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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…

Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Good Governance advocate and former Minister for Education, Mrs Oby Ezekwesili, has advised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on how to handle the  nationwide protest against bad governance. Ezekwesiri who took to her X handle, advised the President against snubbing the angry protesters but to listen to their demands and take concrete actions towards meeting the demands. The former Minister who expressed displeasure over the lack of economic direction by the Tinubu-led administration, called on the President to cautiously deal with the on-going nationwide anger against his Government. Ezekwesili maintained that the supremacy resides with the people, adding that, “no Leaders…

Lawrence Nwimo, Awka The Human Rights And Empowerment Project Ltd/GTE (HREP) with the support of IG Aguowo Health And Academic Foundation (IGAHAF), held a One-Day Intensive Youth Development and Empowerment Training at ASUU Secretariat Hall, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. Speaking at the event in his keynote address titled “Reinventing Patriotism for a New Nigeria,” legal luminary Valentine Obienyem, a political aide to Labour Party Presidential candidate Mr. Peter Obi, highlighted the significant challenges facing various sectors of Nigeria, including economic instability, security concerns, educational issues, and political uncertainty. He noted that these challenges particularly affect the youth, who are just…