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Ike Nnachi, Abakaliki Gunmen on Christmas eve attacked a Catholic Church in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, killing three worshippers. Bishop of Abakaliki Diocese, Most Rev. Peter Nworie Chukwu confirmed the attack and killings which occurred during a vigil mass on Sunday night. Bishop Chukwu disclosed this at Monday’s Christmas Mass at Saint Theresa’s Cathedral Church. He said that the killing occurred at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Nkweagu, in Abakaliki Local Government Area of Ebonyi State at 11:30 pm on Sunday. The bishop, who described the incident as sad and disheartening, prayed for the repose of their souls. He explained that the…
By Hassan Gimba Rivers, a state so rich because God blessed it with an abundance of crude oil and gas, is named after the many rivers that border its territory. Forty per cent of Nigeria’s output of crude oil is produced in the state. It also has deposits of silica sand, glass sand and clay. According to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), ₦1.93 trillion was raked in, in 2022 as Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) across the 36 states in Nigeria, including the Federal Capital Territory. Out of this, Rivers State generated ₦172.89 billion, second only to Lagos, with ₦651.15…
By Owei Lakemfa Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, the Honourable Minister of Foreign Affairs, stepped out on Thursday December 21, 2023 to explain to Nigerians the four-dimensional space built by the Tinubu administration for the country’s foreign policy. Tuggar, 56, a player in the oil and gas industry had in the last six years, been Nigeria’s Ambassador to Germany. This opportunity of a wide audience including the diplomatic community, intellectuals, active and retired public servants to examine the new policy, was provided by the ever thoughtful and visionary Association of Retired Career Ambassadors of Nigeria, ARCAN. The ARCAN, led by Ambassador John…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Member representing Isuikwuato/ Umunneochi federal constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Amobi Ogah, on Sunday distributed 501 bags of 50kg of rice, over 10,000 bags of 5kg rice, wrappers and cash to his constituents. The lawmaker who stood for hours, personally handing over the palliatives with the assistance of his wife and children, said that philanthropy is a hubby and passion that gives him fulfillment. He explained that he had been into the humanitarian gesture for over a decade even before venturing into politics, and vowed never to quit even after leaving political office. The lawmaker who said…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Prelate, Presbyterian Church of Nigeria, His Eminence Dr Ekpenyong Akpanika, has solicited prayers for victims of banditry, terrorism and wars. The Prelate who made the call in his Christmas message decried the harsh economic situation in Nigeria and woes of humanity which he likened to darkness that Prophet Jeremiah envisaged when he prophesied about the birth of Jesus. He, however, urged Nigerians not to give up yet despite the prevailing economic hardship, predicting a brighter future. Rev. Akpanika in the message signed by the Director of Information and Public Affairs, Rev. Dr Nnoke Ibe, said that…
Ben Ezechime, Enugu The governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has urged Nigerians to live in love, peace, and togetherness in order to advance the country. Mbah said this in his Christmas message to the people of Enugu State and Nigerians on Monday in Enugu. The governor reaffirmed his dedication to creating a new Enugu State, stressing that his goals include leading an Enugu State where love, peace, and unity are paramount. He said this is in addition to eradicating poverty and growing the state’s economy seven-fold to $30 billion. He reminded the Christian faithful and the nation that the…
Ben Ezechime, Enugu Chief Emma Eneukwu, Deputy National Chairman South of ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), has urged Nigerians to allow the spirit of Christmas be a catalyst for unity and collaboration in the country. Eneukwu, in a Christmas message made available to Ikengaonline in Enugu called on Nigerians to allow their confession of love and brotherliness to speak louder than words. According to him, as we joyfully gather to celebrate the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ, I extend heartfelt Christmas greetings to each and every one of you. He said as Christians and fellow Nigerians, “we share a common…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Governor Alex Otti of Abia State, on Sunday, paid a Christmas visit to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, at his private residence in Ikoyi, Lagos. Governor Otti, while wishing the President a happy Christmas, used the opportunity of his visit to thank President Tinubu for his intervention on the long-abandoned Aba end of the Enugu-Umuahia-Aba-Port Harcourt Expressway, which led to resumption of work on the reconstruction of the Federal Highway recently. A statement by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Kazie Uko, said that the Governor was warmly received by the President who commended him for his developmental strides…
…Assures of adequate security Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Governor Alex Otti, has urged the people and residents of Abia State to share love with one another and extend help to the needy in the spirit of Christmas. The Governor who stated this in his Christmas message, also cautioned against reckless driving and consumption of harmful substances and excess alcohol. Otti in the message made available to Ikengaonline said: “As we celebrate, we must imbibe the true spirit of Christmas, sharing the joy and blessings of the season with everyone around us.” It further read: “There is no better time to love and care…
Ben Ezechime, Enugu The Owelle Ejikeme Odumegwu Foundation (OEO) has donated well-furnished station to Nigeria Police in Enugu State to support the federal and state governments’ efforts in fighting crime and criminality. The newly-built police station is furnished with solar lights, adequate offices with public conveniences with tiles, standard perimeter fencing and outer barbwire fencing of the entire land space of the station to forestall land encroachment. Inaugurating the Police Station located at Petsan Layout, Ogurugu Etteh in Igbo-Eze North Local Government Area on Sunday, the state Commissioner of Police, Mr Kanayo Uzuegbu, noted that the station would help in clamping down on…