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Lawrence Nwimo, Awka Elderly persons numbering 250 in Anambra State have benefitted from the second edition of Renewed Hope Initiative’s Elder Support Scheme (RHIESS). The event, which took place in Awka, is part of the programme arm of the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI), a non-governmental humanitarian organisation run by  the wife of Nigeria’s President, Senator Oluremi Tinubu. The beneficiaries aged 65 and above, were selected from different parts of the state, following strict health, age and economic status criteria for those who are eligible for the programme. The empowerment programme which is going on in all the 36 states of…

Ike Nnachi, Abakaliki The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oguduokwor Ward in Onicha Local Government Area of Ebonyi State has expelled the suspended National Vice Chairman (NVC) of the party in the South-East, Mr. Ali Odefa from the party. Ali Odefa was suspended from the party on September 11, 2024, by the Ward Executives of the party for his alleged engagement in various anti-party activities.  The Federal High Court sitting in Abakaliki while ruling on suit NO: FHC/AI/CS/182/2024 further affirmed the suspension on November 29, 2024. Announcing the expulsion of Mr. Odefa on Wednesday via a statement, the Acting Chairman…

Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr Festus Keyamo, Tuesday, flagged off the construction of Abia Airport at Ubaha, Nsulu, in Isiala Ngwa North Local Government Area. Speaking at the glamorous ceremony attended by many dignitaries from Abia, Keyamo said that the project would help boost socio-economic development in the state. He commended Gov. Alex Otti for keeping into the project, explaining that initially, the Federal Government had intended to build an airstrip but the State Government promised to partner the centre to upgrade it to  an international cargo airport. Keyamo said the airport “is a presidential Initiative,” adding that President Bola Tinubu instructed…

Ben Ezechime, Enugu The Chairman of Udenu Local Government Area of Enugu State,  Hon. Aka Eze Aka, has demonstrated deep commitment to the welfare of People With Disabilities (PWDs), as he celebrated the 2024 International Day of Persons with Disabilities in grand style. It would be recalled that during the celebration of IDPWDs, on December 16, the chairman distributed wheelchairs, crutches, and other support services to persons with disabilities at the council headquarters. The chairman’s gesture was accompanied by an inspirational message, which emphasised the importance of ensuring a sustainable future for all. Speaking at the occasion, the Chairman of…

Ben Ezechime, Enugu The University of Nigeria Nsukka, UNN, says that 11,143 Students would be awarded different Degrees and Diploma certificates at its 53rd convocation ceremony on Friday, December 20, 2024, with 195 graduates making First Class Honours. The Acting Vice Chancellor of the University, Prof. Polycarp Chigbu, made this known during the pre-convocation press briefing. “Out of this number, 195 will be graduating with First Class Honours, while 4,165 are for Second Class Upper Division and 5,197, are for Second Class Lower Division,” he said. Chigbu  also announced that 659 would be graduating with Third Class; 22 with ordinary pass; while 889 unclassified and…

Lawrence Nwimo, Awka Retired directors in Anambra State are demanding a harmonised and upward review of pensions, giving the government February 2025 deadline to act. The demand was made at a meeting of the Association of Retired Directors held at Basino Hotel in Awka, attended by 22 members. According to the communiqué issued after the meeting, signed by the association’s chairman, Sir Fidelis Ezeike, and secretary, Sir Azuka Okeke, “The State Government is yet to sign the negotiated new Minimum Wage Salary Table that will inform the Constitution of Committee that will negotiate for the new Pension Table in line…

By Uzor Maxim Uzoatu  A boon companion has just taken me to Onitsha, the city on the bank of the River Niger in Anambra State, and the only matter on my mind is the Zik Mausoleum.  Here is the resting place of the father of One Nigeria, revered or criticised depending on the side of the divide that one stands.  Of course the man called Zik of Africa in his lifetime would not be happy in the grave as per what his dear country has turned out to become.  Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe, the only black Governor-General of Nigeria, the first…

Ike Nnachi, Abakaliki Ebonyi State Executive Council has approved N5bn for construction of 126 housing units for civil servants in the state. Each of the housing units costs N40million. The state Commissioner for Information and State Orientation, Jude Okpor, disclosed this to reporters at a press briefing on the outcome of the state executive council meeting this week. He noted that the project would be executed through direct labour. Okpor said every category of civil servant would benefit from the housing units. The Commissioner disclosed that the executive council approved a memorandum of understanding between the state government and a…

Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia  Abia State Government said it had awarded contract for the construction of the iconic Omenuko bridge at Abam, Arochukwu Local Government Area, linking Abia North and Central senatorial districts. This is as it announced that the state Head of Service, HoS, Dr Queen Obioma, would by the end of the year, proceed on retirement. Commissioner for Information, Prince Okey Kanu, who disclosed this during a press briefing on the outcome of the state Executive Council meeting in Umuahia, said Governor Alex Otti would, in the coming days flag off the Omenuko bridge project. He regretted that the…

Ben Ezechime, Enugu  The Chairman of Igboetiti Local Government Council Public Schools Supervision Committee, Dr Amadu Aroh, has warned that the Committee would no longer tolerate teachers, who are in the habit of using the school hours to engage in other businesses. The Committee also vowed to henceforth arrest and jail any parents whose child or ward defaults the ban. The committee said this during a meeting with Education Secretaries, Head teachers and School-Based Management Committee (SBMC) in Ogbede, headquarters of the council Aroh warned that the committee would no longer tolerate teachers, who are in the habit of using…