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By Azu Ishiekwene If I’ve learned anything these past 35 years of journalism, it’s looking for a story in every situation. It wasn’t different when I left home for the airport on December 14, except that this time, the story found me. My Uber driver started the conversation: “Are you Mr. Azu of LEADERSHIP?” he asked. I confirmed I was but didn’t make much of his question since he could have gotten the information from Truecaller. I also found from my Truecaller that he was identified as “Doc. Jibrin.” However, in a country where people love big titles that mean…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, Thursday, revoked land titles belonging to the immediate-past President Muhammadu Buhari. The FCT Minister, also, revoked the land title of the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas; and a former Chief Justice of Nigeria, Walter Onnoghen. Revoked also, is that of Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State; the incumbent Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume; and that of his wife Regina Akume. Affected also are plots of land belonging to former and serving lawmakers including Senate Chief Whip, Tahir Monguno; former Deputy Speaker…
…Tasks security agencies, judicial officers on compliance Ngozi Obiachu, Umuahia A Civil Society Organisation (CSO), Centre for Transparency Advocacy, has called for easy access to justice by all citizens. This was the focus of a capacity building workshop for security personnel and judicial officers organised by the group in collaboration with the Abia State Ministry of Justice. Speaking at the three-day event which opened Thursday at the Sun Haven Hotel Umuahia, the Executive Director of CTA, Faith Nwadishi, decried the continued flouting of the Abia State Criminal Justice Law ACLJ, 2017, by both security agencies and judicial officers. She stressed…
Maxim Uzoatu Universities see convocations as a function of immense significance. Sanjana Bankar stresses that a convocation symbolises the acknowledgement of every student’s relentless effort and achievement. It is more than just a ceremonial event – it is a moment of recognition for the sacrifices, late nights and early mornings filled with commitments. It’s in the full realisation of these facts that the Department of Theatre and Film Studies, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, has been commissioned by the Chairman, Senate Ceremonials Committee, Professor Elise Umeano, to produce a drama to mark the 53rd convocation ceremony of UNN. The drama is…
Ike Nnachi, Abakaliki Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru, has commenced construction of 24km road linking the defunct Nigeria Cement Company (NIGERCEM). The road which started from Umuogudu Oshia, Ngbo in Ohaukwu Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, also links Ehamufu in Enugu State Flagging off the project in Umuogudu Oshia, Nwifuru represented by his Deputy, Patricia Obila, said the moribund cement factory would soon be revitalised. He described the road was very crucial in the economic development of the state and promised to complete the project within 18 months. He noted that the road when completed, will link Ebonyi and…
Ben Ezechime, Enugu The Chairman of the Enugu Capital Territory Development Authority (ECTDA), Chief Uche Anya, says the military officers from the 82 Division of the Nigerian Army, Enugu, did not beat him but attacked his residential building. Anya disclosed this when the former members of the Enugu State House of Assembly led by Dr Alex Ogbonnia visited him in his office on Wednesday in Enugu. He debunked the social media reports that he was manhandled and beaten, and that of his police aide being killed during the raid. The chairman described what occurred as a face-off between ECTDA and…
Ben Ezechime, Enugu The First Lady of Enugu State, Nkechinyere Mbah, in collaboration with the wife of Aninri Local Government Area Chairman, Dorothy Nwanjoku, has intensified the fight against gender-based violence in Aninri as part of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. Nwanjoku who spoke during the commemoration of the event at the headquarters of the local government, highlighted the need for women to recognise their rights and speak out against abuse. “We are marking the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence today through the help of our beautiful mother, Nkechinyere Mbah, and with the support of…
Lawrence Nwimo, Awka Anambra State Audit Report has made a shocking revelation that some Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), have failed to account for public funds entrusted in their care for about six years in the state. The report which was presented at the 2024 audit forum and citizens accountability dialogue in Awka, Wednesday, also revealed that a total of 29 agencies in the state have not been audited since formation. The event was organised by the office of the Auditor-General as part of activities marking the financial statements as required by international best practices. Presenting the 2023 Audited Report,…
Our Reporter, New York Investment banker and development economist Dr. Obiaraeri Onyeka Nnaemeka has explained how the South-East governors can generate over $4bn annually by establishing agro-clusters in each of the ninety-five local government areas of the region. The entrepreneur discussed the ideas during an exclusive interview with Rudolf Okonkwo on 90MinutesAfrica. “In the South-East, we have 95 local government areas, and I told the governors that if they invest $6m to set up agro-clusters in every LGA, I will show them how that can unlock $42m every year from each cluster,” Dr. Obiaraeri said. He explained that the scheme…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia UNICEF and WHO in partnership with Abia State Government, have commenced vaccination of un-immunised children in the state against killer diseases. According to the Ministry of Health, no fewer than 111,000 children in Abia State are un-immunised. The vaccination exercise tagged Big Catch Up, which commenced on December 9, is against five killer diseases including polio, diphtheria, hepatitis B, pneumonia and tetanus. Abia State Immunisation Officer, Mrs Chinwe Eke, who confirmed this to newsmen in Umuahia, said six Local Government Areas had the highest number of un-immunised children in the state. The LGAs according to her include:…