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Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Chief of Army Staff, COAS, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, has acknowledged the needed for non-kinetic approach in tackling the challenge of insecurity in the South-East geo-political zone. Gen. Lagbaja who was fielding questions from newsmen during his visit to 14 Brigade Nigeria Army, Ohafia, Abia State, noted that military option alone would not bring a complete end to the lingering Mondays sit-at-home in the zone. He solicited the cooperation of the relevant stakeholders in introducing non-kinetic measures including developmental initiatives to eliminate the menace. Recall that the Deputy Speaker House of Representatives Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu, during…
Ike Nnachi, Abakaliki Mr Ifeanyi Eleje has picked the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) ticket for the Ebonyi South Senatorial Seat bye-run election slated for February 3, 2024. At the primary election of the party, which held at the Amuro Mgbo Town Hall in the Afikpo Local Government Area, Ebonyi State, on Tuesday, Sir Eleje was returned unopposed through a popular Voice Vote by accredited 250 delegates and party members. Declaring Eleje winner in the primaries, Chairman of the Electoral Committee, who also doubled as the Returning Officer of the party, Chukwudi Nwankwo, said the process was credible and devoid…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia The Supreme Court, Wednesday, reserved judgment on the appeal brought by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate in the 2023 governorship election in Abia State, Chief Okey Ahiwe, against the victory of Governor Alex Otti. After listening to the arguments by parties in the suit, the apex court reserved judgment on a date to be communicated to the parties and their counsels. The Supreme Court panel of five Justices, led by Hon. Justice Inyang Okoro, upon taking arguments on the preliminary motions on notice to strike out some alleged incompetent issues arising in the briefs of…
Ben Ezechime, Enugu As the rumour of Transition Committee for the 17 local government councils in Enugu State by the Dr Peter Mbah-led administration continues to gather momentum, an Accord Party Chieftain in the state, Barrister John Nwobodo has threatened lawsuit if that happens. In a telephone interview, the legal practitioner and politician said the party would not take it lightly if there was any attempt to circumvent the law by the Peter Mbah-led administration in the state. He said that the Enugu State Independent Electoral Commission (ENSIEC) was supposed to be an independent body. “Constitutionally, ENSIEC is an independent…
Ben Ezechime, Enugu Senator Osita Ngwu (PDP), representing Enugu West Senatorial District, has lauded Gov. Peter Mbah for his commitment and support for the Enugu State Fire and Rescue Service. Ngwu made this known when the leadership of Enugu State Fire and Rescue Service, led by its Director, Engr. Okwudiri Ohaa, paid him a courtesy call at his residence in Enugu. He noted that the Service had been active in doing their jobs, which is known to all; because, the state government had been very supportive of their activities and humanitarian rescues. The lawmaker said that he would support the…
Lawrence Nwimo, Awka The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Anambra State has reacted to the suspension of the traditional ruler of Neni, HRH Damian Onwuamaeze Ezeani, by the Soludo administration for conferring a chieftaincy title on Senator representing Anambra South, Senator Ifeanyi Ubah. The party has described the action of the state governent as an attempt to muscle the traditional institutions and drag it into the murky waters of Anambra politics. The Zonal Publicity Secretary for Anambra APC Central, Igboeli Arinze Napoleon, in a statement said the suspension of Igwe Ezeani is akin to disrespecting the revered traditional institutions in…
Lawrence Nwimo, Awka A one-day orientation on Gender and Human Rights on Tuberculosis for media practitioners from Anambra and Ebonyi States has ended in Enugu, with a call for the press to champion public education on Tuberculosis (TB) control. Organised by the Grassroots Development & Empowerment Foundation (GRADE Foundation) in collaboration with the Centre for Development & Reproductive Health (CORH), under the auspices of the STOP TB Partnership Challenge Facility for Civil Society, the program drew participation from journalists, on-air personalities, bloggers, and content creators representing various media outfits in Anambra and Ebonyi states. In his welcome remarks, the Executive…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia No fewer than three bank Chief Executive Officers and Managing Directors have been quizzed by the operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, in connection with the N44 billion scandal involving the suspended Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Ms Betta Edu. The affected banks according to Ikengaonline checks include: Zenith Bank, Providus Bank, and Jaiz Bank. Ikengaonline reliably gathered that the affected bank CEOs are currently being interrogated by EFCC investors at the commission’s headquarters, Jabi, Abuja. Recall that the embattled Minister who was yesterday suspended by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, is also…
Our Reporter, Abuja The Labour Party, LP, has carpeted Doyin Okupe, its erstwhile member and Director General of the Obi/Datti presidential campaign council, who resigned from the party on Monday. Ikengaonline had reported Okupe’s exit from the Labour Party citing ideological incongruity between him and the party. But in a statement on Tuesday, Obiora Ifoh, LP’s publicity secretary said Okupe should not be taken seriously with his so called ideological reason for quitting the Labour Party as he already knew the position of the Party on the ideological spectrum. The statement further noted that Okupe has always been a journeyman,…
Ben Ezechime, Enugu The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, has charged Nigerian Army troops to remain loyal, disciplined and dedicated in order to ensure elimination of all forms of criminality in the country. Lagbaja gave the charge on Tuesday in Enugu while addressing troops during his operational visit to the Headquarters of 82 Division of the Nigerian Army. He cautioned troops not to be swayed by fabricated social media lies and misinformation, adding: “You should not allow dissident/criminal groups to indoctrinate you to do wrong things and take wrong decisions.” The COAS said that the Nigerian Army…