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Lawrence Nwimo, Awka Bishop of Sokoto Catholic Diocese, His Lordship, Bishop Mathew Hassan Kukah will deliver a lecture at the third anniversary and second annual memorial lecture of Mr Innocent Chukwuemeka Chukwuma. Themed: “The Power of One: Dreams & Nightmares: Thoughts on Innocent Chukwuma,” the lecture will focus on the life and times of Mr Chukwuma, the founder of Innocent Chukwuemeka Chukwuma Empowerment Foundation (ICCEF). ICCEF Executive Director, Gad Peter, on behalf of the CLEEN & ICCEF, said the event will take place on Friday, April 12, 2024, in Abuja in remembrance of Chukwuma’s “selflessness, simplicity, and humaneness.” “In commemoration of…

…Says their docility delaying IPOB leader’s release Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Worried over the continued detention of their son, the family of the Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, has written an open letter to South-East Governors, urging them to act fast to avoid his death in custody. The family in an emotion-laden letter signed by Prince Emmanuel Kanu, alleged that the failure of the South-East Governors to come together as a people to demand Kanu’s release, was the reason behind his continued incarceration. According to Kanu’s family, if the Governors should jettison their political differences…

Lawrence Nwimo, Awka Persons living with disabilities working with Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State have cried out for help over their four years unpaid salaries. The PWDs, numbering ten said most of them had been ejected from their apartments for inability to renew their rents, while others were indebted to food vendors in order to feed. Speaking to Journalists, one of the victims, Kenechukwu Uka, said they were recruited in 2020 and had immediately resumed work after undergoing necessary documentation. He said they were directed to work from August till December 2020, when their data would be captured by…

…Introduces contributory pension scheme Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Abia State Government said it spent N9 billion to wipe out pension arrears that stockpiled under the watch of previous administrations in the state. Government also said it had set up a Help Desk in the Ministry of Finance to address omissions and other issues arising from the recent payment of pension arrears. Recall that Governor Alex Otti, had over the weekend, approved the clearing of pension arrears of Abia retirees running into several months. Commissioner for Information and Culture, Prince Okey Kanu disclosed this while briefing the press in Government House Umuahia…

Lawrence Nwimo, Awka Bishop of the Niger, Anglican Communion, Anambra State, Rt Rev Owen Nwokolo has passionately called upon Nigerians to steadfastly defend their livelihoods and strive for survival against the prevailing difficulties and mounting hardship in the country. The bishop advised Nigerians to firmly stand their ground and take responsibility instead of giving up or blaming governments in the face of economic hardship plaguing the nation. He also counselled the citizens to use their hands to produce tangible things of great value capable of benefitting themselves and others wherever they found themselves. Nwokolo who gave the advice in his…

Ike Nnachi, Abakaliki Leaders of Ebonyi State including former Senate President, Anyim Pius Anyim; former governors, Senator Sam Egwu; Senator David Umahi; and others on Tuesday put aside their political differences to celebrate Chief Martin Elechi, the second Civilian governor of the state. This was made possible by the incumbent Governor Francis Nwifuru. The leaders have not been together following their political differences and have not been seen together attending public functions until, Tuesday when all of them attended the 83rd birthday celebration of Elechi in Abakaliki, the state capital. The event was organised by the state government. The leaders came into the…

Lawrence Nwimo, Awka There is a looming showdown between Anambra State Government and Igboukwu community in Aguata Local Government Area over the burial of deceased former governor of the state, Dr. Chukwuemeka Ezeife. Ezeife, a Harvard-trained economist, was the first Executive Governor of Anambra State between January 1992 to November 1993 during the aborted Third Republic and also a former federal permanent secretary. He died on December 14, last year, about three weeks after Dr. Chinwoke Mbadinuju, another former governor of the State, who died in April, was buried. Ikengaonline gathered that the family of Ezeife planned to begin funeral activities…

Ike Nnachi, Abakaliki Governor Francis Nwifuru has urged Nigerians to pray for peace and social cohesion in the country. The governor made the call in his Easter Message at the weekend. He also called for prayers for progress and healings for the country. Nwifuru, who noted that the period calls for sober reflections called on Nigerians to emulate the life of Christ who leaved a life of sacrifice and selflessness. He said his government will continue to work towards alleviating the hardship being faced by the people. His statement reads: “On this special day of Easter, the Government and people…

Ben Ezechime, Enugu AIG Kwazhi Dali, the Assistant Inspector General of Police in-charge of Force Criminal Intelligence and Investigation Department (FCIID) Annex Enugu, has called on citizens to continue to be law-abiding and cooperate with police. Kwazhi made the call in an Easter goodwill message issued on his behalf by the Police Public Relations Officer for FCIID Annex, Enugu, CSP Chika Elom, on Sunday in Enugu. The AIG, whose office covers the South-East and South-South regions, also urged citizens to partner with the police by providing prompt, relevant and actionable information regarding crime and criminality to the nearest police station…

Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Governor Alex Otti has said that no sacrifice is too big to improve the lives of Abia people, insisting that even in the quest to build an economically vibrant state, the welfare of the citizens is uppermost. Otti who stated this in an Easter message, said if Jesus could sacrifice his life to save mankind from eternal death, according to the teachings of the Christian faith, then “no sacrifice can be too big to improve the lives of the very people for whom the Saviour paid the ultimate price.” Governor Otti in the message titled, “To live…