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…Demands stiffer penalties for women abusers Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Social crusader and Co-convener of the #BringBackOurGirls Movement, Aisha Yesufu, on Friday stormed Umuahia, the Abia State capital, for an advocacy campaign on the rights of the girl child and to demand an end to gender-based violence. Yesufu was among the guest speakers at a Girls’ Summit organised by the Protect the Precious Foundation, a non-governmental organisation that sensitises girls on their rights, how to resist violations, and ways to seek redress when abused. Speaking at the well-attended summit, Yesufu urged girls never to allow their voices to be silenced but…
Lawrence Ndubeze, Awka The Forum of State Presidents of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has made a passionate appeal to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to order the unconditional release of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). The demand was made in Awka, the Anambra State capital, during a media briefing tagged “Awka Declaration 2025” by state presidents of Ohanaeze Ndigbo. Speaking on behalf of the forum, the Ohanaeze Ndigbo President in Rivers State, Livingstone Wechie, said that as long as Nnamdi Kanu remains in detention, all Igbo people feel imprisoned. He urged President Tinubu to look…
By Vitus Ozoke When the news broke that Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu had crossed over to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), a chill, a sigh — or was it a groan? — swept through the south-East. Enugu, the coal city, the historic capital of the Eastern Region, the symbolic heart of Igbo political memory, and the citadel of Igbo pride, had fallen once again. The flags that once stood defiant over the hills of Nsukka and the coal city were lowered not to cannon fire or the thunder of artillery this time, but to the quiet artillery of…
Ike Nnachi, Abakaliki Tragedy struck on Friday morning near the Nkalagu Flyover along the Nkalagu–Enugu Highway when a commercial bus collided head-on with a tipper truck, leaving six persons dead and 14 others with varying degrees of injuries. The Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Ebonyi State, Anthony Ogbodo, confirmed the incident. He said a report from the Nkalagu Unit Command indicated that the crash, which occurred at about 9:40 a.m., was caused by dangerous overtaking on the busy route. “The patrol team received the distress call at 9:45 a.m. and arrived at the scene within…
By Jude Eze “The true test of leadership is not how one acts in moments of comfort and convenience, but how one stands firm in moments of challenge and grief.” — Adapted from Martin Luther King Jr. It was May 27, 2025 — a date written forever in the civic memory of Udenu Local Government Area of Enugu State. The sun rose with unique light and rare promise. The air was unusually cheerful, humming with the laughter of children and the rhythm of drumbeats rehearsed for the long-awaited Children’s Day Celebration. For the first time in over fifteen years, the…
Ben Ezechime, Enugu The Federal Government, through the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), says it is developing implementable data rendition templates aimed at ensuring accuracy and plugging revenue leakages in Nigeria’s solid minerals sector. RMAFC Chairman, Dr. Mohammed Shehu, disclosed this during a Sensitisation Workshop for the South-East Zone on the Implementation of New Solid Minerals Data Rendition Templates for Effective Revenue Monitoring, held in Enugu. Shehu, represented by the Federal Commissioner for the Federal Capital Territory in the Commission, Amb. Ayuba Ngbako, said the initiative was timely, given the economic challenges currently facing the country. He noted…
Ben Ezechime, Enugu Stakeholders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Enugu State, under the aegis of The New PDP in Enugu State, have vowed to unseat Governor Peter Mbah and reclaim the state for the party in the 2027 general elections. The stakeholders made the resolution at a meeting held on Thursday in Enugu, where they reviewed Governor Mbah’s recent defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC). In a statement jointly signed by Dr. Godwin Udibe (Chairman) and Chief John Nwobodo, Esq. (Secretary), the group criticised the governor for abandoning the party that brought him to power. “We are…
…Opens up on rift with Reps deputy speaker Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, has warned those plotting to rig the 2027 general elections in the state to rethink or “write their will first,” insisting that any attempt to subvert the will of Abia voters would be fiercely resisted. Speaking during a media parley in Umuahia on Thursday night, the governor vowed that the people would not allow electoral robbery in the state. “I’ve heard that some people say they want to take over the state and write results,” Otti said. “The only advice I have for…
By his studied silence and deliberate inaction, President Tinubu has sent a message that reverberates louder than any speech. It says that justice in Nigeria remains negotiable; that reconciliation is a privilege granted to the favoured, and that the South-East must continue to learn obedience through humiliation. It is the old pattern, stretching back to the end of the civil war, a paternalistic policy of containment disguised as national unity.” One of the easiest ways to identify prejudice is to observe how its bearer tries to conceal it. The racist, for instance, is often quick to parade his few “Black…
Lawrence Ndubeze, Awka The House of Representatives Committee on Nigeria Local Content Development and Monitoring has expressed satisfaction with the industrial strides of Zobis Cable Nigeria Ltd, an indigenous electrical cable manufacturer based in Onitsha, Anambra State. The Committee, led by its Chairperson, Hon. Boma Goodhead, made the commendation during an oversight visit to the company on Thursday. Goodhead lauded Zobis Cable for its strict adherence to the Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry Content Development (NOGICD) Act, adoption of modern production technologies, and strong commitment to value addition and import substitution. Inspecting the company’s facilities, Goodhead said Zobis Cable exemplifies…