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Ben Ezechime, Enugu  The former Deputy Governorship candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 election in Enugu State, Dr John Nwokeabia, has advised party members across the state to be strong and look forward to the future. He, however, did not spay his party for the crisis at the national level which he said had eroded the confidence of party faithful across the country. Nwokeabia stated thus in a message he personally signed in his reaction to the recently concluded Local Councils election held in the state. He described the exercise as a charade which was characterised by…

Our Reporter  The Federal Government on Thursday in Abeokuta began the sale of rice at a subsidised rate in Ogun State. The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, while speaking during a ceremony to signify the commencement, said it was “one of the numerous programmes initiated to bring succour and relief to Nigerians.” Kyari, who was represented by Mrs Toyin Ayo-Ajayi, the ministry’s State Director, explained that the distribution was being monitored by several Federal Government agencies to ensure transparency, fairness and adequate security. The Minister stated that the Government had put measures in place to ensure that…

By Shehu Galadinma It is a no brainer that the Ministry of Works is perhaps the most important portfolio in the Nigerian government cabinet – of course after the petroleum ministry. This is because the country is still struggling to diversify its economy still heavily dependent on delivering raw crude to other parts of the world in this age and time. Again, this in turn not only generates major focus on the petroleum ministry, but explains why Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo, Buhari and now Bola Tinubu, appointed themselves to head it. But in terms of other ministries not directly overseen by…

…Sponsors free eye screening  Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia  Wife of Abia State Governor, Mrs Priscilla Otti, has tasked parents to make “child eye health an urgent priority” to save them from preventable blindness. The Governor’s wife who spoke at a rally held at Ibeku High School Umuahia in commemoration of this year’s World Sight Day, urged parents to consciously present their children for regular eye screening. According to her, early detection of eye defects is crucial for their treatment or management. Mrs Otti who said the establishment of Eye Health Management Bureau by her husband, Gov. Alex Otti, was a demonstration…

The Rivers Elders and Leadership Forum (RIVLEF) has declared its support for Gov. Siminalayi Fubara amidst the escalating political tensions in the state. This despite the Appeal Court judgment dismissing an appeal filed by Gov. Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers to challenge the lower court judgment affirming Martin Amaewhule-led Rivers House of Assembly. A three-member panel of justices, in a unanimous judgment,  held that the appeal was bereft of merit. The panel, upheld the judgment delivered by Justice James Omotosho of a Federal High Court in Abuja on Jan. 22. The court had declared that Fubara, having withdrew his counter affidavits…

Ben Ezechime, Enugu The Nigerian Army, on Thursday, debunked falsehood being peddled by some online media outlets claiming attack on troops as well as death of several soldiers and civilians in a council area secretariat in Imo. The Acting Deputy Director, 82 Division Army Public Relations, Lt.-Col. Jonah Unuakhalu, in a statement in Enugu, said that the online reports had “no iota of truth and a figment of the imagination of sympathisers of dissident group.” “The attention of 82 Division Nigerian Army has been drawn to the falsehood being peddled by some online media outlets claiming that an attack on…

…Dismisses Gov Fubara’s appeal  Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia  The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja, Thursday, affirmed Hon. Martin Amaewhule as the authentic Speaker of the Rivers State Assembly. The three-member panel, in a unanimous decision also validated the Amaewhule-led members of the Assembly as bonafide lawmakers for the state. Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his enstranged political godfather and Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Mr Nyesom Wike, have been engrossed in a battle over the control of the soul of Rivers State. The panel dismissed an appeal brought before it by Governor  Fubara, and upheld a judgement the Federal…

Ben Ezechime, Enugu The South-East Chambers of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (SECCIMA), has concluded plans to publish a compendium of 100 Outstanding Entrepreneurs from the South-East zone. This was contained in a statement issued in Enugu, jointly signed by Chief Humphrey Ngonadi, President and Dr Daniel Ochi, Director General of SECCIMA respectively. According to the statement, the publication will serve as a compendium, profile of 100  nominated  NDIGBO,  whose entrepreneurial activities, business ideas, inventions and innovations have made high impact in economic development, employment generation and poverty reduction in South-East in particular and Nigeria in general. The statement reads:…

Lawrence Nwimo, Awka The Nigerian Institute of Architects, Anambra State Chapter (NIAASC), has sought the partnership of the Governor Chukwuma Soludo-led goverment to achieve urban development in the state. This is even as the body praised the leadership of  Awka Capital Territory Development Authority (ACTDA) for its ongoing efforts in transforming  the Awka Capital Territory. This commendation was made during a courtesy visit to the ACTDA office in Awka on October 9, 2024. During the visit, NIAASC Chairman, Dr. Ikenna Onorah, highlighted the importance of fostering closer synergy with ACTDA, pointing to various developmental projects that could thrive through such…

Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia  Director General of the National Orientation Agency, NOA, Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, has lauded the efforts of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to cushion the biting effects of economic hardship on Nigerians. This is as he has appealed to Nigerians to be patient with the President as he makes efforts to address the challenges of the country. The NOA boss who spoke at a press  conference in Umuahia, Abia State, during a sensitisation on national anthem and national value charter, solicited the support of Nigerians for Tinubu’s administration. He identified some of the policies of the President towards mitigating…