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Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia A number of quack doctors and dentists were Thursday, arrested when the Nigeria Medical Association (NMA), task force on quacks raided clinics and maternity homes operated by quacks and impostors in Aba, the commercial centre of Abia State. The raid followed series of complaints about their criminal activities and months of surveillance by NMA. Ikengaonline reports that a detachment of police personnel from the Area Command Aba accompanied the task force during the raid. Addressing newsmen during the operation, Chairman, NMA Committee on Discipline, Medical Ethics and Quackery, Dr Eze Eze, bemoaned the activities of quacks in the state, particularly…
By Rudolf Okonkwo When I said my phone rang, I meant that the voice of Burna Boy filled the room. He crooned: “E don cast, Last last Na everybody go chop breakfast..” I jumped off the bed, almost knocking down a half-glass of unfinished cognac on my side lamp stand. Despite my mild disorientation, I clapped my hands to turn on my bedroom lamps. I needed the light to see my glasses, without which I couldn’t see who was calling. It has been almost a year, but I am still dealing with the consequences of answering a Nigerian call half-asleep. That…
Ben Ezechime, Enugu The National Commission for Museums and Monuments (NCMM), has signed an undertaken with, Engr Obinna Mba, of Avaco Construction and Logistics Limited for the development of National Museum of Unity, Enugu as part of efforts to make it functional. This was disclosed by, the Curator of the museum, Mr Duru Aloysius, in Enugu, adding that the Public Private Partnership (PPP), was worth N2.9 billion, with a duration of One and half years. He refuted the rumours making the rounds that the museum land has been sold to land speculators in the state. “This is to intimate all stakeholders and the public…
Lawrence Nwimo, Awka About 132,626 unclaimed Permanent Voter’s Cards (PVCs) are still unclaimed across the 21 local government areas in Anambra state, Ikengaonline reports. This was made known by Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in charge of Anambra State, Mrs Elizabeth Agwu, during stakeholders’ meeting at the Commission’s state secretariat, Awka, yesterday. Disclosing the number of unclaimed PVCs in each of the local governments, the INEC boss described the situation as unhealthy for entrenchment of democratic governance in the state. Mrs Agwu said she deliberately convened the meeting so that the Commission and critical stakeholders will jointly plan on how to ensure that…
Ben Ezechime, Enugu The Gubernatorial Candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), for Enugu State, Mr Frank Nweke Jnr, says his administration will assemble the best brains to deliver democracy dividends to the people of the state. He said this at the 2022 Law Week of the Enugu Branch of the Nigeria Bar Association (NBA), with the theme, “The Role of Lawyers in Transitional Democracy.“ Nweke said that, his goal was to build a team of competent individuals with the capacity and character to deliver on every promise made to the people. “I will not abuse the office of…
Nonsochukwu Uwa, Owerri A massive crowd on Tuesday shut down Imo State to welcome the Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party, Mr Peter Obi. The presidential campaign rally was held at the Kanu Nwankwo Sports Stadium located at the back of the Imo State University. Labour Party supporters, motorists, and residents from Imo communities were seen trooping out to the venue in solidarity with the presidential ambition of Obi. As part of the boost to the visit of Obi, there was what many described as a welcome drama where the Governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodimma, and Obi arrived at the…
Ike Nnachi, Abakaliki Parents of different Unity Schools in Ebonyi State have demanded for the immediate closure of the schools following the threat by some unknown separatists to shut down the South-East for 5 days. The parents who trooped to the schools in the early hours of today (Tuesday) demanded that their wards be released to them on or before Thursday this week before the commencement of the said sit-at-home order which the unknown group announced will start on Friday. A parent, Mrs. Grace Ofor said: “we are here to demand for the release of our children. They have finished their exams and…
Ike Nnachi, Abakaliki Two persons were killed in Ebonyi State on Monday night as Police and gunmen engaged in a shootout in Abakaliki, capital of the state. It was gathered that gunmen had staged another attack on Police at a checkpoint along the Presco Junction axis of the ever busy Enugu-Abakaliki expressway. The incident, which occurred at about 8pm Monday night created panic and tension along the major express road as motorists and commuters scampered for safety while the exchange of gun battle lasted. A source in the area said that the gunmen who operated in a motorcycle attacked the police officers on…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB; and its Leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, respectively, have urged members of the public to discountenance a viral video asking people to observe a five-day sit-at-home in Biafra land, and threatening death against any defaulter. An unidentified person in a viral video circulating in the social media ordered people in the South-East to remain indoors from December 9 to 12 or pay with their lives if they default. But Kanu has said he never authorized any sit-at-home order on the said dates. The IPOB Leader who spoke through one of his lawyers,…
Ike Nnachi, Abakaliki Business activities have formally resumed at the new Ebonyi Shopping Mall in Abakaliki. A statement by the Special Assistant to Governor David Umahi on Media, Chooks Oko, quoted the Managing Partner of 3rd Retail Africa, the Managers of the Mall, Mr. Eze Igwe, as having announced this on Monday. Mr. Eze said that the Mall is already hosting brands like Everyday Supermarket, Fine Brothers, De Choice Restaurants, Skyfall Spa, Pax Pharmacy among others within the early stage of takeoff. “We are proud to announce that one of Nigeria’s biggest retail brands, Everyday Supermarket who is the anchor tenant in the…