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Ike Nnachi, Abakaliki Following the growing concerns over the deteriorating conditions of several federal roads across the country, the Federal Government through the Ministry of Works has assured Nigerians of addressing them. The Minister of Works, David Umahi, gave the assurance on Monday while outlining the Ministry’s plans for immediate action to address misconceptions about road pavement materials via his official X handle. The deplorable federal roads include but not limited to the Makurdi-Nsukka-9th Mile Road, East-West Road, Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway, Benin bypass road, collapsed bridges on the Enugu-Port Harcourt road, Shandam-Plateau State, Abuja-Kaduna-Zaria-Kano road, and Gombe-Bauchi, among others. Speaking on…

Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Igbo youths under the aegis of Coalition of South East Youth Leaders, COSEYL, has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to consider using standard gauge for Eastern rail corridor. COSEYL backed the bill sponsored by Senator Victor Umeh (Labour Party), Anambra Central, which calls for standard gauge for Eastern rail corridor. The sociopolitical youth group in the South-East geopolitical zone, argued that it amounts to waste of resources to rehabilitate the old single guage railway “which is outdated and analogue.” COSEYL in a statement by its President General, Comrade Goodluck Ibem, further argued that it amounts to injustice…

Ugo Nosiri, Owerri Two policemen and a civilian have been shot dead at Ahiara junction in the Ahiazu Mbaise Local Government Area of Imo State. The attack came less than 24 hrs after the gruesome murder of HRH Eze Ochulor, the traditional ruler of Otulu Amumara Autonomous Community in Ezinihitte-Mbaise LGA, who was abducted on the 25th November and later shot dead by yet to be identified gunmen. The state commissioner of police Danjuma Aboki, was in the area on a morale boosting visit to his officers in Mbaise when the police officers were shot dead. Report says that the…

Lawrence Nwimo, Awka Chief Press Secretary to Anambra State Governor, Christian Aburime, has described Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s recent trip to Olumbanasa as a clear show of kindness, empathy and compassion rare among political leaders. Olumbanasa is a community hidden in Anambra West Local Government Area of the State. It is known for its poor access road and absence of other basic amenities. Soludo during his one-day work visit to the council area, journeyed on about two-hour boat trip to the location and on arrival, navigated the communities with the help of a tricycle (Keke) and an Okada. Among the places…

Lawrence Nwimo, Awka Nsugbe community in Anambra East Local Government Area has condemned the recent murder of two of its youths, Chukwurah Nweze and Gozie Ambrose-Anyansi, allegedly by members of Nneyi Umueri. There has been a lingering land dispute between the two communities. The cause of the dispute may not be unconnected to the land on which Mobile Police base is to be built in the area. Speaking during their protest around Nsugbe, Youth President of Nsugbe, Chidi Obiudu, said that the tragic incident took place when Nweze and Anyansi both from Enugwu village in Nsugbe went to understand the…

Lawrence Nwimo, Awka Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State has scheduled an interacting session with the elderly, vulnerable and people living with disabilities on Monday (today) in Awka, the state capital. According to the Press Secretary to the governor, Christian Aburime, the event is part of Soludo’s demonstration of practical commitment to the poor, down-trodden and forgotten members of the community. “This will be an opportunity for the Governor to hear from the aged and Elderly including the disability community about their experiences, challenges and of course, ways of making life meaningful for them.” Aburime said the event takes place…

Ben Ezechime, Enugu Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has assured that his administration would continue to tap from the experience, wisdom and counsel of traditional rulers to sustain the peace and progress of Enugu State. Mbah said this over the weekend at the launch of a book “In The Line of Duty,’ written by foremost tradition ruler and educationist, Igwe (Prof). Lawrence Agubuzu, Chairman South-East Traditional Rulers Council. The governor said that, experience and wisdom of traditional rulers were imperative to sustain the much-desired economic growth and progress of Enugu State. Mbah, represented by the Commissioner for Local Government,…

Ben Ezechime, Enugu The Police Commissioner in Enugu State, CP Kanayo Uzuegbu, has ordered investigation into alleged professional misconduct by some Police officers in Nsukka town, Enugu State Nigeria. This followed social media reports alleging unprofessional conduct by some police officers in Nsukka town, in Nsukka Local Government Area of the state. A statement by the Command’s Spokesperson, DSP Daniel Ndukwe, said the CP has directed the State CID Enugu, to immediately commence “a meticulous investigation that will lead to appropriate disciplinary sanctions against any of the police officers found wanting.” According to the release, CP Uzuegbu while calling for…

 By Hassan Gimba A corrupt judge is more harmful to the society than a man who runs amok with a dagger in a crowded street. While the man with the dagger can be restrained physically, a corrupt judge deliberately destroys the foundation of society.”  – Justice Samson Uwaifo, a retired justice of the Supreme Court. About two weeks ago, Mr Olumide Akpata, a former president of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), at the International Bar Association (IBA) conference in Paris, France, lamented that only by sheer luck will the Nigerian judiciary produce a good judge and that the country is…

 Arinze Chijioke Early this November, I had a story I needed to tell in Oyigbo, a local government in Rivers State. Travelling to this location through Aba, the commercial city of Abia State ordinarily is a roughly 1-hour drive, and the shortest route. For those who do not know, the Enugu-Aba-Port Harcourt Expressway is the most important road in the South-East and South-South regions of Nigeria, connecting at least six states. But before I set out, I was advised against travelling through Aba because of how the Aba-Port Harcourt Road had become a death trap. It is currently one of the most deplorable Federal roads in…