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Ben Ezechime, Enugu The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has tasked its unit and outpost commanders on integrity and professionalism while discharging their duties. The FRSC Corps Marshal (CM), Shehu Mohammed, gave the task on Wednesday while declaring open a Unit and Outpost Commanders’ Retreat held at the FRSC Academy, Udi, near Enugu. Mohammed, represented by Assistant Corps Marshal (ACM), Hyginus Omeje, noted that actions of units and outpost commanders, who serve as FRSC field commanders, have a significant impact on the Corps’ reputation. He therefore urged them to maintain the highest standards of integrity and professionalism as officers…
…Say gratuities non-negotiable Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Pensioners in Abia State, Wednesday, rejected the agreement purportedly reached by the State leadership of the Nigeria Union of Pensioners, NUP, and the State Government on the conditions for the payment of accumulated pension arrears recently paid by the Alex Otti-led administration. Disowning the document, pensioners urged the Governor to rescind the Memorandum of Agreement (MoA), he “purportedly signed” with NUP, which made pensioners to forfeit part of their pension arrears and gratuities. Speaking under the aegis of Abia Pensioners’ Forum, the pensioners claimed they were not carried along during the purported deal. Addressing…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Conference of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP) has advocated the establishment of special court for the trial of crude oil thieves. It urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to quickly set up a special court for the prosecution of suspected crude oil thieves, corruption, and economic sabotage in Nigeria. CNPP made the call in a press statement by its Deputy National Publicity Secretary, Comrade James Ezema. In the statement released on Wednesday, the CNPP expressed alarm over the persistent revenue leakages in the country, which have led to increments in taxes and incessant hikes in petrol pump prices. According…
Lawrence Nwimo, Awka Tragedy struck Oye Agu market Abagana in Njikoka Local Government Area of Anambra State after a speeding vehicle crashed into a crowded market. The incident reportedly occured on Wednesday, September 11, leaving many feared dead and others injured. A video currently trending on the social media showed the crashed Sienna vehicle and some of the traders who were crushed to death as a result of the crash. Also shown in the video are some of the goods that were felled by the crashed vehicle, as well as some survivors of the crash, including a young man who…
Ben Ezechime, Enugu As the Friday, September 13, 2024, date for the first leg, second preliminary round of the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League fixture between Nigeria’s League Champions, Rangers International F.C, and Angolan league runner-up, G.D Sagrada Esperanca, draws close, the ‘Flying Antelopes’ have intensified its preparations for the encounter fixed for Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo. Under the watch of coach Godwin Nosike and other lieutenants of coach Fidelis Ilechukwu, who is on national duty with the Super Eagles, for AFCON 2025 qualifiers, the players have been responding well to drills and are rearing to go and defend the…
Ben Ezechime, Enugu Hayche Dev, an NGO, on Tuesday graduated the first batch of 313 young males trained as champions and advocates that support gender equality and respect for females in the country. The 12-weeks training, known as Positive Masculinity (+M) Programme, is currently being implemented across four states – Anambra, Enugu, Benue, and Plateau States. Speaking at the graduation held for participants of the progrmme drawn from the Nigeria Christian Corper’s Fellowship (NCCF) in Enugu, the Coordinator of Positive Masculinity (+M) Programme, Mr. Wilfred Okeke, lauded the significant strides made by the programme among its participants. Okeke noted that…
Lawrence Nwimo, Awka The Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities (JONAPWD) has called for the prioritisation of the inclusion of persons with disabilities (PWDs) in the upcoming local government election in Anambra State. The State Chairman of JONAPWD, Comrade Ugochukwu Okeke, in a statement on Tuesday, called for the removal of barriers that hinder their active participation in electoral processes in the state. Okeke emphasised the rights and representation of PWDs in the political process and urged authorities including political parties to ensure their participation in the electoral process. He said: “In every democratic setting, the essence of holding…
Lawrence Nwimo, Awka The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) Nnamdi Azikiwe University chapter has taken a stand against the unjust persecution of academic staff members in various Nigerian universities. During a press conference at the ASUU Secretariat in NAU, Awka, the chairperson, Comrade Kingsley Ubaoji, declared September 10 as Victimised Lecturers’ Day to show solidarity with colleagues facing victimisation. Comrade Ubaoji expressed disappointment at the lack of action by the university visitors to address the crisis within university administrations and the ongoing victimisation of lecturers. He specifically mentioned institutions such as Kogi State University (KSU), Anyingba; Ebonyi State University…
By Osteen Ejiasa Ndoki, my beloved Ndoki. You are the heart that pulls me home, the land where my spirit soars in full expression. My cherished homeland, where every visit fills me with pride. If time and fate allowed, I would be here all 365 days of the year. If circumstances aligned, I would return for good, without a moment’s hesitation. And so, just over a week ago, I set out once more, eager to reconnect with my roots. From Port Harcourt, I started driving homeward, unsure which route to take—Obehie or Afam. I chose Afam, not only for the…
Lawrence Nwimo, Awka Media Adviser to Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, in the 2023 general elections, Mr. Val Obienyem, has refuted the rumor of Mr. Obi’s arrest by the Department of State Services (DSS) at his home in Anambra State. In a statement released on Tuesday, Obienyem dismissed the report as false and baseless. He clarified that the rumour first surfaced on Saturday and was quickly debunked. However, the misinformation continued to spread despite the denial. Obienyem emphasised that Mr. Obi was not in Anambra State at the time of the alleged incident. He explained…