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Ugo Nosiri, Owerri The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has inaugurated the reconstructed 8.7 kilometres Aba-Owerri-Nkworji road, located in Nkwere LGA of Imo State. The Chairman of the Governing Board NDDC, Mr Chiedu Ebie, during the inauguration, reiterated the commission’s commitment to providing infrastructural development to the Niger Delta region. Mr Ebie thanked the Imo State Government for being supportive to the leadership of the commission and promised to continue contributing to the development of the state. The governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma, in his reply applauded the commission for demonstrating unity in conducting the affairs of the NDDC. He explained…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Abia State Government has intensified awareness campaign against glaucoma, which experts describe as “the silent thief of sight.” This is as the State has declared one week of free eye examination in all the eye care centres across the state beginning from March 13. Speaking at a road march in Umuahia to mark this year’s World Glaucoma Day scheduled for next week, the Administrator, Abia State Eye Health Management Bureau, Dr Mrs Betty Emeka- Obasi, called for collaboration among the stakeholders for sustained awareness campaign against glaucoma. Dr Mrs Emeka-Obasi who doubles as the Senior Special Assistant…
Ben Ezechime, Enugu The Chairman of Isi-Uzo Local Government Area, of Enugu State, Mr Obiora Obeagu says that Tuesday’s protest by some women of Eha-Amufu communities, was deliberate misinformation and politicisation of security matters in the Local Government by some political actors. He said the recent video of women protesting alleged killings by Fulani herdsmen in Eha-Amufu community were propelled by “total misinformation” and not a true reflection of current security realities in the LGA. In a statement he personally signed made available to newsmen, he described as a callous attempt to dent and enmesh in controversy through acts of misinformation. He…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia All is yet to be heard about the sexual harassment allegation by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan against the Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, as the Senate Thursday, slammed six months suspension on her. Her suspension was recommended by the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions. According to the Committee, the salary and security details of the Kogi Central Senator will be withdrawn during the period of the suspension. The committee also recommended that Senator Natasha should not be seen anywhere around the National Assembly during her suspension period.
Lawrence Nwimo, Awka National Agency for Food Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has finally announced the reopening of the Onitsha Drug Market, and other adjoining markets, after close to one month of closure. NAFDAC South-East zonal director, Mr Martins Iluyomade, revealed this on Thursday, after a meeting between officials of the agency, officials of the Anambra State Government and leaders of market unions, saying business will officially commence in the markets on Friday. Other markets including plumbing materials market, timber market, surgical materials market, science laboratory materials market and many others, were affected early last month when the agency closed…
Ike Nnachi, Abakaliki A professional group, Ebonyi South Peace Initiative, has called on the State Government to beef up security along the axis of the Abaomege and Ishinkwo boundary demarcation which is ongoing to avert any form of attack or shooting by those plotting to halt the demarcation process. The group also warned against any form of attack, harassment and disruption of the ongoing boundary demarcation along the disputed land noting that those championing the halting of the process are the true enemies of the both communities. The Secretary of the group, Mr. Ezaka Ifeanyi, maintained that any attempt to…
Lawrence Nwimo, Awka The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has told people of Anambra State to expect nothing short of free, fair, transparent and credible Governorship election come November 8, 2025 in the state. Addressing journalists at the INEC state headquarters Awka, the state INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Dr. Queen Elizabeth Agwu, said the commission is leaving no stone unturned in ensuring that forthcoming elections in the state is free of any malpractice. She said the commission is ready to conduct the upcoming gubernatorial election, as well as the outstanding by-elections to fill the vacant seats resulting from the…
Ben Ezechime, Enugu The Chief Executive Officer, CEO, of Innoson Motors, Chief Innocent Chukwuma, has commended Governor Peter Mbah for his efforts in ensuring the security of lives and property in Enugu State. Chukwuma gave the commendation while presenting four vehicles to the Enugu State Security Trust Fund at the Government House Enugu. The donation was sequel to a recent security trust fund launch organised by the state, where over N3 billion was realised. Chukwuma, who commended Mbah’s huge investments in the security sector, noted that the administration had made Enugu increasingly conducive for investment. He said that manufacturers…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Governor Alex Otti has expressed the willingness of his administration to partner Vietnam Republic in various areas of the economy to develop Abia State. Otti spoke while receiving in audience, a delegation led by the Vietnamese Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr Bui Quoc Hung, who paid him a working visit at his Umuehim, Nvosi Country home. According to Governor Otti, Abia State and Vietnam have many areas of partnership for mutual benefits. He said: “We are very happy to have you in Abia. We will be very happy to work with you. I see a lot of…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia As tension continues to build in Rivers State over the political crisis in the state, Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission has fixed Saturday, August 9, 2025, for fresh council poll. This is following the nullification of the previous polls by the Supreme Court. The Chairman of RSIEC, Justice Adolphus Enebeli (retd.), announced the new date on Wednesday during a stakeholders’ meeting in Port Harcourt. Enebeli explained that the decision was in compliance with Friday’s Supreme Court judgment, which voided the October 5, 2024, local government elections conducted by the commission. He said: “In exercise of the…