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Japa syndrome: Talent flight as the real cost of corruption in Nigeria 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: While migration is a natural part of human experience all over the world, in recent years, the desperation to leave Nigeria for just about anywhere else in the globe has taken the form of an anxious, nerve-wracking pursuit on self-preservation colloquially captured in the word “Japa”. Japa is Yoruba for “to run, flee, or escape” from danger. Japa was inspired…

Abia gov-elect, Otti fires warning shot, tells looters to return public funds . Vows to cut cost of governance using Obi’s model By Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Abia Governor-elect, Alex Otti, has told looters of public funds in the state to simply return every looted fund in their custody as he has no time to start chasing them. The ex-banker who gave the warning while featuring on Channels Television programme Thursday, also vowed to slash down the cost of governance in Abia using the prudent model of the Labour Party’s presidential flag bearer, Mr Peter Obi when he held sway as…

I am proud of supporting APC governorship candidate, says Anyim Ike Nnachi, Abakaliki Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Anyim Pius Anyim has doubled down on his support for the All Progressive Congress (APC) Governorship Candidate in Ebonyi State, Francis Nwifuru. He was reacting to his suspension by the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) National Working Committee over his decision to back Nwifuru instead of the party’s candidate for the election, Ifeanyi Ọdịi. Background Mr Anyim, a member of the PDP has not hidden his opposition to the next Governor coming from Ebonyi South senatorial zone where the…

Enugu govt launches African sanitation policy guidelines Ben Ezechime, Enugu The Enugu State Government on Friday, launched the African Sanitation Policy Guidelines (ASPG), project aimed at providing improved access to basic sanitation facilities in the state. The Special Adviser to the Governor on Water Sanitatiin, Mr Dubem Onyia, said this in Enugu while launching the domestication of the project in the State. He said that the project was not just about providing access to clean water and sanitation; but about empowering communities to take ownership of their own sanitation needs. Onyia said: “The state is domesticating the ASPG project in…

Ebonyi council boss denies involvement in murder of opposition party member Ike Nnachi, Abakaliki The Chairman of Onicha Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, Chidiebere Agwu has denied involvement in the death of an opposition party member in the council area. Mr Agwu was reacting to allegations levelled against him over the death of an opposition party member, one Oyibo Nwani. Mr Nwani, it was learnt, was killed by yet to be identified persons on Saturday 18th March, 2023 at at Amautu Town Hall polling unit during the governorship and state assembly election. He was the agent of the Action…

Oye camp reacts as S’Court declares Njoku new APGA national chairman Lawrence Nwimo, Awka There is a fresh twist in the case involving Chief Victor Oye and Chief Edozie Njoku over who is the rightful national chairman of the All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA). This is happening on Friday as the Supreme Court reaffirmed Edozie Njoku as the National Chairman of APGA. The apex court made the pronouncement in a judgment on an application by Njoku, where he sought the regularization of the amended judgment of Justice Mary Peter Odili delivered on May 9, 2022. Njoku’s motion followed a letter…

HoA: Declare only uploaded results on INEC IREV in Imo – Accord Party tells INEC By Nonsochukwu Uwa, Owerri The Accord Party candidate for Ahiazu Mbaise state constituency in Imo state, Bruno Onuoha, on Friday called on the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to declare the winner of March 18, 2023, Ahiazu Mbaise state constituency election, based on the collated and uploaded results on the INEC IREV. Bruno made this demand while speaking to newsmen in Owerri, on why the Ahiazu election was declared inconclusive. On his reason for calling for the declaration of results, Onuoha said he reviewed the…

Enugu Poll: ‘My support for Peter Mbah is Peter Obi’s wish’ – LP Chieftain, Iyere Ben Ezechime, Enugu Comrade Kennedy Iyere, a Chieftain of the Labour Party, says his support for the candidate of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Dr Peter Mbah, in the just-concluded governorship election in Enugu State, is in line with the wishes of the LP presidential flag bearer, Mr Peter Obi. Ikengaonline had reported that prior to the March 18 governorship poll, Iyere led members of the Obidient Movement to endorse Mbah who is now Governor-Elect of Enugu State. Iyere, who is the…

Aftermath of Abia guber poll: Harvest of accolades for Otti . Deputy gov, Ohuabunwa, Rep Onuigbo, Wachuku pledge support By Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia As the emergence of Dr Alex Otti of the Labour Party as Abia Governor-elect continues to generate reactions, Abia Deputy Governor and chieftain of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party, Sir Ude Oko Chukwu, has congratulated him on his resounding victory. Similarly, Senator Mao Ohuabunwa who contested the Abia North senatorial race on the platform of the PDP, has described Otti’s emergence as heroic and God’s will. In the same vein, the All Progressive Congress, APC senatorial…

7 nabbed for impersonation, illegal revenue collection in Anambra Lawrence Nwimo, Awka About seven persons have been arrested  for allegedly impersonating officials of the Anambra State Internal Revenue Service on Thursday. The joint enforcement team of Operation Clean and Healthy Anambra, OCHA Brigade, led by Managing Director of OCHA Brigade, Comrade Celestine Anere, made the arrest when they raided Awka and Oye-Agu and Abagana. The suspects were caught red-handed collecting illegal tax and issuing fake receipts to tricycle operators and mini-bus drivers plying the busy Awka-Onitsha old road. Speaking to newsmen at the agency’s headquarters…