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Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia The World Igbo Congress (WIC), has thrown its weight behind the growing call for the restructuring of Nigeria. WIC in a communique after its recent convention in the United States of America, said only restructured Nigeria where equity, justice and fair play are upheld could guarantee the continued existence of the country. The communique signed by WIC Chairman, Sir Festus Okere; and Secretary, Sir Chris Ogara, strongly condemned the growing incidents of unprovoked attacks against Ndigbo both at home and abroad particularly since after the 2023 general elections. It, therefore, threatened to seek peaceful self determination for…

…Excited about inclusion in Ghana exhibition Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Abia State Government has explained that the postponement of school resumption date in the state from September 16 to 23 for the 2024/2025 new academic session, was because of the forthcoming Muslim holiday that coincided with the initial date. This is as Abia State has been selected by the Federal Government as one of the six states to represent Nigeria at an international medical symposium holding in Ghana. Commissioner for Information, Prince Okey Kanu, made the disclosure during a press briefing at the end of the State’s Executive Council meeting in…

Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia The detained National President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, Comrade Joe Ajaero, has been released by the Department of State Services, DSS, which quizzed him earlier on Monday morning at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, on his way to London. Ajaero who was granted administrative bail regained his freedom around 11:10pm. NLC had given the Federal Government 12:00am ultimatum for Ajaero’s unconditional release. His release was announced by pro-democracy activist and presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, Omoyele Sowore, in a post on his X handle. Sowore wrote:“BREAKING: The fascist regime of @officialABAT has…

…Demands his unconditional release before midnight Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has placed all its affiliate unions on red alert over a possible shutdown of the entire country following the arrest of its National President, Comrade Joe Ajaero. Ajaero was arrested by the operatives of the Department of State Services, DSS, at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport on Monday while on his way to London for a Trade Union Congress, TUC, conference. The National Administrative Council (NAC) of the NLC, in an emergency meeting today (Monday), strongly condemned the “alarming and unlawful arrest and detention” of the…

Lawrence Nwimo, Awka Anambra State Government has cleared the air surrounding the “leaked” video of Governor Chukwuma Soludo that has been circulating online. Reports had claimed that Soludo, recently fired an aide who allegedly leaked a video of him briefly participating in the “gwo gwo gwo ngwo” dance challenge. However, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Christian Aburime, in a statement on Monday, debunked such report as untrue stating that no aide was sacked over issue associated with the video. The statement read: “The attention of the Anambra State Government has been drawn to a false and misleading news story…

Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Amnesty International has lambasted President Bola Tinubu for the ‘unlawful’ invasion of the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, SERAP’s Abuja office by operatives of the Department of State Services. Recall that the Secret Police invaded and occupied SERAP’s office few hours after it arrested the National President of the Nigerian Labour Congress, NLC, Comrade Joe Ajaero, at the Abuja International Airport, en route London. SERAP in a statement via its X handle strongly condemned the development. The statement read: “President Tinubu must immediately direct the DSS to end the harassment, intimidation, and attacks on the rights of…

Ben Ezechime, Enugu Chief Ben Etiaba, Founder, Ethical Leadership Centre, Enugu, says the South-East zone needs visionary leaders to transform the region and make it the best in Nigeria. He said this in Enugu, Enugu State, at a Dinner organised in honour of Professor Joseph Ugboaja, the Chief Medical Director (CMD), Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital (NAUTH). The event chaired by former Minister of Power, Prof. Chinedu Nebo, had many dignitaries in attendance including Mr Amobi Ezeaku, General Manager Rangers International Football Club of Enugu. He noted that the issues the region and country were currently facing could disappear if…

Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Operatives of the Department of State Services, DSS, have raided and taken over the control of the Abuja office of a vocal rights group, the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, SERAP. The raid came less than six hours the Secret Police, quizzed the National President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, Comrade Joe Ajaero, at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, en route London. SERAP, in a statement on its X handle, described the action as an “unlawful occupation,” which must not be tolerated. “President Tinubu must immediately direct the SSS to end the harassment, intimidation and attack…

Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia The National President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, Comrade Joe Ajaero, was Monday morning, arrested by operatives of the Department of the State Services, DSS. Ikengaonline learned that Comrade Ajaero was picked up by the Secret Police at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, on his way to the United Kingdom for an official assignment. He was billed to attend a Trade Union Congress, TUC, conference beginning today (September 9), in London. Meanwhile, no reasons have been given for his arrest. Recall that the police had penultimate week, equally invited him for interrogation over alleged terrorism…

Lawrence Nwimo, Awka The Catholic Bishop of Bomadi Diocese, Most Rev. Hyacinth Egbebo, has charged women to be retrospective about their lives from time to time so as to ascertain where they have failed, and make amends. Bishop Egbebo gave this charge during the Holy Mass to herald the Provincial Seminar of the Catholic Women Organisation of Nigeria, CWON, Benin Province, held from 5th-8th September, 2024, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Patani, in Bomadi Diocese, Delta State, Nigeria. According to Bishop Egbebo, who said women were created to nurture, cook, care, feed and raise humanity, pointed out that love is…