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Ugo Nosiri, Owerri The Founder and Director, Women’s Aid Collective, WACOL, Professor Joy Ezeilo, says that violence against women is a violation of their human rights. Professor Ezeilo made the emphasis during a zoom meeting organised by WACOL to mark this year’s Human Rights Day and 16 days campaign to end violence against women and girls. She noted that the Universal Declaration of human rights clearly stated that the rights are for everyone including women, children and those living with Disabilities. Professor Ezeilo who is also the former Dean of Law, University of Nigeria Nsukka, while noting that everyone deserves…
Ben Ezechime, Enugu The Enugu State Government says it is partnering with some private developers Hyfield and Allied Associates LTD; and Toshel Nigeria Ltd; to build 300 housing units in Trans Ekulu area of Enugu, the state capital. The Secretary and Legal Adviser of Enugu State Housing Development Corporation (ESHDC), Mr Titus Ngene, disclosed this while speaking to Journalists on the activities of the corporation. He said this was part of the government’s determination to provide affordable housing for the residents of the state. “We own several estates in Enugu through private sector partnership. The one we are talking about…
Lawrence Nwimo, Awka The Chairman, Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Anambra State Council, Comrade Humphrey Nwafor, has pledged to ensure the building of a befitting Secretariat for workers in the State. He said the project will be completed before the end of his tenure. Nwafor stated this shortly after the inauguration of State Administrative Council Members yesterday, following conclusion of inclusive election held last March. He regretted the accommodation challenge of the Union, which he said had constituted setbacks to the progress of the Union. He said, “The foundation of NLC in Anambra is not solid because as we speak, NLC…
Stephen Ukandu, News/Features Editor A book entitled, “Dis Life No Balance, an Anthology of Nigeria Diaspora Voices,” written by the trio of prolific writers, Farooq Kperogi, Moses Ochonu, and Osmund Agbo, is for public presentation in Abuja on Thursday, December 15. The book has its foreword written by eminent scholar, Professor Toyin Falola. Venue for the book presentation is National Press Centre Abuja (Radio House) while time is 10:00am West African Time (WAT). The book presentation is to be chaired by the Vice Chancellor, University of Abuja, Professor Abdul Rasheed Na’ Allah; while the Chief Launcher is the immediate Governor…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia As the Supreme Court of Nigeria will on Friday, December 15, deliver judgment on the continued detention of the Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, American lawmaker, Jarvis Johnson, representing District 139, State of Texas, has urged the apex court to uphold the plethora of earlier judgments by lower courts in Kanu’s favour. The call by the US legislator was contained in a statement made available to Ikengaonline on Tuesday night. Recall that despite various court judgments ordering the immediate and unconditional release of Kanu, the Federal Government has subjected the IPOB…
Ben Ezechime, Enugu Afro-beat Nigerian artist, Daniel Anidugbe, a.k.a Kizz Daniel, has released two upbeat tempo singles titled ‘Twe Twe’ and ‘Too Busy to Be Bae.’ Chief Executive Officer of Artmatazz Media, a media company to the superstar, Christian Agadibe, disclosed this in Enugu on Tuesday. According to him, following the success of his critically acclaimed album ‘Maverick,’ Kizz Daniel further showcases his versatility and innovative approach to music, blending traditional Nupe tribe influences with contemporary sound. “The first of the dyad, ‘Twe Twe’ which is a harmonious fusion of tradition and modernity is a vibrant and energetic track that…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Abia State Government has taken concrete steps to develop Aba, the economic nerve centre of the state, as Gov. Alex Otti, has signed the Greater Aba Development Authority (GADA) Bill, recently passed by the State House of Assembly, into law. The bill was signed into law on Monday, according to a statement by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Kazie Uko. Governor Otti, speaking after assenting to the bill, his first since assuming office on May 29, 2023, said the establishment of the Greater Aba Development Authority was to give Aba, the commercial hub of Abia, indeed South-East Nigeria, a special…
…Budgets 84% for capital expenditure, 16% for recurrent Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Abia State Government is to spend N567, 240, 095, 972. 00 for the 2024 fiscal year. This would be the highest budget proposal since the history of the state. The proposal showed N400 billion increase from the 2023 budget of N160 billion proposed by former Gov. Okezie Ikpeazu. Gov. Alex Otti who presented the budget Tuesday before the Abia State House of Assembly, said it was aimed at rejuvenating the state’s economy. Otti who said the 2023 budget had recorded over 60% implementation, promised to use the 2024 appropriation to sustain…
Ugo Nosiri, Owerri The Imo State Government has presented a budget proposal of five hundred and ninety two billion, two hundred million naira, ( N592.2 b) to the Imo State House of Assembly for the 2024 fiscal year. Presenting the budget tagged Budget of Renewed Economic Growth, at the hallowed Chambers of the Assembly, Governor Uzodimma explained that the budget would stimulate and fast track economic growth in the state. Governor Uzodimma noted that the recurrent expenditure of the budget stood at N100.99 billion naira representing 17 per cent, while capital expenditure stood at N491.2 billion capital expenditure, representing 83 per cent. He noted that the state…
Ugo Nosiri, Owerri The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps NSCDC Imo State Command has apprehended five suspects in connection with alleged oil bunkering in the state. The State Commandant of the Corps, Mr. Mathew Ovye, while parading the suspects in Owerri, said about thirty thousand liters of Automotive Gas Oil otherwise known as diesel and five vehicles used for transporting the adulterated petroleum product were also recovered from the suspects. Mr. Ovye explained that the suspects were arrested on transit at Ohaji Egbema Local Government Area of the state during an operation conducted by the Special Intelligence Squad of the corps’…