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Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Coalition of United Political Parties, CUPP, Abia State chapter, has dissociated itself from the purported call by two of its members for the removal of the Chairman of the Abia State Independent Electoral Commission, ABSIEC, Professor George Chima; and the boycott of the November 2, Local Government election in the state. CUPP in a statement by its Secretary, Hon. Joseph Ulu; and Legal Adviser, Larry Charles; said the two of its members behind the purported call, did not have the mandate of the coalition, and should be ignored. This is as the coalition dissociated itself from any…
Ben Ezechime, Enugu The Police Command in Enugu State, says two kidnappers have met their Waterloo as operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping, Distress Response and Special Intervention Squads, raided their hideout in Nokpa-Nike, Enugu East Local Government Area. DSP Daniel Ndukwe made this known in a statement made available to Ikengaonline in Enugu. Ndukwe said the successful operation was carried out on Thursday October 17, 2024, around 8 p.m. “This was made possible following a diligently gathered actionable intelligence,” he said. He said: “Upon the operatives’ arrival, the kidnappers opened fire, prompting a return of fire. In the process, two of…
Ike Nnachi, Abakaliki The Nigeria Institute of Architects (NIA), has described building collapse as a recurring nightmare ridiculing the country internationally. The Institute revealed that over 500 cases have been recorded in the country which highlights the need for stricter building regulations and enforcement to prevent the menace. At the 2024 Architects symposium held in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State capital on Friday, with the theme, “Architecture and building collapse: the practice, reality and remedy,” President of the NIA, Arc. Adeniyi Mobolaji, called on members of the body to be alive to their responsibility in building projects to prevent the cases. “Incidents …
…Takes free medical outreach to Isuochi Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Honourable Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, has given reasons she sponsors free medical outreach for her people. Hon. Onyejeocha who spoke during the flag-off of her 17th free medical outreach at Isuochi, said her concern over the plights of the indigents who could barely feed, compelled her to embark on the project. The Minister said anyone struggling to eat might not have money for medication, hence her decision to intervene as a way of giving back to society. Hon. Onyejeocha who started the annual free medical outreach…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr Peter Obi, has blasted President Bola Ahmed Tinubu; and the Vice President, Kashim Shettima; for traveling out as he faulted the foreign trips embarked upon by both President Bola Tinubu and his deputy, Vice President Kashim Shettima. Obi said the trips, coming at a time when the country is grappling with domestic challenges, were insensitive. Recall that while Tinubu travelled to the United Kingdom on October 2, 2024, for a two-week working leave, Shettima left Abuja on Wednesday for Sweden on a two-day visit to represent Nigeria in bilateral…
By Azu Ishiekwene This was tough to write. My heart resisted it, but I yielded to my head. The petrol in my car, a 2.0-litre 2012 Tokunbo Camry, was at half-tank the day before writing. When pump prices went from 195/litre to 617/litre between May and June 2023, I parked my Jeep and, despite being occasionally mistaken for an Uber driver, opted for the saloon, which, as of the third fuel price increase by September this year, cost about 65k to fill up. After petrol pump price went up again by about 15 percent last week, it would now cost…
Lawrence Nwimo, Awka The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the date for the Anambra State Governorship election. This was made known by the INEC national chairman, Prof Mahmood Yakubu on Thursday while addressing representatives of political parties at the INEC headquarters in Abuja. He revealed that the election will be held on Saturday 8th November 2025. Yakubu said, “As you are aware, the last governorship election in Anambra State was held on 6th November 2021. By the effluxion of time, the governorship election is due next year. “Consequently, the Commission has approved that the 2025 Anambra State Governorship…
By Press Release The Media and Information Literacy and Intercultural Dialogue Foundation (MILID Foundation) in collaboration with UNESCO Abuja will mark the 2024 Global Media and Information Literacy (MIL) Week in Kano. The event holds from October 22-24. It will feature a two-day MIL capacity building training for youth and youth-led organisations in Northwest Nigeria, culminating with a high-level advocacy gathering on the importance of media and information literacy. The Global MIL Week is an annual event organised by UNESCO worldwide to raise awareness and celebrate the progress achieved towards Media and Information Literacy for all. The week, observed every…
…To meet in Abuja for solution Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Agricultural scientists in Nigeria have blamed the current shortage of food in the country on the displacement of farmers by killer herdsmen. This is as they have vowed to explore ways to end the increasing food insecurity as they converge in Abuja next week for their annual conference. They regretted that herdsmen chased away thousands of farmers from various agrarian communities in the country, a sad development that had resulted into acute food shortage. The agric scientists, however, promised to partner the Federal Government and major stakeholders in a bid to…
Ben Ezechime, Enugu The MTN Foundation has renovated, fully equipped, and solar-powered physics, chemistry, biology and agric laboratories in Union Secondary School, Awkunanaw, Enugu. Inaugurating the laboratories on Thursday in the school, Gov. Peter Mbah lauded MTN Foundation for being part and parcel of the overall development of the state especially in healthcare, water provision, education and road projects. Mbah, represented by the Commissioner for Innovation, Science and Technology, Dr Lawrence Ezeh, noted that MTN had showcased “that it remains the best network provider in terms of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) reach in the country.” According to him, apart from…