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By Charles Onyeishi Chidiebere On July 10, the APC presidential flag bearer, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, named Shettima as his running mate for the 2023 presidential election, a choice that has brought about widespread criticism across different quarters of the country. Before considering the implications of this decision that disregards an entire section of the country – the Christians, it is important to trace the events that preceded the nomination of the APC’s flag bearer. The process was initially rumoured to be consensus-based, however, there was no consensus candidate neither did President Muhammadu Buhari directly interfere by handpicking a successor. President Buhari…
By Joy Ngozi Ezeilo Ladies and gentlemen. I thank and congratulate the United Nations General Assembly that in its wisdom has set aside July 30 to mark the world day against trafficking and the Group of Friends United against Human Trafficking. I especially thank Belarus and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) for this Special High Level Event devoted to the first observation of the World Day against Trafficking in Persons. I’m indeed honoured and privileged to be part of this epoch gathering to mark the momentous, but sobering first occasion of the World Day Against Trafficking…
Ike Nnachi, Abakaliki Poor turnout of voters marred the Ebonyi State Local Government Election conducted in the 13 Local Government Areas of the state on Saturday. At some of the polling units visited by our Reporter in the three senatorial zones of the State, it was observed that voters did not come out to participate in the exercise. At the Unit 003 Pa Ngele Oruta Township Stadium in Ebonyi North zone, that of Onueke in Ezza South in Ebonyi Central zone, and Obiozara in Ohaozara LGA of Ebonyi South zone, the story was the same. At 2:11pm when our Correspondent visited one…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe representing Abia South has lamented the lack of unity and coordination among the present crop of South-East Governors, saying that the zone is like a rudderless ship without a captain. Abaribe who made the observation in his presentation as Keynote Speaker at the maiden edition of Ikengaonline monthly Town Hall virtual meeting, noted that it had never been this bad. The former Senate Minority Leader regretted that the failure of the Governors as the political leaders of their respective states to take charge of the leadership of the zone was the reason non-state actors seemed…
Michael Onwuka, Enugu) The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) says no fewer than 1800 human trafficking victims have been rescued in Enugu State in the last 10 years. The NAPTIP Zonal Commander, South-East, Mrs Nneka Ajie disclosed this on Saturday in Enugu during a press briefing to mark the 2022 World Day Against Trafficking in Persons. Ajie described human trafficking as modern day slavery, adding that the recruitment of victims had gone multi-dimensional. The zonal Commander also said that no fewer than 170 human trafficking cases had been reported in Enugu State in the last one…
Michael Onwuka, Enugu The Police Command in Enugu State says it has launched an investigation to unravel and locate the missing Nollywood actress, Cynthia Okereke. The command said this in a statement issued by its Public Relations Officer, DSP Daniel Ndukwe, made available to newsmen on Saturday in Enugu. Ndukwe said, “the current report at our disposal dwells on a case of abandoned and recovered vehicle, as well as missing person.” He said that the vehicle was abandoned and recovered at Four-Corners on Enugu-Port-Harcourt Expressway, precisely within Ozalla community in Nkanu West Local Government Area of Enugu State axis of…
Lawrence Nwimo, Awka Anambra State Government has confirmed the receipt of her first share of the 13% derivation in her new status as an oil-producing state in Nigerian. The state was confirmed as an oil-producing state by the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) in August, 24, 2021, through a letter with the reference RMC/O&G/48/VOL/I/55, and signed by the RMAFC Secretary, M.B Shehu, which automatically entitles the state to the 13 per cent derivation fund. Shared monthly, the 13 per cent derivation fund comes from the Federation Account to oil-producing communities through the state governments, as enshrined in section…
Lawrence Nwimo, Awka Justice Reform Project (JRP), a coalition of stakeholders in the justice system has called on a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Wole Olanipekun, to resign from the position as Chairman of the Body of Benchers (BOB). In a letter dated July 29, and made available to Ikengaonline, the body said the call became necessary to allow the Legal Practitioners Disciplinary Committee (LPDC) to investigate an alleged act of professional misconduct by one of Olanipekun’s partners. About a month ago, Ogunde, a partner in the law firm of Wole Olanipekun and Co., admitted that she sent an email to Saipem Contracting Nigeria…
By Ejike Anyaduba There is seldom any argument that will deny the fact that security situation in Nigeria is getting worse by the day. The level of insecurity in the country is such that nobody is safe anymore. Everybody is now a potential victim of abduction and or murder, or both, depending on the dispositions of those wielding the instruments of fear. Those hitherto ensconced in safety are no longer free to move about unless they must do so under protection of armed security guards which in itself is not fail-safe. The parlous state of affair is not any better in…
Our Reporter, Abuja Writer and academic, Prof. Okey Ndibe, has described the Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, as an intellectually vibrant and physically fit candidate who has some grave faults that will impugn on his leadership capacity if not addressed. He made the remarks while responding to questions during the online interview programme 90MinutesAfrica hosted by Rudolf Okonkwo and Chido Onumah on Sunday, July 24. The literary icon asserted that the Labour Party candidate is the most exciting among the three major contenders. “Obi has excited a lot of Nigerians, especially young Nigerians. The reason for that is understandable.…