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Ben Ezechime, Enugu The House of Representatives Committee on Ecological Funds has visited some parts of Enugu State affected by flooding. The communities visited by the committee are Amechi Idodo, Amauzam Amagunze, Ihuokpara and Nkerefi  communities in Nkanu East LGA and Mpu, Okpanku, Oduma and Nenwe in Aninri Local Government Areas. The team led by it’s Chairman Hon. Hon. Aminu Sani Jaji, while assessing the sites explained that they decided to embark on the fact-finding visit to see things for themselves, assuring that substantial funds would be made available to address the situation. “We have selected some states. Now, we…

Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia  One person has been confirmed dead and some Council headquarters set on fire as the newly-elected Local Government Area Chairmen and their Councillors stormed their Council headquarters Monday to assume duty. No sooner had the Police unsealed the Council headquarters than shooting began in Bori, in Khana LGA. Similar incident was also reported in some other LGAs. Protest also erupted in some Council areas as the Police unsealed the LGA secretariats put under lock and key about three months ago. Similarly, gunshots were  reported near Bori, forcing residents to scamper to safety. A local source was quoted…

Ben Ezechime, Enugu  A renowned Political Scientist, Professor Obasi Igwe, has called for the restructuring of Nigeria into 12 regions as a way of curbing insecurity ravaging the country. Igwe made the call during  a colloquium in memory of Late Prof. Aja Akpuru Aja, organised by the Nigeria Political Science Association (NPSA) South-East Zone in Enugu with the theme “Strategic Solutions to Security Challenges in Nigeria.” Late Professor Aja, who hailed from Ebonyi State, South-East Nigeria, was untill his death on March 16, 2024, a  member of NPSA. Igwe said the restructuring would be according to uni-ethnic-nationality side by side…

Ike Nnachi, Abakaliki The member representing Ohaozara, Onicha and Ivo federal constituency, Ebonyi State in the House of Representatives, Nkemkanma Kama has warned stakeholders to stop demanding for gratification from indigent persons  empowered in the constituency. Kama said he has discovered that indigent persons are always approached “for settlement” by some of the stakehokders each time the indigent ones are empowered, and declared that such persons have invited indigents in their lives. The lawmaker stated this in Uburu, Ohaozara Local Government Area of the state while briefing the constituents on his efforts in the National Assembly as their representative. “If…

By Uzor Maxim Uzoatu The recent announcement of the proposed adaptation of Chinua Achebe’s classic novel Things Fall Apart as a global television series with the iconic actor, Idris Elba, starring as Okonkwo has animated the cultural firmament of the world. David Oyelowo’s Studio A24 will serve as producers of the TV series in partnership with Achebe Masterworks.  The power of television is almost boundless as could be seen from the worldwide sweep of the adaptation of Alex Haley’s Roots. Things Fall Apart on television will definitely attract quantum viewership across the globe as per the well over 40 million…

Ben Ezechime, Enugu  The Governor Peter Mbah-led administration in Enugu state has demolished a suspected kidnappers den in Awgu Local Government Area. This was part of the government’s efforts at ridding the state of criminalities. The demolished duplex at Amabo, Owelle-Court in Awgu Local Government Area was confirmed to be a den for kidnappers and other criminals activities. Speaking after the demolition exercise, the chairman, Enugu Capital Territory Development Authority, ECTDA, Mr Uche Anya, said governor Peter Mbah had zero tolerance for banditry and insecurity. Mr Anya said that prime suspect has been arrested and would be prosecuted accordingly. He…

Ben Ezechime, Enugu Concessionaires of some popular relaxation resorts and Hospitality outfits in Enugu Metropolis have cried out over demolitions of their investments worth several millions of naira. Enugu metropolis is among few other cities in the country, which boasts of a number of scenic recreation parks, green, open spaces for events, sports, and family relaxation. Some of these parks include Edward Nnaji, Onwudiwe, Eze, Ngwo, and Ejindu parks, among others. However, these parks were concessioned to private developers and tourism/hospitality managers by past administrations as a means of revenue generation and job creation. These recreation parks were lawfully leased…

Uzor Maxim Uzoatu The docudrama, Fela: The Man and His Music is a fact-driven story of Fela Anikulakpo-Kuti that focuses on the legendary musician’s defiant crusade against injustice in the brutal military era. On being invited as the official media observer of this Founder’s Day joint Theatre and Music Production by the Head of Department of Theatre and Film Studies UNN, I prodded to know why the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) decided to honour Fela Kuti on their Founder’s Day. My interaction with Associate Professor Gregory Mbajiorgu yielded the startling and stunning responses below: Greg Mbajiorgu “The Founder of the University of…

Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia  Gov. Siminalayi Fubara, Sunday, swore in the newly-elected council Chairmen of the 23 Local Government Areas of Rivers State. The new Mayors were sworn in at the Executive Council Chambers of the Government House Port Harcourt, few hours after the Chairmen were issued Certificates of Return by the Chairman of the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission, Adolphus Enebeli. The election was held on Saturday in a tensed environment with the Nigeria police withdrawing from providing security. Recall that the Action Peoples Party, APP, virtually swept the Council poll held Saturday across the state as it won 22…

Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia  In their quest to promote academic excellence and reading culture among students, stakeholders in Ikwuano Local Government Area of Abia State, have initiated  inter-secondary school quiz competition for all secondary schools in the council. The competition, according to a statement by the stakeholders, Ikwuano Elite Forum, “seeks to trigger critical thinking and intellectual curiosity” among students in the council. According to the statement signed by  the Head, Media and Publicity of the organising committee, Mr Charles Nnaji, the theme of the competition is: “Igniting the Flame of Academic Excellence in our Next Generation of Leaders.” The competition…