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Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo, has lambasted the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited, NNPCL, for inviting him to visit the Port Harcourt and Warri refineries, describing the invitation as “disrespectful.” Recall that NNPCL had, through its image maker, Olufemi Soneye, invited the former President for a tour of the Port Harcourt and Warri refineries, after Obasanjo had in a national television, recounted failed efforts to privatise oils refineries in the country. The former President, had during the media chat, expressed disappointment that despite huge spendings by NNPCL, there is no significant result in the efforts to revive Nigeria’s refineries.…
Ben Ezechime, Enugu Kayode Egbedokun, the Inspector-General of Police, has directed supervisory police officers to deal appropriately and decisively with any person who assaults any police personnel. He gave the order in Enugu while addressing officers and men of the Police Command during his two-day working visit to the Command. “We will not tolerate any assault on our police officers; not to talk of killing police personnel. “An assault on any police personnel is criminal and an assault on me, the IGP. “For 2025, we are not going to take any kind of assault on our personnel and not talk…
Ben Ezechime, Enugu Governor Peter Mbah, has expressed his delight to receive, the President, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, in Enugu State on Saturday January 4, 2025, on a state visit to commission some of the transformative projects executed by his administration. Using his X social media handle, the governor outlined some of the projects to include: “30 completed and equipped Enugu Smart Green Schools out of the 260 under construction in the wards across the state; 60 completed Type 2 Primary Healthcare Centres out of the 260 under construction.” Mbah said that, “these initiatives reflect our commitment to quality education…
Ike Nnachi, Abakaliki The Member representing Ohaozara, Onicha and Ivo (OHANIVO) Federal Constituency, Nkemkanma Kama has distributed empowerment items worth millions to hundreds of his constituents. Some of the items distributed include grinding machines, tricycles sewing machines, hair dryers, motorcycles make-up boxes, barber kits, knapsacks (sprayers) etc. The Lawmaker said the items were to aid them become self reliant and to aid their movement while embarking on their entrepreneurship drives. Mr Kama also distributed food palliatives to support constituents before they start reaping from the entrepreneurship. The distribution took place at Girls Secondary School Ishiagu in Ivo Local Government…
Ben Ezechime, Enugu In a strategic move to expand Rangers International Football Club’s global footprint, the club’s management led by the General Manager/CEO, Amobi Ezeaku, recently paid a visit to the prestigious Sports and Justice Law Firm in Cairo, Egypt. Ezeaku said that the visit was part of efforts by the management to exploring international collaborations and exploring opportunities within the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. “Discussions centered around the potential for Rangers to establish a stronger presence in the MENA market, leveraging the region’s passion for football and its burgeoning sports business landscape,” he said. According to…
Lawrence Nwimo, Awka Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, has condemned the recent gunmen attack in Ihiala, Ihiala Local Government Area, Anambra State. At least seven persons were killed last Monday during the attack by gunmen on security operatives and unarmed civilians conducting burial ceremony in Umuike, Ubahuekwem Ihiala town. The assailants opened fire at the gathering, targeting security operatives stationed near the Local Government Headquarters as they fled the scene. Following the incident, Soludo had, Friday, announced a N10 million bounty for information leading to the capture of each of the gunmen responsible for the attack. During a condolence…
Ugo Nosiri, Owerri The Police Command in Imo State says it has initiated investigation to ascertain the facts surrounding the alleged killing of a young man in Amaimo Ikeduru LGA by a parish priest. Report says the Parish Priest of St Columbus Catholic Church in Amaimo in Ikeduru Local Government Area of Imo State, shot and killed a young parishioner who threw pyrotechnics popularly known as fireworks into the church on 31st December during the crossover service. It further stated that the priest mistook the sound of the fireworks to be that of invaders and in a bid for self…
By Zainab Suleiman Okino The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has persistently drawn sharp criticism for its glaring lack of proactivity, blatant politicisation of investigations, and troubling predilection for media trials of alleged offenders. This unfavourable perception isn’t merely speculative—it has been repeatedly validated by the commission’s embarrassingly faulty prosecution strategies, resulting in the collapse of seemingly watertight cases, particularly those involving high-profile politicians. While the recent mass arrest of 792 cybercrime suspects might suggest a departure from the organisation’s historically politicized operations, we must approach this development with measured scepticism. The commission’s trajectory since its establishment in 2003…
By Azu Ishiekwene Perhaps three will be the lucky number. After at least two previous failed attempts, a peace deal between Israel and Hamas might be reached by January 20 or in the early days of Donald Trump’s second term. Or… It’s a matter of perhaps, with a big P. Optimism is a rare commodity in a region with the longest-running conflict and the largest river of bad blood. Yet, after over 450 days of war with its predations, traumas and devastations, a bit of optimism is not a bad thing. In that spirit, I accepted the Israeli Ministry of…
Lawrence Nwimo, Awka Obeledu community in Anaocha Local Government Area of Anambra State has celebrated its 2024 Mass Return, a colorful event that showcased the community’s rich culture, longevity, and unity. The event, which held at the Central School field featured the celebration of 60 octogenarians, who were honoured for attaining the remarkable age of 80. The octogenarians, comprising men and women, were classed into their own ‘Itoogbo,’ a special age grade created for them. Speaking at the event, President General of Obeledu, Engr Kenneth Echendu, congratulated the octogenarians and commended them for their remarkable achievement. He noted that the…