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Ugo Nosiri, Owerri Two Hundred and thirty students of the Imo State University, IMSU, Owerri, are on the verge of losing their admission following the allegation of obtaining them through fraudulent processes. Imo State University has been under investigation by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC, and Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, over alleged admission racketeering in the institution. The JAMB Spokesperson, M Fabian Benjamin, who confirmed that the 230 fake admissions were traced to the university in the course of the investigation, said the students whose names were on the fake admission letters have…
Stephen Ukandu, News Editor The candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in the forthcoming off-season Edo governorship poll, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has promised to revive the Ojirami dam and prioritise municipal water supply, if elected. Senator Okpebholo made the promise when he was hosted by Akoko-Edo Development Association, aka Akoko-Edo Forum, in a one-hour interactive session at the “Meet the Candidates” series. The meeting gave the APC candidate an opportunity to meet Akoko-Edo’s critical stakeholders to present his plan for the LGA, given the outcry of perceived marginalisation by the people of the area. Sen. Okpebholo used the opportunity…
…Equity state preferable – Abia monarch Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia An elder statesman and former Minister for Health, Professor Ihechukwu Madubuike, has said that any attempt to create additional state for South-East geopolitical zone without reference to the recommendations of the 2014 constitutional conference, is a recipe for confusion. The octogenarian was reacting to the Bill by the Ikenga Ugochinyere representing Ideato federal constituency at the House of Representatives, proposing the creation of Orlu State with 28 Local Government Areas. Professor Madubuike who said that creating additional state for South-East to bring the zone at par with other geo-political zones was long…
…Says state getting information about masterminds Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia As condemnation continues to trail the killing of five soldiers in Aba, Governor Alex Otti, has disclosed that “very credible information” about the masterminds, has started coming in. This is as the Governor has continued his morale boosting shuttle for the officers and men of the Nigeria Army. Otti who spoke when he visited the 144 Battalion Osisioma, Abayi, near Aba, restated his vow never to allow the masterminds get away with the crime. He said he came to commiserate with the Army over the unfortunate incident. Governor Otti’s visit to…
Ike Nnachi, Abakaliki The Member Representing, Ohaozara/Onicha/Ivo, Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Nkemkanma Kama has described politicians plotting for a possible feud between the Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru and the Minister for Works, Senator David Umahi as selfish, wicked and mischief makers. The Lawmaker stated this in an interaction with Journalists in Abakaliki, the Ebonyi State capital. He maintained that there are many politicians in the State who are not happy with the cordial relationship that has existed between the Governor and the Minister and “for their selfish interest, they are bent on seeing the two men…
Lawrence Nwimo, Awka The Organised Labour has threatened the Anambra State House of Assembly with industrial dispute over what played out at the Assembly complex during Labour strike, earlier this week. It would be recalled that Labour, at the National level, had mandated all affiliates union to embark on indefinite strike over issues bordering on hike in electricity tariff and new National minimum wage. Pursuant to this, Organised Labour in Anambra on Monday, marched to the Anambra Assembly complex just as they had done in other public offices to monitor compliances to the order. However on getting to the State…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia One of the leading footwear companies, Comfort Stevens, is set to begin operation in Aba, Abia State by December, 2024. This was disclosed by the Chief Executive Officer of the company, Dr John Nwankwo, when he led a team of investors from the United States, China, and Brazil to Governor Alex Otti. He promised to rewrite the story of Abia State and Nigeria in the footwear business. Nwankwo, however, recounted the ugly experience he and his team had gone through under the previous administration in trying to realise their dream of establishing a world class shoe factory…
Ben Ezechime, Enugu The Ohha Microfinance Bank Enugu has threatened to sue the Enugu State Government and demanded N100 billion for the demolition of its corporate headquarters at No. 1 Ogui Road Enugu. This was contained in a pre-action notice letter written by it counsel, Olu Omotayo Esq. and addressed to the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Chidiebere Onyia dated June 5th 2024 and made available to Ikengaonline in Enugu. The letter reads in part: “We write to you on behalf of Ohha Microfinance Bank Limited formerly of No.1, Ogui Road, Enugu whom we shall hereafter refer to as…
Ben Ezechime, Enugu The Senior Special Adviser (SSA) to Governor Peter Mbah on Water/Sanitation/Hygiene, Chika Mbah, has stressed the importance of proper disposal of wastes especially nylon and plastics to preserve the environment. She said this during the tree planting campaign at the premises of Government Technical College (GTC), Enugu to mark the 2024 World Environment Day. This year’s event with the theme, “land restoration, desertification and drought resilience,” was organised by UNICEF and the Enugu State Government through the Ministry of Environment. The special adviser said that because nylon materials do not decay they impede the growth of trees…
…Says victims, veterans should be honoured Ben Ezechime, Enugu Nzuko Umunna, a global pan-Igbo socio-cultural group, on Thursday, called for the memorialisation of 30-month civil war to honour victims and veterans through erection of monuments in key locations in the country. This is contained in a communiqué of the second edition of Nzuko Umunna monthly dialogue issued in Enugu on the topic: “Memorialising the Nigerian–Biafran War – A Catalyst to Better Civic Engagement and Sustainable Development in South-East Nigeria.” The communiqué was signed by President of Nzuko Umunna, Professor Chinedu Nebo and its Executive Secretary, Dr Uju Agomoh, after a…