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Ugo Nosiri, Owerri Two police officers and a civilian have been shot dead by unknown gunmen at Akabo in Ikeduru LGA of Imo State. According to a statement by the spokesperson of the Imo state Police command, the hoodlums in their numbers attacked the operatives while conducting stop and search, firing sporadically, and unfortunately, two police personnel and a civilian were fatally hit. In the wake of the tragic incident, the Commissioner of Police Imo State Command, Aboki Danjuma, alongside the DC Operations led Police Operatives to the scene of the crime for on-the-spot assessment of the incident. The police…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Traders from Ngwa Road market, Aba, have sent Save Our Souls (SoS) call to Governor Alex Otti, over the alleged sealing of their shops by the military after the May 30 killing of five soldiers in Aba. The traders who stormed Government House Umuahia on Tuesday, said that they ” are under military siege,” and sought the Governor’s intervention. They carried placards with various inscriptions such as: “The military and masses are friends why suffering us?” “We are not the cause of the Aba incident why suffering us?” “We are tired of staying at home;” “We have…
Lawrence Nwimo, Awka Police in Anambra State have warned residents to dissociate themselves from any act that threatens public peace and national unity as the country marks her Democracy Day celebration tomorrow. Spokesperson of Anambra State Police Command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, in a statement released on Tuesday, warned the people that the Police would not hesitate to arrest any individual found disturbing the neighborhood or engaging in act that is against public peace and safety. The statement read in part: “The Commissioner of Police CP Nnaghe Obono Itam urges Ndi Anambra and residents alike to dissociate themselves from any act…
…Asks perm sec, SA to oversee ministry Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia The alleged suspension of Commissioner for Health Abia State, Dr Ngozi Okoronkwo, has been confirmed by the State Government. This was contained in a statement issued Tuesday afternoon by the Commissioner for Information, Prince Okey Kanu. Ikengaonline had earlier reported that the embattled Commissioner was allegedly suspended on Monday. According to the statement, the Commissioner was suspended because of “gross misconduct levelled against her.” Meanwhile, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health Dr Ifeyinwa Uma-Kalu; and the Special Adviser on Health, Mrs Ngozi Azodo, were asked to oversee the activities of…
Ben Ezechime, Enugu The Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) has raised the alarm over the sealing of its corporate headquarters by the Enugu Capital Territory Development Authority (ECTDA). This was contained in a statement signed by Mr Emeka Eze, Head Corporate Communication of EEDC and available to newsmen in Enugu. it reads: “On arriving for work this morning, we were surprised to meet our Corporate Head Office sealed by the Enugu Capital Territory Development Authority (ECTDA). This development is strange because there was no notice of any sort by the agency to our organisation. We were informed by the Security…
By Vitus Ozoke If a country’s national anthem is conceptualized and composed as a solemn, rousing, uplifting, and patriotic song used in the expression of its national identity, then Nigeria’s reversal and regression to her 1960 independence anthem is a complete anathema. It is not just lacking in historicity; it is completely ahistorical. “Nigeria, We Hail Thee” fitted perfectly the historical context and realities of a newly-born nation, one that held boundless and endless hope, promise, and future. The new Nigeria of October 1, 1960 was a bright and brimming nation that was so richly and vastly blessed with patriots and…
Ben Ezechime, Enugu The League Management Committee (LMC) has fined Eyimba Football Club of Aba, N10 million for various offences committed during their week 35 of Nigerian Premier Football League (NPFL), between Rangers International and Eyimba, at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium Enugu on Sunday. In a letter addressed to the management of the club signed by Davidson Owumi, COO of LMC, the club would also forfeit three points and three goals to Rangers International. According to the letter, the LMC found Enyimba players, management and supporters culpable and fined them in line with the rules of the game. According to the LMC, Enyimba breached…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Governor Alex Otti of Abia State is said to have suspended his Commissioner for Health, Dr Ngozi Okoronkwo. She was said to have been suspended over allegations of financial mismanagement and lack of accountability. Reports say the Commissioner was suspended on Monday during the State Executive Council meeting. Meanwhile, a top Government official who confirmed the suspension on Tuesday morning, said an independent audit panel had been set up to investigate her financial dealings. The Official who pleaded for anonymity said she was asked to step aside so as not to interfere with her audit. According to the source, the…
Ben Ezechime, Enugu Rangers International FC of Enugu have been fined a total sum of ₦5 million following the disruption of match-day 35 against Enyimba FC at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Enugu. The match was abandoned after a penalty was awarded to Rangers. Enyimba FC players, infuriated by the decision, walked out of the pitch. The stadium which takes 25, 000 spectators had over 40,000 spectators with large crowd of fans standing along the track area. According to LMC after reviewing the incident, Rangers have been found culpable for inability to adhere strictly to the rules governing the game. Subsequently, Rangers…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia President Bola Tinubu, Monday, fired Solomon Arase as the Chairman of Police Service Commission, PSC. He replaced him with a retired Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Hashimu Argungu, as the new PSC new boss. This was contained in a statement on Monday by the President’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale. The statement was titled, “President Tinubu appoints new leadership for Police Service Commission and Nigerian Police Trust Fund.” It read: “President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of DIG Hashimu Argungu (Rtd) as the Chairman of the Police Service Commission. “The President has also approved…