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Ben Ezechime, Enugu The Govery of Enugu State, Mr Peter Mbah, has urged Nigerians to work together for the country’s peace and development, saying national interest must always take precedence over every other interest and consideration. Mbah, who also stressed the importance of quality education to nation building, equally commended Nigerians for their resilience in the face of socio-economic challenges. He stated these in a statement he personally signed and released on Sunday through his Senior Special Adviser on Mainstream Media, Mr Dan Nwomeh, in commemoration of the nation’s 63rd independence anniversary. The governor expressed strong conviction that the country would emerge…

Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia As Nigerians today mark the nation’s 63rd Independence anniversary, the organised Labour, has vowed not to back down on its indefinite strike planned to begin on Tuesday, October 3. Labour which made this known in a statement Saturday, urged Nigerians irrespective of their ethnic, religious and political differences, to join the nationwide lockdown. The planned strike, according to Labour “is the march to freedom, better living conditions and prosperity for all.” Labour which said the entire country would be on a total lockdown, called on traditional rulers and relevant stakeholders to advise Government to heed the demands…

Foundation distributes educational materials to Abia school Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Mazi Ekweronu Foundation has distributed educational materials to pupils and students of Lodu Imenyi Community School (primary and secondary sections) in Bende Local Government Area of Abia State. The materials include: 40 desks, school bags, dozens of books, white boards, markers and ball pens. Distributing the items to the beneficiaries Thursday, Hon. Nnadozie Ndubuisi Ekweronu, said the gesture was in memory of his late father who had penchant for education. He expressed deep concern over the poor funding for education, emphasising the need for adequate attention to the education sector…

Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia The Prelate of the Presbyterian Church of Nigeria, His Eminence, Dr Ekpenyong Akpanika, has regretted that Nigeria has nothing to celebrate 63 years after gaining political independence. According to him, Nigeria’s future is bleak in view of the economic realities. Dr Akpanika in his Independence goodwill message, regretted that successive Nigerian leaders have failed to put the country on the path of greatness. In the message signed by the Director of Information and Public Affairs, Presbyterian Church Nigeria, Rev. Dr Nnoke Ibe, the Prelate regretted that policy summersaults and lack of direction by the leaders have put…

Ben Ezechime, Enugu Ambassador Bianca Ojukwu has lauded Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide for celebrating Igbo Day and honouring three distinguished members of her family and illustrious sons of Igboland with the highest Igbo honours. Ojukwu gave the commendation on Saturday in an appreciation message, titled: “Charity Must Begin at Home,” shortly after she received the honours at Okpara Square, Enugu, venue of the 2023 Igbo Day Celebration. It would be recalled that the ‘Hero of Igboland’ honour was bestowed on her father in-law, Sir Louis Odumegwu Ojukwu; and the honour of ‘Grand Hero of Igboland” was bestowed on her husband, Dim…

Ben Ezechime, Enugu The Royal Ambassadors Charity Home, a non-governmental and non-profit organisation, says it has empowered no fewer than 2,000 widows, orphans, Persons with Disabilities (PWDs), destitute children in 27 states across the country. The Executive Director of the NGO, Amb. David Jonathan, disclosed this during the official inauguration of 35-member State/Zonal/Council Area Executive Working Team for the NGO’s Enugu State Chapter on Saturday in Enugu. Jonathan, who said that the NGO was also out to assist the poor and persons with special needs, said the NGO had made tremendous impact in the lives of Nigerians through its members’…

Ben Ezechime, Enugu The Enugu State House of Assembly Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Enugu on Saturday upheld the election of Hon. Harrison Ogara for Igbo-eze South State Constituency of Enugu State. The All Progressives Congress (APC) Candidate in the March 18, State House of Assembly election, Tochukwu Ozioko, had petitioned the tribunal challenging the eligibility of the LP candidate to contest the election. He alleged that Ogara did not properly resign from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as at the time of the election. He also alleged forgery against the respondent as well as irregularities in the election. While delivering…

By Uzor Maxim Uzoatu  I am in Onitsha, the city on the bank of the River Niger in Anambra State, and the only matter on my mind is the Zik Mausoleum. Certain issues in Nigeria must tower above partisan politics. Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe, the only black Governor-General of Nigeria, the first President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, the only Nigerian whose name appeared in a Constitution of Nigeria, among many other sterling firsts, remains a binding force of togetherness in Nigeria. The Zik Mausoleum, aka Zik’s Place, in Onitsha, Anambra State, is crucial to the celebration of the pan-Nigerian…

Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Rights activist and former United Nations Special Rapporteur on trafficking in persons, Professor Joy Ezeilo, SAN, has raised the alarm that human traffickers now use enticing job opportunities abroad to lure their victims. The Chairperson, Sexual Assault Referral Network (SARC); and Founder, Women Aid Collective (WACOL), raised the alarm while delivering a keynote address during the Ikengaonline town-hall meeting held Thursday night. She warned those desperate to leave Nigeria and migrate to overseas at all cost to be wary of seemingly lucrative jobs abroad to avoid falling victim of human trafficking. Professor Ezeilo who spoke on “The…

Ben Ezechime, Enugu The South-East Leaders and Governors have reiterated their call for release of the proscribed Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, to reduce the security challenges in the region. They said the continuous incarceration of Kanu even after a court of competent jurisdiction had freed him had worsened the security situation in the zone. The leaders made the call during the 2023 Igbo Day Celebration organised by the Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide. The event which was chaired by Prince Arthur Eze, the Chief Executive Officer, Atlas Oranto Petroleum Limited, had many prominent sons and…