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Ben Ezechime, Enugu The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 82 Division Nigerian Army Enugu,  Maj. Gen. Hassan Dada, has charged officers on teamwork, discipline, professionalism and jointness of action during operations. Dada gave the charge on Friday in Enugu while declaring closed the 82 Division Operational Planning Cadre training cadre  from October16 to 20, 2023. He said the training, whuch had 52 officers, exposed them (participants) on the need to operate in joint environment with others notwithstanding security formations and specialties. “With this, the issue of rivalry would have been removed as currently being propagated by our bosses,” he said. According…

Ben Ezechime, Enugu The Commissioner for Police in Enugu State, CP Kanayo Uzuegbu, has assured the National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons of synergy towards the actualisation of the Centre’s mandates. Uzuegbu gave the assurance when leadership of the Centre led by its South-East Zonal Coordinator, Maj.-Gen. Okechukwu Ugo (retired), paid him a courtesy visit in his office in Enugu on Friday. “The Police Command in Enugu State will give you all necessary backing to achieve your mandate particularly in the area of drastically reducing the circulation of illegal arms and weapons in the…

  …Says petition lacks merit Lawrence Nwimo, Awka Anambra State National Assembly Election Petitions Tribunal sitting in Awka has dismissed a petition challenging the victory  of Labour Party candidate, Hon. Victor Afam Ogene, in the 2023 general election for Ogbaru federal constituency of the state. The petition was submitted by Hon Chukwuma Onyema of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), who had served three tenures of office. The judgment of the three-man panel headed by Justice S. Y. Abubakar unanimously affirmed that  Hon. Ogene who is also the  chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Renewable Energy as the authentic winner…

Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Issues bordering on  food scarcity and how to boost Nigeria’s  quest for sustainable food security would top the agenda as  Agricultural scientists converge on Lafia, the Nasarawa  State capital for their 57th conference. Experts from universities, research institutions, and other allied industries are expected to brainstorm on food security as well as other matters that will enhance food production in the country. Speaking with Ikengaonline in Umuahia, President of Agricultural Society of Nigeria, Professor Jude Mbanasor said the 57th Annual Conference of the body would afford members the opportunity to seek new partnership with government for the overall…

Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia It was a harvest of tributes Friday at the International Conference Centre Umuahia during the Commendation service held in honour of a former President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Professor Joe Irukwu. Eminent Igbo sons and daughters, associates and family members, gathered in their numbers to witness the colorful event ahead of his interment Saturday at his Item country home. Professor Irukwu, former President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, died on July 7, 2023, at the age of 89 years. President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, described the late Irukwu as a great son of Igboland who had made…

Lawrence Nwimo, Awka Rights activist and lawyer, Abdul Mahmud, has given a legal explanation behind Tinubu’s plot to block the release of Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) documents on him. Earlier this week, Tinubu’s lawyers in the US filed motions to appear in an ongoing freedom of information action brought against FBI, Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) and other United States agencies, where records that may help to answer questions about Bola Tinubu’s real identity and decades-long endeavours are domiciled. This was after it was reported in September that from October, the FBI would start releasing approximately 2,500 documents relating to…

. Tells S’East govs to grant amnesty to unknown gunmen Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, has hinted of plans to build an International Market in Igboland where Igbo traders can have shops and do their business in safe environment. This was contained in a statement released by the National Publicity Secretary of Ohanaeze, Dr Alex Ogbonnia, and made available to Ikengaonline. “With the completion of the project, all the Igbo traders will be expected to own a market store in Igboland,” the statement added. “This will create job opportunities, enhance goods and services and ultimately increase Gross Domestic Product…

Our Reporter, Abuja  Controversial Muslim cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Abubakar Gumi, has come down heavily on the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, describing him as “satanic.” He also accused the BolaTinubu administration of planning to secure eight years, but vowed that it would not happen. Sheik Gumi made this known in a viral video. Although he did not specifically name President Bola Tinubu, the cleric also said that the Muslim-Muslim ticket of the All Progressives Congress (APC) was supported by hypocrites and worthless people. Gumi also asserted that though Northerners were in charge of Defence ministry, the…

Lawrence Nwimo, Awka A Catholic priest, Father Ejike Nwankwo, has been dragged to court for allegedly duping one Mrs Nnenna Ezenwa of money totalling N27m. At the Federal High Court sitting in Awka, Anambra State, Rev Father Nwankwo was charged with offences bordering on fraudulent activities, violence, assault, malicious damage and conduct likely to cause breach of peace. Mrs Nnenna Ezenwa, had reported to the Police that he (Rev. Father Ejike) had fraudulently deceived her into investing N26,986,000 in his company, a moribund Filling station and giving him cash of N4,250,000. She reported that when the company was refurbished to…

Lawrence Nwimo, Awka Anambra State Government has shutdown about 100 shops and arrested 30 individuals for flouting environmental laws of the state. The arrests were made when the Managing Director of Operation Keep Clean and Healthy (Ocha Brigade), Mr Celestine Anere led his men to markets in Awka, the state capital on Wednesday. Anere, who spoke after the operation said the state government will no longer tolerate street traders who blocked roads and shop owners who keep their environment dirty. “We are here this evening to decongest streets and stop hawkers and traders from blocking access roads for motorists to…