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Ben Ezechime, Enugu The Chairman of Oji River Local Government Area of Enugu State, Mr Greg Anyaegbudike, says his major achievement in office is the development of the draft Oji River Urban Master Plan. Anyaegbudike revealed this in Oji River town while briefing newsmen on his achievements in his first 100 days in office as the Executive Chairman of the local government area. He said that the benefits of Oji River Urban Master Plan ranges from economic, environmental, social, infrastructure, ICT and governance, for the next 30 years. The chairman said that that with the 30 years rolling Master Plan,…
Ben Ezechime, Enugu Some gunmen suspected to be Fulani herdsmen over the weekend allegedly hijacked three buses along Enugu Ezike Community in Igboeze North Local Government Area of Enugu State. Reports said that over 30 civilians were abducted by the marauders with four Soldiers on board one of the buses heading to the northern part of the country. However, one of the soldiers, PTE Usendu Emediong, managed to escape during the raid, while the other three, PTE Usoro Ezekiel Paul, Jeremiah Inimbom Thomas, and PTE Victor Itiat Godwin, were taken away with the other passengers. An eyewitness who pleaded anonymity…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Brigade Commander, 14 Brigade Nigeria Army, Ohafia, Brig. Gen. Olusola Diya, has said that Nigeria could use her rich cultural diversities to foster national unity and cohesion. Gen. Diya who stated this during the Brigade’s West Africa Social Activities (WASA), marking the end of its 2024 operational activities, observed that Nigeria is blessed with rich cultural heritage that could be harnessed to promote peaceful coexistence and unity among the various ethnic groups in the country. The Brigade Commander described WASA as “a social event that provides an opportunity to showcase traditional dances and cultural diversities in a…
Lawrence Nwimo, Awka The two reverend sisters, Vincentia Maria Nwankwo and Grace Mariette Okoli, abducted by unknown kidnappers in Anambra State have regained freedom. Ikengaonline reported that the victims were kidnapped in the evening of Tuesday 7th January, 2025 in Ufuma while returning from a vocational association meeting that was held in Ogboji. A statement signed by the Secretary General of the Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Mother of Christ, Monday, said the kidnap victims were released unconditionally and in good health. “I bring to your notice in joy that our dear Sisters Vincentia maria nwankwo and Grace…
By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu Many who were witness to Olukayode Ariwoola’s tenure as CJN will wonder when he came to what he claims in the book to be his long-held belief “that the judiciary is an independent and separate arm of government and should not be regarded as an appendage of the Executive or the Legislature.” The disposition of his entire term appears to have been the very opposite of these sentiments.” On 22 August 2024, Olukayode Ariwoola, the penultimate Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) retired from the bench and transitioned into a published author. At a well-attended event in the Abuja,…
Ben Ezechime, Enugu Governor Peter Mbah, of Enugu State has formerly received the new national executives of the Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide led by the President-General, Senator John Azuta-Mbata in his office in Enugu. Receiving the new EXCO at the government house, Enugu, Mbah expressed happiness over the peaceful process and the outcome of the Friday election held in Old Government lodge, Enugu. He described the election of the new Ohanaeze national executive as a collective victory for Ndigbo globally, saying that “Ndigbo were better together.” He reminded the new leadership of the Igbo socio- cultural group that the Igbo nation…
By Chido Onumah On Friday, January 17, 2025, the Left, comprising Marxists, socialists, feminists, progressive academics, and humanists, will converge on the ancient city of Calabar for the interment of Prof Benedicta ‘Bene’ Madunagu, who died on Tuesday, November 26, 2024. Prof. Bene Madunagu, known to different people as Comrade Bene, Mumsy B, Auntie Bene, among other endearing names, was the quintessence of the struggle for human progress. In terms of my upbringing, apart from my mother, this exceptional feminist was the most consequential woman in my life. I had the great honour of meeting her in the late 1980s…
…Says Ndigbo in Rivers ‘ve offered their best Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Former Senate President, Senator Adolphus Wabara, has lauded Senator John Azuta-Mbata over his emergence as the President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide. Senator Azuta-Mbata emerged Friday at the Ohanaeze election held in Enugu. Reacting to his emergence, Senator Wabara said Azuta-Mbata, came at the right time to transform the leadership of Ohanaeze. The former Senate President commended Ndigbo in Rivers State for presenting Azuta-Mbata as their candidate, saying they have given Ndigbo their best. Wabara expressed confidence that Senator Azuta-Mbata would tap into his rich contacts and wealth of…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia The South-East Senate Caucus has lauded Senator John Azuta-Mbata who represented Rivers East senatorial district from 1999-2007, on his emergence as the new President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide. Senator Azuta-Mbata, a lawyer, emerged Friday at the election of the apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation in Enugu. Leader of the South-East Senate caucus, Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe, in a statement Saturday, described Senator Mbata’s victory at the election as the dawn of a new era in Ohanaeze Ndigbo. The statement said Senator Azuta-Mbata had something to offer in transforming Ohanaeze and helping it to actualise its purpose. It read:…
Lawrence Nwimo, Awka Some chieftains of opposition political parties in Anambra State have described as a sign of irresponsibility, Anambra Government’s attack of Fr. Emmanuel Obimma, a popular catholic priest in the state. Fr. Obimma, popularly known as Ebube Muonso, on his New Year message, had asked Governor Soludo to step up action against rising insecurity in the state, or resign his position as governor. Ebube Muonso’s message did not go down well with Soludo’s employees and supporters, including the state’s Commissioner for Information, Law Mefor – a knight of the church – who quickly attacked the priest, calling him…