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By Zainab Suleiman Okino A seeming innocuous incident, but of utmost importance, happened on the day, the Niger Republic military adventurists announced the closure of the country’s airspace in a show of force or to rebuff the condemnation that trailed their coup. A British Airways Airbus A380 from Johannesburg to London Heathrow was reported to have gone on a 10-hour “flight to nowhere,” when Niger’s airspace was suddenly closed after the plane had taken off. And because airspace of Sudan and Libya is already closed, the coupists’ action means 2,600 miles of Africa’s airspace from Western Niger to the Red…

By Owei Lakemfa The threat of the mighty United States of America, USA, on Tuesday, August 7, 2023  to invade little Niger Republic is not for its love of democracy, Nigeriens or Africans. It is basically in the nature of hawks to circle the sky looking for prey, especially chicks. There were American and French troops in Niger before the coup because it is in the nature of black vultures, not only to target and kill small live animals, but also to have the patience to wait and devour carcasses. So, the July 26 military coup in Niger Republic is a…

Ugo Nosiri, Owerri The Imo State Government says it has banned all unauthorised task-forces in the state engaged in all manner of levy collection. The state government made this known in a release signed by the chief press Secretary to the Governor, Mr. Oguwike Nwachuku. The statement notes that the governor frowned at the manner these unauthorised task-forces had put the image of the state government in great disrepute due to their unprofessional conducts. The state government therefore warned those involved in the act to desist forthwith. The statement reads. “All persons or groups involved in the reckless collection of…

Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Ekebedi Central School Ikwuano in Ikwuano Local Government Area, is completely overgrown by weeds. The school, right on the Umuahia-Ikot Ekpene Road, has only one functional block of three classrooms standing as every other building in the premises had either collapsed or had dilapidated roofs. Ikengaonline crew was on transit when it ran into the school and took some pictures of the bushy premises. A number of public schools in Abia State especially those in the rural communities are in very bad shape. Recall that Ikengaonline recently released a performance Report on the immediate past governor of Abia…

Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has warned Nigerians against the consumption of fruits ripened with calcium carbide. According to NAFDAC, consuming such fruits can lead to cancer, kidney diseases and liver problems. Director General of NAFDAC, Professor Mojisola Adeyeye stated this during a “Media Sensitisation Workshop on the Dangers of Drug Hawking and Ripening of Fruits with Calcium Carbide” for select media practitioners from select states in the South-East and South South Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. The NAFDAC boss who was represented by the Director, Chemical Evaluation and Research, Dr Leonard…

Ben Ezechime, Enugu The Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide says it is disturbed over the current appointment of ministers in Nigeria by President Bola Tinubu whereby the South-East has only five ministers while some other zones have nine (9) and even ten (10) ministers. Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide stated this in a statement signed by him, and made available to Ikengaonline. He described the situation as unfair and unjust, saying that Ohanaeze Ndigbo believe in one United Nigeria. “The Ohanaeze Ndigbo believes in one united Nigeria and this can only be achieved in an atmosphere of fairness, justice and equity.…

Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Director General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, Professor  Mojisola Adeyeye, has cautioned Nigerians against buying bulk industrial food products like milk, cornflakes, beverages, among others because of the grave health risks they pose. The NAFDAC boss gave the caution in an address at the South-South zonal NAFDAC Media Sensitisation Workshop on Dangers of Drug Hawking and Ripening of Fruits with Calcium Carbide held Thursday in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. “The public is advised not to buy dangerous non-retailed packed items from the market to prevent the risk of taking contaminated,…

Ben Ezechime, Enugu The South-East Governors’ Forum says it has resolved to continue to fight insecurity in the region. The forum said this in a communique after its meeting Thursday in Enugu, Enugu State. “The Forum firmly resolved to fight insecurity decisively in the region individually and collectively, in partnership with the Federal Government and other Stakeholders. “We commend the security agencies for their cooperation thus far and encourage them not to relent. “We wish to state categorically that the perpetrators of the insecurity in our region and their sponsors are criminals and should not be seen as legitimate agitators.…

Lawrence Nwimo, Awka Founder and chairperson of Ikenga Abiama Dynasty Foundation (IADF), Her Majesty Dr Uba Iwunwa (Queen Ugobeze), has appealed to womenfolk participating in the 2023 edition of the Annual August Meeting across Igboland to place the rising social cases of drug abuse and cyber-fraud by youths on the agenda of their deliberations. Uba, a Nigerian-Canadian Peace Ambassador, music artist, actress, and the 1 International bestseller author, made the call while reflecting on the social issues bedeviling Nigerian society, especially Igboland in recent times. The month of August is used by Igbo women of different backgrounds to usually converge, deliberate and…

Ben Ezechime, Enugu The South Saharan Social Development Organization (SSDO) and WaterAid Nigeria, on Thursday, sensitised members of six Enugu communities on use of awareness and by-laws in tackling open defecation. The two-day sensitisation involved almost 40 community and youth leaders as well as Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) and Community-Based Organisations (CBOs) from communities in Enugu North Senatorial Zone. The workshop targeted communities, which included: Obollo Orie and Obollo-Afor communities in Udenu Local Government Area; Ihe and Ibagwa communities in Nsukka Local Government Area; and Amufie and Aji communities in Igbo-Eze North Local Government Area. Speaking at Ibegwa community, Mr…