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…Identifies causes, profers solutions Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia A coalition of Civil Society Organisations CSOs, in Abia State, has expressed deep worry that 55 years after the Nigeria civil war which claimed millions of lives mostly from Igboland, residents of the South-East region are still living in fears. The coalition including Centre for Human Rights Advocacy and Wholesome Society (CEHRAWS); Society for Human Rights Advocacy and Development, SOHAD; Youth and Students Advocates for Development Initiative; Vivacious Development Initiative, among others, called for urgent action to address the root causes of tension in South-East. This was contained in a joint statement by…

Our Reporter, New York  Popular Nigerian political satirist Adeola Fayehun has said that the advocates for the Yoruba Nation and the Biafra Republic should demonstrate what they will do differently if they get a separate nation. She made the remarks during an exclusive interview with Rudolf Okonkwo on 90MinutesAfrica. “Those who are advocating for secession, what are they doing now, or what is preventing them from doing anything in their places to make life better for their people,” she queried.  “They should tell us how this problem can be solved by having a separate nation.” The humorist explained that those…

Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Founder/CEO, Sundiata Post Media Ltd, Max Amuchie, has been honoured with an Honorary Award of Science (Doctorate), by the Gulf American University, Dubai, United Arab Emirate. The award followed a year-long assessment on three areas – contribution to knowledge, humanitarian service and community development – which ended with Amuchie’s successful appearance before an Honorary Award Interview Panel set up by the Board of GAU in December 2024. Ikengaonline checks revealed that as President of the Rotary Club of Abuja CBD in the 2022-2023 Rotary Year, Amuchie led a Board that successfully ended open defecation in the Central…

Maxim Uzoatu Royalty was in full throttle when His Royal Highness, Igwe Raphael Okpaleke, the venerated Igwe Akalabo III of Amesi, in Anambra State, conferred deserving chieftaincy titles on Joachim and Robert Umeozulu, during his 2nd Ofala Festival that marked the third year of his reign on Thursday, January 2, 2025.  It was a grand fest that drew the crème da la crème of society as Joachim Umeozulu bowed in grace to receive his Ichie Chukwuka title by merit, while his brother Robert was bestowed with the title of Aku-Yie-Nwata-Egwu II, after his legendary father, Chief B.O Umeozulu, founder of…

Ike Nnachi, Abakaliki Ebonyi State Government has denied awarding N4.1bn projects without a bidding processes to make the projects competitive. The government was reacting to an online publication that it awarded the sum of N4.1bn projects without bidding process. The Commissioner for Information and State Orientation in the state, Jude Okpor, stated this on Thursday in Abakaliki, capital of the state. He described the online media report as self-conceived, subjective and unresearched report designed to dish out lies and half-truths to the public without recourse to the ethics of journalism.  He said: “In as much as we do not regard…

By Nnamdi Elekwachi President Bola Tinubu on Saturday, January 11, 2025, departed Abuja for the United Arab Emirates, UAE, to join other dignitaries at the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) 2025, at the behest of the UAE president, Sheik Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, said a release from presidential spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, last weekend. The ADSW Summit is an annual week-long multilateral event. This year’s Summit, beginning from January 12 through January 18, will feature 13 heads of state, 140 ministers of governments and other state officials, including civil society groups, technology leaders and owners of businesses, who would use…

Lawrence Nwimo, Awka Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State has sympathised with the victims of the devastating fire incident that occurred at Ahịa Mgbede, opposite the New Motor Spare Parts Market in Nnewi, Tuesday. Reports had it that goods worth billions of naira were destroyed when fire engulfed a section of the Nnewi popular market. The potential total destruction of the market, which could have resulted in losses worth trillions of naira, was averted through the swift intervention of fire trucks and personnel mobilised from Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital (NAUTH), Nnewi, to tackle the blaze. In his consolatory message…

Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Defense Headquarters, has said that tension had drastically reduced in the South-East geopolitical zone since the arrest of Finland-based Biafra agitator, Mazi Simon Ekpa. This was disclosed by the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, on Tuesday, in Abuja. Ikengaonline had reported that Ekpa was arrested by the Finnish security operatives over alleged  terror activities using his social media platform. He, however, denied the allegation, claiming he was a content creator, according to reports. Recall that the Media and Publicity Secretary of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Emma Powerful, had always distanced IPOB from the…

Lawrence Nwimo, Awka Anambra State Government has concluded its 2025 Executive Council Retreat, held at the International Convention Centre, Awka, Tuesday. The retreat, themed “Changing Gear – Accelerating the Execution of the Solution Agenda in 2025,” brought together members of the State Executive Council, Mayors of the 21 Local Governments, and other key stakeholders. During the retreat, the Governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, presented a comprehensive review of the administration’s progress, highlighting achievements and areas for improvement.  The Governor emphasised the need for collective effort and collaboration among all stakeholders to drive the state’s development agenda. One of…

Ben Ezechime, Enugu  The National Sports Commission (NSC), has taken a significant forward step in the preparations for the 2026 National Sports Festival, after the Commission officially presented the Letter of Award for the hosting of the Games to the Enugu State Government. Speaking at the event, the leader of the NSC delegation and Director General of the Commission, Hon. Bukola Olopade, said the Governor Peter Mbah-led administration has shown immense dedication in working with the NSC to deliver a spectacular event.  The event included discussion on key topics including infrastructure development, logistical planning, and the festival’s potential economic and…