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Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Chief Charles Ogbonnaya (Evulogu Ibeku), a former Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Abia State, has commended the Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu, for their heroic role in the passage of the South East Development Commission Bill. The former Deputy Chief of Staff to the Governor who spoke in Umuahia, Abia State capital, said that the bill when signed into law, would not only help douse tension but fast track development in the South-East geo-political zone. He particularly commended the Deputy Speaker of House of Representatives, Hon Benjamin Kalu for his contributions…
Ike Nnachi, Abakaliki The Ebonyi State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), on Tuesday took a decision to zone the vacant Ebonyi South Senate seat to Onicha Local Government Area. This is despite the fact that, Austin Umahi, the younger brother to Minister of Works, David Umahi has declared interest for the position. The Elder Umahi, the immediate former governor of the state, had resigned as the Senator representing the zone upon his appointment as Minister by President Asiwaju Ahmed Bola Tinubu. Following his resignation, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) pursuant to the relevant provisions of the Laws…
Ben Ezechime, Enugu Honourable Chiamaobi Atu (LP), Member representing Enugu North and Enugu South Federal Constituency, has reiterated his call to build a new Nigeria where peace, love and justice exist for everyone. Atu made the call on Monday in his country home, Ugwuaji in Enugu, while hosting and distributing bags of rice, wrappers and other materials to some of his constituents as part of Christmas celebration. He also urged Christians to learn from the circumstances surrounding the birth of Jesus Christ. He explained that Christ was sacrificially sent down by God to save mankind from destruction and to give…
Ike Nnachi,Abakaliki As re-run for Ebonyi South senatorial zone has been fixed for February 2024, Mr Austin Umahi, younger brother of former Governor David Umahi has declared for the vacant seat. The seat became vacant following the former governor’s appointment as Minister for Works by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The younger Umahi in a statement on Sunday said that true democratic process is the only way to ensure emergence of acceptable Senator for the zone. Umahi, explained that he is eminently qualified and suitable to give his people the best representation having gained experiences from both the business and political sectors…
Ike Nnachi, Abakaliki It was a tragic Christmas eve in Ebonyi State as gunmen invaded the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church Nkweagu, Abakaliki Local Government Area and killed three parishioners. Bishop of Abakaliki Diocese, Most Rev. Peter Nworie Chukwu confirmed the attack and killings which occurred during a vigil Mass on Sunday night. Bishop Chukwu disclosed this at Monday’s Christmas Mass at Saint Theresa’s Cathedral Church. He said that the killing occurred at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Nkweagu, in Abakaliki Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, at 11:30 pm on Sunday. The bishop, who described the incident as sad and disheartening, prayed for the repose of…
Ike Nnachi, Abakaliki Gunmen on Christmas eve attacked a Catholic Church in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, killing three worshippers. Bishop of Abakaliki Diocese, Most Rev. Peter Nworie Chukwu confirmed the attack and killings which occurred during a vigil mass on Sunday night. Bishop Chukwu disclosed this at Monday’s Christmas Mass at Saint Theresa’s Cathedral Church. He said that the killing occurred at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Nkweagu, in Abakaliki Local Government Area of Ebonyi State at 11:30 pm on Sunday. The bishop, who described the incident as sad and disheartening, prayed for the repose of their souls. He explained that the…
By Hassan Gimba Rivers, a state so rich because God blessed it with an abundance of crude oil and gas, is named after the many rivers that border its territory. Forty per cent of Nigeria’s output of crude oil is produced in the state. It also has deposits of silica sand, glass sand and clay. According to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), ₦1.93 trillion was raked in, in 2022 as Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) across the 36 states in Nigeria, including the Federal Capital Territory. Out of this, Rivers State generated ₦172.89 billion, second only to Lagos, with ₦651.15…
By Owei Lakemfa Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, the Honourable Minister of Foreign Affairs, stepped out on Thursday December 21, 2023 to explain to Nigerians the four-dimensional space built by the Tinubu administration for the country’s foreign policy. Tuggar, 56, a player in the oil and gas industry had in the last six years, been Nigeria’s Ambassador to Germany. This opportunity of a wide audience including the diplomatic community, intellectuals, active and retired public servants to examine the new policy, was provided by the ever thoughtful and visionary Association of Retired Career Ambassadors of Nigeria, ARCAN. The ARCAN, led by Ambassador John…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Member representing Isuikwuato/ Umunneochi federal constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Amobi Ogah, on Sunday distributed 501 bags of 50kg of rice, over 10,000 bags of 5kg rice, wrappers and cash to his constituents. The lawmaker who stood for hours, personally handing over the palliatives with the assistance of his wife and children, said that philanthropy is a hubby and passion that gives him fulfillment. He explained that he had been into the humanitarian gesture for over a decade even before venturing into politics, and vowed never to quit even after leaving political office. The lawmaker who said…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Prelate, Presbyterian Church of Nigeria, His Eminence Dr Ekpenyong Akpanika, has solicited prayers for victims of banditry, terrorism and wars. The Prelate who made the call in his Christmas message decried the harsh economic situation in Nigeria and woes of humanity which he likened to darkness that Prophet Jeremiah envisaged when he prophesied about the birth of Jesus. He, however, urged Nigerians not to give up yet despite the prevailing economic hardship, predicting a brighter future. Rev. Akpanika in the message signed by the Director of Information and Public Affairs, Rev. Dr Nnoke Ibe, said that…