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Ben Ezechime, Enugu Sixteen passengers were on Tuesday evening roasted to death while two others escaped narrowly in a motor accident in Enugu Stare involving a hummer bus. The two survivors were immediately rushed to an undisclosed hospital where they are receiving treatment for the injuries they sustained. The incident occurred along Enugu/Opi/Nsukka Road, Enugu with 16 out of the 18 travelers in the affected bus burnt beyond recognition. Reacting to the incident, the spokesman of the Police in Enugu, Daniel Ndukwe said that from preliminary investigation, the bus which was driven on high speed lost control and plunged into…

Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Governor Alex Otti of Abia State, has made case for a credible and reliable census exercise in Nigeria. Otti who made the advocacy when he received in audience, the Federal Commissioner, National Population Commission, Abia State, Hon Emma Eke, and his management staff, stressed the importance of population census for planning and development purposes. He noted that without reliable census data, it would be difficult for Government to have sound economic planning. Governor Otti regretted that past Governments in the country did not understand the importance of census. He further said the census figures allocated to the…

Lawrence Nwimo, Awka Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State has given an official approval for the disposal of abandoned corpses at Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Teaching Hospital (COOUTH), Amaku-Awka. This was disclosed by the Public Relations Officer, Agbai Henrietta, in a statement released to journalists on Wednesday. The statement notified the general public that corpses to be buried are ones that have been in the mortuary from 2014 to December, 2023. It also informed individuals whose relatives are missing to visit the hospital’s mortuary for possible identification and collection within a month of the announcement. The statement read: “His Excellency,…

Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia The General Superintendent  of Deeper Christian Life Church, Pastor Williams Kumuyi, has commended Governor Alex Otti over his achievements in office, describing them as “overwhelming.” Pastor Kumuyi made the commendation during a courtesy call on the Governor on the sidelines of his on-going five-day Gospel Gospel crusade outreach in Aba. The cleric lauded Otti for his strides in the infrastructure, security and other critical sectors. Pastor Kumuyi who was on the visit with his wife, Esther, urged the Governor not to relent in his bid to reposition the state. He noted that the exemplary leadership of Gov. Otti…

By Zainab Suleiman Okino Ordinarily, doctrinal issues of religion concerning confession and testimony are private spiritual affairs of parties involved, but when a publicly funded educational institution is dragged into such a matter, it becomes germane to interrogate the issue. Penultimate week, the social media went wild over an incident that occurred at Dunamis Church with far-reaching implications for the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN). A graduate of the university, Vera Anyim, had come into the open church auditorium to testify about her sojourn and graduation from NOUN, despite all odds, and especially being the first to have a university…

…Appoints self commissioner for lands Ugo Nosiri, Owerri Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma, has inaugurated and assigned portfolios to twenty four commissioners and twenty special advisers to man the affairs of the state. The governor while assigning portfolios at the New Executive Chambers, Government House Owerri, appointed himself as the commissioner for Lands in the state. He warned the newly inaugurated members of the executive to steer clear from corruption capable of jeopardising the integrity of the administration. The governor maintained that his administration will not entertain any power tussle between the public office holders and civil servants in…

Lawrence Nwimo, Awka The Commissioner of Police in Anambra State, CP Aderemi Adeoye, has commended workers in the state for standing up against Mondays sit-at-home illegally declared by some elements in the South-East region. The CP’s commendation comes ahead of the May 1st, which is a day set aside to celebrate workers in the country and all over the world. In a statement by the command’s spokesperson, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, the CP appreciated workers’ resolve in standing up against acts that threaten the country’s unity. It said: “CP appreciates workers workers in the state for their commitment, dedication, and especially…

Ben Ezechime, Enugu The African Center for Media and Information Literacy (AFRICMIL) has advocated the intervention of Lawyers to protect whistleblowers in the country. Dr Chido Onumah, Coordinator of AFRICMIL, a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), said this on Tuesday in Enugu at a one-day workshop for “Lawyers on whistleblowing and whistleblower protection in Nigeria.” He said that whistleblowing was a legal process which means that every whistleblower requires the services of a lawyer. “We are mindful of this fact, and that is why over the years we have been collaborating with people, especially lawyers, who are interested in public interest litigation.…

Ike Nnachi, Abakaliki .? The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for the February 3 Ebonyi South Senatorial Bye-election, Silas Ọnụ, has accused the Election Petition Tribunal Judges hearing his petition of bias. Mr Onu, a Lawyer made the accusations in a petition to the President of the Court of Appeal dated 29th April 2024 wherein he asked the President of the appellate court to disband the panel and institute a new one. Onu is challenging the declaration of Mr Anthony Okorie of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the winner of the election by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).…

Ben Ezechime, Enugu The Enugu State Government has embarked on a special Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Training across all state government agencies and parastatals to equip state workers with the necessary skills to save life during emergency situations. The Special Adviser to the Governor, Dr. Abayomi Jaye, in conjunction with Dr. Uzoma Ibe, the Enugu State Government House Medical team, trained the staff of Enugu State Fire and Rescue Service at its head office in Enugu. The two medical professionals educated officials of Enugu State Fire Service on how to conduct the medical exercise on fire victims, boat mishap victims, and…