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Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Governor Alex Otti of Abia State, has tasked Muslims on selfless sacrifice and services to humanity to replicate the virtues of Prophet Muhammed. This is as the Governor felicitated with Muslims in the State and all over the world on the occasion of this year’s Eid el Kabir celebration. Otti who described Eid el Kabir festival as very significant in Islamic calendar, enjoined Muslims to emulate the Prophet Ibrahim, who demonstrated complete loyalty and trust in his relationship with Allah. The Governor in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Kazie Uko, said “Eid el Kabir celebration…
Ben Ezechime, Enugu Maj.-Gen. Hassan Dada, the General Officer Commanding (GOC) of 82 Division of the Nigerian Army, has enjoined Nigerians to continue to make sacrifices for peace to engender progress and development. Dada gave the charge on Sunday after the Eid-el-Kabir prayer at Eid prayer ground of Abakpa Military Cantonment, Enugu. He noted that Nigerians must learn from the exemplary lifestyle of Prophet Ibrahim, who had to give his only son; but Almighty Allah (God) had to instruct him to sacrifice a ram instead. According to him, for things to go right and for peace and security to prevail,…
Ben Ezechime, Enugu The ‘Flying Antelopes,’ Rangers International F.C. of Enugu, on Sunday secured its 8th Nigerian Premier League title with one round of match in the 2023/2024 NPFL season to spare. The team achieved the feet as it defeated the ‘Benin Arsenals,’ Bendel Insurance 2-0 in a capacity filled Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium that had Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, live on the stands. With the results from other match venues which saw other title contenders faltering, coach Fidelis Ilechukwu boys go into the last round of matches with a healthy five-point gap from the closest of the chasing pack.…
Lawrence Nwimo, Awka The Archbishop Ecclesiastical Province of Nigeria and Bishop of Awka Diocese, His Grace, Most Revd Alexander Ibezim has urged fathers to lean on God to be the strength and glory of their families. Archbishop Ibezim said this in his message on Sunday to mark the 2024 Father’s Day celebration of the Church Of Nigeria, (Anglican Communion). The prelate who spoke on the theme, “Christian Fathers Are Living Testimony of God’s Glory,” noted that God made man in His image, just a little lower than angels and in charge of creation, and urged Christian fathers, to seek Jesus Christ…
Lawrence Nwimo, Awka Anambra State Albinism Association (ASAA), has launched a passionate appealed to the Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, non-governmental organisations and good spirited individuals for support and medical aid to save their members suffering skin cancer. The group made the appeal recently during an event to mark the 2024 Day for International Albinism Awareness and launching of medical trust fund themed: “A Decade of Collective Progress.” It was held in Awka, the state capital. Speaking at the event, Chairman of ASAA, Mr Ben Orizu, said the lack of specialised care and support have caused immense losses for…
By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu Less than a decade ago, the detention centre of the International Criminal Court (ICC) in Scheveningen on the outskirts of The Hague could easily have been mistaken for a committee meeting of leaders of the African Union. One of its long-term guests was Laurent Gbagbo, a former president of Côte d’Ivoire. From neighbouring Liberia, Gbagbo’s contemporary, Charles Taylor, kept up a punishing schedule on the tennis courts of the facility. With them there also was former Vice-President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Jean-Pierre Bemba. At about the same time, Kenya’s President, Uhuru Kenyatta; and…
Ugo Nosiri, Owerri The Commissioner of Police, Imo State Command, Aboki Danjuma, has organised a pivotal meeting with the Heads of Security Agencies in the state to discuss strategies for strengthening the internal security architecture and enhancing peace and security in the state for economic growth and development. The meeting which was held in the office of the Commissioner of Police at the Command’s headquarters, Owerri, was attended by the Commissioner, Imo State Ministry of Homeland Security; the Commander, 34 Artillery Brigade Obinze; Air Force Commander; representative of Oguta Naval Base Commander; Director of Department of State Services, DSS; Nigeria…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia All three Abia school kids stolen by a motorcyclist conveying them home after school, have been reunited with their family. This is following the rescue of the last of the siblings at Warri in Delta State. A statement Saturday by the Abia State Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, Maureen Chinaka, said four suspects had been taken into custody in connection with the abduction. The statement read: “On 10 May 2024, the Abia State Police Command received a report that three male children, namely: Gideon Osinachi (8 years old), Obioma Divine Osinachi (6 years old), and Israel Osinachi…
Ike Nnachi, Abakaliki Policemen, soldiers, journalists and many persons, on Saturday escaped death in Nkomoro community, Ezza North Local Government Area of Ebonyi State. The people of the community have been at war over chieftaincy stool. The State Correspondent of Sun Newspapers, Uchenna Inya, Godwin Oguta and Chinelo Okoro of the Radio Nigeria Unity FM, Abakaliki, went to the community to cover the election/coronation of a traditional ruler of the community. But Inya, Oguta and Okoro were attacked by thugs who vandalised the Toyota Corolla car belonging to the Sun Correspondent the journalists drove to cover the event. The thugs…
Lawrence Nwimo, Awka Coalition of Civil Society Networks on AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria (ATM Networks), has called on the Anambra State Government to invest in disease control, eradication, and other evidence-based intervention programmes to boost healthcare delivery in the state. The group urged the government to turn around and key into some of the relevant programmes in the state rather than rely on foreign donors and partners to drive away diseases and other healthcare burdens of the people. The group made the call while briefing Journalists on the ATM C19 Anambra State Global Fund, GC-27 C18RM/RSSH project in the state.…