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Reveals key agenda, vows to revive Nigercem before Dec Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia The new President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, has provided insight why the new leadership of the apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation under his watch would prioritise the release of the Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. According to the new Ohanaeze helmsman, the release of Kanu is sacrosanct to the restoration of peace in the troubled South-East zone. Chief Iwuanyanwu who spoke Monday morning on Arise Television, also unveiled his vision and development agenda for Ndigbo. Iwuanyanwu who was sworn in on…

Ben Ezechime, Enugu The Governor-Elect of Enugu State, Peter Mbah has congratulated workers on the occasion of Workers’ Day. In his congratulatory message to the workers of the state, Mbah said that the theme for this year’s event, ‘Workers Rights and Socio-economic Justice’ revolved around his Social Charter with the people of the state. He said: “Our plans for Ndi Enugu State are to formulate and implement impactful policies that will improve their standard of living and ensure that life is pleasurably livable for them while factoring in other essentials that restore human dignity. “Let me reiterate our commitment to the…

Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Abia State Governorship candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Professor Greg Ibe, has congratulated Abia workers on the celebration of the 2023 International Workers’ Day. Professor Ibe in a goodwill message signed by his Director of Communication and Strategy, Rev. Sleek Ogwo, eulogised the Abia workforce for its consistency, dedication and commitment to the daunting task of developing the state in spite of glaring challenges. “I  specially commend the resilient Abia workforce for their legendary consistency, dedication and commitment to the daunting task of developing our state even in the face of many daunting challenges,” he said.…

Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia The Abia State branch of the Nigerian Medical Association, NMA, has petitioned the Governor-elect, Dr Alex Otti, raising alarm over alleged looting at the Aba General Hospital. NMA, which raised the alarm when its leadership visited Otti in his Nvosi country home, urged him to take immediate steps to halt the sad development. The medical doctors in a petition jointly signed by the NMA Chairman, Dr Isaiah Abali; and Secretary, Dr Daniel Ekeleme, also urged Otti  to ensure that he restores the hospital to its once envious status as the foremost health facility in Abia State. “This is…

Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia The nomination of the former Chairman of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Council of Elders, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, was on Sunday ratified by the Imeobi Ohanaeze  as the new President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide. The elder statesman was nominated by Imo State as a replacement for the late Ohanaeze President, Professor George Obiozor, to complete the state’s tenure of the leadership of the apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation. Some serving and former governors of the seven Igbo-speaking states; former leaders of Ohanaeze Ndigbo;  leaders of the South-East Traditional Rulers Council ; and senators among others, attended the Imeobi Ohanaeze meeting held at…

Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Coalition of South East Youth Leaders, COSEYL, have urged the United Nations to slam a visa ban on Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State over the demolition of buildings at Ajao Estate Lagos. The apex Igbo socio-political youth group claimed that most of the demolished houses were owned by Igbo people in Lagos. COSEYL expressed fury over the action of  the Lagos State Government, accusing Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of instigating ethnic confrontation The Igbo socio-political youth group in the South East dismissed the excuses by LASBCA as flimsy, alleging that the action was a political vendetta. COSEYL…

Lawrence Nwimo, Awka Traders under the umbrella of Union Plywood and Joinery Association (UPJA) Bridgehead, Onitsha, Anambra State, have threatened to drag the State Government to court if it fails to rebuild structures demolished by its agents recently. Speaking to Journalists in Onitsha, over the weekend, Chairman UPJA, Chief Emmanuel Obunso, accused the Caretaker Committee Chairman of Onitsha South Local Government Area, Hon. Emeka Orji, of illegally demolishing structures and goods worth over N1b belonging to traders in the market. According to him, Orji and his agents did not carry out proper checks and clarifications for relevant documents of the building…

By Sufuyan Ojeifo  The race for the position of President of the Nigerian Senate is daily assuming dimensions that evidently exemplify and validate its primacy in the balancing of political powers in Nigeria.  At the innermost of the concentric power circles, position occupation is hinged on, or linked to the headships of the trinity of the executive, the legislature and the judiciary.  Whereas, the president is the head of the executive arm of government, the senate president, as the chairman of the National Assembly, is the head of the legislative arm, while the Chief Justice of Nigeria is the head…

Ben Ezechime, Enugu The Blessed Gift, a Charity Foundation, founded by Gift Okolo, has offered scholarships to five (5) indigent pupils of Community Primary School, Onuogba, Nike in Enugu East Local Government Area. The foundation also donated exercise books, maths sets and pencils to 40 pupils in the school. The founder of the foundation, said though primary school pupils in Enugu State were under free education, Blessed Gift would cater for the exam fees, textbooks uniforms and other materials used by the beneficiaries. Okolo, who was represented by a member of the foundation, Mrs Mariam Esowunne, said the foundation embarked on…

Ben Ezechime, Enugu Victor Edeh, Director, FC Bayern Munich Youths scouting programme in Nigeria has said that the programme, which started in 2015 has taken young talented Nigerian footballers to Germany for professional football. Speaking after the selection exercise which took place in Enugu,  Edeh, who is also in-charge of Bayern Nigerian Youth Cup, advised the players to see their selection as the beginning of a new journey. Edeh said that 10 players were selected, and another set of 10 players that will serve as standby team. “We will process their travel documents to Germany for the FC Bayern Youth Tournament at Allianz…