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…N150k as Christmas bonanza Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Traditional rulers in Abia State, have expressed gratitude to Governor Alex Otti for approving a monthly stipend of N250,000 for every traditional ruler in the state This was contained in a press statement issued Saturday by the Chairman of Abia State Council of Traditional Rulers, HRM Eze Linus Nto Mbah. According to the statement, the Governor also approved N150,000 as special Christmas bonanza for each of the royal fathers to support their Christmas expenditure. The statement said that payment of the new stipend would commence from December 2024. Describing Otti’s relationship with traditional…
Ike Nnachi, Abakaliki The House of Representatives has expressed concern over the ongoing cash crunch in commercial banks across the country, calling on the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to address the situation which has imposed significant hardship on citizens. In a motion brought under Matters of Urgent Public Importance by Uguru Emmanuel, the House highlighted the severe economic and social implications of the cash scarcity, which has left many Nigerians unable to access funds even for basic needs. Uguru noted that while economic growth relies heavily on consumer spending and business investment, the persistent cash shortage had become a…
Ben Ezechime, Enugu The Director General/CEO of Projects Development Institute (PRODA), Enugu, Dr Peter Ogbobe, has expressed appreciation to retirees and members of staff for their dedication and commitment to the progress of the Institute. Ogbobe made the remarks during the end of the year get-to-together organised by the institute to mark the end of the 2024 fiscal year. Ogbobe, with his mantra, “no one person makes a convoy,” said that the event was to “thank God” for a successful year and to celebrate the workers for their cooperation and performance in 2024. “We gather today to celebrate the end…
Ben Ezechime, Enugu Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has inaugurated the Oranto International Airport Hotel Limited Enugu, built by the president, Atlas Oranto Group, Prince Engr Arthur Eze, located at the Enugu International Airport Enugu. The Oranto Hotel has 95-room capacity, two conference halls with 470 capacity in total and one boardroom as well. Dr Mbah described the hotel as magnificent and commended the owner for bringing such edifice to Enugu. The governor reiterated his avowed commitment to operationalising the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu. According to him, in a few days time, his administration would launch the Enugu-Air…
Lawrence Nwimo, Awka Primary and secondary schools from the six education zones in Anambra State have locked horns in this year’s edition of Healthy Living with Nonye Soludo’s Mystery Box and Quiz competitions. The competiting schools that represent each of the six zones emerged from preliminary stages of the competitions, which were carried out across different zonal and local government levels. While primary schools competed in the Mystery Box quiz, which tested their knowledge on nutritional and health benefits of common fruits and vegetables, their secondary school counterparts competed in expository quiz which tested their IQs in elementary health education.…
Lawrence Nwimo, Awka Early morning stampede on Saturday, 21st December, 2024, at the premises of Chief Earnest Azudialo Obiejesi, popularly known as Obi Jackson, has left an unconfirmed number of persons dead during distribution of Christmas palliative especially rice and other consumables. Ikengaonline gathered that the suspected number of victims is 18 and mainly aged and young women especially widows who had converged in Obi Jackson’s house for the palliative as was customary every Yuletide season. An eyewitness said stampede ensued following large number of persons who had come for the palliative which surpassed previous years exercises. An eyewitness said…
Ike Nnachi, Abakaliki Leaders of Ebonyi State and South-East region on Thursday cancelled the birthday Lecture and book launch in honour of Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State over the tragedy which claimed the lives of over 30 children on Wednewday in Ibadan. The event organisers announced the cancellation at the venue in Abakaliki, capital of Ebonyi State to guests who had gathered for the event. Makinde and his Ebonyi Counterpart, Francis Nwifuru were scheduled to attend the event. The event with the theme: Igbo Culture of Nwanne Di Na Mba, the Oluseyi Makinde Paradigm, with Senator Ben Obi as…
…As stakeholders brainstorm on criminal justice administration in Abia Ngozi Obiachu, Umuahia The Nigerian Correctional Service, NSC, Abia State command, has appealed for more operational vehicles to convey inmates to court. Superintendent of Corrections, SC Fredrick Chukwu, who made the plea while speaking at a stakeholders’ meeting on the Administration of Abia State Criminal Justice Law ACJL, in Umuahia, said the service had inadequate operational vehicles. According to him, the inadequacy of operational vehicles hampers the operations of the service especially in conveying inmates to courts. SC Chukwu who is in charge of records, Umuahia Correctional Centre, said that only…
Ben Ezechime, Enugu The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), has deployed no fewer than 768 personnel for one-month long yuletide special operation within Enugu State. The Sector Commander of FRSC Enugu State Command, Mr Franklin Agbakoba, told newsmen in Enugu on Thursday, that the personnel are made up of 483 Regular Marshals and Officers. Agbakoba noted that the regular marshals and officers are currently being supported by 285 Special Marshals manning critical road corridors to ensure traffic flow as well as providing rescue, emergency and health services. The sector commander said that the corps had already deployed nine patrol vehicles,…
Ben Ezechime, Enugu The Enugu State Government has budgeted N13billion for the renovation and rehabilitation of two sports facilities ahead of the hosting of the 2026 National Sports Festival (NSF). This was contained in the state’s budget breakdown presented by the Commissioner for Budget and Planning, Mr Chris Ozongwi, at a press briefing on Wednesday in Enugu. The commissioner said that the state government required to make funds available to prepare adequately for the hosting of the festival. “In this regard, N3billion provision has been made for revamping of the Awgu games village in Awgu Local Government Area. “Also, a…