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…Leave us out of it – Abia govt …No, govt should be involved – FENRAD Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Middle aged man, Mr Victor Okpe from Okaiuga Nkwoegwu, in Umuahia North Local Government Area of Abia State, cries for justice, two years after his Jeep was crushed by a lorry being chased by revenue agents. The incident, according to him occured on August 1, 2022, few metres to the Nigeria National Petroleum Company, NNPC Mega filling station at Nkwoegwu axis of the Enugu Port Harcourt Expressway. Narrating his ordeals to our Correspondent, the victim, a former staff of the defunct National…

Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Governor Alex Otti, has expressed satisfaction over the pace and level of work done at the on-going construction of Umuahia Mega Bus Terminal. Otti who visited the project site to assess the pace of work, expressed satisfaction at the quality of work done by the contractor. The Governor, however, pointed out some areas the contractor needed to make some minor adjustments. Later in an interview with newsmen, Otti said: “I think the contractors are doing very well. They have been known to perform very well. They are working according to schedule. “But then, there are a few…

Ben Ezechime, Enugu More than 120 election observers are currently undergoing training for Saturday’s September 21, Enugu State Local Government Elections holding in the 17 local government areas of the state The two-day training is being sponsored by Actionaid but supported by South Saharan Social Development Organisation (SSDO); Justice, Development, Peace and Caritas Commission (JDPC); Enugu and the Enugu State Government. Speaking at the opening ceremony on Monday in Enugu, the Head of Programmes, Actionaid Nigeria, Mr Celestine Odo, said that the local government election remained important as it provides opportunity for rural people to vote for their political leaders.…

Lawrence Nwimo, Awka Media Rights Agenda (MRA) has condemned the continued harassment of citizens for exercising their fundamental right to request information from the government under the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act. The group described as unlawful, the treatment and intimidation of the leader of a citizens group by the DSS in Lagos, which according to them is aimed at undermining the very principles of transparency and accountability that the Act is designed to uphold. The DSS in Ibeju-Lekki in Lagos State is reported to have called one of the conveners of Ibeju-Lekki Peoples Forum, Mr. Jamiu Olayinka, on telephone…

Lawrence Nwimo, Awka Gunmen on Monday attacked Umunze police station in Orumba South Local Government Area (LGA), Anambra State, killing two officers in the process. The gunmen also destroyed many properties including motorcycles parked at the premises of the station. Eyewitnesses said the hoodlums attacked the station in the early hours of Monday, using explosives devices and shot sporadically before fire caught part of the station.  Confirming the incident in a statement, Spokesperson of the State Police Command, Tochukwu Ikenga, said the police commissioner, Mr Nnaghe Obono Itam, has visited the scene, on a spot assessment to reinforce and reassess…

Lawrence Nwimo, Awka Governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, has delivered a message of tolerance and peaceful coexistence among people of different faith as Muslims celebrate this year’s Eid el Maulud festival. In a goodwill message signed by Chief Press Secretary, Christian Aburime, Soludo stressed the need for all individuals to respect each other’s beliefs and traditions, and to work towards fostering unity and harmony in society. Soludo described Eid el Maulud as a significant occasion that marks the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and serves as a reminder of his exemplary life, teachings,…

Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Former Minister for Power, Professor Bart Nnaji, has denied any involvement in land grabbing in his home state, Enugu, contrary to some media reports. Professor Nnaji, in a statement by his Media Assistant, Chijioke Ogbodo, explained that contrary to the “misleading media reports,” he is the real owner of the said piece of land located at Onuogba Nike, Enugu State. He accused the squatters of sponsoring a media campaign to blackmail him. The Geometric Power Plant boss urged members of the public to disregard the said misleading publications, accusing the publishers of bias. Professor Nnaji regretted that…

Lawrence Nwimo, Awka Ahead of the September 28 Local Government election in Anambra State, Governor Chukwuma Soludo has commended the Anambra State Independent Electoral Commission (ANSIEC) for their efforts so far in preparing for the local government election in the state. Governor Soludo gave the commendation while interacting with the candidates of All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) for the election in Awka, the state capital. The interactive meeting was attended by Local Government and party chairmen, members of the state working committee and members of the State Executive Council. The governor, who also commended his party hierarchy for their efforts,…

…N950 in Lagos, N1019 in Borno Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia The Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation Limited, NNPCL, has said the petrol it lifted from Dangote Refinery, would sell at different prices in different parts of the country. Lifting of petrol from Dangote Refinery began on Sunday where several trucks had been loaded for distribution of the essential commodity to different parts of the country. Following the loading of petrol from Dangote Refinery, NNPC Limited has released new pump price across the country with additional cost for consumers. According to a statement by the NNPCL, in Lagos, petrol will now sell for…

Ugo Nosiri, Owerri Police operatives in Imo state have successfully repelled an attack on the Njaba Divisional Headquarters by suspected hoodlums. The attackers, arriving in three SUVs, launched a violent assault on the headquarters with sporadic gunfire. In response, the operatives swiftly took up defensive positions and engaged the assailants, resulting in the neutralisation of three attackers, while some others who sustained various gunshot injuries, fled into nearby bushes. During the operation, the police said they recovered one General Purpose Machine Gun, one AK-47 rifle, and three vehicles: a Toyota Lexus 470, a Mercedes GLK, and a Toyota Venza. An…