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Ben Ezechime, Enugu Enugu State Government has pledged to deepen partnership with the Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS) in the provision of sporting coaches and facilities to correctional centres. The state’s Commissioner for Youths and Sports, Mr Lloyd Ekweremadu, said this while kicking off the final match of 2024 Enugu Custodial Centre Annual Inter-Hostels Football Competition. Ekweremadu, represented by the State Director of Sports, Mr Boniface Onovo, said that the move would facilitate inmate reformation and reintegration as well as making reformed inmates beneficial to the country. According to him, the ministry will deploy two football coaches to this custodial centre to…
Ugo Nosiri, Owerri Operatives of the Imo State Police Command, have apprehended four suspected cultists during an intelligence-led operation at Irete, Owerri West Local Government Area. According to a statement signed by the Command’s Spokesperson, Mr Henry Okoye, the suspects were arrested following an operation designed to combat cult-related activities within the state. The statement identified the suspects as Uche Ibejiako, 26, from Owerri Municipal; Mariano Daniel, 24, from Delta State; Micheal Chukwuemeka, 23, from Umuokwu Izombe in Oguta Local Government Area (LGA); and Anointing Ezeh, 23, from Umugada Irete in Owerri West LGA. All four suspects have confessed to being members…
By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu Around 26 May 2020, the Police in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) announced that Raphael Yanyi, a senior judge, “had suffered a suspected heart attack” leading to his death. The Ministry of Justice quickly clarified, however, that the remains of the judge “did not exhibit any toxic substances.” Following an autopsy, Justice minister, Celestin Tunda Ya Kasende, disclosed that Judge Yanyi had died from “blows of sharp points or knife-like objects, which were thrust into his head.” Contrary to the claim by the police, the judge did not die of a heart attack. Instead was murdered. At…
The Parent- Teacher Association of Nigeria (NAPTAN) has commended the Federal Government for giving clarification on its ban of underage students from gaining admission into tertiary education institutions. The Deputy Chairman of NAPTAN, Mr Adeolu Ogunbanjo, made the commendation in an interview with Newsmen in Lagos on Sunday. Ogunbanjo said that the clarification has given a clear picture of the policy and would erase misconceptions. NAN reports that the Federal Ministry of Education on Friday clarified that the government did not stop students below 18 years from sitting for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) and National Examinations…
Lawrence Nwimo, Awka Some traders in Onitsha, Anambra State have demanded sack of President General of Anambra State Markets Amalgamated Traders’ Association (ASMATA), Chief Humphrey Anuna, and Special Adviser to the Governor on Trade and Markets, Hon. Evarist Uba. The traders also called for the dissolution of the caretaker committees in the entire markets and holding of fresh election. Addressing newsmen at Ochanja Central market, a chieftain, Chief Onyeahuru Okeha, said the traders would only throw their weight behind the reelection of Governor Chukwuma Soludo if the duo were removed from office and fresh elections conducted in the markets. He…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Governor Alex Otti of Abia State, has debunked rumour that his administration is planning to lay off workers in the state, describing the rumour as the handiwork of mischief makers. Otti who made the rebuttal while responding to a question during a media parley Friday night in Umuahia, said that instead of retrenchment, his administration would continue to prioritise the welfare of Abia workers. He said: “There is no any massive retrenchment in the pipeline. We will continue to ensure that the civil service is enhanced and productivity increased.” Otti, therefore, urged members of the public…
Lawrence Nwimo, Awka The Fiscal Transparency Working Group (FTWG) of the Anambra State Open Government Partnership (OGP SAP II) has renewed call for speedy transmission of Anambra State Audit bill to the State Legislature for passage into law. They said passage of the bill into law will help strengthen the fight against corruption and ensure independence of the office of the Auditor General in the state. The group made the call during an advocacy visit to the state Commissioner for Finance, Mr Izuchukwu Okafor, as part of efforts to ensure fiscal transparency and accountability in the governance of the state…
Our Reporter, Abuja Presidential spokesman, Chief Ajuri Ngelale, has resigned from his position with immediate effect. According to a statement issued by the Presidency on Saturday, Ngelale said he had submitted a memo to the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, detailing him of his plan to proceed on indefinite leave. The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Publicity, also said he has also stepped down as the Special Presidential Envoy on Climate Action and Chairman of the Presidential Steering Committee on Project Evergreen. The statement also claimed that Ngelale stepped down from his roles…
Ike Nnachi, Abakaliki A Lawyer, Sunday Ununu accused of murdering an orphaned 36-year-old Man, Nnamdi Nwoke, on Friday disrupted his arraignment proceedings at the Magistrate Court 1 in the State Judiciary Headquarters, Abakaliki, capital of Ebonyi State. Ununu is the Principal of Bigbird chambers, a popular legal firm in Abakaliki. He was arrested two weeks ago and had been in police custody at the police headquarters Abakaliki after the bullets he fired from a pistol in his possession hit the late Nwite. The incident happened when a group, Izzi Unuphu Land Power of Attorney was celebrating their election for the…
Ben Ezechime, Enugu Late Nollywood stars and some living legends have been penciled down for awards at the inaugural Nollywood Legends Award slated to be held between September 12 to 14 in Enugu. Some of the late stars include, John Okafor (Mr Ibu), Enebeli Elebuwa, Sam Loco, Saint Obi, Moji Olaiya, Murphy Afolabi, Pete Eneh, Pope Odonwodo, Ada Ameh, Ernest Asuzu, Amaechi Muonagor, Femi Ogunrobi, Muna Obiekwe. Others are Victor Oloatan, Karibi Fubara, Ashley Nwosu, Iyabo Oko, Cynthia Okereke, J.T. Tom West, Usman Pategi, Bruno Iwuoha, Sisi Quadri Adedeji Aderemi, Aisha Abimbola, Romanus Amuta, Chudi Amobi, Solomon Ezeh, Dave osagie…