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Our Reporter Members of the State Working Committee (SWC) of All Progressives Congress (APC), Enugu State chapter have dissociated themselves from the suspension and expulsion of some founding members of the party in the state by the State Chairman, Ugochukwu Agballa. In a world press conference in Enugu at the weekend, the SWC members said they rejected the action of Agballa because it lacked legitimacy and due process. The State Publicity Secretary of the party, Charles Ako, said that Agballa acted unilaterally without consultations and due process. He said that the state chairman’s dictatorial tendencies had become a bad omen to…
Ike Nnachi, Abakaliki Catholic Bishop of Abakaliki Diocese, Most Rev Dr Peter Chukwu, has charged Christians to put the condition of the country and its feature in the hands of the risen Christ. The Bishop gave the charge in his sermon during the Easter Vigil Service at the St. Theresa’s Cathedral Abakaliki. The midnight service/ vigil heralds the resurrection of Jesus Christ in the Christendom. The Bishop lamented that the condition of the country has put the people in a state of confusion and uncertainty. He however urged the people not to despair but to put their trust in God to change the condition of the country…
By Sam Amadi I am not an expert on treason or toxicity, but I am in love with the ‘ObiDients.’ They are an inconveniencing lot because they refuse to accept the excuses and arrogant nonsense of the so called elite. Many ‘ObiDients’ are more intelligent, patriotic and sensible than those who either claim Emilokan, other feudal or class prerogatives. How democratic are these lot who are putting down the ‘ObiDients’ if their idea of democracy is to make false statements and never get pushed back? If that is their conception of democracy or public reason, then they have not understood democracy. By the way, I have…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Hundreds of houses were Saturday evening submerged in Aba, the economic capital of Abia State following a torrential rain fall. Scores of residents have been rendered homeless as they could not access their homes which in some cases were completely swallowed by flood water according to eyewitness accounts. According to accounts, Port Harcourt Road is the worst hit following the deplorable condition of the road that has been almost impassable for many years. An eyewitness told Ikengaonline that the devastation by the flood was unprecedented since the history of the commercial city. “Flood completely took over people’s houses at 142,…
Ben Ezechime, Enugu As the 2023 Easter Celebration gets under way, Mr Ahmed Ammani Commissioner of Police in Enugu State, has ordered the deployment of all operational and intelligence officers across the 17 local government areas to ensure a hitch free festivities. The commissioner also warned operatives to stick to the Nigeria Police Force extant rules of engagement and guard against acts of unprofessionalism this season. The Command Public Relation Officer, DSP Daniel Ndukwe, said this in a statement made available to newsmen in Enugu. The commissioner reassured residents and visitors to the state of adequate security and safety during…
Ben Ezechime, Enugu In 1929 a group of women from the then Eastern Region of Nigeria made history by trying to resist the British colonial masters for attempting to introduce payment of tax by the womenfolk in the East. The “Aba women’s riot of 1929” as it came to be known was in protest against British Administration in Eastern Nigeria that introduced warrant chiefs, who were empowered by the colonial governor to rule the communities on their behalf. Interestingly in post colonial political arrangements in the South-Eastern region of Nigeria, chiefdoms were not dignified so much like the practice in…
By Agbo, Ochonu & Kperogi In the face of existential challenges facing Nigeria, the ensuing conversation arose among three Nigerians in the Diaspora on the way forward for a nation in crisis. Osmund: Nigeria, a country with over 250 ethnic nationalities was once home to many storied ancient kingdoms and empires that prided themselves with fighting great wars, conquering territories, and yes, claiming victories both far and near. Today, the ethnic sub-nationalities that survived those great kingdoms each continue to maintain a unique cultural identity, subscribing to their individual ways of life and sharply divided along religious lines. Many Nigerians…
Her friend of 20 years, according to her, snatched a boyfriend she planned to marry ten years ago. For those years, she bore the bitter grudge, until they were reconciled two weeks ago. But the grudge remained, and when a window of opportunity presented itself, she allegedly choked and stabbed her to death. According to a report in the Vanguard newspaper Anita Ofili was arrested on March 26 for allegedly committing the chilling crime against Glory Okon at her apartment at Greenville Estate, Ajah area of Lagos. Occupants of the building were alerted by a shout for help from Ofili’s…
Ben Ezechime, Enugu The Labour Party (LP) candidate in the March 18 Governorship election in Enugu State, Hon. Chijioke Edeoga, has formally submitted his petition at the Enugu State Elections Tribunal. The petition made obtained by Ikengaonline was filed by Adegboyega Awomolo, SAN, and dated Thursday April 6th 2023. The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the candidate of the Party, Peter Mbah, were listed in the petition as Respondents. Edeoga is seeking redress over irregularities that characterised the election. Details, later…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia The open letter by Africa’s award-winning novelist, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, has rattled the camp of Nigeria’s President-Elect, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, as his aides have launched a barrage of missiles at her. She had plainly expressed shock that the US State Department congratulated the purported winner of the February 25 presidential poll that could only pass for “a charade.” In a swift response, Director of Publicity Tinubu/Shettima Campaign, Bayo Onanuga urged President Joe Biden to trash Adichie’s letter. Similarly, the official Spokesperson of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, 2023 Presidential Campaign Council, APC PCC, and Senior Advocate…