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By Uzor Maxim Uzoatu It’s cool by me to stay out of the urban scene in the festive season in order to soak in the sweet breeze of village life. People who complain that they had not heard from me for some time should please understand as I undertake to get down to brass tacks. It was such a joy on New Year’s Day as I bore witness to a pulsating football final match at the ultra-new Umuchu Mini Stadium, a compelling facility facilitated by the phenomenal chairman of Aguata Local Government Area, Anambra State, Dr. Chibueze Ofobuike. The place…
Lawrence Nwimo, Awka Three traditional rulers in Anambra State who bestowed chieftaincy titles on the senator representing Anambra South, Senator Ifeanyi Ubah, have withdrawn them. Among them are: Igwe F.E. Ebelendu of Aguluezechukwu in Aguata Local government area; Igwe Onwuamaeze Damian Ezeani of Neni in Anaocha Local government area; and Igwe Gerald Obunadike Mbamalu of Ojoto in Idemili South Local Government Area. It would be recalled that Ubah who joined the All Progressives Congress (APC), a rival party to Soludo’s All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) late last year within the yuletide was bestowed with several titles by different traditional rulers…
Lawrence Nwimo, Awka A team of brilliant students from Christ the King College (CKC) Onitsha has made their school and country proud as they soared to victory by earning the coveted titles of both National Champions and Regional Top in the Africa Regional competition of the prestigious World Affairs Challenge (WAC). WAC is an international competition hosted by WorldDenver. It empowers students to develop and implement their own innovative solutions to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. The CKC team which comprised eight students: Ekufu Ernest, Umeodinka Emmanuel, Obuna Somto, Ubah Jason, Ikediashi Jessie, Ejike Ekene, Nwaroh Macdonald, and Agbanaje…
Ugo Nosiri, Owerri Imo State governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma, has dissolved the state’s expanded executive council members, which include Commissioners, Special Advisers and Senior Special Assistants. Addressing a gathering of all his political appointees, Governor Uzodimma thanked them for their support throughout the first four years of his government. Governor Uzodimma however reminded them that though a new term has dawned and demands that fresh persons, ideas and enthusiasm be taken into consideration, he would ensure that the soon to be reconstituted EXCO will still accommodate those of them who distinguished themselves in their service. “I want to remind you…
Ben Ezechime, Enugu Retired Archbishop of Enugu Ecclesiastical Province, Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion, the Most. Rev. Emmanuel Chukwuma, has called for a national day of prayer for forgiveness and thanksgiving for victims of the Civil War genocide in Nigeria. Chukwuma made the call while speaking with the media following his 70th birthday celebration in Enugu. “As I celebrate my birthday today, I am filled with emotion to call upon Nigerians and governments to declare a day of thanksgiving and forgiveness for the Civil War and Genocide that happened in Asaba, Delta State and the whole of Igboland during the…
Ike Nnachi, Abakaliki The Independent National Electoral Commission(INEC) said that only six political parties out of the 19 registered parties in the country will participate in the Ebonyi South Senatorial bye-election. The election is slated to take place on the 3rd of next month. INEC’s Resident Electoral Commissioner for Ebonyi State, Pauline Onyeka Ugochi, stated this on Tuesday at an interactive session with the Media and Civil Society Organisations in the state. “Out of the 19 registered Political Parities in Nigeria; only six conducted congresses and primaries as monitored by the Commission for the Bye-Election,” she said. She listed the six parties as…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia The political fortunes of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, in 2027 polls may have come under threat as some major political forces in the country are said to have agreed to form an alliance and float a mega party.This was disclosed by a Political Economist, Professor Pat Utomi, while featuring on Channels Television. He said that the presidential candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP in the 2023 polls; Alhaji Atiku Abubakar; his Labour Party, LP, counterpart, Mr Peter Obi; and the New Nigeria People’s Party, NNPP, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, have agreed to form a mega…
Ben Ezechime, Enugu Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State, has extolled the sacrifices of Nigerian fallen heroes, saying their sacrifices had made citizens to live in freedom and peace. The governor made the commendation at the 2024 edition of the Armed Forces Remembrance Day celebration in Enugu on Monday. According to him, the celebration is an annual event to honour the memory of the brave men and women of the armed forces who have made the supreme sacrifice to ensure that others live in peace. “These selfless men and women whom we remember and honour today, gave their lives in…
Ugo Nosiri, Owerri President Bola Tinubu has promised that his administration will pay more attention to health care, education and industrialisation through increased budgetary allocation to accelerate development. President Tinubu stated this in Owerri during the inauguration of the Governor of Imo State, Senator Hope Uzodimma, for a second term in office with his deputy, Lady Chinyere Ekomaru, to replace Professor Placid Njoku who served in that capacity in the first tenure of Governor Uzodimma. He said his administration was aware of the difficulties arising from the removal of fuel subsidy but appealed to Nigerians to persevere as they will…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Abia State Governor, Dr Alex Otti, has appealed to privileged individuals and corporate organisations to support members of the Armed Forces, in appreciation of their numerous sacrifices in the peace and security of the country. Otti who spoke at the 2024 Armed Forces Remembrance Day celebration, held at the Aguiyi Ironsi Cenotaph, Ogurube Layout Umuahia, noted that some members of the Armed Forces lost their lives in the line of duty, arguing that their families should not be abandoned. The Governor who pledged the continued support of his administration to the Armed Forces, called for improved welfare…