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Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Governor Alex Otti, has said there is no going back on the resolve of his administration to rid the Cattle Market at Lokpanta, Umunneochi Local Government Area, of hoodlums and make the market non-residential. Otti said his administration “is ready to protect legitimate business persons trading in the market and support such individuals,” but made it clear that Government would no longer allow anyone to live inside the market. The Governor spoke when he paid an unscheduled visit to the Lokpanta Cattle Market, along the Enugu-Umuahia-Aba-Port Harcourt Expressway, while returning to Abia from Enugu State on a…

Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Folks from Isu Community in Arochukwu Local Government Area of Abia State, have been thrown into mourning following the invasion of their community by their Ukwa neighbours from Cross River over the weekend. The attack which occured on Friday and Saturday respectively, according to Ikengaonline findings, claimed the life of one Mrs Blessing Kalu Elem. President General of Isu Community, Amara Kalu, who confirmed the attack to Ikengaonline, said about 15 other members of the community were wounded during the attacks. He added that the whereabouts of some of the locals who fled into the forest during…

Lawrence Nwimo, Awka A new commissioner of police has been appointed to pilot the affairs of the Nigeria Police command in Anambra State. The new CP, Nnaghe Obono Itam, assumed duty as the 34th Commissioner of Police in the State on Monday, May 13, 2024, after receiving salute at the State Police Headquarters, where he was also welcomed by some senior officers of the Command. The CP would be succeeding Retired CP Aderemi Adeoye, who bowed out of service on May 1, after 35 years in the service. According to a statement by SP Ikenga Tochukwu, the Police Public Relations…

Ben Ezechime, Enugu The Labour Party In Enugu State has raised the alarm over the partnership agreement recently signed by the Enugu State Government and Pragmatic Palms Products Limited for the resuscitation of the state owned United Palm Products Limited Enugu. In a public statement made available to Ikengaonline in Enugu on Monday, the Chairman of the opposition party, Barrister Cosmos Agbo, alleged that the company was registered with Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) on May 4, 2024. “The attention of the Enugu State chapter of the Labour Party has been drawn to a major news headline emanating from the office…

Ben Ezechime, Enugu The Nigeria Labour Congress, Enugu State Chapter on Monday morning, picketed the office of Nigerian Electricity Regulation Commission, NERC, and the Enugu Electricity Distribution Company, EEDC, offices in line with the directives from the National Central Working Committee of NLC. The state NLC Chairman, Comrade Fabian Nwigbo, who led the exercise said Labour was no longer comfortable with the hike in electricity tarrif and picketng of Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission and disco offices would continue nationwide until further notice. At the EEDC office, the Organised Labour in Enugu (NLC and TUC ) stormed the gates of the…

…As estate developer begins 20,000 plots project at Nike Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Commissioner for Housing, Enugu State, Dr Martin Chukwunwike, has assured genuine investors willing to invest in the state, of Government’s full support. Dr Chukwunwike who gave the assurance when he received in audience, a delegation of Blossom City Estate Developers led by the visioner, and National President of Igbo Women Assembly, IWA, Lolo Nneka Chimezie, said Government’s target “is to make Enugu one of the best three most developed states in Nigeria.” The Commissioner said that Gov. Peter Mba “wants to grow the GPD of the state through…

Ike Nnachi, Abakaliki Organised Labour in Ebonyi on Monday picketed the Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) and Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) offices in Abakaliki, capital of the state. The workers joined their counterparts across the country to protest the hike in electricity tariff. They were led by the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) Chairman in the state, Ogugua Egwu and Trade Union Congress (TUC) Chairman, Chidi Igboji. They visited the NERC office at Nsugbe Street, EEDC offices at Awolowo Street and Town Planning Road, beside Abakaliki Correctional Centre. Bearing placards, the workers chanted songs to express their displeasure at the…

Lawrence Nwimo, Awka Anambra State Ministry of Transport has initiated a comprehensive training programme on Special Trade Licenses targeting various Motor Related Trade and Service Operators across the state. Addressing representatives from these sectors, Commissioner of Transport, Lady Patricia Igwebuike, emphasised the initiative’s aim to elevate vehicle inspection standards, ensuring the roadworthiness of vehicles traversing Anambra roads. “This training will ultimately benefit all stakeholders. I urge your support in disseminating information to relevant parties, as this is a continuous effort to enhance proficiency and professionalism,” remarked Lady Igwebuike, highlighting the ongoing commitment to statewide awareness. Permanent Secretary, Engr Michael Obiekwe,…

Lawrence Nwimo, Awka Civil Society For The Eradication of Tuberculosis in Nigeria (TB Network) has solicited support from communities in Anambra State towards the fight of growing cases of Gender Based Violence (GBV) and other related issues in the state. State Coordinator, TB Network, Anambra State, Ifeyinwa Unachukwu made the call at the April monthly review meeting of ATM CBOs implementing COVID-19 Response Mechanism (C19RM) in the state. She said the meeting was to introduce the commencement of the extension of the Global Fund Civil Society and community level components of the GC-7 C19RM/RSSH project in the State. She said,…

Ugo Nosiri, Owerri Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma, has signed an agreement with a German company to safeguard the state’s environment and introduce green energy. The agreement which the governor explained is a Public Private Partnership PPP, to take care of the waste management in the state, contained the operating law and legal framework of the partnership. Governor Uzodimma said the state House of Assembly in 2018 passed a law on Public Private Partnership Law No 11 to enable the government fund, operate and manage public assets for optimum value and utilisation of the society. “The issue of the…