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Ike Nnachi, Abakaliki A Coalition group in Ebonyi State on Wednesday urged urged the various tribunals handling the Governorship, National and State Assembly Election Petitions in Ebonyi State to uphold the rule of law. The coalition called on Election Petitions Tribunal to keep to the facts and law without any recourse to technicalities. They argued that the tribunal would be setting wrong precedents that justice is up for the highest bidders in the eyes of the people if it fails to do so. The coalition lamented the recent happenings in the tribunal did not inspire confidence and hope. The Coalition’s…
Lawrence Nwimo, Awka The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria IPMAN, Enugu Depot, has threatened to shut down all filling stations in Anambra State. The threat follows purported plan by the state government to demolish about 13 filling stations at Ekwulobia, Aguata Local Government Area to pave way for the construction of a flyover in the area. The chairman of Enugu Depot of IPMAN, Mr Chinedu Anyaso who briefed newsmen after their meeting in Awka Anambra state, Wednesday, said filling stations in the state will be shut down if Governor Soludo fails to pay adequate compensation to the all the…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Naira Wednesday weakened further as it exchanged for N610 per dollar following the removal of restrictions on foreign exchange rate by the Central Bank of Nigeria. The apex bank had directed banks to trade forex at any exchange rate in the Investors & Exporters window based on willing buyer, willing seller arrangements. Shortly after the CBN directive, forex which previously exchanged for N471.67 rose sharply to N610 per dollar. Experts say the immediate impact of the directive is enhanced foreign exchange inflow into the economy and further rise in the inflation rate.
Our Reporter, Abuja Suspended Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Abdulrasheed Bawa, has been taken into custody by the Department of State Services (DSS). Bawa who was invited by the DSS shortly after his suspension was said to have arrived at the headquarters of DSS about 9:02pm on Wednesday. There were indications that the suspended anti-corruption czar was being interrogated by the operatives of the secret police. Peter Afunanya, Spokesperson of the DSS, had confirmed Bawa’s arrival at the agency in a statement. “The Department of State Services (DSS) has invited Mr. Abdulrasheed Bawa, the suspended Chairman…
Our Reporter, Abuja The President, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has approved the suspension of the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, AbdulRasheed Bawa. The indefinite suspension was to allow for proper investigation into his conduct while in office. This was contained in a statement by the Director of Information at the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Willie Bassey. According to statement, the action follows “weighty” allegations of abuse of office levelled against the EFCC chairman. “Mr Bawa has been directed to immediately hand over the affairs of his office to the Director, Operations…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Member representing Aba South state constituency, Hon. Emmanuel Emeruwa of Labour Party, has emerged the Speaker of the Abia State House of Assembly. Hon. Austin Mmeregini representing Umuahia East, also of the Labour Party was elected the Deputy Speaker. Labour Party has 10 out of the 24 members of the Assembly while the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has a slim majority of 11. Young Peoples Party, YPP, has two members while the All Progressives Congress, APC, has one. Gov. Alex Otti was present during the election conducted by the Clerk, John Pedro Irokansi, on the floor…
Lawrence Nwimo, Awka The Anambra State Albinism Association (ASAA) has called on Governor Chukwuma Soludo to consider establishing policies that will address the challenges of Persons with Albinism (PWA) in the State. The call was made during the 2023 World Albinism Awareness Day celebration at Prof. Dora Akunyili Women Development Centre, Awka, the State capital on Tuesday. The International Albinism Awareness Day (IAAD) was instituted by the United Nations General Assembly on December 18, 2014, to promote awareness in the society on issues of Persons with Albinism. The day is observed to educate the society on the inclusiveness of…
Ben Ezechime, Enugu The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Lucky Irabor, has charged troops of Operation Udoka to redouble efforts and flush out remaining criminal elements in the South-East. “You are mandated to flush out the criminal elements disturbing the peace and socioeconomic well-being of the South-East,” Irabor said while addressing the troops, which wer drawn from the military and para-military security formations. The CDS gave the address at the headquarters of the 82 Division of the Nigerian Army, Enugu on Tuesday. Irabor also said that the Commander-in-Chief, President Bola Tinubu, also sent his commendation to the troops for their doggedness…
Ben Ezechime, Enugu Local government council workers and primary school teachers in Enugu State are currently groaning over non-payment of May salaries by the new administration in the state. Investigation by Ikengaonline shows that the situation is due to the freezing of all government accounts in the state by Gov. Peter Mbah. It would be recalled that Mbah had announced the freezing of all government accounts few days after he was sworn-in. A reliable source told Ikengaonline that the closure of the accounts affected the LG councils’ accounts hence everything is at a standstill at the third tier. “As I speak, LG staff’s salaries across…
Ike Nnachi, Abakaliki Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi state has forwarded 35 names to Ebonyi State House of Assembly as Commissioner designates. Their names were read at the floor of the State Assembly during its inaugural sitting on Tuesday. The only Senior Advocate of Nigeria from Ebonyi State, Prof Omari Omaka tops the list of the nominees. Other notable names include Mr Elechi Elechi, son of former Governor Martin Elechi, a former Member of the House of Representatives, Peter Ogeali, and former Commissioner for Works and Transport, Ogbonnaya Abara Obasi. Oguzor Ofiaa-Nwali, son of late former Senator Offia Nwali made the…