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Ben Ezechime, Enugu A Hairdresser, Joan Orajiobi, on New Year Day gave birth to triplets, a baby boy and two girls. Orajiobi, who hails from Nnewi in Anambra State was delivered of two girls and a boy in a private hospital (Praise and Grace Hospital and Maternity, Enugu State). Speaking from the hospital, Orajiobi, who also lives at Ologo Quarters, Uwani Enugu, said when she became pregnant in May 2023, she suspected that the pregnancy would result to triplets. According to her, the labour started on Saturday but she visited the hospital on Sunday and on Monday, she was delivered…
Lawrence Nwimo, Awka Anambra-born International judge, Justice Nkem Izuako (retired), has called for the strengthening of the judicial system in Nigeria for meaningful development to be achieved in the country. Justice Izuako said an independent, protected, strong, and respected judiciary is indispensable for an impartial administration of justice in the country. She also said judicial officers should actively participate in establishing, enforcing, maintaining, and observing a high standard of conduct to preserve the integrity and respect for the independence of the Judiciary. According to her, “The judiciary needs to grow and become stronger than what it is today. Everyone keeps…
Ugo Nosiri, Owerri Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma, has reassured the people of Imo that his administration would continue to run an efficient and transparent administration with equity and justice. He also promised to carry out projects geared towards improvement in infrastructure and development in all facets of the state. Governor Uzodimma made the pledge in his New Year statewide broadcast in Owerri, the state capital. The Governor appealed to the people to conquer the fear of failure of the past years and move into the new year with confidence. “I am very confident that the promised glorious dawn…
Ike Nnachi, Abakaliki An aspirant for Ebonyi South Senatorial seat in next month’s bye election under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Silas Onu has said his motivation for vying for the position is to provide service to the people. This is as he alleged that some opponents are already plotting to rig the election using security agencies to compromise some electoral officials. Mr Onu stated this in an interview with Journalists in Abakaliki, capital of the state. He lamented that the zone has been badly represented in the past and he has come to offer a better alternative to the…
Apologises, sets new date Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Abia State Governor, Dr Alex Otti, has given explanations why he was unable to clear the accumulated pension arrears of retirees in the state before the end of December 2023 contrary to his earlier promise. According to the Governor, the enormity of funds required which was twice bigger than he had imagined constrained him from fulfilling the promise. Otti who made the explanation during his New Year message, however, apologised, and promised to live up to expectations before the end of the first quarter of the year. Recall that Otti had during his…
Dear Compatriots, It gives me immense joy to welcome each and everyone of you – young and old- to this brand new year 2024. We must lift up our hands to Almighty God, in gratitude, for His grace and benevolence to our country and our lives in the year 2023 that has just gone by. Though the past year was a very challenging one, it was eventful in so many ways. For our country, it was a transition year that saw a peaceful, orderly and successful transfer of power from one administration to another, marking yet another remarkable step in…
By Hassan Gimba An Igbo adage says that when an anomaly persists for one year, it becomes the norm. So slowly, steadily but surely, it is becoming a norm, an accepted aberration, for a president in Nigeria to appoint himself as a minister. It is like saying in a country of 200 million-plus, there is no one good or capable enough to hold that particular office except the man entrusted with the running of the nation. It was President Olusegun Obasanjo that started it. Nicknamed the “Trinity President” in some quarters, for six out of his eight years in office,…
Lawrence Nwimo, Awka Stakeholders including sons and daughters of Anambra State at home and in the diaspora, have been urged to consider investing their wealth and resources in the spirit of think-home initiative towards building and developing their State. The call was made during the 3rd edition of the Anambra Man Of The Year (AMTY) awards, an annual event that celebrates excellence, industry, courage, achievements and impacts of Anambra people in the state and country at large. The event themed: “Gbakotanu Ka Anyi Dozie Obodo Dike (Come Together Let Us Develop The Land of the Great)” was held in Awka, the state capital…
Lawrence Nwimo, Awka People of Ezumeri Oraifite in Ekwusigo Local Government Area of Anambra State have warned criminals in the community to desist from their nefarious activities as their community has become a no-go-area for criminals. The people said they have joined hands to smoke all bad elements out of their holes, insisting that there was no hiding place for hoodlums in the town. Speaking during the Ezumeri General Mass Return at the Obi Ezumeri Palace, President, Ezumeri Progressive Union, Chief Offor Obiora, said the occasion, the first in over 10 years, was borne out of the passion to exchange views towards progress…
…Could be signed by Tinubu today Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Determined to meet the January to December new fiscal year target, the National Assembly, Saturday, passed the 2024 Appropriation Bill of N28,777,404,073,861 trillion into law. Both chambers of the National Assembly passed the budget in their respective plenaries after jacking up the initial proposal in some sub-heads. The lawmakers increased the budget estimate by N1.2 trillion from the N27.5 trillion initially presented by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to N28,777 trillion. A careful study of the passed budget showed an increase in the exchange rate from N750 to N800 per dollar while the…