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Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Governor Alex Otti of Abia State, has vowed to investigate the death of Emmanuel Onyeomereneche, an Abia -born Cadet Officer, who was found dead inside the swimming pool of the Hotel Royal Damgrate , Umuahia on Tuesday April 9. This is as the Ibeku Umuahia kinsmen of the deceased cadet officer, took to the streets on a peaceful protest to register their grief over the tragic incident. Addressing the protesters who came to protest the death of their son, Otti assured that investigations would be thoroughly carried out to unravel the cause of the death. Otti who…

Lawrence Nwimo, Awka Anambra State Government has announced fresh arrangements for the burial of its former governor, Chukwuemeka Ezeife (Okwadike). Ezeife was the Governor of Anambra State between January 2, 1992, and November 1993. He died at the Federal Medical Centre, Abuja on December 14, 2023, at the age of 86. Before his death, he was an Igbo leader and statesman in Nigeria and contributed immensely to the promotion of Igbo matters as well as Nigerian politics. Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s government has since declared that Late Ezeife would be given a state burial and in accordance with the burial law of…

Lawrence Nwimo, Awka The International Press Centre (IPC), has condemned the harassment of former Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Lagos State Council, Mr Lanre Arogundade, by the officials of the State Security Service known as the DSS. Arogundade, who is the Executive Director of IPC had prepared to board a late-night Air France Flight to Berlin, Germany on Thursday to participate in the respective general meetings and conferences of the African Freedom of Expression Exchange (AFEX) and the International Freedom of Expression Exchange (IFEX) when he was harassed at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport by men of…

Ben Ezechime, Enugu The Enugu State House of Assembly, has confirmed the appointment of Chairman for the Enugu State Independent Electoral Commission (ENSIEC), Prof. Christian Chidubem Ngwu. Ngwu, who was screened by the assembly before his confirmation on Monday is a Professor of Mass Communication with the Enugu State University of Science and Technology, ESUT, Enugu. The house also confirmed six commissioner nominees for the state electoral commission. The commissioners confirmed were Mr. Solomon Ude; Hon. Emeka Ukwuaba; Chinenyenwa Anthonia Ugwu and Barrister George Obiora. Others include Mr Ifeanyi Arthur Ede and Barr. Paulinus Eze. The lawmakers did not subject…

By Abdullahi Tanko There is a strong belief among business leaders around the globe that businesses should no longer be about just making money. Every business should care deeply about society. This is why we frequently now hear of corporate social responsibility. Businesses are these days greatly concerned about social issues like inequality in society, poverty, primitive diseases, environmental protection, discrimination against women and minorities, and the entire gamut of social justice. Bill Gates, Warren Buffet, and David M. Rubenstein are among those involved in the Giving Pledge, some of the world’s richest men who have resolved to give much…

Ugo Nosiri, Owerri Operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit of the Police Command in Imo State led by Oladimeji Odeyeyiwa, have apprehended a notorious kidnapper Aralu Chukwudi Charis, at a criminal hideout of the suspect at Mgbidi in Oru East LGA. According to the Command’s spokesperson, Mr. Henry Okoye, 40- year-old Mr. Charis who hails from Otolo in Nnewi North LGA of Anambra State is alleged to have masterminded several kidnapping and armed robbery operations in the state. Some items recovered from his hideout, include one Ash Coloured Toyota Camry, 2005 model, with Reg No; MUS 509 DS Lagos, reportedly snatched.…

Lawrence Nwimo, Awka An activist and Coordinator of Recover Nigeria Project, Comrade Osita Obi, has urged Governor Chukwuma Soludo to ensure the prosecution of anti-tout officers who brutalised one Mr Wilfred Ikechukwu Ezike, popularly called Mgbiligba Anambra. A viral video which captured where the anti-tout group were manhandling Mr Ezike with a pestle, had elicited widespread public outcry in the recent past. However, Obi, who spoke in Awka insisted that the state government must expose and bring to book the officers that were involved in such brutality. He expressed worry that after a long while, government was yet to fulfill…

Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia American Military Veterans of Igbo Descent (AVID), has accused Governor Hope Uzodimma of masterminding the continued detention of the Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. The allegation was contained in an open letter to Uzodimma jointly signed by AVID President, Chief Sylvester Onyia; and Secretary, Dr Godson Obiagwu. According to the letter entitled, “Your Excellency’s unimaginable hostility for Igbos and the need for change of mind,” dated April 14, AVID told Uzodimma to review his inimical stance on issues affecting Ndigbo. They challenged the Governor to clear himself over the alleged engagement…

Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Governor Alex Otti of Abia State, has restated the commitment of his administration to support business growth and development. Describing Abia as an investment friendly state, Otti said his Government had in the last 10 months, worked towards growing businesses and attracting new ones into the state. Otti spoke when he received in audience, the Managing Director and Management team of the Inner Galaxy Steel Company Limited, a Chinese conglomerate operating in the Ukwa-West axis of Abia State. “It is our policy to support industries. Some of the things we are doing are geared towards supporting existing…

Our Reporter, New York The presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the February 2023 general election in Nigeria, Mr. Peter Obi, has said that Nigeria’s problems are far bigger than the crisis that his party is presently experiencing. He made the remarks during an appearance on HaveYourSay247, an interactive online session with Nigerians. The former Anambra State Governor told the host, Rudolf Okonkwo, that though he doesn’t have control over the Labour Party, he is confident that the crisis rocking it will soon be resolved amicably. “Whatever is happening in the Labour Party is so minute compared to…