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Ben Ezechime, Enugu Governor Peter Mbah has said he was in a hurry to develop and transform Enugu State due to the pressing circumstances in the various sectors, and called for the continued commitment on the part of the workers and the people of the state. Mbah spoke during a holy Mass at the Government House Chapel, Enugu, to formally mark the beginning of another work year. He thanked the residents of the state for their support, adding that the only way to reciprocate their love and faith in his administration was by redoubling the ongoing development efforts. He said:…
Our Reporter, New York University of Ilorin-trained medical doctor and up-and-coming Islamic scholar, Dr. Perry Brimah, has suggested the adoption by Nigeria a Sharia law that would amputate the hands of political officeholders who steal public resources. He made the remarks during an appearance on an online public discussion show, HaveYourSay247 hosted by Rudolf Okonkwo, to discuss the plan by the National Council for Shari’ah in Nigeria to inaugurate a Sharia Court in Oyo State. The intense public opposition to establishing a Sharia Court in the heart of Yorubaland led to its suspension. Dr. Brimah, however, said there is nothing…
Ben Ezechime, Enugu The traditional ruler of Akpakwume, Community in Udi Local Government Area of Enugu State, HRM, Igwe Ekwueme Odenigbo, has sent a “Save our Soul” message to the state government over alleged attack on his palace by some armed thugs. Speaking to newsmen in his palace, Igwe Odenigbo, who is blind, alleged that his palace was attacked on the 23rd of December, 2024, by armed thugs led by one Livinus Okechukwu a.k.a (Zion Mgbidi Jericho). According to him, the thugs carted away valuable items including his staff of office and certificate of recognition issued to him by the…
Lawrence Nwimo, Awka The Obidient Movement has raised concerns that Nigeria is gradually sliding into an authoritarian state under the leadership of President Ahmed Bola Tinubu. Ikengaonline reports that the concerns followed recent remarks by Mr Felix Morka, the APC National Publicity Secretary, on Arise TV, against Peter Obi, the Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 elections. The APC spokesperson had said that Obi has “crossed the line so many times and he has what’s coming to him, and whatever he gets, he should manage it.” Reacting in a statement signed by Dr Yunusa Tanko, the group described Morka’s remarks…
…Refuses to be silenced Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Former Anambra State Governor and the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, in the 2023, Mr Peter Obi, has raised the alarm that his life, family members and those around him, had come under threat after his New Year message where he criticised President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Obi in a post on his X handle, alleged that the Spokesperson of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, accused him of crossing the red line, and threatened him (Obi) with consequences. The LP presidential candidate regretted that “Nigeria is gradually transforming into an authoritarian…
Ben Ezechime, Enugu The General Superintendent of Assemblies of God Church, Rev. Paul Emeka, has urged Nigerians to walk in the path of righteousness and acknowledge God in all they do to gain genuine prosperity. Emeka, represented by Rev. Emmanuel Ngene, District Superintendent of Assemblies of God Church, gave the admonition while dedicating a Church Complex donated to Assemblies of God Church, Ubahu in Nkanu East Local Government Area in Enugu State. The multi-million naira church edifice was built and donated to the Church by an Enugu-born Ghana-based businessman, Chief Chukwuemeka Nnaji, who is the immediate past President of the…
By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu 57 years ago almost to the month, celebrated Kenya political scientist, Ali Mazrui, observed that “for some reason a disproportionate number of the historic acts of violence in Africa since independence have tended to happen in the months of January and February.” He had good reason for this. In January 1961, the Belgians and the Americans arranged to hand over to Moise Tshombe in Katanga, Patrice Lumumba, the inconvenient post-colonial Prime Minister of the country now known as the Democratic of the Congo. The following month, the world learnt of the brutal fate that befell Lumumba. The Congo…
Ike Nnachi, Abakaliki The Police in Ebonyi State have arrested 17 suspects who allegedly burnt a man to death over alleged witchcraft. Public Relations Officer of the Nigeria Police, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, stated this in a statement on Sunday. He said the incident happened on January 3rd in Enohia Itim village, Afikpo North Local Government Area. According to the spokesperson, Police operatives attached to the Ebonyi State Command arrested 17 suspects in the community for the murder of one Uromchi Okorocha ‘m’. The spokesperson said the victim was accused by local youths of being involved in the killing of several individuals…
Ike Nnachi, Abakaliki A non-governmental organisation, MSL Foundation, has awarded scholarship to 30 indigent undergraduates studying in various universities across the country. The beneficiaries received a cheque of N120,000 each during the flag-off of the scholarship scheme in Abakaliki, the state capital. The foundation noted that the scholarship was to enable students from Abakaliki Local Government Area to be literate, lamenting that the people lack education. Handing over the cheques, founder of the foundation, Lebechi Mbam, described education as key to everything and urged the beneficiaries of the scholarship to make use of the opportunity for a better tomorrow. Mbam,…
Ben Ezechime, Enugu President Bola Tinubu has said that his administration is committed to completing the Eastern Rail line project connecting Port Harcourt through Enugu to Maiduguri. Tinubu gave the assurance at an interactive session with South-East leaders during his official state visit to Enugu State on Saturday. The president also pledged that his administration would support the development of the Anambra Basin as a significant energy reserve. The basin is estimated to hold up to 1 billion barrels of oil and 30 billion cubic feet of gas. The President was responding to the requests made by former Minister of…