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Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia The non compliance of the Federal Government of Nigeria with Court of Appeal judgment which discharged and acquitted the Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, has drawn the ire of former US Ambassador to Nigeria, John Campbell. This is as Kanu’s family has raised fresh concern over his health condition which according to a family source, needs urgent attention abroad. Ikengaonline had reported that the Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja, on Thursday, discharged and acquitted Kanu of all counts of terrorism charge preferred against him by the Federal Government. Campbell cautioned…

Ike Nnachi, Abakaliki The Police in Ebonyi State has said it has the Labour Party senatorial candidate, Mr Linus Okorie, in its custody. A statement by the spokesperson of the Police, Chris Anyanwu, debunked reports that he was kidnap. Mr Okorie was intercepted on Sunday morning in Abakaliki by unidentified gunmen and taken away to an unknown destination. He was a two-term member of the House of Representatives who represented Ohaozara, Onicha and Ivo Federal Constituency. He is the Labour Party candidate for Ebonyi South senatorial zone in next year’s election. The State Governor David Umahi is also contesting for the…

Nonsochukwu Uwa, Owerri The Imo State Police Command has charged one Wisdom Nwachukwu from Obollo in Isiala Mbano council area of the state to the Owerri Magistrate court over an alleged threat to kill the traditional ruler of Umuneke-Nna, Ugiri, in Isiala Mbano Local Government Area, Eze Jude Onyenagbaru. The Police charge No.Ow/638/c/2022, which was made available to newsmen in Owerri on Sunday, was signed by the legal/prosecution unit of the Imo command, CSP. Onwochei Stephen. Among the 5-count charge between the Commissioner of Police (complainant) Vs Wisdom Nwachukwu, Male, 53-year-old, (Defendant) it stated: “That you, Wisdom Nwachukwu, male, and others…

Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Abia State Police Command says it has commenced investigations into the killing of a police escort attached to the member representing Isiala Ngwa South state constituency, Hon. Ginger Onwusibe, by his colleague. The victim, Inspector Samuel Ugwor,  was reportedly shot dead in Umuahia by his colleague simply identified as Benedict, following a hot argument that ensued between the duo. According to reports, attempts by other police personnel in the lawmaker’s escort to disarm the killer-cop proved abortive as he went berserk and threatened to waste anyone who came near him. He was said to have escaped to unknown destination…

Ben Ezechime, Enugu The people of Ekpulato and Ekpulambo Community of Mgbowo in Awgu Local Government Area of Enugu State have suspended all forms of social activities in the area following invasion of the Community by Nigerian Army personnel in search of members of the Eastern Security Network (ESN). It would be recalled that, report emerged on social media last Friday of burning of houses at Amato village in Mgbowo, Awgu LGA by some unknown soldiers. A Community source who craved anonymity told Ikengaonline that, there were still tension in the Community as soldiers are still believed to be lurking around.…

Ike Nnachi, Abakaliki There is tension in Ọnicha Local Government at the moment following the alleged kidnap of Linus Okorie, a former member of the House of Representatives, who hails from the area by gunmen. Mr Okorie, who is the Labour Party candidate for Ebonyi South Senatorial zone was kidnapped on Sunday in Abakaliki. Okorie is seen by many as the main challenger to the Ebonyi State Governor, Mr David Umahi, for the senate seat in the 2023 general election. He represented Ọhaozara, Onicha and Ivo Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives for two terms. Youths in Onuafor Enuagu…

By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu “It is not titles that honor men, but men honor the titles.” Nicolò Machiavelli, Discourses on Livy (1531) At the beginning of August 2022, President Muhammadu Buhari constituted a nine-member National Honours Nominations Committee with a four-year tenure. It is chaired by Alhaji Sidi Muhammad Bage, the senior judge who resigned from Nigeria’s Supreme Court in 2019 to become the Emir of Lafia in Nasarawa State. Minister for Special Duties and Inter-Governmental Affairs, George Akume, inaugurated the committee on 16 September with the mandate “to screen and select eminent Nigerians and friends of Nigeria, who have contributed to the development of…

By Jude Eze An annotated bibliography of similarities can easily be drawn between the biblical Saul of Tarsus who became Paul upon his baptism (Acts. 9:10-21) and foremost Nollywood actor, Barr. Kenneth Okonkwo, monikered Andy Okeke from his 1991/92 premiere movie “Living in Bondage.” Saul of Tarsus 64/65 AD, commonly known as Paul the Apostle or Saint Paul, was a Christian apostle who spread the teachings of Jesus Christ in the first-century world. Generally regarded as one of the most important figures of the apostolic era, he founded several Christian communities in Asia Minor and Europe from the mid-40s to…

Ike Nnachi, Abakaliki Farmers in Ebonyi have cried out to Ebonyi State Government and other agencies of government for help over a flood which has destroyed many hectares of rice farms. The situation, which occurred just as the farmers were about to commence harvesting of the rice, it was gathered, has led to astronomical increase in rice prices at the Abakaliki rice mill as the supply of the product has greatly reduced in the market. The flood, which came as a result of the unabated heavy rainfall, has caused a lot of damage to the local farmers who are counting…

Ben Ezechime, Enugu Dr Maxwell Ngene, Senior Lecturer and Head of Department of Mass Communication, Renaissance University Ugbawka, Enugu State, has advised journalists to read and internalize the new Electoral Act 2022 (as amended). He said this in Enugu in a Lecture delivered at the 2022 Press Week/Annual Lecture of the Correspondents’ Chapel, Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Enugu State Council. The Guest Lecturer described the theme of this year’s Press Week/Annual Lecturer: “The Media and new Electoral Act,” as very timely and important, considering the 2023 election and the role that journalists are expected to play. He said that…