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Nonsochukwu Uwa, Owerri Chidozie Ekesinachi, elder brother to the deceased two brothers, Chukwuemeka and Ifesinachi Ekesinachi, who were among those reportedly killed by the suspected members of the Ebubeagu security operatives last Sunday, has explained how his two brothers were allegedly murdered. They were reportedly attacked while returning from a traditional wedding ceremony at Awo-omamma in Oru East Local Government Area, to Otulu in Oru West Local Government area in the state. Chidozie Ekesinachi who narrated his story to newsmen in Owerri, also recalled how the Ebubeagu operatives arrested him on Sunday and detained him till Monday when he was set…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has called for the arrest and trial of the Senate Committee Chairman on Foreign Affairs, Senator Adamu Bulkachuwa, who it accused of hate speech against the Igbo nation. Senator Bulkachuwa, according to IPOB made the hate speech while featuring on Arise Television when he reportedly said that the South-East rather deserved death than having the Presidency. IPOB in a press statement by its Media and Publicity Secretary, Emma Powerful, said Bulkachuwa should be held responsible should any genocidal action be taken against Ndigbo as a result of his inciting remarks. The…
Ike Nnachi, Abakaliki A former Leader in Ebonyi State House of Assembly, Joseph Nwobasi, and the member representing Ezza North/Ishielu federal constituency in the House of Representatives, Anayo Nwonu are trading words over the federal constituency ticket of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), for next year’s general election. Nwobashi contested the House of Reps primary of APGA for Ebonyi Central and was declared the winner while Nwonu a two-term House of Representatives member contested for governorship primaries under the platform of People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and didn’t get the ticket. Top party officials of APGA wooed Nwonu and promised him the…
Nonsochukwu Uwa, Owerri The road connecting several communities from Avu junction in Owerri West Local Government Area leading to the location of the Imo State Adapalm plantation in Ohaji/Egbema LGA, currently, has become a death trap for motorists, commuters, and residents daily plying the road, especially for agricultural purposes. Ikengaonline visited the road and gathered that three Imo State governors had awarded this road yet there has been no significant work on it. On a visit to the area from Avu Junction to the Adapalm plantation, it was observed that some of the agriculture-based communities that use this road include Avu, Obosima,…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Abia State has given reasons for demolishing brothels and shanties at the regional cattle market, Lokpanta. The action according to the Commissioner for Homeland Security, Sopuruchi Bekee, is to rid the market of criminal elements including kidnappers and drug traffickers who use the brothels as hideouts. Bekee in a statement said that that a kidnapper was recently arrested in one of the shanties, hence the resolve of Government to demolish the shanties and ensure that hoodlums have no breeding ground in the state. The demolition is coming less than two weeks Umunneochi youths threatened to demolish the shanties…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia The apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, the Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has poured encomiums on the presidential flag bearer of the Labour Party, Mr Peter Obi, in commemoration of his 61st birthday. Obi marks his 61st birthday today, Tuesday, July 19. Ohanaeze described Obi as “a man whose track record of accomplishments has countervailed the regrettable and despicable tailspin of Nigerian bourgeois cash and carry democracy.” Publicity Secretary of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Dr Chiedozie Alex Ogbonnia, in a goodwill message, also described Obi as “a rejected stone that has finally become the chief corner stone.” Ohanaeze further described the former Anambra Governor…
Nonsochukwu Uwa, Owerri Protests and outrage have rocked the Otulu community in Oru West local government area of Imo state, following the alleged shooting of no fewer than fourteen youths, by armed men suspected to be members of Ebubeagu security outfit in the state. It was gathered the incident happened last Sunday when the victims were on their way to attend a traditional wedding. Pained by the ugly development, the youths of the community were seen in a viral social media video, conveying some of the lifeless bodies of the youths in protest against what happened. Just as some of…
By Osita Chidoka I turned 51 years old today July 18 2022. I am grateful and appreciative of all the good wishes, messages, calls and deep expression of love from family, friends and acquaintances. I thank you all. On Saturday 16 July, I ran 21km with the Abuja Charity Half Marathon. It was a tough one considering I was told about it two days before the event. I managed to complete the 21km in 2hrs.24mins. A poor time for me and about 27mins slower than the average for men of my age who use tomtom running watch. A life lesson…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia As condemnation and public outcry trail the turbaning of a ‘repentant’ leader of bandits by an Emir in Zamfara State, the apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, the Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has called for immediate arrest and prosecution of the Emir. The Emir of Sabon Birnin Yandoto, Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State, Aliyu Garba Marafa, on Saturday, conferred a chieftaincy title to a notorious ‘repentant’ bandits’ leader, Adamu Aliero, crowning him Sarkin Fulani (leader of Fulani). Although the Zamfara State Government has on Sunday, announced the suspension of the affected Emir, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, however says that mere suspension…
By Owei Lakemfa The Sallah is a period of festivities. Perhaps in that spirit, President Muhammadu Buhari last week in paying a Sallah homage to the Emir of Daura, his hometown, was light-hearted. He told fairy tales. For instance, he said of his children: “They already know that I am not leaving anything for anyone to inherit.” What does he really need to leave for his children who take private rides in the presidential fleet? How much does he really need to leave for them that would be enough for them and their grandchildren? The magic of putting meat in…