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By Eke Udochu It has become pertinent to submit an opposing view with regards to the decision by framers of the Core Curriculum Minimum Academic Standard (CCMAS) document to prioritise “Nigerian People and Culture” over “Nigerian History” as a General Studies course.  I doubt, that dons in historical craft were consulted with regards to framing appropriate course title for General Studies Education (GES) in this regard. My stand as aforementioned,  stems from a deeper concern about the academic and intellectual consequences this shift could bring. While it is important to celebrate Nigeria’s rich cultural diversity, diminishing the centrality of history…

Ben Ezechime, Enugu  The newly sworn in Chairman of Enugu East Local Government Council, Beloved-Dan Anike, has announced a total ban on all illegal revenue collections and the extortion of motorists on roads within the local government area.   Anike made this declaration as his first official action following his swearing-in and assumption of office on Monday. The move aligns with Governor Peter Mbah’s executive order, which prohibits any form of obstruction along roads across Enugu State.   The affected routes include the Abakpa-Ugwuogo-Opi Nsukka Road, the Emene-Abakaliki Expressway, and all major gateways and corridors within the local government area.   Announcing the…

Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia  This proposed nationwide protest otherwise known as #October1FearlessProtest, scheduled to commence on October 1st, is turning out to be like the #EndBadGovernanceProtest, ignored by Abia residents in August. In Umuahia the state capital, residents were observed going about their normal businesses. There has been no form of procession or protest by any individual or group anywhere in the capital city as at 10:30 am  In the same vein, no such incident has been reported in any part of the state. Human and vehicular movements were flowing as usual just as markets were open and residents went about…

Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia President Bola Tinubu has said his administration will organise a 30-day national conference for the Nigerian youths to give them opportunity to contribute their opinions on various national issues. The President who disclosed this during his Independent anniversary broadcast, said modalities for the selection of delegates to the confab were being worked out. Tinubu who promised to implement the recommendations of the confab, said the conference would provide a platform to address the diverse challenges confronting young people in Nigeria.  He said his administration remained “mindful of the next generation,” adding that “it is seeking to galvanise…

Ugo Nosiri, Owerri  Operatives of the Imo State Police Criminal Investigation Department in Owerri have dismantled a notorious child trafficking syndicate involved in the abduction of children from unsuspecting parents.  The operation led to the rescue of three children who were abducted on July 4, 2024, in Ndinwegbu Umuoma, Onicha, Ezinihitte Mbaise LGA. The suspects arrested include: Ifeoma Anyanwu, 41, Oloko Ikwuano LGA, Abia State; Chibuzor Lucky, 42, Umuezeala Umuerim, Ubakala, Umuahia, Abia State; Charity Kalu, 24, Okono, Ohiafia LGA, Abia State and; Isidore Ozioma, 56, Umuhu Onicha, Ezinihitte Mbaise LGA, Imo State. Investigations revealed that the suspects lured the…

Ugo Nosiri, Owerri  Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma, has inaugurated the newly elected Chairmen and Vice Chairmen to run the affairs of the 27 local government areas of the state.  Governor Uzodimma urged them to set aside political differences and embark on projects that will have direct bearing on the lives of the people.  He warned against corruption in the third tier of government noting that the state would collaborate with the local government administration in boosting internally generated revenue.  The Governor reminded them of their roles in fighting insecurity adding that the citizens relied on the government for…

Ike Nnachi,  Abakaliki Five more persons have been confirmed dead from the cholera outbreak ravaging communities in  Ebonyi State, South-East of Nigeria. The recent deaths were recorded at Ndiagu Okpo-Itumo community  in Abakaliki Local Government Area. The Commissioner for Health, Moses Ekuma, gave the confirmation in an interview with our Reporter on Monday. Mr Ekuma, a medical doctor, said the outbreak has been curtailed with the quick intervention of the state government, development partners and local government officials.  He outlined the efforts made by the Ministry of Health, the development partners and Abakalili Local Government Chairman including the stakeholders to…

Ugo Nosiri, Owerri  The Imo State Government has debunked speculations that the Federal Government wants to  establish an Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp in Ehime Mbano Local Government Area of the state. The Commissioner for Information, Public Orientation and Strategy, Hon Declan Emelumba, who disclosed this in Owerri, regretted that enemies of the state decided to distort a harmless Information from the National Refugees Commission so as to pitch Igbos against other parts of the country. Emelumba explained that what was being built at Nsu was a training facility for skills acquisition programmes for the people of the South-East which…

Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia  Wife of Abia State Governor, Mrs Priscilla Otti, has vowed that perpetrators of gender-based violence in the state would not go unpunished. The Abia First Lady made the vow at the palace of Eze Allen Okpokiri of Emede Ibeku Umuahia, when she visited Mrs Amarachi Okpokiri, a survivor of a brutal assault by her husband, who allegedly attempted to pluck her eyes off for ritual. Mrs Otti assured that the perpetrators of this violent act are facing the full wrath of the law, reiterating government’s zero-tolerance for gender-based violence. “Justice will be served, and no such crime…

Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia  Abia State Government says it is expecting the influx of more foreign direct investments through the 20th Aba International Trade Fair slated for November 28, to December 7, 2024. Special Adviser to the Governor on Trade , Commerce and Industry, Chief Nwaka Inem who stated this during a world press conference in Aba, said that a number of investors and companies from America, Europe and Asia, were expected to participate in the trade exhibition. Inem who is the Chairman of the local organising committee said the state would leverage on the increasing numbers of those visiting the…