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Lawrence Nwimo, Awka A one-day workshop for media professionals and civil society groups has ended with a call for all hands to be on deck in ensuring the eradication of tuberculosis in Anambra State. The call was deemed necessary following reported increase in the number of citizens falling casualties owing to the spread of the dreaded disease in the society. At the capacity building workshop, the civil society actors and the media including on-air personalities, print and bloggers were all tasked with contributing their quota in educating and enlightening the public towards the eradication of the TB menace in the society.…
Ike Nnachi, Abakaliki Banks and some major businesses in Ebonyi State are under locks in Abakaliki, capital of Ebonyi State on Thursday even as the nationwide protest failed to hold in Ebonyi State. The city remained scanty at the time of this report out of fear although security agencies and the state government assured of their security. Most banks visited by Our Reporter around 10am along tte popular water works and Ogoja road were under lock. They include Access Bank, UBA, Union Bank, Zenith Bank and First Bank. The Automated Teller Machines(ATMs) of the banks were however in operation. At UBA bank…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia The nationwide protest billed to commence today, August 2 to 10, 2024, was a total flop in Abia State as residents went about their normal businesses. Residents of Umuahia the state capital as well as Aba the commercial nerve centre of the state, moved on with their daily activities uninterrupted. There were human and vehicular movements in both cities although shops are yet to open in some parts of Aba as some traders tend to be cautious. The streets in both cities were as busy as ever. So far, no protesters have been sighted anywhere in Umuahia.…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, has expressed sadness over the death of Igbo icons including the President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, and music legend, Onyeka Onwenu. Kanu also expressed sorrow over the death of a former Governor of Abia State and Minister for Science and Technology, Chief Ogbonnaya Onu; as well as Senator Ifeanyi Ubah. The described the exit of the icons as a monumental loss to the Igbo nation. Kanu’s condolences for the deceased personalities were conveyed by his lead Counsel, Chief Aloy Ejimakor who visited him…
Lawrence Nwimo, Awka Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Mr. Peter Obi, has shared the tragic passing of legendary Nigerian singer Onyeka Onwenu. The artiste collapsed and died on Tuesday shortly after performing at a birthday party, leaving the nation in deep mourning. Peter Obi on X platform, popularly known as Twitter, said on Wednesday: “Yesterday provided a very devastating moment for me as I witnessed a tragic event that will forever be etched in my memory. “I was present at the event where the iconic song star, Onyeka Onwenu, performed a couple of her songs, ending with her…
Lawrence Nwimo, Awka The Justice Development and Peace Caritas (JDPC) Nnewi, a faith-based nongovernmental organisation has called for an increased patronage of health care facilities and programmes initiated by Anambra State Government towards enhancing quality healthcare in the state. JDPC described as poor, the attitude and behavior of citizens towards making themselves available to access government’s health programmes particularly in the primary healthcare facilities. In their recent report released following the 2024 First Round Optimised Maternal Newborn and Child Health (MNCH) week in the state, JDPC said despite successful community engagements, challenges such as low citizen trust in healthcare services…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia As tension builds over the planned nationwide protest against hunger and bad governance billed to start tomorrow, August 1, the Senate has begged Nigerians to back down on the protest. Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, who made the appeal during emergency session of the Senate, Wednesday, said protest would not be in the national interest of the country. He urged Nigerians to exercise more patience with Government as their grievances are being addressed, warning that staging a nationwide protest might be hijacked by unpatriotic fellows. He said: “The senate in a closed-session deliberated on issues bordering on its…
Ugo Nosiri, Owerri Tension has continued to rise in parts of Imo State with sounds of sporadic gunshots heard in different places since the killing of four policemen on patrol at Irete, Owerri West Local Government Area of the state on Monday. On Tuesday, unidentified hoodlums shot dead a policeman and a civilian at Nworieubi in Mbaitoli Local Government Area, and a young businessman at Amawire Orji in Owerri North, after looting his boutique that opened for business. Trucks belonging to the state management office was also set ablaze at Nkwo Orji in Owerri North Local Government Area. The situation…
Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia Telecommunications giant, MTN, has resumed operations 24 hours after a nationwide shutdown. MTN shut down its operations on Tuesday. The shutdown was sequel to widespread customers’ outrage and vandalism, sparked by the disconnection of subscribers who failed to link their SIM cards to their National Identification Numbers. Some persons had alleged that the blockage was not unconnected with the planned nationwide protest against bad governance. MTN, on Wednesday, announced its return to operations via X (formerly Twitter), confirming that its physical shops would be open to customers from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm. “Y’ello customer, please note…
Our Reporter, Abuja As tributes begin to pour in following the passing of iconic musician and actor, Onyeka Onwenu Tuesday night, former minister of education and good governance advocate, Mrs Oby Ezekwesili, has expressed her sadness over the death of a “sister.” Ezekwesili who took to her X handle on Wednesday said the death of the award winning musician and actress was “shocking and extremely tragic,” however described Onyeka Onwenu, as “cerebral and gifted.” She wrote: “Shocking and extremely tragic news of the passing of our dear @OnyekaOnwenu – The Elegant Stallion – as we came to know her. Our sister, Onyeka…