we gather to celebrate the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ, I invite you to pause…

Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Respite came the way of inmates at the Abia correctional facility as a non-governmental organisation, the Global Compassion Coalition (GCC), through its Nigeria chapter, Compassion Connectors Nigeria, known for helping the poor and prison inmates, fed over 800 of them. The NGO partnered Project Dorcas Foundation to feed over 800 inmates at the correctional centre as part of its gestures to show care to humanity in the spirit of Christmas. Nigerian Gold and Silver medalists at the 2024 Paris Paralympics, Onyi Gift Mark, and Ogechi Nwogu, accompanied the NGOs to the custodial centre during the visit on…

By Azu Ishiekwene Apart from General Sani Abacha, I have met one-on-one with every Nigerian leader since 1992, from General Ibrahim Babangida. However, I have only participated in one televised live group media chat with former President Olusegun Obasanjo.  If you have met Obasanjo before – whether for an interview or anything else – you might agree that he’s a handful and more. You never know what to expect with Obasanjo, especially when he is in his lair.  I narrowly missed being punched by the former president during an untelevised interview in his Library in the Villa in 2004 for…

Ben Ezechime, Enugu  The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has feted troops of Joint Task-Force South-East code-named ‘Operation UDO KA’ in the field to lunch and cultural displays as part of activities marking Christmas. The COAS also charged troops to stay focused and end all forms of insecurity especially heinous crimes in Operation UDO KA’s Areas of Responsibility – South-East and Cross River State. The Army boss, represented by Maj.-Gen. Obinna Ajunwa, Director-General of Army Heritage and Future Centre, said this during the Special Christmas Lunch at the Forward Operating Base (FOB) in Ivo within Ebonyi State.…

Our Reporter, New York  The Head of the Government Advancement Initiative for Nigeria (GAIN), Dr. Malcolm Fabiyi, has urged Nigerians to go beyond complaining about the country’s ills on social media and organise themselves to hold those who ruin the country to account. He made the remarks during an interview with Rudolf Okonkwo on 90MinutesAfrica. “We are not the only nation that has gone through these issues, but unlike us, many other nations that had similar experiences have found a way to organise themselves and speak truth to power,” he explained regarding the country’s bad leadership.  “I think it’s time…

Ben Ezechime, Enugu  The Enugu State Government and the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), have conducted a simulation exercise at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu, in an effort to ward off outbreak of infectious diseases. The State Commissioner for Health, Prof Ikechukwu Obi, said that the state government was ready and committed to preventing and combating any outbreak of infectious disease in order to ensure hitch-free yuletide celebrations in the state. The simulation exercise, which held at the Nigeria Safety and Investigation Bureau (NSIB) premises, involved FAAN workers and other health related agencies operating at the Akanu Ibiam…

Lawrence Nwimo, Awka  The whereabouts of the lawmaker representing Onitsha North 1 constituency in the Anambra state House of Assembly, Hon. Justice Azuka, is still unknown after his kidnap on Tuesday. Azuka, a chieftain of Labour Party (LP), who regained his mandate after the court sacked Mr Douglas Egbuna of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) who was previously announced winner of the 2023 poll, had been missing after he was reportedly abducted around 9pm at Onitsha. A resident of Onitsha, who confirmed this under the condition of anonymity, urged the police and other relevant authorities to double efforts towards rescuing…

Ben Ezechime, Enugu  The Most Rev. Emmanuel Chukwuma, the Emeritus Archbishop of the Anglican Arch-Diocese of Enugu, has urged political leaders at all levels to declare a state of emergency on poverty. Chukwuma made the call in a Christmas message he issued on Wednesday in Enugu. The archbishop noted that there was a need to tackle the menace of poverty, which naturally leads to hunger, headlong. He said that the various stampedes in places where they give free food palliatives in parts of the country could be avoided, if issues of poverty and its attendant fallouts were dealt with holistically…

Ben Ezechime, Enugu  The Enugu State Governor, Dr Peter Mbah, has signed the N971bn Enugu State 2025 Appropriation Bill into law with a vow to ensure its implementation. Mbah also said his administration would seek to achieve the target of exponential economic growth and inclusive prosperity for the state. The budget comprised N837.9bn Capital Expenditure, representing 86 per cent of the budget, and a Recurrent Expenditure component of N133.1bn, representing only 14 per cent of the budget. According to the breakdown, education got N320.6bn, representing over 33 per cent and largest share of the total budget. The governor signed the…