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… Says PISE-P initiative political gimmick Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has cautioned the Deputy Speaker House of Representatives and member representing Bende Federal Constituency, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu, to stop using the ordeal of its leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, and the insecurity in the South-East to pursue his political interest. IPOB in a strong-worded statement by its Media and Publicity Secretary, Emma Powerful, accused the Deputy Speaker of non-committal to Kanu’s release, claiming that the lawmaker is only using the situation to attract attention to himself. The warning is coming on the heels of the…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Igbo youths under the aegis of Coalition of South-East Youth Leaders, COSEYL, have given three days ultimatum to the China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC), handling the 63 kilometer Eastern Narrow Railway project and Mr Fidet Okhiria, Managing Director of Nigeria Railway Corporation (NRC), to properly complete the project or face mass protest. The ultimatum is coming on the heels of a statement credited to the firm that it had completed the Port Harcourt- Aba section of the rail track. Dismissing the statement as “total falsehood,” COSEYL in a statement by its President General Comrade Goodluck…
Our Reporter, Abuja It was pure relief and celebrations by football fans across Africa as sports broadcast giant, SuperSports, announced Wednesday its readiness to broadcast live all the 52 matches of TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations, taking place in Ivory Coast. The tournament kicks off on January 13, 2024. Earlier, SuperSport had announced that it would regrettably not broadcast the matches as MultiChoice Group, its parent company, failed to acquire the broadcasting rights for the African Cup Of Nations (AFCON). The broadcast giant said its SuperSport channels were therefore unlikely to show the competition billed to commence on January…
Our Reporter, New York Host of the popular satirical news show, “Keeping It Real With Adeola,” Adeola Fayehun, has revealed that her desire to hold politicians accountable motivated her to choose journalism as a career. The former SaharaTV host made the remarks during an exclusive interview with Rudolf Okonkwo on 90MinutesAfrica. The US-based journalist said that experiencing the functional amenities in America made her very angry with how Nigeria was governed. “I lived in Nigeria for 19 years without once experiencing constant electricity for two weeks in a row,” she lamented. “It was really weird for me when I moved…
Ike Nnachi, Abakaliki Three persons were killed on Wednesday evening in a fatal road accident in Ebonyi State. The accident, Ikengaonline gathered, happened in front of the Ebonyi State University permanent site gate along the Abakaliki-Enugu highway. Eyewitnesses say 3 women victims were motionless and believed to have died from the impact of the accident. They were said to be waiting for commercial vehicles to take them to their destinations when a white jeep lost control and rammed into them and others. Three other persons waiting for a bus were seriously injured and rushed to the hospital. According to an…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Chief of Army Staff, COAS, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, has acknowledged the needed for non-kinetic approach in tackling the challenge of insecurity in the South-East geo-political zone. Gen. Lagbaja who was fielding questions from newsmen during his visit to 14 Brigade Nigeria Army, Ohafia, Abia State, noted that military option alone would not bring a complete end to the lingering Mondays sit-at-home in the zone. He solicited the cooperation of the relevant stakeholders in introducing non-kinetic measures including developmental initiatives to eliminate the menace. Recall that the Deputy Speaker House of Representatives Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu, during…
Ike Nnachi, Abakaliki Mr Ifeanyi Eleje has picked the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) ticket for the Ebonyi South Senatorial Seat bye-run election slated for February 3, 2024. At the primary election of the party, which held at the Amuro Mgbo Town Hall in the Afikpo Local Government Area, Ebonyi State, on Tuesday, Sir Eleje was returned unopposed through a popular Voice Vote by accredited 250 delegates and party members. Declaring Eleje winner in the primaries, Chairman of the Electoral Committee, who also doubled as the Returning Officer of the party, Chukwudi Nwankwo, said the process was credible and devoid…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia The Supreme Court, Wednesday, reserved judgment on the appeal brought by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate in the 2023 governorship election in Abia State, Chief Okey Ahiwe, against the victory of Governor Alex Otti. After listening to the arguments by parties in the suit, the apex court reserved judgment on a date to be communicated to the parties and their counsels. The Supreme Court panel of five Justices, led by Hon. Justice Inyang Okoro, upon taking arguments on the preliminary motions on notice to strike out some alleged incompetent issues arising in the briefs of…
Ben Ezechime, Enugu As the rumour of Transition Committee for the 17 local government councils in Enugu State by the Dr Peter Mbah-led administration continues to gather momentum, an Accord Party Chieftain in the state, Barrister John Nwobodo has threatened lawsuit if that happens. In a telephone interview, the legal practitioner and politician said the party would not take it lightly if there was any attempt to circumvent the law by the Peter Mbah-led administration in the state. He said that the Enugu State Independent Electoral Commission (ENSIEC) was supposed to be an independent body. “Constitutionally, ENSIEC is an independent…
Ben Ezechime, Enugu Senator Osita Ngwu (PDP), representing Enugu West Senatorial District, has lauded Gov. Peter Mbah for his commitment and support for the Enugu State Fire and Rescue Service. Ngwu made this known when the leadership of Enugu State Fire and Rescue Service, led by its Director, Engr. Okwudiri Ohaa, paid him a courtesy call at his residence in Enugu. He noted that the Service had been active in doing their jobs, which is known to all; because, the state government had been very supportive of their activities and humanitarian rescues. The lawmaker said that he would support the…