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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…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Residents of Umuahia have given reasons they shunned the nationwide protest against hunger and bad governance. Most of the residents who spoke with Ikengaonline said they had lost interest in anything Nigeria, and no longer want to bother about the issues concerning the country. They said that although they were affected by the excruciating economic hardship in the country, Ndigbo had already learned to survive in the face of hardship. Mr Ikechukwu Emmanuel repairs sewing machine at Uwalaka by Niger Street Umuahia. He said: “We are tired of Nigeria and her troubles. We want our independent country. So, there is…
Lawrence Nwimo, Awka Residents in Anambra State have given reasons why they are not participating in the ongoing nationwide protest against bad governance, which enters its Day 3 on Saturday August 3. Speaking to Ikengaonline correspondent some residents said it was risky staging a protest in Nigeria where security agencies have little regards for human lives. Others felt there was no point closing shops to protest when there is no guarantee anything substantial could come out of it. “Since yesterday, my shop has been open and I’m making sales. I can’t come out and surrender my life for Nigeria. I prefer to stay…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia National Assembly members of South-East extraction, have warned that the 1967 genocidal attack against the Igbo which led to the civil war mustnot be repeated. They were responding to the genocidal #Igbo Must Go threat circulating on social media. In a statement jointly signed by Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe, Leader of the South-East Senate Caucus of the National Assembly; and his counterpart at the House of Representatives, Hon Igariwey Iduma Enwo, the NASS caucus, warned that no harm should befall the Igbo in the West. Below is a full text of the statement: “The attention of the South-East Caucus of…
Lawrence Nwimo, Awka Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi, has raised the alarm that some persons are being paid to blackmail him into conforming to some “nefarious agendas.” Obi said certain individuals have gone as far as paying to orchestrate a blackmail campaign against him. According to him, such blackmails have involved twisting his old videos to conform to their agenda. Nigerians, particularly youths in different parts of the country, Thursday, began a nationwide protest against the rising cost of living. The protests took place in different parts of the country including Abuja and Lagos. A video allegedly…
By Owei Lakemfa Heart surgeon, Masoud Pezeshkian, was sworn-in as President of Iran on Tuesday, July 30, 2024. His primary concern seemed to be about lifting the unilateral sanctions the United States, US, had imposed on his country. Reviving the economy is fundamental for the citizenry and the sure way of winning their hearts. However, he would have been forced to have a change of heart within 24 hours. The first major challenge he is faced with now is how to react to Israel’s assassination of Hamas leader, Ismail Haniyeh. The latter had accepted Iran’s invitation to attend his swearing-in…
By Azu Ishiekwene We met last on April 21. I went to Asaba from Lagos to promote my new book, Writing for Media and Monetising It, at Delta State University, which, according to JAMB statistics, is one of the country’s highest subscribers to Mass Communications in 2021. Senator Ifeanyi Ubah was on the flight to Asaba that morning. I didn’t see him until we entered the arrival hall. He seemed to have added some weight for a man his height. I teased him about his robustly prosperous looks. He replied that journalists like me tend not to add weight because we’re…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPoB, has advised Ndigbo to shun the on-going nationwide protest against hunger and bad governance, saying they should allow Nigeria to carry her cross. IPOB, in a statement by its Media and Publicity Secretary, Emma Powerful, said those who shouted ‘Emilokan’ (it’s my turn) during the 2023 presidential election, should be allowed to enjoy the fruit of their choice. The Biafra group further argued that Ndigbo and their business interests would be the target of any nationwide protest, hence the need to steer clear from the protest. IPOB said nothing good…
Lawrence Nwimo, Awka Despite the nationwide protest that started on Thursday, Igbo traders and youths in Anambra state have ignored the call, focusing instead on their businesses and daily activities. In towns like Awka, Nnewi and Onitsha, markets, stores, and artisan shops were open for business as usual, with commercial buses and tricycles seen as early as 6:30 am ferrying traders to their respective locations. Ndigbo had on several occasions made clear their opposition to the planned protests that started today. Speaking on behalf of the Igbo community, the United Igbo Elders Council, UNIEC, Worldwide, emphasised their opposition to the…