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…Orders Abia govt to de-recognise him Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia The last is yet to be heard of the kingship tussle in Arochukwu ancient kingdom, as an Abia State High Court sitting in Isuochi, has restrained the newly coronated Eze Aro, His Eminence Dr Eberechukwu Oji, from parading himself as Eze Aro. Oji, an oil magnet and Pastor with the Redeemed Christian Church of God, was coronated on July 25, amidst pomps and pageantry. Recall that Oji, and his cousin, Godwin Kanu Idei Kanu Okoro Oke, had been in the eye of the ezeship tussle. The court order dated July 31,…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia The Management of Abia State University, Uturu, has suspended a lecturer in the Mass Communication Department (names withheld) who was allegedly caught in a hotel attempting to sleep with a female student. Video clip of the sex scandal has gone viral on the social media. The incident was said to have occured in a popular hotel in Umuahia, the state capital. The randy lecturer’s suspension was contained in a statement issued by the university Registrar, Dr Acho Elendu. The suspension, which is for three months in the first instance, with half salary, will be pending until the…
Lawrence Nwimo, Awka Prominent banker and good governance advocate, Atedo Peterside, has incurred the wrath of netizens for calling for an end to the ongoing protests in the country. The founder of Stanbic-IBTC Bank took to his official X account to express his dissatisfaction with the protest as it continues, stating that it has gone on for too long and is disrupting the daily lives of Nigerians. He also called on the organisers to call off the protest lest it gets hijacked by hoodlums. He said: “I doff my hat to those of you who have been protesting peacefully since 01 August. You have shaken…
By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu It is beyond ironic that rights of protest secured with the heroic sacrifices of Nigerians under colonial bondage are now endangered over six decades after Independence at the hands of a government that trumpets its electoral legitimacy supposedly through the votes of the same Nigerians whose rights to protest it, however, chooses not to respect.” 115 years ago, in 1909, Walter Egerton, the Barrister-turned-colonial administrator, and then Governor, introduced the Sedition Ordinance into the Colony and Protectorate of Southern Nigeria. This drew a sharp response from Christopher Sapara Williams, Nigeria’s first lawyer, himself the son of an…
Ben Ezechime, Enugu The Chairman of South-East Traditional Rulers’ Council, HRM Samuel Ikechukwu Asadu (OGADAGIDI), has commended the National Assembly and the President of Federal Republic of Nigeria, Bola Tinubu, for the creation of South-East Development Commission (SEDC). Asadu, who is also the Igwe of Edem Ani, in Ogwugwu Ancient Kingdom in Nsukka Local Government Area of Enugu State, made the commendation in a statement released by his media group in Nsukka. In the statement, HRM Asadu, who is also the chairman of Enugu State Traditional Rulers’ Council, said the creation of SEDC was a milestone, which represents a significant…
Lawrence Nwimo, Awka Governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, has launched the “Farm To Feed Campaign” initiative to fight hunger in the state. Ikengaonline reports that the programme aims to encourage and mobilise people of the state to venture into farming. It was flagged off by the Governor at a farm in Amansea, Awka North Local Government Area of the state. Performing the function, Governor Soludo revealed that the initiative is one of the positive steps to move the state and country forward. “We are here as part of our own response to the issues surrounding hunger. “While others…
Lawrence Nwimo, Awka The Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ), Anambra State Council, has held an accountability conference where they honoured their veteran colleagues for their contributions to the field of journalism. The event was a testament to the hard work and dedication of individuals who have played significant roles in upholding the highest standards in journalism and promoting transparency and accountability in the media industry. During the conference, the NUJ also celebrated their patrons for their achievements and contributions to the growth of the society. Delivering his keynote address on “Leadership accountability and economic growth: The crucial role of media,”…
Ugo Nosiri, Owerri At least eight persons have been gruesomely murdered in an attack at Umucheke community in Okwe, Onuimo Local Government Area of Imo State. A viral video confirmed that about seven persons and the President General of the community were holding a meeting on Saturday evening when gunmen stormed the venue and opened fire on them. The hoodlums also set the shop nearby on fire shortly after the shooting and thereafter fled the scene. The Commissioner of Police, Imo State Command, Aboki Danjuma, together with the Sole Administrator of Onuimo LGA, Dr. Emeka Obi, representative of the Commander…
Ben Ezechime, Enugu The Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities (JONAPWD), has appealed to the Enugu State Government to establish Enugu State Disability Rights Commission, to take care of issues affecting its members in the state. The body made the appeal in a statement signed and made available to Ikengaonline in Enugu. According to JONAPWD, the establishment of the commission becomes crucial for the implementation of the 2023 Enugu State Discrimination Against Persons with Disabilities Prohibition Law. It said: “Over 22 States in Nigeria are currently enjoying this provision with the establishment and smooth operation of their commission, including Abia…
Ben Ezechime, Enugu Residents of Enugu State have expressed different reasons for not protesting on the streets across the state. In separate interviews with the Ikengaonline, some of the residents said that Igbos have always been at the receiving end in any national protest in the past. The Chairman of Enugu State Guild of Public Affairs Analysts, Dr Ambrose Igboke, said Igbos have learned their lessons based on past experiences. “Each time there is protests on national malaise, they are at the receiving end. “Their properties are vandalised; they are victimised and sometimes maimed and lose their means of livelihood; they are made to face the…