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By Mukaila Kareem Every January, the same story repeats itself. People are advised, or personally resolved, to eat less, move more, and finally “get disciplined.” A few weeks later, hunger intensifies, energy feels lower, and frustration sets in. The usual conclusion is often self or societal blame for lack of self-control or willpower. But this framing misses something fundamental about how the body works. As I wrote last December in an article titled The Dangers of Prolonged Sitting, and I quote: “Exercise is medicine, and this is how it works: eating imports energy, movement exports heat, and health depends on…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia The Abia State Government has approved the construction of housing estates across the state for civil servants and other members of the public. The State Executive Council also approved plans to regulate electricity distribution, as the Abia State Electricity Regulatory Authority (ASERA) is expected to issue an order, before the end of January, to regularise all electricity activities in the state. The Commissioner for Information, Prince Okey Kanu, disclosed this during a press briefing in Umuahia, explaining that the move to regulate electricity distribution followed the final transfer of regulatory authority from the National Electricity Regulatory Commission…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia No fewer than 649 new health workers, including medical doctors, nurses and other health professionals, have been recruited by the Abia State Government in its bid to improve healthcare delivery in the state. Meanwhile, Governor Alex Otti has been voted the Best-Performing Governor in the South-East by a forum of academic doctors in the zone. The Commissioner for Information, Prince Okey Kanu, disclosed this while briefing newsmen on the outcome of this week’s Executive Council meeting. He explained that the newly recruited medical personnel were drawn from the 771 vacancies earlier advertised by the state government. Prince…
Ben Ezechime, Enugu The Social Democratic Party (SDP) senatorial candidate for Enugu North Senatorial District in the 2023 general election, Barr. Gideon Agbo, has lamented the death of Senator Okechukwu Ezea, describing it as a huge loss to the zone. Speaking with journalists in Nsukka over the weekend, Agbo said Ezea’s passing had created a significant vacuum, considering the late lawmaker’s impressive performance in the Senate despite being a first-term senator. “Ezea left at a time Enugu North senatorial zone needed him most. Despite being a first-termer in the upper legislative chamber, he was very vocal and bold in presenting…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia The Abia State Government has given a one-month ultimatum to landlords in Umuahia, the state capital, whose buildings require a facelift or routine maintenance to renovate them or face sanctions. The Commissioner for Information, Prince Okey Kanu, issued the warning while briefing journalists on the outcome of this week’s Executive Council meeting presided over by Governor Alex Otti. He said the government would no longer tolerate dilapidated structures that deface the capital city. According to him, the government has observed with dismay that many landlords have neglected routine maintenance and facelift works on their buildings for years.…
Ben Ezechime, Enugu The management of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), has bowed to popular demand by reducing sundry fees by 60 per cent, against the initially proposed 100 per cent increment for the 2025/2026 academic session. The decision followed constructive engagements with the Student Union Government (SUG) of both the Nsukka and Enugu campuses of the university. Under the approved arrangement, both new and returning students will now pay a 60 per cent increase on existing sundry charges for the 2025/2026 session. This represents a 40 per cent reduction from the earlier proposal of a 100 per cent…
…Says Igbo-blaming now a ‘culture and industry’ in Nigeria Our Reporter, Abuja Professor Moses Ochonu has dismissed claims that the Igbo ethnic group was responsible for Nigeria’s recent redesignation by the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) and related bodies, describing such allegations as “inaccurate, harmful, and rooted in Igbophobia.” Ochonu stated this on Thursday while responding to questions as co-guest speaker at the November edition of the Ikengaonline Town Hall meeting themed “Alleged Genocide, Trump’s Threat and the Propaganda Against Igbos.” The Vanderbilt University scholar said the attempt to link Igbos to the redesignation was a continuation…
Our Reporter, Abuja The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has ruled out any immediate discussion on a contract extension for Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle. NFF President, Ibrahim Musa Gusau, made this known on Monday while responding to questions about the future of the Franco-Malian tactician with the national team. According to Gusau, Chelle is still only halfway through the two-year contract he signed with the federation in January 2025, making talks of renewal premature. “There will be no contract extension discussion with Eric Chelle, the Super Eagles head coach, for now,” Gusau said. “We signed a two-year deal with…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia The Nigerian Army, on Friday, dismissed as fake news a report trending online alleging a planned mutiny by soldiers over poor salaries, allowances and welfare conditions. The Army said a mutiny would be ironic at a time when its leadership has prioritised the welfare of troops and their families. This was contained in a statement by the Director of Army Public Relations, Col. Appolonia Anele. The statement, titled, “Threats of Mutiny: A False Alarm – Nigerian Army Committed to Troop Welfare, Discipline,” reads in part: “The attention of the Nigerian Army has been drawn to an online…
By Press Release Nearly two years after a Federal High Court in Abuja ordered the Federal Government to investigate, prosecute and punish perpetrators of all attacks against journalists and other media practitioners, and take measures to prevent further attacks, the Attorney-General of the Federation is asking the Court of Appeal in Abuja to allow the Government to appeal the judgment by granting an extension of time since the three months prescribed by Law for lodging appeals has lapsed. In a motion on notice filed on December 23, 2025, by Mr. A.B. Mohammed, a counsel in the Federal Ministry of Justice,…