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Lawrence Nwimo, Awka The International Peace and Civic Responsibility Centre (IPCRC) has reported a shortage of voting cubicles and inadequate personnel as part of their observations in the just concluded council election in Anambra State. The body also reported late commencement of elections at observed locations and did not record any braille being used by the visually impaired individuals during the election. A post election statement signed by the coordinator, Prince Chris Azor; and Secretary, Dr Kene Makwudo, said the election recorded apathy as registered voters failed to turn up to cast their votes. Azor said despite the logistical challenges…
Lawrence Nwimo, Awka Nigerian professionals resident overseas have criticised the Federal Government’s decision to review the migration policy for health workers in the country. The Nigerian government recently approved a comprehensive “National Health Workforce Migration Policy” in what it considered as a decisive move to address the growing concerns over increasing mass exodus of health care professionals from the country. The move has not gone down well with the professionals who have criticised the government policy, arguing that such a decision would exacerbate the already dire shortage of skilled professionals in the sector. Expressing their views during the September edition…
Lawrence Nwimo, Awka Candidates of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) in the 21 Local Government Areas of Anambra State have been declared winners of all chairmanship and councillorship positions in the September 28 council poll in the state. The Chairman of the Anambra State Independent Electoral Commission (ANSIEC), Genevieve Osakwe, announced the results at the ANSIEC office in Awka late Sunday. Osakwe stated that APGA secured all 21 chairmanship seats, and also won the councilorship positions in each local government area, as confirmed at the ward level. Describing the election as the fairest, Osakwe emphasised that the commission meticulously…
Ben Ezechime, Enugu Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State on Sunday described Nigeria’s 64th Independence Anniversary as a milestone. The governor said that societies thrive when governments nurture the sense of inclusion and banish the feelings of alienation. Mbah stated this at a special church service at the government house chapel, Enugu, organised to commemorate the 64th Independence anniversary of Nigeria. He reassured the people of the state of his administration’s commitment to doubling down on all round development in the state. He urged Nigerians to be united in order to have inclusive economic development. Mbah further urged the citizens…
Ike Nnachi, Abakaliki Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru, has ordered the immediate arrest of all contractors handling the Housing Scheme at Amanze Autonomous Community for failure to complete the various projects. The governor also expressed displeasure over slow pace of works at various project sites in the state. He spoke at Ezillo during the inspection of the ongoing construction of he housing scheme and the Ezillo-Ezzagu road in Ishielu Local Government area of the state. On the housing scheme, the governor expressed displeasure at the inability of the contractors to complete the 70 bungalows which are meant to resettle those…
Ike Nnachi, Abakaliki The death toll in Ebonyi cholera outbreak has risen to 13, the state government has said. This is as the Commissioner for Health, Moses Ekuma, has said that no death has been recorded after the intervention of Government and development partners in cholera outbreak which attacked some communities in Ebonyi State. He stated this in Abakaliki, capital of the state on Sunday. The Commissioner assured that the cholera outbreak has been brought under control. While confirming that 69 cases with 13 deaths have so far been recorded, Mr Ekuma disclosed that the deceased lost their lives before…
Ike Nnachi, Abakaliki Police in Ebonyi State on Saturday attacked the people of Ihie Autonomous Community, Ishiagu, Ivo Local Government Area of Ebonyi State. The team of policemen had stormed the community and disrupted its new yam festival causing pandemonium in the area. Millions of naira worth of properties were also destroyed in the road attack. It was learned that the community was already agog for the celebration with canopies mounted and other arrangements concluded waiting for the commencement of the event when armed policemen stormed the area with five branded hilux vans. The policemen, on sighting journalists warned them…
By Godwin Onyeacholem “How do you protect a whistleblower in a violent state?” That was an intriguing question that had never existed at the level of one’s subconscious until Abdul Mahmud, ebullient human rights lawyer and prime interlocutor at a national conference in Abuja, delivered it straight from the shoulder before a perplexed audience. But as his eyes swept the hall for an answer, none came before the event ended. The one-day conference was organized by African Centre for Media and Information Literacy (AFRICMIL), in collaboration with Amnesty International Nigeria, to explore the nexus between whistleblowing, corruption and human rights, and…
Lawrence Nwimo, Awka Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State has been told to consider as a priority the creation of a welfare scheme to care for persons over the age of 60 with disabilities. The call was made during a workshop organised by the Anambra State Disability Rights Commission (ASDRC) in Awka during weekend. The workshop which targeted improving PWD’s knowledge of law and access to justice was held with support from Rule of Law and Anti-Corruption (RoLAC). It was funded by the European Union and implemented by the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (IIDEA). The participants reported…
Ben Ezechime, Enugu The Director-General (DG), Voice of Nigeria (VON), Mallam Jibril Ndace, has advised Nigerians to desist from projecting the country in bad light to the world. Ndace gave the advice during a visit to the Chairman of the Enugu State Council of Traditional Rulers, HRM Igwe Samuel Asadu, in his palace at Edem Ani, Nsukka Local Government Area of Enugu State. The DG said Nigeria faced the challenge of other countries not getting to know about the good things happening within it. According to him, Nigeria is not the worst country in the world and with citizens’ attitudinal…