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Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Igbo traditional rulers in Abuja, have written to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, with a passionate appeal to heed the growing clamour for the release of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, detained since June 2021. The Chairman of Igbo traditional rulers in Abuja, HRM Dr Sir Ibe Nwosu, who addressed the media Sunday in his palace, pleaded with the President to wade into Kanu’s matter in the spirit of national peace and reconciliation. He described Kanu’s continued detention as unjust and urged the President to consider political solution to the debacle and…

Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia The owner of a popular hotel in Umuahia, Abia State capital, Dr Steve Ihedigbo, has demanded justice for his ex-staff, James Etubi, who was allegedly tortured to death by soldiers at the Army base at ADP premises Umuahia. Ihedigbo who said he had petitioned the Chief of Army Staff called for thorough investigation into the matter to unravel what actually transpired. Mr Etubi, 48, assumed duty and as Food and Beverage Manager of the hotel on April 5, and had spent barely one week at the hotel before he met his tragic death on Thursday, April 11.…

Ugo Nosiri, Owerri Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Imo State command, on Friday 12th April intercepted a logistics truck conveying illicit drugs. The vehicle with registration number JGB 403XB was intercepted by the command’s operatives on patrol along Owerri-Onitsha Expressway. According to a release by Director, Media & Advocacy NDLEA Headquarters Abuja, Mr.Femi Babafemi, the operatives recovered 230 blocks of cannabis sativa weighing 119kg hidden under household items after a thorough search. The release also states that 38 years Joseph Onyemiche from Aboh Mbaise LGA, Imo State and 28 years old Ifeanyi Kenneth from Ekwusigo LGA…

Ben Ezechime, Enugu Coal City Football Club of Enugu has emerged champions of the 2024 Enugu State Football Association (FA) Cup following a boardroom decision by the state FA. It would be recalled that the final match between Coal city and Enugu Rangers played on March 30th ended in a 2-2 draw at the end of regulation time. However, Rangers allegedly refused to play penalty shootout and walked out of the pitch of play claiming that the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium pitch had become dark. Speaking to the media after presentation of the trophy to the Coal city FC on Saturday, the state…

By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu On 26 December, 1991, Algerians voted in the first round of parliamentary elections. Over 40 parties fielded candidates. As returns started coming through, it became clear the country was in the throes of a political earthquake. The Islamic Salvation Front (FIS) took 189 of the 231 seats decided in the first round of elections for the 430-seat parliament, trouncing the ruling National Liberation Front (FLN), which only got 15 seats. FIS candidates were in the lead in 140 of the 199 districts left to be decided in the 2nd round, all but guaranteeing that the party would “attain…

Ben Ezechime, Enugu The Standard Organisation of Nigeria (SON) says it is carrying out regular market surveillance to ascertain quality and gather data on products’ performances in the markets. The Direction General of the organisation, Dr Ifeanyi Okeke, made the disclosure during SON Special Day at the ongoing 35th Enugu International Trade Fair. Okeke said that Enugu International Trade Fair offers great opportunities to reach out to Nigerian and Foreign manufacturers and other businesses on the activities and the impact SON was creating in the growth of businesses in Nigeria, particularly the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). The Director-General,…

Lawrence Nwimo, Awka Another tragic incident has happened in Anambra State as a former President-General of Amansea Development Union, Chief Cajetan Nwokike, has reportedly been murdered. He was allegedly killed on Thursday morning by yet-to-be identified gunmen. News of Nwokike’s murder was disclosed by Omife I. Omife, the National President of the Association of Past Presidents-General of Anambra State, in a statement issued to the press on Friday. Omife said Nwokike was fatally shot by assailants while performing his customary morning prayers (breaking the kolanut) in his residence in Amansea. The gunmen, said to be two young men, entered his…

Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia The Nigeria Police Force, Abia State Command, has ordered investigations into the alleged drowning of an Air Force cadet inside the swimming pool of a popular hotel in Umuahia, Abia State capital. Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, Maureen Chinaka, who stated this Friday, said that the attention of the Central Police Station, CPS, Umuahia had been drawn to the incident. She said the matter would be investigated. The Air Force cadet on ‘pass,’ was said to have visited the said hotel on Tuesday, and gone to swim at the swimming pool around evening time. His body was…

Ben Ezechime, Enugu The Ebonyi State Government has wooed investors to the state with an enticing enabling business environment that guarantees profitability and business growth. Chief Oguzorkanu Offia-Nwali, state Commissioner for Commerce, Industry and Business Development, highlighted what the state was offering would-be investors during the Ebonyi State Special Day at the ongoing 35th Enugu International Trade Fair. The fair, which began on April 5, is themed: “Promoting made-in-Nigeria products for global competitiveness.” Offia-Nwali said that the serene business environment, which had been luring investors into the state, include the government commitment to providing good access roads, electricity and even…

Ben Ezechime, Enugu Chief Hycienth Ngwu, a stalwart of All Progressives Congress (APC) in South-East, says former Governor of old Abia State, Dr Ogbonnaya Onu, believed in party supremacy, collective aspirations and selfless service. Ngwu, a former South-East Publicity Secretary of the ruling APC, said this in a condolence message issued to newsmen in Enugu on Friday. It would be recalled that the late Onu served as the first civilian governor of old Abia State, before the creation of Ebonyi. He passed away on Thursday morning, April 12, 2024, after battling an undisclosed illness. Ngwu, who is a foundation member…