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Lawrence Nwimo, Awka Youths of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) under the auspices of South-East APC Young Progressive Forum, have called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to give South-East additional ministerial slots for the sake of equity and balance. Addressing journalists during a press conference in Awka, Anambra State on Monday, the national convener, Pascal Candle, flanked by Arinze Igboeli and other officers, expressed displeasure over the snub of the zone in the latest ministerial nominations by the President. Recall that President Tinubu recently approved the nominations of Jamila Bio Ibrahim and Ayodele Olawande to serve as Minister of…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia The Archbishop of Enugu Province and the Bishop of Enugu Diocese, Anglican Communion, Church of Nigeria, Most Rev. Professor Emmanuel Chukwuma, has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to release the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, to restore peace to South-East. He also said that releasing Kanu in compliance with court judgments will prove that the President has respect for the rule of law. Archbishop Chukwuma made the call while welcoming Ohanaeze Ndigbo to the Cathedral of Good Shepherd, Enugu for a Thanksgiving service in celebration of this year’s Igbo Day. Igbo Day is…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Moslem and Christian clerics have tasked political leaders on accountability and stewardship, urging them to shun corruption and avarice. The clerics spoke during a seminar for Councilors drawn from Umuahia North, Umuahia South and Ikwuano Local Government Areas of Abia State, organised by the University of Nigeria Nsukka Muslim Community in conjunction with Mambayya House of Aminu Kano Centre for Democratic Studies, Bayero University, Kano. The theme of the seminar was: “Promoting Accountability and Anti-Corruption through Behavioural Change Approaches, Interfaith meetings with Elected Representatives.” The cleric’s stressed the need for elected representatives of the people to give account…
Ben Ezechime, Enugu The flyover bridge along the Enugu–Port Harcourt Expressway at the Enugu New Artisan market in Enugu State capital on Monday collapsed, thereby causing gridlock, confusion and anxiety around the Artisan area. The bridge was reported to have collapsed in the early hours of Monday before the people came out for their various businesses. An Eye witness said that no casualty was recorded as drivers and conductors of two trucks which were on the bridge at the time, escaped unhurt. Ikengaonline reports that one lane of the Enugu–Port Harcourt dual-carriage way had been blocked by the debris of the…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Former United Nations Special Rapporteur on trafficking in persons, Professor Joy Ezeilo, SAN, will deliver the Keynote speech in this month’s Ikengaonline town-hall meeting scheduled for Thursday, September 28, 2023. The Distinguished Law Professor, and Emeritus Dean of Law at the University of Nigeria Nsukka, UNN, will be speaking on the topic, “The Forgotten Victims: Combating Human Trafficking, Sexual Assault, and Gender-based Violence in South-East Nigeria.” According to a press release by the Editor-in-Chief of the South-East flagship online newspaper, Uche Ugboajah, the two-hour virtual meeting slated for 7:00 pm West African Time (WAT), will be co-hosted by…
Lawrence Nwimo, Awka Rotarian Chika Ibeneme has been installed as the new President of the Rotary Club of Awka, Anambra State. The Rotary president was installed during an event marking the beginning of the 2023-2024 Rotary year in Awka. Speaking after his installation Rotarian Ibeneme promised that the new Rotary year will be impactful. He said his administration will focus on water and sanitation, disease prevention and treatment, maternal and child health, peace and conflict resolution as well as community development in the State. Rotarian Ibeneme said the club will take basic education seriously and will continue to complement efforts of…
By Arinze Chijioke In this report, Arinze Chijioke travelled to Imo State from Enugu and back, to investigate how security operatives extort money from commercial drivers across multiple checkpoints and delay travel time for road users Travelling from Garki, one of the major markets in Enugu State where several motor parks are located to Owerri, the Imo State capital, is a 138km journey that should take roughly 2 hours and 16 minutes. However, commercial drivers spend an extra 1 hour and sometimes more before they get to their destination because they stop several times on the road, not for security checks but for drivers to pay…
Our Reporter, Abuja A section of the Supreme Court complex in the Three Arms Zone, Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) is reported to be on fire. According to Arise News monitored from Abuja, offices of three Justices of the Court are allegedly burnt down. It is not yet clear what caused the fire incident. However, the inferno is unsettling seeing it is happening at a time when focus has shifted to the Supreme Court in the matter of presidential election petitions. Details shortly…
Ike Nnachi, Abakaliki The crisis rocking Itim Autonomous Community, Afikpo Local Government Area of Ebonyi State over traditional stool, has deepened. This was as many prominent leaders of the community petitioned Governor Francis Nwifuru over alleged imposition of new king on the community by the Chairman of the local government, Uchenna Ibiam. The community has been divided into two over the Chieftaincy Tussle with a faction loyal to the traditional Prime Minister/Regent of the community, Chief Oko Emmanuel Chukwuma and the other to the Spokesperson for the community, Chief Augustine Ekwe Eluu, popularly known as Okabue, in the area. The Eluu faction…
Lawrence Nwimo, Awka An Anglican cleric, Venerable Ekenechukwu Nwafor, has charged Christians to work hard to earn their living while abiding by the principles of good Christian living. Ven. Nwafor, who is the Vicar at the Church of The Pentecost (CoP), Awka Diocese, Anglican Communion, gave the advise during a Sunday service in the church. Delivering his sermon titled: “Wealth Creation in a Challenging Economy: The Christian Perspective,” the Vicar urged Christians to strive to attain financial independence as money is one of the necessities of life. He noted that things are already hard and people are struggling to cope with the…