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By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu “….economic mismanagement, rabid corruption, irresponsible political behavior and squandermania, the near abandonment of the state by its very custodians weakened it and made it largely irrelevant to the daily lives of the people. The state was now seen and treated as enemy by the people, a force that was to be avoided, hated, attacked, and subverted as opportunity permitted. Such a state had no room for the development, rule of law, social justice, human rights, and constitutionalism. All these were sacrificed on the altar of political expediency, political rascality, the hunger for raw power, and the arrogance of a…
Lawrence Nwimo, Awka Veteran Journalist and former Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Chris Anyanwu, has advocated for an increased investment in the media industry to boost the practice of democracy in the South-East. Anyanwu made the call during Ikengaonline monthly Townhall meeting on Friday, where she emphasised the importance of a strong and independent media in promoting transparency, accountability, and good governance. Speaking on the topic, “The Media, Civil Society, Politics and their Effect on Good Governance in the South-East,” the media mogul stressed the need for media organisations in the South-East to receive adequate funding and…
Our Reporter, Abuja Senator Ifeanyi Ubah, representing Anambra South in the National Assembly, is dead. The sad event took place barely two days after the news of the passing of Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, the President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, broke. Reliable sources disclosed to Ikengaonline on Saturday that Ubah died in London where he had left Nigeria for two days ago. Senator Ubah won election on the ticket of the Young Progressive Party (YPP), but later defected to All Progressives Congress (APC). He was 52 years old. Details later…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has postponed its Ward and Local Government Council congresses in Abia and Ebonyi states initially slated for today, Saturday, July 27. PDP has equally conveyed the postponement to the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, via a letter jointly signed by the Acting National Chairman of the party, Ambassador Umar Damagum; and National Secretary, Senator Samuel Anyanwu. The postponement, according to the letter dated July 24, and sighted by Ikengaonline, was due to “operational challenges.” PDP promised to inform the electoral umpire of the next date of the congresses when finally re-scheduled. It…
Ugo Nosiri, Owerri Senator Chris Anyanwu, has called on media owners in the South East to form a collaboration to enable them have one strong voice to stand up for the people and speak against bad governance. The veteran journalist and media mogul stated this Friday night while featuring as Guest Speaker on Ikengaonline townhall meeting. Speaking on the topic, “The media, Civil Society, Politics and their effects,” Senator Anyanwu maintained that Democracy works better in a society with a strong media voice to monitor, and investigate reports on governance. She recalled how strong and challenging the media industry was during the military regime, and…
Lawrence Nwimo, Awka Presidential Candidate of Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 general election, Mr Peter Obi, Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State and his Akwa Ibom counterpart, Pastor Umo Eno, are expected in Anambra State for the investiture of a new District Governor, Rotary International, Professor Nkemdili Nonyelu. The ocassion slated for Saturday at the International Convention Center, themed, “Magic of Rotary,” is also expected to attract over 1500 Rotarians and other guests across the five states of South-East, as well as Cross River and Akwa Ibom states and beyond. While Soludo is expected to declare the event open, Obi would…
Lawrence Nwimo, Awka Electricity Workers under the National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE) have staged protests at Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) offices in the South-East region. At the Zonal Headquarters in Awka, workers barricaded the premises and caused traffic disruptions as they demanded the release of colleagues held in detention at the Armed Robbery Unit of the Nigerian Police in Awkuzu. The protesters carried placards of which read: “Unilateral stoppage of staff Medical, No promotion for years, Late payment of salary” among others, even though they said the protest was about intimidation of their members by EEDC using Police. The…
Lawrence Nwimo, Awka The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) Anambra State Area 1 has organised a one-day sensitisation workshop for all stakeholders in Anambra State. The sensitisation workshop which took place in Awka with theme “SON Requirements and Compliance Monitoring Activities,” was to curb the influx and sale of substandard products in the state. Delivering his address, Director General of Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON), Dr. Ifeanyi chukwunonso Okeke stated that the event was not only to enlighten operators on the provisions of the SON Act No. 14 of 2015, but to strengthen stakeholders’ engagement and collaborations. Okeke, represented by the Director…
Lawrence Nwimo, Awka Anambra State Disability Rights Commission (ASDRC) has made known its resolution to appoint Commission Liaison Officers (CLOs) in the 179 communities that make up the state. The decision was taken at the quarterly meeting of the commission members on Tuesday. Chairman of the commission, Barr. Chuks Ezewuzie, while briefing journalists in Awka Thursday, stated that the decision is one of the two actionable plans adopted to expand its services beyond the urban centres and accommodate every person with disability in the state. According to him, “the resolution was to appoint the officers in 179 communities of the 21 local government…
By Owei Lakemfa Expression of shock and incredulity were reactions from a number of persons and organisations across the world who were invited to the International Conference for the Eradication of Colonialism. The general question that followed was: “Are there still colonies in the world?” Indeed, there are 61 territories and peoples who list themselves as colonies or what the United Nations, UN, classify as Non-Self Governing Territories. However, the UN officially recognises only 17 such territories. These are American Samoa, Anguilla, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, French Polynesia, Gibraltar, Guam, Montserrat, New Caledonia, Pitcairn, Saint Helena, Tokelau, Turks and…